Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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Special Hobby Shares First Test Shots of Upcoming 1/32 Westland Whirlwind Kit

Special Hobby has shared the first test photos of their upcoming Westland Whirlwind Mk.1 model kit in 1/32 scale.

The newly released images show the first test shot of wing and engine nacelle molds, as well as the first raw wing sprue fit test. According to the company, corrections are necessary, but it looks good.

As previously reported, the molds are reportedly being created using an electroplating process, sometimes also known as galvanic deposition. The kit’s (SH32047) development has been talked about for some time in the modeling community and its release is anxiously awaited.

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AZmodel To Release 4 “Complete New Tool” DH 103 Hornet Model Kits

AZmodel has announced the upcoming release of “complete new tool” model kits of the DH.103 Hornet.

The 1/72 kits will represent the F.Mk.I (AZ7651), PR.Mk.2 (AZ7652), F.Mk.3 (AZ7653) and FR.Mk.4 (AZ7654). At the moment additional details are scarce, although the kits are reportedly slated for release in June/July. Box art images are also available, additional examples of which can be seen below.

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For Sale: Bf 109 G6 Project With “Rebuilt Fuselage, Battle History”

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A “once in a lifetime” opportunity in the form of a Messerschmitt Bf 109 G6 project is currently available for sale.

The project, described as “original identity with battle history over Germany against US fighters and bombers,” reportedly has “most of the significant parts all in one package” with the fuselage “rebuilt after factory drawings.”

The aircraft is located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany with shipping available worldwide. It is being offered for US $119,000, although offers are also being accepted. The seller also states that building of the wings and tail is available with pricing upon request.

Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes a detailed inventory.

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“89”, Giant Scale” P-51D Display Model Offered For Sale

An “89”, giant scale” display model of P-51D Mustang “Miss Helen” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

The dimensions: 89”WS 80”L… Featured are: retractable landing gear, pilot & detailed cockpit, sliding canopy, functional exhaust, correct scale static propeller, and more master built details. The completed airworthy master built model may typically take 1-1.5 years, and have a total investment cost of $15k-$20k, with the required crating plus insured S/H. This P-51 Mustang is one of 20+ rare, and unique collectible giant scale airplanes from a 55+ year private collection.

The model is located in Fresno, California and is being offered for US $7,995. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Roden Releases New 1/32 Stearman PT-17 Model Kit

Since our initial report earlier this month, Roden has released their new Stearman PT-17 Kaydet model kit in 1/32 scale.

Details about the new offering (631) are sparse, but it appears that two liveries are included representing S/N 42-16408,”88″ (U.S. Army Flight Training Base, Mather Field, Sacramento, California, October 1942) and BP-30 (4 British Flight Training School, Mesa, Arizona, USA, early 1940s).

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ICM to Release 1/32 Gloster Sea Gladiator Mk.II Model Kit

ICM is set to release a new Gloster Sea Gladiator Mk.II model kit in 1/32 scale.

The kit (32042) is reportedly based on ICM’s new tool Gladiator Mk.I kit (32040) released last year and is described as the company’s first attempt to release a 1/32 example of the Sea Gladiator into the market. Features include “a highly detailed engine and cockpit interior” as well as marking options for four aircraft.

The kit is expected to be released later this month. Click below to check out additional images.

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DoraWings Announces Development of 1/48 Seversky P-35A Model Kit

DoraWings has announced the development of a new Seversky P-35A model kit in 1/48 scale.

As of this writing, the model is described as a “work in progress” with additional details, such as kit contents, liveries, pricing and a potential release date, yet to be revealed. However, a number of renderings have been shared, additional examples of with can be seen below.

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“Airworthy and Flying” Fiat G.59-4B For Sale With Major Price Reduction

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Fiat G-59-4B S/N MM-53774 (I-MRSV) has received a “major price reduction” and is now being offered for sale at €1,050,000.

The airframe reportedly has 240 hrs since restoration while the Rolls Royce Merlin 500/20 engine has 240 hrs SMOH by Zeuschel Racing Engines. The machine is touted as one of only ten G.59-4Bs built and one of only two “airworthy and flying” examples in existence today. It performed its first post restoration flight on May 25, 1992 from Lido di Venezia Airport with with Guido Zuccoli at the controls.

The aircraft is painted in original Aeronautica Militare Italiana markings and reportedly includes an avionics package consisting of 2 x VHF Bendix King KX155 Comm, 1 x Bendix King KT76A Transponder, ACK 30 Encoder and Bendix King KR87 ADF. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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ICM to Release New 1/48 Do 217J-1/2 Night Fighter Model Kit

ICM is slated to release a new Do 217J-1/2 model kit in 1/48 scale.

According to Scalemates, the offering (48272) is based on ICM’s new tool Do 217N-1 kit (48271) released last year and includes new parts – although a complete list of contents, including liveries, appears to be absent at the moment.

As of this writing, the kit is described as a May release that will soon be on sale. To date a series of CAD renderings have been released, as well as images of the two new sprues included with the kit. Click below to see more.

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“Full Dual Control” Yak 9-UM For Sale With Reduced Price

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1997 YAK 9-UM S/N 0470404 (N6373Y) is available for sale with a newly reduced price.

The airframe reportedly has 603 hrs TTSN while the Allison V-1710-111 engine has 300 hrs SMOH by Vintage V-12s. The machine is described as two-place with full dual controls, custom radiator, upgraded landing gear and doors and an avionics package which includes Garmin SL40 Comm, Garmin transponder and Garmin 296 GPS.

A spares package is also available for an additional cost which reportedly includes props, extra radiator and oil coolers, wheels and brakes, hardware, Allison engine (core) and custom tools.

The aircraft is located in Delaware with a lower price of $695,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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