Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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Rare Yak-1 Project “With An Incredible Combat History” Offered For Sale

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A rare Yak-1 project “with an incredible combat history” is currently available for sale.

According to the listing, the aircraft (G-BTZD S/N 1342, 485 Fighter Regiment) landed on Polonets Lake in the Demlansk area of northern Russia in December 1942 after suffering damage caused by German fighter fire. The lake was frozen at the time and it is believed that the pilot, Flying Officer Michael Kudrjashov, escaped and returned to Russian lines. The machine sank in the spring thaw and settled in 18 meters of water, where it remained until being recovered in October 1990. Continue reading Rare Yak-1 Project “With An Incredible Combat History” Offered For Sale

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Modelsvit Developing 1/48 F-82 Twin Mustang Model Kit

Modelsvit has released a new series of renderings showing their upcoming F-82 Twin Mustang model kit in 1/48 scale.

Details seem to be limited, although the company states that work has been completed on “Master Geometry,” described as the first and most complicated stage of the design process, and they are now moving on to all related details.

At the moment there does not appear to be any information regarding kit contents, pricing or a potential release date. Click below to check out additional renderings.

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“Under Restoration” Spitfire LF Vb Offered For Sale

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An “under restoration” Vickers Supermarine Spitfire LF Vb (BL688) is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

An incredible investment opportunity to acquire probably the longest documented combat history of a WW2 Spitfire in the world today! BL688 was delivered into service on the 25th of January 1942 and served until 29th of May 1945. It served with five RAF Fighter Squadrons, as well as the USAAF 335 FG & US Navy on D-Day. So far, 47 Allied pilots have been identified from Australia, Canada, Caribbean, Free French, India, Poland , UK , New Zealand and USA. Some of the men served only a short period and met their fate in combat against the enemy. Others flew BL688 with distinction and survived the war and went onto achieve great things.

The listing describes the airframe “zero timed – under restoration” and the Rolls Royce Merlin 35 engine as “Zero Hours” with “Dowty Rotol three blade propeller.” Pricing is available upon application. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Forward (Fg Off), Royal Air Force official photographer / Public domain via Wikimedia Commons)

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First Look: Sprues, Test Build for Airfix’s New Tool Spitfire Mk Vc

Airfix has shared photos of the first test sprues for their upcoming new tool Spitfire Mk Vc model kit in 1/72 scale.

As previously reported, the company states that this first release (A02108) will represent “aircraft equipped with the distinctive chin mounted Vokes air filter, which whilst reducing the top speed of the aircraft, allowed it to be operated more effectively in warmer and sand filled Mediterranean and desert climates.” Two livery profiles have also been posted for ER180 of 307 FS 31 FG and JL115 of 2 Squadron.

The new images show the first plastic frames for the new kit as well as the first test build from the first test components. The company states that “Every aspect of the kit’s design will need to be assessed, from surface detail to checking for sink marks and from the general fit and finish of the model to checking overall design tolerances.” Therefore, they note that parts are “still subject to change before the tooling can be released for production.”

The new kit is currently slated for release in the autumn of 2020. Click below to check out additional images.

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Eduard, Special Hobby Developing New Tempest Mk II Kits

Eduard has announced the development of a 1/48 Tempest Mk II model kit which will be produced in partnership with Special Hobby.

The company states that the project follows on the previous Tempest Mk V release and includes a new fuselage and wing as well as some small parts. Two versions will be available representing the F Mk.2 and FB Mk.2. The kit will reportedly be released first in a Special Hobby boxing as part of their Hi Tech line. This will be followed some three months later with the release of two Profipack boxings beginning with the Tempest FB Mk.2.

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Tamiya to Release 1/32 F-51D Korean War Mustang Model Kit

Tamiya has announced the upcoming release of a Korean War version of their 1/32 scale P-51D Mustang model kit later this month.

The F-51D model kit (60328) will reportedly measure 308mm and span 354mm and include display options for flight or ground configuration with magnet-attached engine cowls and tail wheel. Details reportedly include new parts depicting slitted fuselage side radiator access panel; individual parts for machine gun ammunition belts; underbelly radiators with depiction of interior structure and moving parts for radiator and oil cooler flaps. The kit’s ailerons, rudder and elevators also move and use metal shafts and photo-etched parts, while the flaps are movable with the use of poly caps.

