Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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Eduard Releases New Tool, Limited Edition, Dual Combo Spitfire Mk.1 Kit

Eduard has released its new tool Spitfire Mk.1 kit in 1/48 scale.

The new offering, dubbed “The Spitfire Story” (11143) is a limited edition “dual combo” kit focused on machines from the type’s introduction into service to the end of Battle of the Britain. It reportedly includes two sets of Eduard plastic parts to build two models with different fuselage options. Also included are pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask and a resin figure of Douglas Bader.

A whopping 10 marking options are also included:

A) K9795, No. 19 Squadron, RAF Duxford, Cambridgeshire, October 1938
B) No. 41 Squadron, RAF Catterick, North Yorkshire, Spring 1939
C) K9906, flown by F/O Robert Stanford Tuck, No. 65 Squadron, RAF Hornchurch, Essex, Summer 1939
D) K9955, flown by F/O Archibald Ashmore McKellar, No. 602 Squadron, RAF Drem, East Lothian, Scotland, March 1940
E) N3180, flown by P/O Alan Christopher Deere (RNZAF), No. 54 Squadron, RAF Hornchurch, Essex, May 1940
F) P9443, flown by F/Lt Douglas Bader, No. 222 Squadron, RAF Duxford, Cambridgeshire / Kirton in Lindsey, Lincolnshire, early June 1940
G) K9953, flown by F/Lt. Adolph Gysbert Malan, No. 74 Squadron, RAF Hornchurch, Essex, June/July 1940
H) N3162, flown by P/O Eric Stanley Lock, No. 41 Squadron, RAF Hornchurch, Essex, United Kingdom, August/September 1940
I) X4425, flown by F/Sgt. George Cecil Unwin, No. 19 Squadron, RAF Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire, August/September 1940
J) X4382, flown by P/O Osgood Philip Villiers Hanbury, No. 602 Squadron, RAF Westhampnett, West Sussex, September 1940

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Special Hobby Shares Development Update on 1/32 Westland Whirlwind

Special Hobby has shared a new update on the development of their upcoming Westland Whirlwind Mk.1 model kit in 1/32 scale.

The kit’s (SH32047) development has been talked about for some time in the modeling community and its release is anxiously awaited. Previous updates have focused on the the molds, which are reportedly being created using an electroplating process sometimes also known as galvanic deposition, as well as test fittings of parts.

The newly released renderings detail the cockpit, which will reportedly be “very detailed.” According to the company, the kit will be plastic, with the gold parts being PE fret. Click below to see more.

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Dora Wings To Release New Westland Lysander Mk III Model Kit

Dora Wings is slated to release a new Westland Lysander Mk.III model kit in 1/72 scale.

The upcoming release (DR72024) is reportedly based on the company’s new tool Lysander Mk.III SD kit (DW72023) released in 2019 and includes “one new form.” Liveries have also been announced, the profiles for which can be seen below.

The kit is currently slated for release in September.

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Pearl Harbor Survivor: Restored 1933 WACO UIC Offered For Sale

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1933 WACO UIC S/N 3767 (N13408) has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 1425 TTSN (140 hrs since restoration) while the Continental W-670-6A engine has 375 TT (185 hrs SMOH by Aero Engines). Additional features include disk brake conversion, Jasco alternator, Eclipse direct drive starter, wheel pants (not presently installed), locking tailwheel, 75 gallon fuel, navigation lights and beacon. Avionics include a Garmin 250XL map / com, King KT76A transponder / encoder and PS Engineering PS-1000 4 place intercom. A fresh annual is reportedly included with sale. Continue reading Pearl Harbor Survivor: Restored 1933 WACO UIC Offered For Sale

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TBM-3 Avenger “Charlie’s Heavy” Offered For Sale

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Grumman TBM-3 Avenger “Charlie’s Heavy” has been spotted for sale.

Details in the listing are extremely limited at the moment, but according to the Flying Legends website, the machine (HB-RDG) was manufactured in 1945 and is powered by the original 1925 hp Wright Double Cyclone R-2600-20 engine. It wears the colors of Marine Torpedo Squadron 132 based on USS Cape Gloucester during 1945.

Pricing is available upon request. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Charlie Jackson / CC BY via Wikimedia Commons Additional Information via Flying Legends)

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Design Update: Wingsy Kits’ Upcoming Bf 109E Model

Wingsy Kits has been in the process of designing a new Bf 109E model kit in 1/48 scale.

In their latest update, the company has announced the completion of work on the “exterior and hull parts.” The cockpit details are apparently next in line before molds are produced.

At the moment, additional details such as kit contents, liveries, pricing and an expected release date have not been announced, although a number of new renderings have been released, additional examples of which can be seen below.

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1943 UC78 “Bamboo Bomber” Project Offered For Sale

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A 1943 Cessna UC78 “Bamboo Bomber” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Pros: Fully restored in the mid 1990s. Suffered water damage in Galveston flood 2008. Water damage repaired. All wiring, cables installed. Airframe, wing wood, empennage, upholstery and head liner are in excellent condition. Attractive instrument panel. 30 gallon aux fuel. Current Registration/Airworthiness Certificate. Cons: Needs fabric covering and reassembly. No Lycoming R680-13 engines. No propellers. No radios.

The machine is currently being offered for $19,900.00 “with a contract to return to service by our shop Big Sky Stearman.” Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Alan Wilson via Flickr)

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P-51D “Rosalie” For Sale With Newly Reduced Price

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1944 North American P-51D “Rosalie” (s/n 44-75009 / N51TC) is available for sale with a newly reduced price.

The airframe reportedly has 1903 TTSN while the Packard -1650-7 engine (w/ Rolls Royce 720 Heads & Banks) has 115 hrs SMOH (25 hrs since top overhaul by Roush Aviation). The machine is fitted with a Hamilton Standard 24D50 w/ Paddle Blades (35 hrs since overhaul / A.D. coupled with 12/17) and includes an avionics package, new oil and coolant lines (2018) and P-63 wheels and brakes.

The Mustang is now being offered for $1,895,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Revell to Release New Beaufighter Night Fighter Model Kit

In August, Revell is slated to release a new night fighter version of the Bristol Beaufighter in 1/48 scale.

The Beaufighter IF was one of the first aircraft to be equipped with radar for night hunting. Hidden in their own bomber stream, they waited for the rear-facing radar to come up attacking enemy night fighters, only to pounce on them.

The “Level 5” kit (03854) is reportedly a updated version of the new tool Beaufighter (03943) released in 2018 and will reportedly include new parts, a cockpit with consoles and instrument panel, separate rudder, V-tail with separate elevators, detailed Hercules engines and separate ailerons and flaps.

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Dora Wings Releases New Tool P-43 Lancer Model Kit

Dora Wings has released their new tool P-43 Lancer model kit in 1/48 scale.

It appears that the kit (DW48029) contains plastic and photo-etched parts as well as marking options for four machines, including YP-43 (1941), P-43A S/N 40-2920 of 55 Pursuit Group, P-43A S/N 41-31496 and P-43A S/N 41-6721.

Click below to check out the product link as well as additional images.

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