Category: WW1 Era (1914-18)

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“The Flying Machine” Spring 2021 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 19th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #19 Contents:

36 Pages – Wright Tour Guide: Examining Sites and Artifacts Connected to the Wright Brothers and the Birth of Powered Flight (Part 6); Spotlight: Shannon Air Museum’s Standard E-1; New Zealand Warbirds Association’s Siemens-Schuckert D.IV; News Briefs: Curtiss Jenny Reproduction Returns Home After 15 Years, PFM’s New Acquisitions; Products

The Flying Machine focuses exclusively on “aeroplanes” manufactured prior to 1920, as well as the current work of historians, builders, restorers, museums and collectors to preserve and promote interest in the early years of flight. Published in print and digital formats, The Flying Machine is offered on a pay-per-issue basis – no subscription required!

Join us as we pay tribute to early aircraft and the visionaries, geniuses and daredevils who conquered the air while producing some of the most fascinating, ingenious and beautiful machines in aviation’s short history. Click here to purchase!

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Roden Releases New Tool 1/32 SPAD XIII Model Kit

Roden has released a new tool SPAD XIII (Early) model kit in 1/32 scale.

Details on the kit’s (634) contents are limited, although it features four marking options representing machines in Italian, British and French service.

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Eduard Releases New Pfalz D.IIIa Model Kit

Eduard has released a new “Weekend Edition” Pfalz D.IIIa model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (8414) includes Eduard plastic parts and decals with marking options for four machines:

Lt. Eugen Siempelkamp, Jasta 29, Gondecourt, France, July 1918
Hptm. Rudolf Berthold, CO of JG II, Guise, France March 1918
8244/17 flown by Gefr. Erich Mix, Jasta 54, Ennemain, France, June 1917
Jasta 5, Boistrancourt, France, spring 1918

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Curtiss JN-4H Drawing Collection Spotted For Sale

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A collection of Curtiss JN-4H drawings have been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

ORIGINAL WWI US AIR SERVICE JNH-4 CURTISS JENNY AIRCRAFT BLUEPRINT PLANS SET. Bought from local estate. Approx 17″ x 22″ book of blueprints. 19 pages. Has been stored folded, has wear and tear, losses, some pages better than others, some fragile.

The collection is located in East Northport, New York and is available for US $499.88. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes a number of additional images.

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MENG to Release New, Large Scale 1/24 Fokker Triplane Kit

MENG has announced the upcoming release of a new Fokker Dr.1 kit in 1/24 scale.

The kit (QS-003), which follows the 1/32 example released in September, will span 299.99mm and measure 243.2mm in length, an impressive size that “can better show the features of this legendary triplane.”

Features reportedly include precision PE parts and clear parts, as well as a bevy of details:

he airborne machine guns have one-piece metal cooling jackets and PE gun sights. The air-cooled rotary engine is a typical product of its times. The 1/24 scale engine features more realistic and detailed construction. This model features accurate wing structure and realistic fabric covering. The wheels are highly detailed. The text and canvas texture are replicated.

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“The Flying Machine” Winter 2021 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 18th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #18 Contents:

36 Pages – Wright Tour Guide: Examining Sites and Artifacts Connected to the Wright Brothers and the Birth of Powered Flight (Part 5); Running the 80 hp Le Rhône 9C; Spotlight: Racette Blériot XI-2; News Briefs: Air Zoo Wright Flyer Returns Home, Petrov Curtiss JN-4 Canuck Project, Golden Age Air Museum SPAD XIII Project Update; Products

The Flying Machine focuses exclusively on “aeroplanes” manufactured prior to 1920, as well as the current work of historians, builders, restorers, museums and collectors to preserve and promote interest in the early years of flight. Published in print and digital formats, The Flying Machine is offered on a pay-per-issue basis – no subscription required!

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Eduard Releases Limited Edition, Dual Combo Fokker D.VII Model Kit

Eduard has released a new, limited edition “Fokker Fokker!” dual combo kit representing Fokker D.VII machines produced by the Fokker factory.

The 1/72 offering (2133) includes parts to build two aircraft and reportedly includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask and resin BMW IIIa and Mercedes D III engines. 12 marking options are also included representing machines flown by Rudolf Berthold, Josef Jacobs (365/18), Harald Auffarth (387/18), Willi Gabriel (286/18), Heinz Küstner, Heinrich Baurose (4301/18), Gotthard Sachsenberg, Friedrich Wilhelm Hippert (505/18), Ltn. d. R. Arthur Laumann (4282/18), Erich Loewenhardt, Ernst Udet (4253/18) and Karl Bolle.

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Loehle Fokker D.VII Ultralight For Sale: “Flies and Runs Great, Less Than 40 hrs TT”

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A Loehle Fokker D.VII Ultralight has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Loehle Fokker DVII.75% scale replica ultralight airplane. Less than 40 hrs TT. Single place ultralight Part 103 (no pilot license needed)
https://www.eaa.org/eaa/aviation-interests/ultralights/getting-started-in-ultralight-flying/about-faa-part-103-for-ultralights
It has a Rotax 447 with C gearbox,5 gallon fuel tank, recoil start. Instrument panel includes a dual CHT and EGT gauge, slip-skid indicator, airspeed indicator, altimeter. New David Clark H10 headset and Icom V86.The workmanship and quality of the build is beautiful. Fly’s and runs great. No damage history. For sale or possible trade. Delivery is available and negotiable for expenses within a reasonable distance.

The aircraft is located in Newark, Illinois and is currently being offered for US $9,800, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Very Rare” 160 hp Gnome Rotary WW1 Aircraft Engine Offered For Sale

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A listing offering a “very rare” 160 Gnome Monosoupape rotary engine has been spotted.

The listing states that the engine is “untested and appears to be in good shape.” Additional details are limited, although it is accompanied by a number of detail photos.

The engine is located in Coal Township, Pennsylvania and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Now Available: “The Flying Machine” Fall 2020 Edition And More!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 17th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #17 Contents:

36 Pages – Building and Flying Fokker D.VII N7756J; Craftlab Updates (Part 2): A Historic Flight; Spotlight: SAM / VAM SPAD VII B9913; News Briefs: Boscombe Down Aviation Collection Opens New Royal Flying Corps Exhibition, Mazer Fokker Dr.1 Project Update, Shaw Sopwith Camel Project Update; Products

We also have two additional new releases, including The Flying Machine 2020 Collection, featuring all four issues released this year, and our new 2021 calendar:

The Flying Machine 2021 Calendar compiles 12 beautiful, full-color photos of early aircraft located around the world, with a focus on some of the outstanding reproductions and restorations that have been featured in The Flying Machine journal during its first four years of publication. The calendar measures approx 11″ x 14″ (closed).

All of our new releases are now available in print and digital format from our online store. Click here to check them out, along with our complete selection of resources!