Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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ICM Releases New Tool 1/32 Gloster Gladiator Mk.I Model Kit

ICM has released its highly anticipated new tool Gloster Gladiator Mk.I model kit in 1/32 scale.

The kit (32040) utilizes “100% new molds” and is described as ICM’s very first attempt to release a 1/32 plastic of the type into the market. It reportedly includes a highly detailed engine and cockpit interior as well as four marking options.

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Full-Scale Jurca Focke Wulf Fw 190 Offered For Sale

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A full scale, 2006 Focke Wulf Fw 190A (D-FWUB) has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

This is a Marcel Jurca 1:1 Scale built Focke Wulf featuring a 1380 P&W Twin radial engine producing 1180 HP. The AC has been built by a professionel Pilot over more than a decade and it has already starting flying ist test Programm. Over the last 3 years the AC underwent substantial improvements.

The aircraft’s total time is listed as 12, while the engine hot section time is 800. The machine is located in Lippstadt, NW Germany and is currently being offered for US $395,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Second Trailer Released For Top Gun: Maverick [Video]

Earlier today, Paramount Pictures released the new second trailer for Top Gun: Maverick, the highly anticipated sequel to the 1986 film Top Gun. Details about the plot were also included:

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose.” Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it.

As reported when the first trailer was released, the new film will apparently focus on the F-18, although the familiar F-14 also makes an appearance, as does a P-51D Mustang.

Top Gun: Maverick is currently slated to hit theaters on June 26, 2020. Click below to check out the new trailer.

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Rebuilt C-45H Twin Beech 18 Offered For Sale

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A rebuilt C-45H Twin Beech 18 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

’53 C-45H rebuilt from a ‘43 T-7 that served in Fairbanks, Alaska during WWII. 11,204 TT 201/311 SMOH annual done 4/19, props 6/16. New military-style paint, new windshield, nice 10- place interior, airstar cargo door, Narco 12D with GS, ValCom 760, King transponder with encoder, intercom, auto fuel STC, jack, tow bar.

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

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HK Models Releases New Tool B-17G (Early) Model Kit

Hong Kong Models has released its new tool B-17G Flying Fortress (Early Production) model kit in 1/48 scale.

As previously reported, the offering (01F001) is the manufacturer’s first kit in 1/48 scale and is described as easy to build with nice surface detail, sensible part engineering, beautiful markings and fantastic box art by Piotr Forkasiewicz.

It appears that marking options are included for two machines, including S/N 42-31353 “Queenie” of 322 BS/91 BG, and S/N 42-98008 “American Beauty” of 834 BS, 486 BG.

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Arma Hobby Releases New Tool Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc “Expert Set”

Arma Hobby has released the expert edition of their new tool Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc model kit in 1/72 scale.

The model’s design is said to maintain the rear fuselage shape, wings and tailplane of the company’s previous Mk I kit, with the rest being “an entirely new project.” This includes a longer fuselage before the cockpit, new fishtail exhaust, a new carburetor inlet, a new (longer) tropical filter cover, two variants of cannon barrels, a modified one-piece propeller design, enhanced landing gear bays with improved assembly of the undercarriage legs, and more. It appears that two livery options will also be included.

Eventually, the offering will be available three versions, including this Expert Set (70035), Model Kit (70036) and a Trop Model Kit (70037).

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Stearman PT-17A Restoration Project Offered For Sale

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A 1942 Stearman PT-17A restoration project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

This Rare 1942 Stearman PT-17A Aircraft has never been flown in Civilian life and is the only one known to be registered by the FAA. The Fuselage is still assembled and in its original form! It is in excellent condition for restoration and has no signs that it was ever damaged in a accident. Looking to sell to a buyer that will agree to restore it to its original form, and as accurate to its historical form.

The aircraft is located in Tallahassee, FL and is currently being offered for US $69,900, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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ICM Releases New A-26B-15 Invader Model Kit

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

The kit (48282) is reportedly based on the new tool B-26B-50 released by the company in September and is touted as offering “highly detailed engines armament and cockpit interior” as well as three marking options.

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Me 109 Fuselage Jig and “Complete, Airworthy” Fuselage Offered For Sale

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A Messerschmitt Me 109 fuselage assembly jig and a “complete, airworthy” fuselage are available for sale.

The “highly difficult to construct” steel fuselage jig was reportedly completed in 2017 to “exact factory specs” and can be used to assemble/build an Me109 fuselage from firewall to tail.

To-date, this jig has been used to complete a total of THREE airworthy fuselages, for both private and museum projects throughout the world. It was also constructed to be easily disassembled and transported.

The assembly jig is currently located in Canada and is being offered for US $18,999.99. The fuselage was reportedly constructed in the jig and is available separately. Additional details regarding its availability can be obtained upon request.

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