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“Great Flying” Piper Tri-Pacer Offered For Sale

A Piper PA-22-160 Tri-Pacer has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Great flying PA-22-160. TTAF 3070 TSMO 239, times may change, Annual 10/25, Basic panel, MX170B Nav/COM, Skybeacon ADSB out, lightweight battery, oil filter, Brackett air filter, Air Tech alternator, Niagra Oil cooler, Steve’s Gascolator, Dakota cub fuel selector, sealed struts, Ceconite recover in 1981, fabric is still good, exterior paint is 6/10, interior is 8/10.

The aircraft is located in Minden, Louisiana and is currently available for US $45,000 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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A&A Models to Release New Tool Republic XP-72 in Two Boxings

A&A Models has announced the upcoming release of a new tool 1/48 Republic XP-72 model kit in two boxings.

The XP-72 was a prototype fighter-interceptor developed from the P-47 Thunderbolt, built around the Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major engine to deliver far higher speed and climb performance than its predecessor. First flown in February 1944, it reached roughly 490 mph in testing, carried heavy machine-gun or cannon armament, but never entered production because jet fighters and the end of World War II overtook the project.

The new release will be offered in four-bladed prop (4816) and contra-rotating propeller (4817). Additional details and build photos have yet to be released. Click below to check out an additional image.

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Wag Aero Sportsman Project For Sale: “Lycoming 0-360 and Lots of Parts”

A Wag Aero Sportsman project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

4 Seat Aircraft. Wag Aero Sportsman 2 + 2 SN. 2538. STOL Just like a Piper cub design. Like Alaskan Bush Plane. Lycoming 0-360 180 hp – No logs – No Propeller. Engine mount Aero fabricator’s part # M-525-100 SN.40 FAA-PMA. Lots of parts – wing tanks – extra ribs – windshield (cracked). No wing struts and hardware.

The aircraft is located in Townville, South Carolina and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Build Log: Golden Age Reproductions Albatros D.Va [Video]

The latest build log on our YouTube channel DX Modelworks focuses on this 1/20 scale Albatros D.Va.

The model was built using Dudley / Golden Age Reproductions plans and represents an OAW variant wearing the colors of the machine flown by Karl Kallmunzer of Jasta 78b. The new video concisely details the project with photo documentation and tips that will likely be helpful to anyone who would like to build the model themselves. A link to the plans is also provided in the video description.

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Eduard Releases New P-51B Kit With Malcolm Hood Canopy

New this month from Eduard is a 1/48 “Malcolm Hood” P-51B model kit in 1/48 scale.

The new “Weekend Edition” kit (84214) represents aircraft with the “Malcolm Hood” – a modified canopy fitted to some early P-51B/C Mustangs to improve the pilot’s rearward visibility. It replaced the original framed “razorback” canopy with a bulged, frameless sliding hood, giving a much better view to the sides and back.

It includes Eduard plastic parts and decals with marking options for four aircraft.

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1947 Beech BE35 Bonanza For Sale: “Flown Regularly, 11/25 Annual”

A 1947 Beechcraft BE35 Bonanza has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1947 Beech Bonanza BE35 avail. Recert as a 1955 Bonanza. 3600TTAF, Cont. E-185-11 engine w/ dampened crankshaft-1100SMOH, Hartzell constant speed prop-450TSOH. Nov25 annual. Flown regularly. New generator, A36 panel, King KLN89B GPS, TKX KM 170B & 170C NAV/COM, Stratus ESG xpndr w/ADSB out, STEC40 AP, 3rd LG window, LED lights, dorsal air scoop, long tail cone, speed slope one piece windshield and M-wing tips mods done in 1980s. 152 KTS TAS=10 GPH&2050 RPM. Certified to operate at 2300 RPM. Burns approx 1 qt oil/ 7 hrs. ALL TIMES APPROX.

The aircraft is located in Jamestown, Tennessee with offers currently being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Replica Plans SE5a For Sale: “Great Condition, Ready to Fly”

A Replica Plans SE5a ultralight has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Ready to fly SE5A ultralight Biplane; One seater 250lb useful load; Electric start 40hp 2stroke international engine; Only 25hrs total time on engine and airplane. This is a 7/8 scale kit built from scale replica plans. This airplane has a metal frame for both the wing and fuse and it’s covered in fabric. No wood! Overall its in great condition. Just finishing the annual it has a Brand new propeller just installed, New tubes and tires, New battery and all New fuel lines. It Has nav lights and 2 strobes. It Fits up to a 6’5” pilot.

The aircraft is located in Valdosta, Georgia and is currently available for US $14,000. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Sopwith Camel Goes on Display at Pima Air & Space Museum

This week Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona placed their new Sopwith Camel on display.

The reproduction was originally constructed in Europe by John Shaw utilizing original drawings. A flight test was conducted in September 2017 which saw the machine reach roughly 150 ft before its original Clerget rotary engine “coughed and stopped,” resulting in a “heavy landing.” Thankfully Shaw escaped the incident, but the Camel suffered significant damage.

It was acquired by Pima in 2018 and restored for static display wearing the colors of a
Camel flown by Lt. Alfred John Haines of 45 Squadron in late 1918. It is again fitted with an original Clerget from the Pima collection.

For additional details on this aircraft, check out issues 1, 5 and 28 of The Flying Machine journal. For details on John Shaw’s second Sopwith Camel, check out issues 14 and 23.

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Kotare to Launch Bf 109E-4 Pre-Orders With Perks for Select Customers

Kotare has shared an update on the development of their Bf 109E-4 model kit in 1/32 scale.

After receiving input from various Bf 109 experts, the team is now selecting marking options with the assistance of Lynn Ritger.

OPTION 1 AND BOX TOP ART: A machine that can be accurately depicted without that symbol that causes so much controversy! OPTION 2: Many modellers dislike spraying Luftwaffe mottle schemes. This aircraft will have a nice clean splinter camouflage pattern with the high demarcation RLM 65. OPTION 3: In contrast, many modellers LOVE spraying mottle, so this option will have an aesthetic scheme, and an interesting backstory. OPTION 4: Continuing the Kotare policy of community engagement, option 4 will be chosen by pre-order customers… For Option 4, members of the Kotare First 500 will be able to make suggestions, create a shortlist and then vote in a poll to choose the final markings option. We will supply what YOU want!

Further details have yet to be announced, although pre-ordering is expected to open “soon.” Click below to check out additional renderings.

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7/8 Circa Reproductions Nieuport 17 For Sale

A 7/8 scale Nieuport 17 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

For sale, a Circa Reproductions C1 Nieuport 17, Canadian registration C-IRPV. 55 hours TT engine and airframe. Engine is a 65 HP VW built to Great Plains plans with vertex mag and rotec fuel injection (currently being installed). Full builders logs available on request.

The aircraft is located at Carp Airport (CYRP) near Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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