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Cheap, Wind Damaged 2005 Zenith CH 601 HDS Airframe For Sale

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A 2005 Zenith CH 601 HDS airframe project has been spotted for sale.

According to the listing, the aircraft has just 396 total time since 2005 airworthiness certification. It was damaged in a windstorm that flipped it while tied down. Primary damage is limited to canopy glass/frame (factory replacements available), wrinkled wingtips/tailcone/vertical fin/rudder, minor fiberglass cowl scuffs, and seatback upholstery; crucially, the visibly undamaged center wing section/main landing gear, firewall/nosegear, engine mount (set for 120hp Jabiru), belly, and horizontal stab/elevators make it a roll-around repair project equivalent to a super quickbuild kit. Includes intact dash with airspeed/altimeter/engine instruments/switchgear (no avionics or engine), logbooks, FAA paperwork, full assembly manual with part numbers, receipts, and extras—located in Foley, AL storage with 30 days free rent.

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

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Incoming: Examination of America’s Secret Cold War Fighters and Interceptors

Coming soon from Crecy Publishing Ltd and author Tony Buttler is American Secret Projects 5: Fighters and Interceptors 1950 to 1980. The new release is a revised and expanded edition of a book published some years ago which looks at American fighter projects that were proposed during the period.

This was an exciting era in terms of fighter development. It was during these years that the jet finally eclipsed the propeller, wings took on entirely new shapes, the ‘sound barrier’ was breached and maximum speeds were multiplied. It was an era in which aeronautical engineering became much more complex but before the computer would come to the designer’s assistance. This meant much more of a ‘try it and see’ attitude to new ideas. Therefore, when an air arm required a new fighter, several design teams could prepare proposals that could be very different from one another.

The topics discussed in detail in the book’s seven chapters include the quest for a long-range interceptor, vertical takeoff aircraft, naval developments and lightweight fighters. Appendices provide listings of all projects that were developed and their specifications. A new separate appendix looks at the Canadian Avro CF-105 Arrow which in many ways matched the work undertaken in the US on long-range interceptors and thus makes an interesting comparison.

The timeframe is fluid as some early projects included originated in the late 1940s. At the other end of the scale, although the design competitions which led to the F-16, YF-17 and F-18 are the final subjects covered in depth, a few projects that followed these fighters are included which again makes the 1980 closing date only approximate. No coverage is given to projects from that point onwards because much of the background is still secret and will probably remain so for a long time.

The 392 page hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with a February 19 release.

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IBG’s Upcoming Spitfire Mk Vb Has Two Full Models, 18 Liveries, Tons More

IBG Models has announced the upcoming release of a Black Box Limited Edition Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb (North West Europe 1941-44) model kit in 1/72 scale.

The offering (72591) will contain two full model kits with two comprehensive sets of 3D printed upgrade parts as well as 18 unique, thoroughly researched marking options. The box will also include four fuselages and four sets of wing upper halves allowing builders to represent any two options of the Mk Vb they choose from the box.

Full list of Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb – North West Europe 1941-44 – Black Box Limited Edition contents:
2x Complete Spitfire Mk Vb plastic model kits (each of them including two different fuselage versions and two different wing upper halves variants)
1x Huge decal sheet with 18(!) marking options (containing 42 roundels and 20 fin flashes to cater for the huge variety included in the box!)
2x 3D-printed cockpit structure insert (with/without additional armour and headrest)
2x Sets of 3D-printed wheels
2x Sets of 3D-printed exhausts (each of them in 4 different variants!)
2x 3D-printed seamless carburetor air intakes
10x 3D-printed rear view mirrors (5 variants, each in 2 copies)
6x 3D-printed gunsights (3 variants, each in 2 copies)
2x Photo-etched frames with some of the smaller details
2x Sets of the most thoroughly researched stencils ever prepared for a Spitfire Mk Vb model in any scale (with separate subsets for Supermarine, CBAF and Westland-produced machines)
2x Sets of painting masks
1x Special bonus

The kit is currently slated for release sometime during the second half of January.

(via IBG Models)

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1962 Cessna 210B For Sale: “In Annual, No Damage History”

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A 1962 Cessna 210B has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 1962 Cessna 210B is a high-performance single-engine aircraft offering excellent speed, efficiency, and useful load. Powered by a 260-horsepower IO-470 engine, it cruises at approximately 155 knots while maintaining efficient fuel burn. The aircraft has been hangared, is ADS-B equipped, currently in annual, and has no damage history. Upholstery and exterior paint were redone in the late 1980s, and the aircraft remains a strong, reliable flying example offered due to retirement.

The aircraft is located in Rockport, TX and offers are currently being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos.

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North American T-6G Project For Sale: “Complete, Crazy Low Price”

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A 1951 T-6G project has been spotted for sale. According to the listing, the project (rebuilt from a late‑1940s airframe) is a complete but accident‑damaged aircraft. It is equipped with a 600 hp Pratt & Whitney R‑1340‑AN‑1 radial showing about 610 hours since a 2007 Covington overhaul. It features intact dual cockpits, instruments, controls, left wing, tailcone, and much external markings, but with the right wing torn off in a takeoff‑roll runway excursion, associated fire damage under the right side of the fuselage, bent prop blades, wrinkled forward fuselage skins, canopy glass damage, and some gear and control‑surface wrinkling. It has continuous logbooks from its U.S. airworthiness certification in 1984 through a just‑expired annual (12/12/2024, expired 12/31/2025), and Spanish service history with missing Spanish logs. It is offered as a low‑priced project suitable for rebuild to flying or display status, a static or cockpit display, or as a valuable R‑1340 engine and parts donor,

The machine is currently available for US $9,950, although offers are also being accepted. It is stored at Airlake Airport (KLVN) south of Minneapolis with limited free storage and on‑site loading assistance available. Click here to check out the complete eBay listing, which includes many additional photos and details.

