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A 1946 Piper J3C-65 Cub project has been spotted for sale. The machine reportedly hit a fence and is described as “cute, cheap.” The listing states (in part):

The logs we have show the total time as of 1996 to be 1131 hours. At that time 7/96 the airplane was rebuilt and recovered after sitting for a long time. Extensive work was done to the airframe, wings, surfaces, gear, etc.etc. And all new fabric was applied to everything at that time. The A-65 Continental engine was also rebuilt at that time, with a standard limits crankshaft. Since that rebuild the aircraft has been used and inspected regularly and now has 1,565 hours total time!

The last takeoff did not go as planned. The engine ran up just fine, but during the takeoff roll the power and rpm seemed to decline, so even though the airplane had broken ground, the pilot slipped it back onto what was left of the grass runway. Without enough room to stop, the airplane impacted a wooden fence at the edge of the airport.

The listing includes a list of damage as well as a selection of photos. It also describes the machine as “a whole J3C-65, annual just expired 9/1/2020” and “not a rusty barn find.” It reportedly includes the logbooks for both engine and airframe (96-present) and the FAA bill of sale.

The aircraft is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is currently available for bidding with a “buy it now” price of US $9,950. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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A 1946 Ercoupe 415-C (N93425) has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

TT: 2819; SMOH: 984. Continental 85HP. Fun little Light Sport Aircraft to fly. US Army paint scheme. Fabric is in good condition no holes. Aluminum is good condition as well would shine with a good polishing. Needs annual, battery, ADSB upgrade, and radio looked at/replaced (just stopped working on us). Plane comes with new windshield, windshield seal, and new sliding side windows. Flew regularly till this past April. Complete Logs.

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

Eduard has released a limited edition, dual combo Spitfire Mk.IIa / Mk.IIb kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering, dubbed “Spitfire Story: Tally Ho!” (11146), reportedly includes two complete kits and features Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask, RAF pilot and groud crew figures and marking options for 11 aircraft.

One kit makes the Spitfire Mk.IIa with eight 7.7mm machine guns in the wings and the other covers the Spitfire Mk.IIb, with two 20mm cannon and four 7.7mm machine guns.

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An L-29 cockpit trainer is currently available for sale.

Details are relatively limited, although the trainer is described as “complete” and measures 14’2″x4’x5’4″ (length is an extra 3’4″ with the canopy extension). A number of detail photos also accompany the listing.

The trainer is located in West Islip, New York and is currently being offered for $12,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

HK Models has released new details on their upcoming 1/48 B-17F model kit.

The offering (01F002) will reportedly include marking options for the famous “Memphis Belle” as well as “Old Faithful” of the 358th BS / 303 BG. As previously reported, the model spans 658 mm, measures 474 mm in length and includes 254 parts. It is slated for release in mid-December.

A number of new renderings have also been released, additional examples of which can be seen below.

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ICM has announced the upcoming release of a new tool DH.82A Tiger Moth model kit in 1/32 scale.

The offering (32035) will reportedly be produced using “100% new molds” and include a highly detailed engine and cockpit interior as well as marking options for two machines. It is currently slated for release on December 20.

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A listing offering a “very rare” 160 Gnome Monosoupape rotary engine has been spotted.

The listing states that the engine is “untested and appears to be in good shape.” Additional details are limited, although it is accompanied by a number of detail photos.

The engine is located in Coal Township, Pennsylvania and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

WANTED: Full-Scale dummy Vickers machine guns for Sopwith Camel project.

Contact Brian Coughlin at coughlinconstruction13@gmail.com or call/text 315-436-2217.

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Revell has released a new “Platinum Edition” B-29 Superfortress model kit in 1/48 scale.

The limited edition offering (03850) is described as a rebox with updated/new parts and reportedly includes printed photo-etched parts for the cockpit, consoles and dashboard; photo-etched parts for the seat belts, engine nacelles and radial engines; complete bomb-bay with 12 bombs; detailed radio operator/navigators position; revolving machine-gun turrets; open bomb-doors; detailed undercarriage; five crew figures and a decal set for 2 USAAF versions the 504th Bomber Group and the 498th Bomber Group.

The “Level 5” kit includes 215 parts and spans 900mm with a length of 655mm.

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