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Airfix Releases First Images of New Tool Spitfire FR Mk.XIV in “Lead Scheme”

Airfix has released an update on its upcoming new tool Spitfire FR Mk.XIV in 1/48 scale.

The update offers the first images of the completed model wearing its “lead scheme option” representing NH902 VC-P ‘Lazy Lady V’, flown by Squadron Leader James Bernard Prendergast of 414 Squadron, RCAF. This particular livery was worn by the machine when Prendergast scored his double Fw 190 kill on May 2, 1945 and when he was flying on VE Day.

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. A second livery representing TZ112 will also be included.

The kit is currently slated for release at the end of the month. Click below to check out additional photos.

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Siddeley Puma-Powered DH.9 E8894 Performs First Post-Restoration Flight

The Historic Aircraft Collection has announced the first post-restoration flight of de Havilland DH.9 E8894/G-CDLI.

As previously reported, the aircraft is one of two DH.9s discovered in an elephant stable in India and restored over a 15 year period by Guy Black’s Retrotec workshop in East Sussex, England. While the first example (D-5649) was rebuilt for static display at the Imperial War Museum, this second DH.9 was restored to airworthy status and is powered by the only airworthy Siddeley Puma engine in the world. The aircraft is owned by Retrotec’s sister company Aero Vintage and operated by Historic Aircraft Collection.

The flight was reportedly conducted yesterday from the Imperial War Museum’s Duxford airfield with pilot Dodge Bailey at the controls. It lasted 30 minutes and was described as “trouble free.”

Click below to check out photos and video of the test.

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Airfix Illustrates Wing Folding Feature on Upcoming Blackburn Buccaneer Kit

Airfix has released a new series of images offering a glimpse at the wing folding feature on its upcoming Blackburn Buccaneer S Mk.2 kit in 1/72 scale.

The kit (A06021) was reportedly designed to be “a highly accurate scale representation of this famous aircraft” which will include parts to model the aircraft with its wings extended for flight or raised for carrier stowage.

To illustrate this feature, Airfix designer Matt produced a quick sample build consisting of test frame components from the first plastic injection through the new mold. The resulting photos can be seen below.

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7/8 Scale P-26 Peashooter Project Offered For Sale

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A 7/8 P-26 Peashooter reproduction has hit the market. The listing states:

We just do not have the time to finish this project, it is about 75% done, will need an engine and prop! Aircraft is at American Flight Museum (KFOE) in Topeka, KS

The aircraft is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Brickmania Releases New LEGO C-47 Skytrain Model Kit

Brickmania has released a new, limited edition 1/35 C-47 Skytrain LEGO model kit.

The offering (BKM2231) consists of 2,220 new-condition LEGO and Brickmania elements, a high-quality sticker sheet, printed elements and full-color building instructions. Additional features include brick-built invasion stripes, posable flaps and rudders, a detailed cockpit and radio room, a historically accurate radio antenna configuration, brick-built engine exhaust, new landing gear design, and a removable door to convert the model between paratrooper and cargo carrying missions.

Click below to check out the product page and a video overview of the new kit.

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First Look: Test Sprues For Airfix’s New Tool MiG-17F Fresco

Airfix has released a new series of images featuring test frames for their upcoming Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17F model kit (A03091) in 1/72 scale.

The representation of the iconic cold war jet was reportedly produced utilizing scan data from a restored example of the type as well as research visits that allowed the team to check of specific details and capture many reference photos.

The newly released images show the first test frames for the upcoming kit, and although the company states that this latest new tooling project is “advancing nicely towards its scheduled release date,” it emphasizes that the frames are “very much at the development stage and still represent a relatively early stage in this process.”

Currently, the MiG-17 kit is slated for release in November. Click below to check out additional photos.

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EE Lightning T5 ZF597 Cockpit Section Offered For Sale

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The cockpit section of EE Lightning T5 ZF597 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

EE Lightning T5 cockpit section ZF597 for sale. As we no longer require the cockpit section of ZF597 for our restoration project of Lightning422, we have decided to auction her to a good home. She will make an ideal cockpit restoration project for an enthusiast, aircraft group, or museum requiring an a Lightning.

The section is located in Stennis, Mississippi and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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5+ P-39 Airacobra Projects With Pacific Service Offered For Sale

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An extensive collection of consisting of “5+ Bell P-39 Airacobra combat veterans of the Pacific war” have hit the market. The aircraft are listed as “damaged, repairable, rebuildable, combat veteran aircraft” and are described as follows:

P-39D 41-69xx, main fuselage with nose cut off but present, wing sections present but cut up, tail section cut but good fittings patterns. full history of the aircraft available. Previously used by the NACA. P-39L unknown s/n consisting of forward fuselage from cockpit floor to gearbox attach, many usable parts, “scrapped” very recently by a crazy farmer. P-39F 41-71xx tail section including several ft of rear fuselage, vertical usable with minor repairs/reskin. P-39Q fuselage, center section, cabin, engine mount section, nose sections present but cut off by the US Army. P-39Q hulk, center section full of original fittings, extrusions etc. P-39Q parts only/de riveted for patterns.

The offering reportedly includes “thousands of other parts” and is located in Maitland, NSW, Australia with worldwide shipping available. The aircraft are currently being offered for US $125,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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1943 Stearman PT-17 Offered For Sale

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A 1943 Stearman PT-17 has hit the market. The listing states:

REBUILD FEBRUARY 2013 S.M.O.H. 325 HOURS RED LINE BRAKES FLYING REGULARLY KING 155 I/COMM KR76 TRANSPONDER ALWAYS HANGARED CONTINENTAL R670-5 220H.P.ALL CYLINDERS OVER 70/80

The aircraft is located in Miami, Florida and is currently available for US $75,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“The Flying Machine” Spring 2019 Edition Now Available!

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