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Airfix Releases New Tool Spitfire FR Mk.XIV Model Kit

Airfix has released its new tool Spitfire FR Mk.XIV model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (A05135) was developed with the aid of “a vast collection of research materials, original drawings and photographs relating to Spitfire production” as well as computer base model shape data from their Spitfire Mk.1 kit released in 2014.

Two liveries are included which represent TZ112 and NH902 VC-P ‘Lazy Lady V’, flown by Squadron Leader James Bernard Prendergast of 414 Squadron, RCAF.

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For Sale: Yak-3U Reno Veteran With Multiple FAI World Records

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Yak-3U VH-YOV “SteadFast” is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

Current holder of multiple FAI world records in speed and climb. A Reno veteran with the Unlimited Silver title in 2012. SteadFast has spent the last six years Down Under, performing on the airshow circuit. Fitted with a set of Sanders Smoke Generators, coupled with its blistering performance, makes SteadFast the ultimate airshow weapon. Built new in 2005, SteadFast was the last Yak built in the Yakovlev factory. 225 TTSN. Engine 170 TTSMO, Prop 125 TTSMO. New Garmin G5, GTR220, AR660 & PM1200.

The aircraft is located in Manly, Q Australia and is availble for $479,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: FotoSleuth via Wikimedia Commons [Image Cropped])

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Eduard Releases New Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8/R2 Model Kit

Eduard has released its New Generation ProfiPACK edition Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8/R2 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (82145) reportedly includes Eduard sprues, pre-painted photoetched parts, a painting mask and Eduard decals with marking options for five aircraft. Liveries represent W. Nr. 682929 of 5./JG301 as well as aircraft flown by Adalbert Koch of 6./JG 300, Karl Spenst, 8./ JG 300, Gerhard Schröder of II.(Sturm)/JG 4 and Hans Weik of 10.(Sturm)/ JG 3.

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“Updated and User Friendly” 1952 Yak-11 Offered For Sale

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A restored 1952 Yak-11 with R-2000 conversion (N2124X S/N 102146) has hit the market.

The aircraft is described as “one of the most updated and user friendly YAK aircraft available” and reportedly boasts “very expensive updates” including hydraulic brakes, a custom 16 gallon oil tank and extra fuel. The airframe is listed as having 5,423 hrs TTSNEW, while the Pratt and Whitney R-2000-4 engine has 1100 SMOH – 60 since lower end overhaul by Anderson Aeromotive (2013).

The machine is located in California and is currently being offered for US $375,000. Click here and here to check out complete listings.

(Top Photo: Jack Snell via Flickr)

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Kineticmodel Surprise Announcement: New Tool F-104 Starfighter Kit

Kineticmodel has made a surprise announcement that a new tool 1/48 F-104G Starfighter model kit is on its way.

The offering (48083) will reportedly include the avionics bay, C-2/GQ-7A ejection seat, radar and a detailed landing gear bay. The company states that the kit will be released as part of the “Kinetic Gold” series, which sees all tooling quality/design based on the new standard. In addition, the detail surface will make use the mirror EDM system to represent a shined, polished, bare metal surface.

The kit is currently slated for release in June. Click below to check out additional images.

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1957 L-19E / 305C Bird Dog Warbird Project Offered For Sale

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A 1957 L-19E / 305C Bird Dog project (S/N 24549 / N4431C) has hit the market.

The listing states that the machine has “some major damage” but includes “most of the parts needed to fix it.” The airframe has a total time of 7,656.2 hrs, while the Continental 0-470-11 engine (S/N 6004) has 1,439.4 hrs SMOH. The aircraft reportedly includes a data tag and logbooks from 1957-present with original French books included.

The Bird Dog is located in Greeley, Colorado and is being offered as a no reserve auction. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which also includes a list of damage and parts included with the sale.

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Motion RC Releases New FlightLine 850mm Fw 190 D-9 Dora RC Model

Motion RC has announced the release of a new FlightLine 850mm (33″) Fw 190 D-9 Dora PNP RC model as part of their Pocket Warbird Series.

The model (FLW102P) comes with motor, ESC and servos pre-installed and is reportedly compatible with both 3S and 4S LiPo batteries without any modifications. Its list of features includes “beginner-friendly wing loading, upgrade-friendly components and layout, durable structural enhancements, skid-proof underside covering and screw-on one-piece wing.”

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Collings Foundation Acquires World’s Most Significant, Oldest Flying PBY-5A

The Collings Foundation of Stow, Massachusetts has announced the acquisition of PBY-5A B/N 2459, which is described as “the oldest and most historically significant” flying example of the type.

Accepted on December 22, 1941, the machine was the fourth PBY-5A amphibian constructed for the US Navy. It was assigned to VP-73 as aircraft number 9 and became the first PBY to sink a U-Boat (U-464) on August 20, 1942. On October 5, it sank U-582 during a convoy protection mission and on June 24, 1943, it destroyed U-194 using a “FIDO” acoustic homing torpedo. Today it is the only known surviving USN aircraft with multiple U-Boat victories.

As part of the Collings Foundation collection, B/N 2459 will be restored to its original 1942 configuration, a process that will see its interior reworked and its clipper bow replaced with a bow turret. It will also be repainted in its VP-73 livery (donations toward this effort are now being accepted here.)

As of this writing, the machine is en route back to the US from the Netherlands. It departed yesterday and is slated to appear at the Reykjavik Airshow in Iceland on June 1. It is expected to arrive into the US after June 3 depending on weather conditions.

(via Collings Foundation Photo: Rob Schleiffert via Wikimedia Commons)

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Airfix Announces Release Date For 1/24 F6F Hellcat

In a recent announcement, Airfix revealed that their highly anticipated new tool 1/24 F6F-5 Hellcat model kit will be released on June 21.

As previously reported, the model was originally announced at the Telford model show in November. It will reportedly include over 600 parts with full cockpit detail; a complete, fully detailed radial engine, engine mount and all ancillaries; separate engine cowling and forward fuselage panels; detailed undercarriage, undercarriage bays and arrestor hook; fully detailed gun bays with complete machine guns and ammunition trays and realistic surface detailing showing rivets, fasteners and rippled stressed skin. Drop tanks (2 types), 250lb and 500lb bombs and rockets are also included.

The kit is also touted as offering the options to display the wings extended or folded, the canopy open or closed and the landing gear and flaps either extended or retracted. Four livery options are also included, profiles of which can be seen below.

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“Time-Capsule” TBM Avenger Offered For Sale

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A “time-capsule” TBM-3E Avenger (N28SF / S/N 85983) has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

One Owner for Over 20 Years, Very Stock Time-Capsule Aircraft with Turret Gun Rockets and Operational Bomb Doors. Recent Prop AD and Condition Inspection.

The airframe reportedly has 3,488 Hrs TTSNEW, while the engine has 900 Hrs SMOH. It is located in Rockford, IL and is currently being offered for US $310,000. Click here and here to check out complete listings.

(Top Image: Kaboldy via Wikimedia Commons)