Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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Restored Vought F-4U-5N Corsair Offered For Sale

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Chance Vought F-4U-5N Corsair B/N 123168 (VH-III) has hit the market.

The machine was constructed in 1951 for the US Navy and was later delivered to the FA Hondurena in March 1956 as FAH603. In subsequent years, the aircraft passed through the hands of Hollywood Wings Inc. and the Disney Corporation, which gifted it to RNZAF Museum. In 1996 , the unrestored Corsair was traded to its current owner for a P-40F project. Continue reading Restored Vought F-4U-5N Corsair Offered For Sale

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1944 Stinson L-5 Project Offered For Sale

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A 1944 Stinson L-5 project aircraft has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Great project airplane, the fuselage has surface corrosion does not appear to be anywhere that is corroded through, it has been dry stored inside an hangar in central California for the past 30 years. It appears to be approx. 80% complete and in total rebuildable condition. The whole airplane is loaded on a trailer which is included but probably not good for the long haul. The airplane can be used as a project or as spare parts or patterns.

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

(Image: TSRL via Wikimedia Commons)

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Airfix “Silver Spitfire” FR Mk.XIV Assembled in Stop Motion [Video]

In his newest stop motion assembly video, modeler Tom Grigat takes on the new Airfix Supermarine Spitfire FR Mk XIV kit in 1/48 scale.

Grigat notes that the cockpit painting employed a combination of humbrol and alclad II milspec colors while the pilot is painted with acrylic colors from vallejo. The entire aircraft coat is painted with alclad II chrome on a base of alclad glossy white and glossy black sealed with aqua gloss.

This time I tried the stressed skin effect in a more subtle way compared to the extreme effect I got with the B-17 G in 1/72. Hope it worked better this time…The additional rivets were made with the tool “rosie the riveter” and the gun barrels are brass tubes from albion alloys.

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“Always Hangared, Ready to Go” Bucker Jungmann Offered For Sale

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A “ready to go” Bucker Jungmann has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Bucker Jungmann 131 for sale, 157 TT, 97. smoh on hotrod Lycoming 0320 (190 hp dyno) cold air induction, tuned exhaust, Catto prop made for this engine, condition inspection just completed, cylinder removed to check for rust and /or corrosion (none found have pics), new tires, new battery, new elt batteries, Cleveland wheels & brakes. Electrical system consist of starter & battery. Built in 2007 using many original parts, wings are new. Owner passed, selling for widow. Always hangared.

The aircraft is located in Williamson, Georgia and is currently being offered for US $75,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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1942 Hawker Hurricane Mk IIB 5481 Offered For Sale

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Hawker Hurricane XII/IIB S/N 5481 (VH-JFW) has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

An Original CC&F Hurricane Completely Restored And Flying For The Past 27 Years. This Hurricane Recently Underwent A Major IRAN Including All New Wood, Fabric, Paint, Overhauled Propeller And Radiators.

The airframe reportedly has 209.9 hrs since restoration and 22.2 hrs since major IRAN, including all new wood, fabric, paint, overhauled propeller and radiators. The Rolls Royce Merlin 500/45 engine reportedly has 209.9 SMOH by Vintage V-12s and 22.2 Hrs STOH.

The aircraft is shown above in 2006 while wearing the colors of Mk I P2970 “Little Willie.” In 2014, the machine was restored by Vintage Fighter Restorations of Australia and now represents V6748, flown by John Dallas Crossman of 32 and 46 Squadrons.

The Hurricane is located in Australia and is currently being offered for £1,495,000. Click here and here to check out complete listings.

(Additional Information via Vintage Fighter Restorations Photo: Dave Miller [Cropped] via Wikimedia Commons)

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Brickmania Releases New LEGO A6M5 Zero Model Kit

Brickmania has released a new, limited edition 1/35 A6M5 Zero LEGO model kit.

The offering (BKM2244) consists of 403 LEGO and BrickWarriors elements, a high-quality sticker sheet, printed elements and full-color building instructions. Additional features include a custom 360-degree printed WWII Japanese Pilot minifig, retractable landing gear, custom printed wing panels and exhaust, an updated engine housing, detailed cockpit, and reconfigured wing design for a more true to life appearance.

Click below to check out the product page and a video overview of the new kit.

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Eduard Releases Limited Edition, 1/32 “Legion Condor” Bf 109E Kit

Eduard has released a limited edition, 1/32 Bf 109E model kit with markings representing machines in Legion Condor service during the Spanish Civil War.

The offering (11105) reportedly includes Eduard sprues, pre-painted photo-etched set, painting mask and Cartograf marking options for five aircraft: Bf 109E-1 flown by Oblt. Siebelt Reents, CO of 1. J/88; Bf 109E-3 of 2. J/88; Bf 109E-1 flown by Oblt. Hans Schmoller-Haldy of 3. J/88; Bf 109E-3 flown by Lt. Werner Ursinus of 2. J/88 and Bf 109E-3 flown by Uffz. Herbert Schob of 3. J/88.

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World’s Only Dual Control, Two Seat Hawker Hurricane Offered For Sale

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1944 Hawker Hurricane IIB G-HHII (S/N R20023), touted as “the world’s only dual control two seat Hawker Hurricane” has hit the market.

The aircraft was manufactured by the Canadian Car & Foundry Company in 1942 and served with the RCAF until 1944. It then passed through a succession of owners, including Tony Ditheridge of Hawker Restorations, who restored it to a fighter-bomber configuration in the markings of BE505 of 174 (Mauritius) Squadron. The machine was acquired by the Hangar 11 Collection in 2007 and performed its first post-restoration flight in 2009. After being offered for sale, the machine once again joined the Hawker Restorations family and was chosen for conversion to a two-seat Hurricane. The listing states: Continue reading World’s Only Dual Control, Two Seat Hawker Hurricane Offered For Sale

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Eduard Releases Royal Class Edition Tempest Mk.V Kit

Eduard has released its new Royal Class Edition Tempest Mk.V model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (R0018) reportedly includes Eduard (Dual Combo) plastic parts, 14 Cartograf decal options, pre-painted PE parts, painting mask and a number of resin parts, including undercarriage wheels, exhaust stacks and the cable cutter/shock absorber for TT.5 version. In addition, the kit includes a pictorial book that covers Tempest Mk.V service.

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“Won’t Find a Better Flying T-6”: Restored 1954 Harvard Mk IV For Sale

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A “beautifully restored, ready to fly” 1954 Harvard Mk IV is available for sale. The listing states:

Serial # PC513331; Registration # N52494; Features Include: Polished aluminum exterior, 5000 hours Total Time, 490 Hours since Engine Overhaul, KY195B Nav / Com, KT76A Transponder, Northstar M1 GPS, New Warbird Intercom, Pre-Oiler, Cleveland Brakes, Polished Propeller, Prop Spinner, New Seats, Like New Glass, Original exhaust plus a custom exhaust! Will take cars in trade!

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

(Photo: Bill Larkins via Wikimedia Commons)

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