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1969 Cessna 310P For Sale: “Well Equipped, Fresh Annual”

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A 1969 Cessna 310P has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 1969 Cessna 310P is a well-equipped, classic twin-engine aircraft known for its speed, stability, and strong cross-country performance. The 310 series has long been respected for its balance of capability and comfort, making it a solid option for both personal and business aviation. This aircraft features a fresh annual, Garmin GNS 480, new Aspen Pro MAX 1000 with synthetic vision, KX 155, HSI, and a fully coupled three-axis autopilot approved for approaches. Also included are a new Apollo EA100 autopilot interface (not installed), left and right full digital engine readouts (included, not installed), and a new six-place audio panel (included, not installed). Additional highlights include an opening photo baggage door, many spare parts, a six-place oxygen system (no tank), electric door seal, fresh ELT battery, and a GTX-ES transponder for the GNS 480. This aircraft represents a strong example of the legendary 310 platform with valuable avionics upgrades and included components that add significant value and flexibility for the next owner.

The aircraft is located in Calabasas, CA and offers are currently being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos.

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Coming Soon: The Full Story of the Luftwaffe’s WW2 Kamikaze Force

Coming soon from Fonthill Media and author Walter S. Zapotoczny is Sonderkommando Elbe: The Luftwaffe’s Kamikaze Force.

By September 1944 the Third Reich was under constant attack by Allied bombers and suffering an onslaught by the Red Army to the east. The Nazi high command struggled for ideas to reduce the effect of the ceaseless bombing and thereby create some breathing space to build and strengthen their new weapon: jet-propelled aircraft. They believed that this new invention could turn the tide of the war.

At the end of 1944 a proposal was offered by Oberst Hans-Joachim “Hajo” Herrmann. His plan called for 1,500 fighter aircraft to conduct a massive attack against an Allied bomber formation on April 7, 1945, inflicting such casualties that the Allies would think twice about continuing their bombing campaign. Attacking bombers was not a new idea, but the method of attack was new. The German pilots were to fly their planes into the bombers, causing enough damage to bring down the aircraft. Unlike the Japanese Kamikaze pilots who carried explosives on board and died in the attack, the German pilots were instructed to bail out and parachute to safety to fly another day.

The 224 page, hardcover book offers the full story of the unit and its pilots. The book is currently available for pre-order with release slated for March 30.

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Eduard Releases New ProfiPACK Fw 190A-8 With 5 Marking Options

Eduard has released a new ProfiPACK edition Fw 190A-8 model in 1/48 scale.

The Fw 190A-8 was a late-war, refined A-series variant that combined a powerful engine with heavy armament. It typically carried a Junkers Jumo 213-series engine with emergency boost, giving strong climb and acceleration at low to medium altitudes and top speeds in the mid-400 mph range, with a service ceiling of roughly 39,000 ft and useful range for interception and escort duties. Armament commonly included 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine guns and 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, with some configurations adapted for fighter-bomber roles carrying bombs or rockets under the wings or fuselage. Rugged construction, good cockpit visibility, and a wide-track undercarriage made it a stable gun platform and durable in combat, allowing it to serve as a versatile fighter and ground-attack aircraft despite growing late-war shortages and increasing Allied air superiority.

The new kit (82147) includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted PE parts, a painting mask and marking options for five aircraft.

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1968 E33 Bonanza For Sale: “Well Maintained, Annual Due 8/26”

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A 1968 E33 Bonanza has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1968 E33 Bonanza Well maintained BO. Located in Atlanta, GA. KPDK TT 4894. IO-470-K (ONLY 105 SMOH). McCauley Prop (ONLY 105 SMOH). Panel rebuilt 08/24. Garmin G3X, GTN 650, GNX 375, GFC 500 w YD, 225, G5, and 4 place intercom. All electric (vacuum system removed). Annual due 08/26. IFR cert 08/26, ELT batt due 08/26. All ADs current. Additional equipment CEIS fuel senders, leather cygnet yoke w electric trim, avionics master switch, new right sub panel CBs, rosen sunvisors, 80 gallon fuel capacity (74 usable), MOGAS STC, DShannon engine baffles, new carpet, recovered glareshield. Paint 8/10. Interior 5/10. MGTOW 3050, BEW 2042, CG 82.1, useful load 1008. No known damage history. Logbooks from 2002 and on available as a PDF. Truly in gas and go condition.

The aircraft is currently available for US $160,000 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos.

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IBG to Release New Jagdgeschwader 301 Fw 190D-9 Kit in 2026

With 2026 fast approaching, IBG Models has taken a moment to announce some of the releases planned for the new year. Among them is a Fw 190D-9 model kit (72543) in 1/72 scale.

At the moment details are limited, but the new offering is apparently based on the new tool Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 kit (72531 / eBay Product Link) released in 2022, but with markings representing Jagdgeschwader 301. It will reportedly be available at the very end of January.

(via IBG)

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