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Former EAA Grand Champion 1934 Stinson Reliant Offered For Sale

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1934 Stinson Reliant SR-5E NC14187 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Tom Laurie of Newport Beach, California, spotted this Stinson in the back of a hangar at FlaBob Airport, Rubidoux, California in 1974. Laurie, after 10 years, finished the restoration in 1984 and was awarded the 1984 EAA Grand Champion Antique trophy at Oshkosh against one of the most formidable fields ever assembled at an EEA Convention… The San Diego Air & Space Museum acquired the Reliant in 1997 following Laurie’s death… The Reliant has been periodically flown, in a hangar all the time and an Annual each year. New Annual in November 2018. New tires. FAA Registry Record. All Maintenance Manuals. Registration good until August 31, 2020.

The machine is located in El Cajon, California and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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New FlightLine P-51D 850mm RC Model Released

Motion RC has released a new FlightLine 850mm (33″) P-51D Mustang PNP RC model.

The offering is described as “re-imagined” to fit a beginner-friendly format with “accurate styling, gyro-readiness, low operating cost and high fun factor in an easily transportable size.” The model reportedly features a long plywood battery plate, reinforced motor firewall, shatter resistant two blade propeller, one-piece wing with carbon spar, servo horn protectors, plastic sheathed underside fuselage to resist scuffs during landing and balanced wing loading for precise handling and steady landing characteristics.

The FlightLine Mustang includes two different decal sets representing “The Enchantress”, flown by 2nd Lt William Saks of 457th Fighter Squadron, 506th Fighter Group and “Shanghai Lil'” flown by Ed Linfante of 462nd Fighter Squadron, 506th Fighter Group.

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Aero L-29 Delfin “Spirit of Freedom” Offered For Sale

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An Aero L-29 Delfin has hit the market.

The listing lacks a description, but it appears that the machine is N129MR “Spirit of Freedom” which served with the Czechoslovak Air Force from 1965 to 1987 and competed in the jet class of the Reno Air Races from 2010-2016 as #55.

The aircraft is located in Brigham City, Utah and is currently being offered for US $55,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Airfix to Release New Quick Build D-Day Spitfire, P-51 Kits

Airfix has announced the upcoming release of new Spitfire (J6045) and P-51 (J6046) kits to coincide with the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

The kits snap together, eliminating the need for for glue or paint, and each includes a sticker sheet with a D-Day livery. Additional details, such as scale, remain a mystery.

The kits are currently slated for release in May. Click below to check out product links and additional images.

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F-94A Starfire Fuselage Offered For Sale

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An F-94A Starfire fuselage has hit the market.

Details are scarce, although the machine is identified as a 1948 model number 2 prototype and is listed as a parts aircraft. It is located in West Islip, New York and is currently available for $20,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Full-Size” Nieuport 17 Static Display Reproduction Offered For Sale

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A “full-size” Nieuport 17 static reproduction has hit the market. The listing states:

If you need a cool WW1 fighter to hang from the ceiling of your bar or restaurant (or your living room), this is the plane for you. Full-size French Nieuport 17 replica, ready to hang. Includes with replica Le Rhone rotary engine and wooden prop, this aircraft weighs only 370 pounds! Hand-formed aluminum cowl, British markings, Vickers machine gun (non-firing, of course). Built by an artist, it includes a great piece of original, hand-painted art on the fuselage. Includes simulated (and real) “battle damage”. NON AIRWORTHY, but completely DISPLAY WORTHY.

The reproduction is located in new Mexico and is currently available for $5,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Canberra Forward Fuselage/Cockpit Offered For Sale

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A Canberra forward fuselage / cockpit has hit the market.

The listing states that the section is for parts and is non functional. The complete cockpit and nose showing in picture is “1000 on collection,” while the forward nose section is available for 600.

The section is located in Belfast, UK. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Brickmania Releases 1/35 F-14 Tomcat LEGO Model Kit

Brickmania has released a new, limited edition 1/35 F-14 Tomcat LEGO model kit.

The offering (BKM1033) is based on the real-life VF-103 “Jolly Rogers” color scheme and reportedly includes 1,607 “new-condition” LEGO and BrickArms elements, a high-quality sticker sheet, and two pilot minifigures.

The model is described containing “an enormous number of cool features” including working landing gear, posable flaps / elevators, arrestor hook, a fully-detailed cockpit, functioning F-14 Tomcat wings, a display stand, two AIM-7 Sparrow and two AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles.

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Curtiss Jenny Project With “Many Original Parts” Offered For Sale

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A Curtiss Jenny project is currently available for sale.

The aircraft was reportedly “rebuilt and improved structurally and mechanically in the Philippines” before being disassembled and brought to the US. The example is said to boast many original Jenny parts and is powered by “new 3.8 Ford motor.”

The Jenny, which currently “needs to be finished being put back together,” is located in Great Falls, Montana and is being offered for $39,999, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Eduard Releases New Tool Hawker Tempest Mk. V Series 2 Model Kit

Eduard has released their new tool Hawker Tempest Series 2 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (82122) follows Eduard’s new tool Series 1 Tempest released in November and is offered as a ProfiPack edition with paint masks, pre-colored photo etched parts and Cartograf decals for six machines. The company also states that there are some improvements in the plastic frames.

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