Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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Tamiya Releases Limited Edition P-38H Masterpiece Kit

Tamiya has released their “one shot production run” P-38H Masterpiece kit in 1/48 scale.

As previously reported, the kit (25199) offers a bevy of new parts to replicate the type, including larger supercharger intakes, rear canopy without reinforcing frames, instrumentation, nose landing gear strut and bay covers, main landing gear reinforcements, upgraded 20mm cannon and 12.7mm machine guns that were often modified on the ground, plus turbocharger coolant pipe. It also includes weights for accurate balance and display and a detailed cockpit with wheel-type controls, radio, throttle box and more.

One marking option will be included representing 432nd Fighter Squadron, part of the 475th Fighter Group that was devastatingly effective from 1943-44 over the Pacific. A canopy painting mask is also included as well as a full-color painting guide.

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P-51D Mustang Offered For Sale “Excellent Aircraft With Great History”

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1944 North American P-51 Mustang S/N 484390 “Section Eight” (N2869D) has hit the market. The listing states:

TTAF 3385 Engine TTSM 206 50 hrs since heads and banks Prop TT 408. A.D. due 2023 Based in Idaho for the past 40 years. Excellent aircraft with a great history.

The machine is located in Pocatello, Idaho and is currently being offered for US $2,450,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Tomás Del Coro via Flickr)

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Eduard Releases New “Very Long Range” P-51 Kit With 12 Liveries

Eduard has released a new, limited edition P-51D VLR (Very Long Range) “Tales of Iwo Jima” model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (11142) focuses on aircraft from 15th FG, 506th FG, 21st FG that flew so-called “Very Long Range” missions from Iwo Jima to Japan. It includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask, resin wheels and a pin bearing the emblem of the 78th Fighter Squadron. Continue reading Eduard Releases New “Very Long Range” P-51 Kit With 12 Liveries

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For Sale: “Great Shape, Always Hangared” 1941 Stearman PT-17 Kaydet

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1941 Boeing Stearman PT-17 Kaydet N6348 is currently available for sale.

The W670 Continental-powered aircraft reportedly has Redline brakes and 530 hrs SMOH. It is described as “always hangared” and “in great shape.” The machine is located in Woodland, CA and is now being offered for US $82,900, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to view the complete listing.

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Special Hobby Releases New Short Sunderland Mk III Model Kit

Special Hobby has released their new Short Sunderland Mk III model kit in 1/72 scale.

The offering (SH72304) is based on the new tool Sunderland Mk V model kit (SH72162) released in 2019. The new Mk III kit represents the anti-submarine version of the flying boat and reportedly offers “extremely detailed interior,” scale panel lines and marking options for four machines, including EK591/2-U of 422 Squadron, EJ168/J of 343 Squadron, EJ134/N of 461 Squadron and DV969 of 10 Squadron.

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“Europe’s Only Airworthy Yale” Offered For Sale

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1940 North American NA64 Yale 3349 (S/N 64-2171), dubbed “Europe’s only airworthy Yale” is available for sale.

The “extremely rare and collectible” aircraft was “beautifully restored in 2000 by the Aircraft Restoration Company.” The airframe reportedly has 258 hrs, while the 420 hp Wright Whirlwind R-975-E3 engine has 50 hrs (zero timed on restoration).

The machine became an airshow regular in 2019, appearing at Little Gransden and Duxford’s Battle of Britain air show. It also appeared on the cover of FlyPast magazine twice.

The aircraft is currently being offered for £349,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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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