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Impressive Airfix B-17G Build Detailed in Stop Motion [Video]

Modeler extraordinaire Tom Grigat is back with a new stop motion animation video detailing his construction of Airfix’s 1/72 B-17G model kit.

The build included aftermarket parts from CMK (Special Hobby) and also saw Tom simulating “stressed skin” for the first time, although he reports that he ran into some issues, stating that he “scratched to hard into the surface and the effect might be a bit too strong.”

The machine’s metallic surfaces are simulated using several paints from alclad II (accentuated with metal powder from Uschi van der Rosten) while engine detail and antennas saw the use of material from Albion Alloys.

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Modelsvit to Launch New Series of Experimental US Aircraft Model Kits With XP-55 Ascender

Modelsvit has announced the upcoming release of a new tool XP-55 Ascender model kit in 1/48 scale.

The aircraft, built by Curtiss-Wright, performed its maiden flight in 1943 but its performance was found to be lacking. Only three examples of the type were built – two of which were destroyed in crashes. The third is currently on long-term loan from Kalamazoo, Michigan’s Air Zoo to the National Air & Space Museum in Washington DC.

The kit (4808) is the company’s first in a new series focusing on experimental U.S. aircraft and will reportedly include a PE sheet, adhesive masks, two canopy options, detailed cabin and two marking variants. A release date has not yet been announced.

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1951 Harvard Mk IV Offered For Sale, “Needs Nothing”

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

1951 Canadian Car & Foundry Harvard Mk IV N52494 (S/N CCF4-387) has hit the market. The listing states:

Beautifully Polished And Well Maintained Harvard Mk IV. Flown Regularly. Needs Nothing.

The airframe reportedly has a total time of 5,000 hrs, while the Pratt & Whitney R-1340 has 490 SMOH by Aero Engines. Additional features include an avionics package, preoiler, Redline wheels and brakes, new seats and original exhaust.

The aircraft is located in Missouri and is currently being offered for US$185,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(via Trade-a-Plane Top Photo: Bill Larkins via Wikimedia Commons)

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Watch a Giant 1/4 Junkers Ju 188 Perform Its Maiden Flight [Video]

After seven years of planning and construction, Franz Obenauf’s 1/4 scale Junkers Ju 188 recently performed its maiden flight.

The machine spans 18 ft, weighs 1876 lbs and is powered by two Moki 250cc engines spinning 30.7″ 3 blade Ramoser propellers. The colors and markings were applied by Klaus Herold, who is an expert at painting and weathering WW2 RC aircraft.

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Hawker Sea Fury Mk II VH-SHF Offered For Sale

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

Hawker Sea Fury FB.Mk II VH-SHF has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

1953 Hawker Sea Fury FB.MK 11, Former Royal Iraq Air Force ID Code-326, Previous USA Reg-N43SF, Australian Reg-VH SHF, Serial No-41H643827, TTIS 365. original configuration, Bristol Centaurus Engine.

The machine is located in Australia and is reportedly being offered as an online auction sale. The auction will end on October 18. Click here for additional details.

(via Trade-a-Plane Photo: Jeff Gilbert – JGPhotographics.com via Wikimedia Commons)

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Zoukei-Mura Releases Update, New Renderings of Upcoming “Best Ever” Fw 190 Kit

Zoukei-Mura has released an update and new renderings of their 1/32 Fw 190 kit, which is currently in development.

The company states that the process has been “fraught with hurdle after hurdle” but “has at last reached a turning point”:

How should we bring you the SWS take on the famous “butcher bird”?! In search of the answer, we happily enjoyed an indescribable continuation of hardships. But where there’s a will, there’s a way. Just like those wise words, we have begun to see a terrific form of the Fw 190, fit for an SWS kit.

The company had previously stated its desire to make the Fw 190 kit the “strongest,” “most beautiful” and overall best SWS (Super Wing Series) kit ever. The recent update notes that the release will take some time due to “the confirmation of details, negotiation and meetings with the mold production,” but concludes on a positive note: “To all of the worried Fw 190 fans, now it’s just a matter of time and patience.”

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“Excellent Condition” 1943 Boeing Stearman 450 Offered For Sale

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Boeing Stearman 450 N52969 (S/N 75-5082) has hit the market.

According to the listing, the machine is an SRA Fly-In trophy winner in “excellent condition with standard airworthiness certificate.” It is reportedly equipped with a 450 hp Pratt & Whitney 985 rebuilt By Covington and has a total time of 4,000 hrs with 175 SMOH. Additional features reportedly include an avionics package and “fresh annual with sale.”

The aircraft is located in Richmond, Indiana and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Wingnut Wings Shares First Model/Sprue Images For Upcoming 1/32 Lancaster Kit

Wingnut Wings has released the first model / sprue images for their upcoming 1/32 Avro Lancaster kit.

Two kits will reportedly be available, including a B.Mk.I/III and a B.Mk.III “Dambusters.” The B.Mk.I/III (32043) will feature a highly detailed RR Merlin XX (for B.Mk.1) or Packard V-1650-1 Merlin 28 (for B.Mk.III), optional early and late tailwheels, unweighted or weighted (with full bomb load) main wheels, H2s radar, 500lb (UK and USA), 1000lb, 4000lb “Cookie” and SBC bombs, FN.20 or FN.120 rear turret with optional cut away perspex, early and late bomb aimer’s blisters and windows and early DH.5/40 (needle) and late A5/138 (paddle) type propellers and spinners. Optional dummy engine blocks will also be included so you don’t need to assemble complete engines to build the model. Continue reading Wingnut Wings Shares First Model/Sprue Images For Upcoming 1/32 Lancaster Kit

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Aeroplane Heaven Offers Look at Livery Options for Upcoming Heinkel HE 111 P-2

Aeroplane Heaven has posted renderings of liveries for its upcoming Heinkel HE 111 P-2.

Six authentic options will reportedly be available, each being created using new-technology “PBR Workflow” techniques to provide “a new level of realism to your flight simulation experience.” In addition, a A “pro”-quality paint-kit will also be provided to create your own marking options.

The aircraft is being developed for FSX/SE, P3DV3+ and P3DV4+ and is said to offer a high fidelity model with “an enormous amount of authentic detail.” Additioanl features reportedly include a fully animated complex control systems for rudder, aileron and elevator, “secret” modern navigation suite fitted to the cockpit for IFR navigation, highly realistic, animated pilot, bomb-aimer and mid/upper gunner, detailed Daimler Benz V12 engine under removable nacelle panels and authentic stereo sound pack with the signature “out of sync” engine throb at full throttle.

A final release date has not yet been announced. Click below to check out additional livery renderings.

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Wingnut Wings Announces Development of Two 1/32 Halberstadt CL.II Kits

Wingnut Wings has announced the development of two Halberstadt CL.II model kits in 1/32 scale.

The kits will represent early and late models of the type, with the early variant offering 193 high quality injection molded plastic parts (including 14 exclusive to early production aircraft) nine photo-etched metal detail parts and a representation of the very early production rudder. The kit will also boast two high quality cartograf decal sheets with fitted five color lozenge and marking options for five early production aircraft.

The kit representing the late production variant will reportedly include 201 high quality injection molded plastic parts (including 22 exclusive to late production aircraft) nine photo-etched metal detail parts and a representation of the very late production gun ring. The kit will also include three high quality cartograf decal sheets with fitted five color lozenge and markings for five aircraft.

Both kits will reportedly feature optional 160-180-200 hp engine/cowlings, radio, generator, propellers, armament, fine in-scale rib tape detail and full rigging diagrams.

The kits are currently expected to be available in late 2018.

(via Wingnut Wings)