Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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“Untouched, Complete, Very Rare” Fw 190 Sliding Canopy Offered For Sale

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Vienna-based historic aircraft builders Craftlab have listed for sale a Focke Wulf 190 sliding canopy.

The canopy is described as “untouched, complete” and “a very rare museum piece.” Serious inquiries are being accepted and interested parties can contact the seller at craftlab@craftlab.at.

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Brengun Announces Upcoming SBD Dauntless Model Kit

Hauler – Brengun has announced the upcoming release of a new Douglas SBD Dauntless model kit in 1/144 scale.

The announcement was accompanied by the above image and “Vejtasa,” suggesting that the offering will include the livery of the machine flown by WW2 ace Swede Vejtasa, which operated from USS Yorktown during the Battle of the Coral Sea in 1942.

Pricing, kit contents and a potential release date have not yet been announced.

(Hauler – Brengun via AeroScale)

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Kermit Weeks’ A-26 Project Marks Major Milestone With Engine Run [Video]

Fantasy of Flight owner Kermit Weeks has shared a new update on his A-26 restoration, including footage of the machine coming to life, a “major milestone” in its progress.

As previously reported, the aircraft (S/N 41-39401) reportedly saw wartime service with the 9th Air Force and served with the Van Nuys Air National Guard before beginning civilian use as N3457G / “Whistler’s Mother.” Later acquired by Weeks, the A-26 was damaged during Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and trucked to Chino in 1997, where it is now being restored by Carl Scholl and Tony Ritzman of Aero Trader.

Kermit notes that they “are starting to make serious progress towards completion.” Stating “the airplane was already very original, but it’s being restored to an even higher degree of authenticity. When completed, there will never be an A-26B to compete with this one.”

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First Look: Dora Wings’ New Tool P-43 Lancer Completed Test Build

Dora Wings has shared test build photos of their upcoming, new tool P-43 Lancer model kit in 1/48 scale.

To date, details about the upcoming kit (DW48029) are scarce, but it appears that it will include US, Chinese and RAAF markings. It will reportedly be available sometime after July 10.

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“Always Hangared, Great Shape” Stearman PT-17 Offered For Sale

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A W670 Continental-powered 1941 Boeing Stearman PT-17 Kaydet has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

SMOH: 530; Redline Brakes; Registration N6348; Always Hangared; Plane is in great shape!

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

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Roden to Release Second New Stearman Kaydet Model Kit

Following the recent release of their Stearman PT-17 Kaydet model kit in 1/32 scale in May, Roden has announced the upcoming release of a second kit representing the Stearman PT-13/N2S-2/N2S-5 Kaydet.

As of this writing, details on the new 1/32 offering (633) are limited, although the company notes that it will “soon appear.”

(Roden via AeroScale)

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“Very Complete” Fisher R-80 Tiger Moth Project Offered For Sale

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An 80% scale Fisher R-80 Tiger Moth project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

This is an 80% Tiger Moth manufactured by Fisher Flying Projects. N8CXI purchased the plane as you see it with the expectation to get it back in the air. Due to health, I will not be completing the project The previous owner removed the C-90 engine to put on another project and I purchased the plane. It was manufactured in 2005 and last flew two years ago. It is complete with the exception of the nose bowl and the lower portion of the bowl, they were damaged when removed from the plane, I do have the pieces. It is set for a C-90 engine, I have a manifold for that engine, muffler had prop hub. As you can see for the photos it is a very complete aircraft, radio, transponder, full gauges. It is currently registered, and I do have the aircraft log along with some photos of the construction. I also have the directions from Fisher on a CD.

The aircraft is reportedly located at Denton Airport (DTO) in Texas and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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First Look: Liveries, Contents For Arma’s Upcoming Wildcat VI Kit

Arma Hobby is gearing up to release the second in their series of three new Wildcat model kits in 1/72 scale.

The new Wildcat VI (70032) will follow the recent release of Arma’s FM-2 Wildcat “Expert Set” and include two livery options representing JV699/J-F, HMS Trumpeter late 1944, and JV884/B1-C ex S-C, 882 Dywizjon FAA, Sub.Lt, Frearson, HMS Searcher, August 1945, Indian Ocean.

The new offering is currently slated for release in July. Click below to check out additional images.

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1941 Fairchild PT-19, “One of the Finest In Existence” Offered For Sale

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A 1941 Fairchild M62A PT-19 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

…meticulously maintained and cared for. Historically speaking, this aircraft was on the assembly line, at the Fairchild Plant, when the United States entered World War II, December 08, 1941. The Aircraft was delivered to the U.S. Army Air Corps, Bonham Field, Texas, 302d Squadron, late December 1941, for use as a primary flight trainer. An absolute pleasure to fly! Ranger 200HP inverted 6 cylinder engine with great cylinder compression, operates flawlessly. Designed with a wide main gear stance to reduce the possibility of ground loop. Very easy to land and control on the ground, with rudder controlled tail wheel.

A complete set of logs dating from civilian release September 04, 1945, are included. No damage history. As of June 23, 2020, TTAF 3751 SMOH 215.5. Mark Denest restoration 2001, with restoration photo album.

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

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ICM Releases New B-26C-50 Invader Model Kit

ICM has released their new B-26C-50 model kit in 1/48 scale.

As previously reported, the kit (48284) reportedly includes highly detailed engines, armament and cockpit interior as well as marking options for three aircraft.

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