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Walt Pierce 1947 Stearman Project For Sale: “ Everything There to Complete”

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A 1947 Stearman A75 “famously owned by Walt Pierce” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This is a 1947 Stearman A75 famously owned by Walt Pierce it has Pratt & Whitney 985 engine with a little over 300 hours, airframe time is a bit over 8k the propeller having a 2023 overhaul. This Stearman has had both bottom wings redone in 2022 aircraft need to be finished theres a lot of extra parts that will go with the airplane everything is there to complete the build all records and logs are complete unfortunately I don’t have the time to finish the aircraft rather it goes to a good home.

The aircraft is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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DH Gypsy Queen Engine For Sale: “Complete Other Than Starter Motor”

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A de Havilland Gypsy queen aero engine has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

De Havilland Gypsy queen aero engine as removed from the aircraft. Flight time expired but lots of life left for fitting into a vintage car chassis. Complete other than the starter motor. Air cooled approximately 11LTR,400HP, 6 cylinder, dry sump which with some modification would enable the engine to run with the pistons at the top. There are lots of 4 cylinder Gypsy engines that have been inverted running in VSCC cars.

The engine is located in Cwmbran, United Kingdom and is currently being offered for £5,500, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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First Look: DoraWings P-47B Thunderbolt Test Build

DoraWings has released the first test build images of their upcoming P-47B Thunderbolt model kit in 1/48 scale.

Details appear to be extremely limited at the moment, but the photos give a good indication of what to expect. Click below to see more.

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Build Log & Tips: SIG’s 1/16 Scale Monocoupe 90 [Video]

The latest from our sister channel DX Modelworks is up and it focuses on SIG’s beautiful 1/16 scale Monocoupe kit.

This particular build is a conversion from rubber power to RC, and like the channel’s previous videos, its photo documentation and tips will likely be helpful to both new and experienced modelers alike.

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What Are These Inverted “T” Shapes on Sopwith Aircraft? [Video]

We’re finally turning some attention to our YouTube channel and are beginning by answering a question we’re sure has been keeping you up at night: what are all these inverted “T” shapes on Sopwith aircraft?

Click below to learn the answer, and please be sure to subscribe to our channel. If you’re into WW1 / Golden Age aircraft models, please subscribe to DX Modelworks’ new channel.

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1947 Stinson Voyager Airframe For Sale: “Flipped on back, Clevelands, Cheap”

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A 1947 Stinson 108-2 Voyager airframe has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1947 Stinson 108-2 Voyager airframe, 3,259 TT, flipped on back, Clevelands, cheap!… This airplane has been converted from the original (marginal) wheel and brake system to the modern Cleveland wheels and brakes to stop after a very short ground roll when required. Unfortunately, this airplane suffered damage as a result of a ground loop gone bad, and those strong brakes helped to tip it over onto it’s back!… Inside, most of the flight instruments are installed… and all of the engine instrumentation is intact, but the avionics have been removed. The engine and it’s accessories have been removed and are not included, but the engine mount and engine control cables are intact. Sold with logbooks since brand new in 1947 til the current annual, which just expired November of 2022.

The airframe is located in Cottage Grove, Oregon and is available for US $1,495. Bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay, which includes many additional photos and details.

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Build Log and Tips: Microaces RC Bristol Fighter [Video]

Our friend DX Modelworks has created a new video documenting the construction of Microaces’ RC bristol Fighter model kit in 1/24 scale.

Like his previous video for the Microaces Sopwith Camel, the video’s photo documentation and tips will likely be helpful to both new and experienced modelers alike.

Click below to check it out.

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1943 Fairchild PT-26A Project For Sale: “Complete, Annual Just Expired”

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A 1943 Fairchild PT-26A project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1943 Fairchild PT-26A, 1,657 TT AF&E, 1052 SMOH/237STOH Ranger 200 H.P., lower gear legs damaged, 95% undamaged, complete, annual just expired 7/2022… this aircraft suffered damage to the lower main landing gear when it went a little cross country during a cross-wind takeoff… This is almost a total bolt-on repair project, and the airplane will fly again! Or buy it cheap here and use as a display, set dressing, or as a museum exhibit… not a sitter or ramp queen! Logbooks are included since 1946 to the present.

The aircraft is located in Jacksonville, Florida and is currently available for US $9,950, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay, which includes a great deal of additional information and photos.

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Revell Releases New Tool 1/32 Hawker Hurricane Mk IIb

Revell has released their new tool Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIB model kit in 1/32 scale.

The Level 5 kit (04968) includes 118 parts and is described as as “highly detailed” with a “a detailed cockpit and a rotating propeller.”

Click below to check out the product link and additional images.

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1948 Piper PA-17 Vagabond For Sale: “Always Hangared”

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A 1948 Piper PA-17 Vagabond has been spotted for sale.

The listing describes the machine as “always hangared” with 1564.1 total time and 807.1 SMOH. It reportedly has Ceconite 102 fabric installed in 1981 which is “still in great condition.”

The aircraft is located in Lake City, Florida and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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