HK Models has announced the upcoming release of a new 1/48 B-17F model kit featuring the famous Memphis Belle.

Details are limited at the moment, although the kit (01F002) reportedly spans 658 mm, measures 474 mm in length and includes 254 parts. It is slated for release in mid-December. Click below to check out an additional image.

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Italeri has released a new P-38J boxing in 1/72 scale.

The kit is reportedly based on the Academy P-38 released in 2004 and includes new decals with marking options for four machines: “Miss Ann” of 7th FG; “BAMBI” of 55th FG, 338 FS; “Curly Six” of 367th FG, 394th FS and “T Rigor Mortis” of 421st FG.

Click below to check out the Buy on eBay on eBay as well as sprue photos and livery profiles.

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We’re getting to that time of year again, and for those seeking a gift for the budding warbird enthusiast, this P-51 pedal plane has been spotted for sale.

The offering reportedly has a wingspan 4 ft and an overall length 5 ft. It is constructed of wood and sheet metal and features stick steer.

The pedal plane is located in Marietta, Georgia and is currently being offered for US $795, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

Special Hobby has posted an update with marking options for their upcoming Westland Whirlwind Mk.I model kit in 1/32 scale.

As previously reported, the kit’s (SH32047) development has been talked about for some time in the modeling community and its release is anxiously awaited. Previous updates have focused on CAD renderings, test fittings and the molds, which were reportedly created using an electroplating process sometimes also known as galvanic deposition.

The company recently completed work on the 3D data, and released renderings showing early and late cockpits. The cockpit itself will reportedly be “very detailed” with the kit boasting both plastic parts and PE fret.

Click below to check out the newly released livery profiles.

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1943 Boeing A75N1 Stearman S/N 75-4532 (N62940) is available for sale with a newly reduced price.

The aircraft is described as a “barnfind owned by the same family for over 50 years.” The airframe reportedly has 2290 TTSN, while the Pratt & Whitney R-985 engine has 377 hrs SMOH. The machine boasts Redline brakes and a Hamilton Standard propeller with 2 hrs SPOH, but is in need of paint and fabric. Its last annual was in 2014, although it is said to be ferryable.

The aircraft is now being offered for $50,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

via Platinum Fighter Sales

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A Messerschmitt Bf 109 G6 project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Original identity with battle history over Germany against US fighters and bombers! Great once a lifetime opportunity – start your Bf 109 rebuilding project now by having most of the significant parts all in one package! If you need to have the wings built as well, please ask for pricing. We can do them. No pop rivets used! fuselage rebuilt after factory drawings. Shipping worldwide!

The project is located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany and is currently available for US $138,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes a full list of features.

Special Hobby has shared the first photos of their upcoming new tool Bf 109E-4 model kit in 1/72 scale.

In addition to the sprue photos, the company has also released CAD renderings of the model (SH72439) as well as livery profiles. It appears that four options will be available, including aircraft flown by Gerhart Schopfel of III/JG 26 and “Yellow 8” of III./JG 5. Two representations of W/N 4148 are also included, depicting the machine as flown by Oblt. Helmut Wick in August 1940 and Hptm. Wolfgang Lippert in April 1941.

Click below to check out a selection of the newly released images.

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Kermit Weeks’ A-26 project has reached another milestone, taxiing for the first time since the machine began restoration following damage sustained by Hurricane Andrew in 1992.

As previously reported, the aircraft (S/N 41-39401) reportedly saw wartime service with the 9th Air Force and served with the Van Nuys Air National Guard before beginning civilian use as N3457G / “Whistler’s Mother.” Later acquired by Weeks, the A-26 was damaged during the hurricane and trucked to Chino in 1997, where it is now being restored by Carl Scholl and Tony Ritzman of Aero Trader.

Click below to check out the newly released video.

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Douglas A-26B Invader N99420 (S/N 44-34104) “Silver Dragon” has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 2,486 TT (12,000 man hour hour restoration from 2004-2009, extensive 3,000 man hour IRAN completed by Airpower Unlimited, 2016) while the two Pratt and Whitney R-2800-79 engines have 127.7 and 106.2 hrs SMOH (22 hrs since complete teardown and IRAN by Anderson Airmotive). The props have 22 hrs SPOH by H&S Propeller (prop AD completed July 2017).

The aircraft is described as one of the last existing examples of the type that is in its combat configuration, having never been a tanker or converted to executive use.

It left USAF surplus stocks directly for the Nicaraguan Air Force where it served as a front-line aircraft until the late 1970s. During this time maintenance was performed under the Military Assistance Program at Albrook AFB, Panama, including the installation of an approved spar strap. Since its return to the United States it has been left in its combat configuration, a virtual time capsule, perfect for the warbird collector or operator that wants a true combat configured aircraft.

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