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First Look: Test Build of Airfix’s F-86F-40 Sabre

UPDATE: The kit has been released and is available here.

Airfix has released the first test build images for their upcoming F-86F-40 Sabre model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (A08110) is reportedly based on the new tool Canadair Sabre F.4 (A08109) released in 2021 and includes plastic sprues and marking options for two machines: F-86F-40 Sabre “The Flying Jokers” aerobatic team, No.332 Squadron, Royal Norwegian Air Force, Rygge Air Station, Norway, June 2nd 1962 (pictured above) and F-86F-40 Sabre 1st Air Wing, Japan Air Self-Defence Force, Hamamatsu, Shizouka Prefecture, Japan, December 1975. The kit also includes extended wing span and new leading edge slats.

The kit is expected to become available sometime this spring. Click below to check out additional images.

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First Look: Parts For Infinity’s Upcoming 1/32 DH Vampire DH.100

Infinity Models has released sample photos of parts for their upcoming 1/32 DH Vampire DH.100 model kit.

At the moment details are limited, although the company states that the model is currently in the manufacturing stage, and although they are waiting on a few other details, the main part is ready.

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Stinson Voyager 108 Project For Sale: “Has All Log Books, Most If Not All Parts”

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A 1946 Stinson Voyager 108 project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Plane serial number #: 108-371; Engine: Franklin Model: 6A4-150 Serial #: 12876; Price is negotiable… Has all log books and most if not all parts as seen in the photos. Engine has been sitting for a long time, no rust it was never kept outside. Engine needs to be overhauled.

The project is located in West Islip, New York and is currently being offered for US $25,000, although the price is negotiable, as reported in the quote above. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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BAE Hawk Project For Sale, Includes Red Arrows Parts

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A BAE Hawk XX286 project with fuselage, parts package and Red Arrow XX304 parts has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Opportunity to acquire a BAE Hawk project is rare and only a couple in private hands museums in UK… Package includes: Fuselage on a 4 wheel frame, Rudder, U/C ex Red Arrows, U/c Door, Panel, Nose as new, Canopy, Windscreen with mounting and packing case, Gun Pod, Other parts, ram, cockpit items, instruments, etc.

The project is located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom and is available for £12,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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2/3 SAL P-51 For Sale: “In Perfect Flying Condition”

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A 2/3 (66%) scale SAL P-51 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Built in 1988, all wood construction covered with fiberglass. Powered by Fairchild Ranger Aircraft Engine 6-440C-5, 200Hp straight 6 cylinder in line WWII engine, fully documented with overhaul manuals & parts list… Hydraulically operated flaps. Gerdes/Cleveland wheels and brakes. Harzell Propeller variable pitch model HC-82X20-1B, range 600 rpm. Total time engine and prop 340 hr… Equipment: Bendix-King KX-165 with yellow tag, KI-209 Loc/GS with yellow tag, King KT 78 Mode C transponder with yellow tag, ACK encoder, Shadin Miniflo fuel totalizer. Navworx ADS-600 EXP. Bendix-King AV8OR ACE GPS EFB. Parachute Military Seat type, for looks only. Condition: Airplane is in perfect flying condition. In and out 8. Mechanically perfect 10. The aircraft flies hands free trimmed for level flight.

The aircraft is located in North Las Vegas, Nevada and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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1945 Stampe SV4C For Sale: “Clear Title, All Logs Since New”

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A 1945 SNCAN Stampe SV4C has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

US registered Stampe SV4C, production serial #23, N12433 (aircraft was registered as a 1946 when imported in the US). Experimental, unlimited, airworthiness certificate, 2550 hours total time. Clear title. Aircraft has all logs since new… Aircraft is complete except for the front instrument panel and the correct fuel tank cap… Engine is a 140 hp Renault 4P03 and the serial number matches the number recorded in the European logbooks, 2550 hours total time, (600+ hours SMOH)… Wheels and brakes have been converted to Cleveland wheels and hydraulic disk brakes which greatly increases ground handling capabilities in crosswinds. Aircraft is in storage and will need a through inspection and a current annual condition inspection prior to being flown…

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

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Border Model Dispatches Highly Anticipated 1/32 Avro Lancaster

After delays caused by mold problems and the pandemic, Border Model announced that their new tool Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III has finally been dispatched.

As previously reported, the 1/32 offering (BF010) boasts a full interior with realistic surface detail, detailed cockpit and Merlin engines as well as high-precision copper metal machine gun barrels.

The kit will is offered in limited quantities, with the company stating: “after this batch of Lancaster is sent, it will not be able to be produced again for a long time. Large molds are very troublesome to repair.”

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Roden Releases New NB-36H Crusader Model Kit

Roden has released a new Convair NB-36H Crusader model kit in 1/144 scale.

The Convair NB-36H Crusader was an American research aircraft built in 1955 based on the B-36H bomber to determine the possibility of installing a nuclear reactor and so remain airborne for a long time.

Details on the new offering (#348) are limited, although is is shown as offering the livery of B/N 51-5712: Special Atomic Research Flight, New Mexico, 1956. The kit follows a new tool B-36B released in 2020 and a B-36D/F/H/J released last year.

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“The Flying Machine” Spring 2022 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 23rd issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #23 Contents:

36 Pages – A Scout Over the Pampas: The Story of an SE.5a in Argentina; Shaw Sopwith Camel F-AZZB Update; The Jenny Takes Flight; Spotlight: Military Aviation Museum’s Albatros D.Va; News Briefs: Vickers Vimy Dismantling, American Heritage Museum’s Original Nieuport 28; Products

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Static Westland Lynx AH9 For Sale: “The Final and Ultimate Variant”

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A “static display” Westland Lynx AH9 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

“The final and ultimate variant”… this example has been fully decommissioned & most internal systems removed. Ideal for use as ground instructional training airframe, emergency EVAC trainer, gate guardian or stunning looking museum static display exhibit.

The machine is located in Ipswich, United Kingdom and is currently being offered for £28,995. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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