Options reportedly include seated and standing pilot figures, parts for six 5-inch HVAR rockets, a choice of SCR-522 transceiver with BC-453B receiver, and new AN/ARC-3 transceiver set – each with dedicated cockpit parts. Three marking options are also included (two U.S. and one Korean).

The MSRP will be $198 with an expected release date of April 11. Click below to check out additional pictures.

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Award Winning, “Always Hangared” Spitfire MK26B Offered For Sale

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An “always hangared, all logs, no damage history” Spitfire MK26B is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

Professionally Built 2014 Supermarine Spitfire MK26B Offered for Sale. This Aircraft was awarded the ‘Best in Show’ by the Replica Fighter Association at Oshkosh In July 2019! Engine/Prop: Isuzu 3.5L V6 water cooled, quad cam, fuel injected; HP: 260; TT: 55; SMOH: 55; Exterior Colors: Beige/Army Green; N#: C-FUXM; SN: 071; Always Hangared; Journey/Flight Logs Complete; No Damage History

Avionics / Equipment / Modifications: All Aluminum Semi-Monocoque airframe; Pre-programmed Motec ECU with Motec 18017E Sport Dash Computer; MTV23-B three blade prop with electrically controlled variable pitch, installed in Oct. 2018; Retractable MLG; 650NM range; Underwing radiators; VFR Instrumentation; Provision for 2nd seat; +6/-4″G” rating

The machine is located in Breslau, Ontario, Canada and is currently being offered for US $269,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Two Seat Titan T-51 Mustang Offered For Sale

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A Titan T-51 Mustang is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

2 seater aircraft. First built & flown in 2010 , she was the first Titan T51 to fly in Europe. She is a permit aircraft & is in permit until may 8th 2020. Accident history in 2012 involved a wheels up landing , the original builder recovered the aircraft & carried out all the rebuild work. 3 way electro hydraulic retractable undercarriage. 2 x 50 lt fuel tanks plus the balance tank. Approximately a 4 hour range at economy cruise or 130 mph/110 kts. Total airframe hours 450 ,engine 420. Engine is a Rotax 912s

The aircraft is located in Norwich, United Kingdom and is currently available for £55,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Airfix Releases New Tool 1/48 DH Tiger Moth Model Kit

Airfix has released its new tool DH Tiger Moth model kit in 1/48 scale.

As previously reported, The kit (A04104) was developed to be “as accurate as possible,” utilizing original research data and engineering drawings as well as information gathered from an airworthy Tiger Moth at Headcorn Aerodrome. It also incorporates a “clever design feature” for builders looking to achieve maximum detail:

The wing internals have tiny and rather discrete indentations which serve as a guide to the placement of rigging holes, should you decide to go for total authenticity with your build, holes which are not visible if you elect not to rig the model.

The new model reportedly includes livery options representing K-2585/G-ANKT (formerly T6818), owned and operated by The Shuttleworth Collection and K-4259/G-ANMO, based at Headcorn Aerodrome.

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“Restored, Licensed, Flying” 1943 Curtiss P-40N-1 Offered For Sale

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1943 Curtiss P-40N-1, S/N 42-104687 (VH-ZOC), has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

VH-ZOC Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk c/n 28449. Built to USAAF order as 42-104687 but diverted to the RNZAF as Kittyhawk Mk IV NZ3215. Sold for scrap post-War and remained at Asplin’s Supplies, Rukuhia New Zealand, 1952-60. Rescued and the hulk was eventually purchased by Allan Arthur and exported to Australia. Restoration work at Wangaratta and Deniliquin. Restoration completed at Pioneer Aero, Ardmore, New Zealand. Restoration completed 2006. Shipped to Australia in August of 2006 and registered VH-ZOC. The P-40N is painted in RAF 112 (Shark) Squadron green livery (with Code GA-Q). RAF 112 Sqn fought against Rommel in the Middle East during WWII.

According to the listing, the airframe has 265 hrs since restoration by Pioneer Aero, while the Allison V-1710-115 engine has 265 hrs SMOH by Cascade Engines. The aircraft is “licensed and flying in Australia,” and is currently being offered for $1,795,000 USD. Click here and here to check out complete listings.

(Photo: Bidgee via Wikimedia Commons)