Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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Kermit Weeks’ B-25 Mitchell Takes Center Stage in Kermie Cam Video

Fantasy of Flight owner Kermit Weeks has released his latest “Kermie Cam” video, this time focusing on his B-25J Mitchell “Apache Princess.”

The machine (S/N 43-28059) was originally delivered in 1944 and was used for training during WW2 and for some time after the war ended. In the 1950s it was used for proficiency flying and transport duties. Following military service, it operated as a tanker fitted with a 1000 gallon tank and passed through the hands of several owners before being acquired by Weeks and restored.

The new video is part one of the series which includes a walk around and interior tour of the aircraft. Click below to check it out.

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Airfix Releases New Spitfire, Hurricane, P-40B Boxings

Three of the most recent offerings from Airfix are WW2 icons including a 1/48 Hawker Hurricane Mk.1 (A05127A), 1/48 Spitfire Mk.1 (A05126A) and 1/72 P-40B Warhawk (A01003B).

Details on the new offerings are scarce, although they are described as reboxings, with the Hurricane and Spitfire kits containing changed decals. The P-40B kit features a livery previously released in a starter set (A55101A) representing 41-13297 “284,” a machine that was undergoing repairs in a hangar at Wheeler Field on December 7, 1941 and survived the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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ICM Releases New 1/48 A-26C-15 Invader Model Kit

ICM has released its new A-26C-15 Invader model kit in 1/48 scale.

The model (48283) is reportedly based on the company’s new tool B-26B-50 Invader kit (48281) released late last year and reportedly includes “highly detailed engines, armament and cockpit interior” as well as marking options for three aircraft.

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1942 Douglas C-47C N4550J Offered For Sale

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

Douglas C-47C N4550J (S/N 6055) is available for sale.

The aircraft entered service in 1942, operating with US Command North Africa and the 9th US Army Air Force based in France. Following WW2, it served with Aigle Azur Airlines as well as various French and African operators before returning to the US in 1983. In 2015 it was acquired by the Russian Aviation Company and flown to Russia.

Features dual control and flight panel, electric loading winch and a wide cargo door. Heated cabin. Documents are available. Avgas 100LL consumption at the cruise speed of 200 km/h and load of 2,000 kg is 380 liters. Good condition of exterior skin and interior. Technically sound. Airframe: Total flight hours – 31,200 hours. No service life limit. Condition-based use. No major damage has been suffered. Engines: 2xPratt-Whitney R-1830-90D, 1,200 h.p. each, time between overhaul – 1,600 hours, time to overhaul – 1,099/1,006 (left/right). Propellers: automatic Hamilton Standard Hydromatic 23E50, time between overhaul – 2,000 hours, residual life – 1,708/1,708 (left/right).

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First Look: Production Sprues For Arma’s Upcoming FM-2 Wildcat Kit

Arma Hobby has released new images showing the production sprues for their upcoming FM-2 Wildcat model kit in 1/72 scale.

As previously reported, the model will reportedly be released in three boxings, including an FM-2 Wildcat Expert Set (70031), Wildcat Mk VI Model Kit (70032) and FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit (70033). The project will also continue into the F4F-4 Wildcat version at some point.

According to the company, the first version of the model (and last version of the aeroplane) will be available shortly. Click below to check out a selection of the newly released images as well as additional details.

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Eduard’s New Royal Class P-51D Masterfully Assembled in Entertaining Stop-Motion Video

As the subject for his latest stop-motion model assembly video, Tom Grigat of TOMs Modelling in Motion takes on Eduard’s “Royal Class” 1/48 P-51D kit. Tom states:

“This video is about the kit opponent of my recent animation of the Hobby Boss version were I had to add a lot of after market parts to get a good result. This Royal class kit from Eduard is so perfect detailed that assembling out of box has been better than the other kit with all the additional parts. I hope you’ll like it… I achieved the bare metal look with – for me – a new type of acrylic colors: KColors from custom paint industries. Other colors: Alclad Mil-Specs, Alclad II metallics, Alclad Aqua Gloss. Antenna cable simulated with rubber thread from Uschi van der Rosten.”

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A-26 Invader “Complete Aircraft” Project Offered For Sale

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A-26 Invader N26VQ (S/N 41-39486) is currently available for sale as a disassembled project aircraft. The listing states (in part):

Many many New old stock parts. Has a semi truck trailer included with the aircraft to move. Original configuration. No logbooks, some military paperwork. No inventory list. Spent a lot of time in dry storage in Nevada.

The machine is located in Iron Mountain, Michigan and is currently being offered for US $45,000, although offers are also being accepted. A trade for other aircraft would also be considered. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Time Capsule” TBM-3E Avenger Offered For Sale With Price Slashed

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Grumman TBM-3E Avenger N28SF (S/N 85983) has been relisted for sale with a reduced price.

The machine has had one owner for over 20 years and is described as a “time-capsule aircraft” with turret and operational bomb doors. The airframe reportedly has 3,488 hrs TTSNEW while the engine has 900 Hrs SMOH. It includes an avionics package as well as equipment including 3” horizon, 3” DG, preoiler, 8 replica rockets, glass in good condition, recent tires, recent brakes, two replica bombs under wings and hi capacity Stratopower hydraulic pump.

The Avenger is currently being offered for $290,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Greg Goebel / CC BY-SA via Wikimedia Commons)

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AZ Model to Release New Tool Bf 109 E Series Model Kit

AZ Model will reportedly release a new tool Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3 to E-7 model kit in 1/72 scale.

A (translated) update from the AZ Model website states that the model is being developed to offer “fine details, a very detailed interior and virtually all alternative parts of different versions. Emphasis is placed on compliance with a large pattern and very good assembly, which guarantees HQT mold processing with precision 3D milling and printing.” It appears the kit will be offered with “many box covers” and accompanied by “many attractive color schemes and decal markings.”

The first kits are slated for release in early summer.

(via AZ Model and Scalemates)

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Eduard to Release New Tool Spitfire Mk I-V Model Kits

Eduard has announced the upcoming release of a new tool series of Spitfire model kits covering early mark variants. Specifically, the project will reportedly cover several versions of the early Merlin powered Spitfires, including the Mk.I, Mk.II and Mk.Vs, as well as Seafires later. The first release will be the Mk I in 1/48 scale, which will be offered in a “couple of boxings.”

Click below to check out a series of newly released images as well as additional details on the upcoming offerings.

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