Airfix has released a new P-51K / Mustang Mk. IV model kit in 1/48 scale.
The kit is reportedly based on the new tool P-51D released in 2017, but represents the British Mk IV with liveries representing KM272 “Dooleybird” of 19 Squadron and KH676 of 3 Squadron RAAF.
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An Avro Anson Mk 19 project is available for sale. The listing states that the ex-RAF machine (VM351) includes engines and propellers but “needs restoration”.
The project is located in Texas and offers are currently being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing.
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Airfix has released its new tool Hawker Sea Fury FB11 “Export Edition” model kit in 1/48 scale.
The kit (A06106) represents “the last in an illustrious line of Hawker piston engined fighters” which went on to serve in Holland, Australia and Canada, becoming one of the fastest propeller driven aircraft ever produced.
The offering reportedly boasts three livery options: “Scheme 1: VW645 Sydney August 1955; Scheme 2: FB11 803 Squadron Royal Canadian Navy 1948; Scheme 3: Sea Fury FB. MK50 no860 Squadron Royal Dutch Navy – Aerobats.”
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A new video has been released providing a report on the restoration of Avro Lancaster FM104 at the British Columbia Aviation Museum in Canada.
As previously reported, the bomber was originally built by Victory Aircraft of Malton, Ontario in 1944 and was installed along Toronto’s waterfront following its retirement from the RCAF in 1964. In 1999, it was moved to a museum in Downsview Park, where a restoration effort began. However, it was relocated once again when the museum closed in 2011. The machine had spent recent years in storage at Edenvale Aerodrome west of Barrie while its future became a topic of debate.
In July 2018 the British Columbia Aviation Museum became the successful bidder and, now having formally taken possession of the machine from the city of Toronto, the process of restoration to airworthy condition is underway.
The newly released video, narrated by BCAM President John Lewis, details work that has been done since the aircraft was moved into their Restoration Hangar on Oct 16, 2018. Click below to check it out.
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A 1943 Stearman N2S-5 project has been spotted for sale.
The listing describes the project as “Jig inspected” and “STD cat.” with rebuilt gear, R-680 and Logs since Navy.” The machine is located in Annapolis, MD and is currently available for sale or trade with an asking price of $25,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.
(Top Photo: USAAF [Public Domain], via Wikimedia Commons)
For the latest installment of his Kermie Cam series, Fantasy of Flight’s Kermit Weeks has filmed a “full VIP walk around” of his Short Sunderland flying boat.
This particular example was acquired by Weeks in 1993 from Edward Hulton. After five months of work in England he flew the machine across the Atlantic, directly to the Oshkosh Fly-In in Wisconsin with stops in Ireland, Iceland, and Canada. It remained at Oshkosh until 1994, when Fantasy of Flight’s seaplane ramp was completed. Two years later, the machine flew to Sarasota and participated in the Olympic torch relay to Atlanta.
The newly released video serves as part 1 of a two part series and includes “a bit of history, some cool stories and plenty of useful or useless information, depending on your point of view.”
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Trumpeter recently released their new tool P-40F Warhawk in 1/32 scale.
The kit (03227) reportedly includes injected plastic parts, photo etched parts and marking options for four aircraft. It is touted as offering a detailed fuselage and wings with accurate design, a finely detailed cockpit and gear cabin, and grooved tires.
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Kermit Weeks has shared a new series of images detailing the ongoing work on his exceedingly rare Seversky P-35.
As previously reported, the machine was acquired years back in a trade with the USAF Museum and is reportedly one of only three remaining examples of the single seat fighter, which was introduced in the mid-1930s and saw limited action at the beginning of WW2. It came from the Swedish Air Force and was stored in underground bunkers during the war, which resulted in significant pitting and surface corrosion. Additional damage was sustained when Hurricane Andrew struck Kermit’s by Florida-based Fantasy of Flight attraction in 1992. When complete, this will be the only airworthy example of the type in the world.
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Brickmania has released a new, limited edition 1/35 F4U Corsair LEGO model kit.
The offering reportedly includes 541 “new-condition” elements from LEGO, a brick-built, three-tone camouflage livery, high-quality sticker sheet and an American pilot minifigure.
The model is described as having been updated to include “a new bubble canopy, printed exhaust ports, dive flaps, and an all-around stronger design.” It also includes conversion instructions so it can be displayed with its wings folded up.
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