Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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Eduard Releases New Royal Class Dual Combo P-51D Mustang Kit

Eduard has released their new Royal Class edition P-51D/K Mustang kit in 1/48 scale.

The Dual Combo style offering (R0020) reportedly contains sprues for two complete models and marking options for 14 aircraft, including D-5, D-10, D-15, D-20 and D-25 production blocks as well as the Mustang Mk.IV. Additional features include Eduard sprues, pre-painted PE parts, a painting mask, resin parts (undercarriage wheels (2 sets), 2 types of exhaust stacks), and 1/48 scale PSP display.

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Papa 51 Thunder Mustang Offered For Sale

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A 2005 Papa 51 Thunder Mustang has hit the market.

The experimental/homebuilt aircraft (N451KC/lHTM004) reportedly boasts a total time of 75.0 hrs and is equipped with a Falconeer V12 engine (S/N: 12020). Additional features listed include Garmin 430 NAV/COM/GPS, Garmin 340 audio panel, Garmin 327 transponder, Century NSD360 HSI, King KX155 NAV/COM with KI-209 glideslope indicator and S-Tec 30 autopilot.

The machine is located in Troy, AL and is currently being offered for US $525,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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First Look: Arma Hobby’s Upcoming New Tool Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc

Arma Hobby has released the first test shots of their upcoming new tool Hawker Hurricane Mk IIc model kit in 1/72 scale.

As previously reported, its 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.

The offering is described as “almost ready to release” and will reportedly be available in three versions, including an Expert Set (70035) Model Kit (70036) and a Trop Model Kit (70037). Click below to check out additional images.

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Rare 1942 Lockheed PV-1 Ventura Patrol Bomber Offered For Sale

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A Lockheed PV-1 Ventura patrol bomber has hit the market.

The listing states that the machine was manufactured by Lockheed in 1942 and delivered to the US Navy that same year. It was then transferred to the RAF under a lend lease agreement to 23 Squadron SAAF in 1943. In August 1955, it was converted to perform VIP flight duties, flying then state president General Smuts. The aircraft was last flown in November 1958. In 1959, the machine was moved to the South African Airways Apprentice School. In 1989 it was again moved for display in a military memorial garden, where it remained until 2001.

The Lockheed was cleaned and repainted professionally 2010 and has unfortunately been exposed to the elements since 2010. The Lockheed when painted in 2010, was restored to its original war time colours as it would have been when it left the Lockheed Vega factory in 1942. Very few of these aircraft still remain. According to Warbird recorded, only 11 survive world wide. Only 2000 Lockheed PV-1 Ventura’s were manufactured in 1942. This is a good example ready for restoration.

The machine is located in Basingstoke, United Kingdom and is currently being offered for GBP 200,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Always Hangared, All Logs, No Damage History” Spitfire MK 26B Offered For Sale

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An “always hangared, all logs, no damage history” Supermarine Spitfire MK26B has hit the market. 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.

The aircraft reportedly includes a pre-programmed Motec ECU with Motec 18017E sport dash computer, MTV23-B three blade prop with electrically controlled variable pitch installed in October 2018, retractable MLG, 650NM range, underwing radiators, VFR Instrumentation and provision for 2nd seat.

The machine is located in Breslau, Ontario, Canada and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Aeroplane Heaven’s Full PBR Hawker Hurricane Nearing Completion

Aeroplane Heaven has announced that their Hawker Hurricane Mk 1 for P3D (V4.4+ dedicated) and FSX is nearing completion.

The model will reportedly feature full PBR (Physically Based Rendering) materials and textures to provide a new level of realism, making it what the developer believes will be the first warbird made completely with PBR technology both inside and out. The detail level is described as “exceptionally high” and there are many unique animations.

A selection of screenshots have been released showing the aircraft in P3DV4.5, although tech specs note that it will also be compatible with V2, V3 and V4.3. The model will reportedly be coming to FSX SP2/Accel Pack/Steam as well. A final release date has not yet been announced.

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P-40 Offered For Sale: “Restored, Flown Regularly”

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P40N-5 F-AZKU has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Recovered in Paouasie New Guinee in 1974, Restauration started in New Zealand and finished in Australia by Precision Aerospace, flown in European airshows and the Lucas film Red Tails. Trigg 8:33 com, KT76A xponder encoder. nice flying aircraft.

The airframe reportedly has 425 hrs since restoration, while the Allison V1710-111 engine has aprox. 215 hrs SMOH, although the listing points out that “times change it’s flown regularly.” The machine is located in France and is currently being offered for $1,900,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Eduard to Release Royal Class Dual Combo P-51D Mustang Kit

Eduard has announced the upcoming release of a Royal Class edition P-51D/K Mustang kit in 1/48 scale.

The Dual Combo style offering (R0020) will reportedly contain sprues for two complete models and a marking options for 14 aircraft, including D-5, D-10, D-15, D-20 and D-25 production blocks as well as the Mustang Mk.IV. Additional features include Eduard sprues, pre-painted PE parts, a painting mask, resin parts (undercarriage wheels (2 sets), 2 types of exhaust stacks), and 1/48 scale PSP display.

The kit is currently slated for release in December. Click below to check out additional images.

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“Mostly Complete” Jurca P-51 Restoration Project Offered For Sale

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An 80% Jurca P-51 restoration project has hit the market.

According to the listing, the aircraft was started in the late 1970s and began flying in the 1980s, making several trips to Oshkosh and other airshows over the years. It reportedly incorporates a steel tube fuselage was featured in a 1991 edition of Sport Pilot magazine.

This aircraft is mostly complete. To my knowledge all that is missing is a prop, spinner, lower cowling, and the wing-root fillets. All landing gear is complete. Cooling system is complete, inner and outter gear doors are there and in very nice condition. Doghouse scoop is there, upper cowling with coolant header tank is accounted for. Cockpit is complete and it has toe brakes. This plane was built as a two seater and still has the rear seat mounts with seat belts. The engine is a 400 Ford and it is assumed that it is a core needing rebuilt. The reduction unit is a Geschweinder geared unit that turns very smooth and is tight.

The listing also states: “The aircraft and all its parts will move easily on a 20′ car trailer… There are roughly 150 hours on the airframe. All build papers and plans are included.”

The project is located in Paola, Kansas and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Flite Test Releases 1460mm P-38 Speed Build Electric Flying Model

Flite Test released a new, 57.5″ (1460 mm) speed build P-38 Lightning electric airplane kit that is described as “one of the most advanced Speed Build Kits you can build.”

The model reportedly offers a level of scale detail that has never been seen before on a Flite Test aircraft. It is further touted as carrying graceful lines in the air while tracking true, and is “a walk in the park for intermediate to advanced pilots.”

Click below to check out a video overview of the kit as well as an “epic warbird race”

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