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1940 Piper J-3 Cub For Sale: “Excellent Running Condition”

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A 1940 Piper J-3 Cub has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Airframe has 3,451 hours, engine has 422 hours since major overhaul. In excellent running condition… This is a true piece of history. Fresh annual, oil changed and ready to go. Also have C85 engine to go with this plane that has been bumped up with more horsepower and has 99.6 hours since major overhaul. Comes with reconditioned carburetor. Also comes with a brand new box of complete install kit for C85.

The aircraft is located in Pell City, Alabama and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes additional details and photos.

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Hawker Sea Fury FB11 For Sale: “Airframe Very Complete, Under Restoration”

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A 1950 Hawker Sea Fury FB11 has hit the market. The machine has been under restoration by Pacific Fighters of Idaho Falls, ID and the airframe is described as “very complete.” It is powered by a Wright R-3350-26W overhauled by N.A.S. Alameda.

Restoration work completed: R-3350 Engine Conversion; Rear jump seat conversion – by Sanders Aircraft Technologies; Fuselage restored; Tailcone restored; Wings – rebuild 90% completed; Landing gear rebuilt; F-102 Wheels and Brakes; Gear doors – need reskinning; Many parts are either new or overhauled to 0 time condition. History: Hawker Sea Fury WN???, construction number 41H/656822 was built as a Mk II for the Royal Navy. Its service history in the Royal Navy isn’t known at this time. In the 1950’s it was part of the sale to Iraq and became one of the Baghdad Fury’s. This Sea Fury was recovered from the Iraqi dessert by Ed Jurist and David Tallichet in 1979.

The buyer can choose to have the Sea Fury completed by Pacific Fighters or move the project and complete at the shop of their choosing. It is currently available for $630,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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“Fully Operational” Airbus Super Puma Spotted For Sale

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A 1982 Airbus AS-332 B1 Super Puma touted as “the Super Puma with the fewest hours in the world” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

TT: 2347:20; Engine N1, MAKILA 1A1 TT: 1,764:05; Engine N2, MAKILA 1A1 TT: 2,621:35; (Engine overhaul at3,000:00); last “T”inspection was Sep-09; All logs available; last time flew April2010, since that time it was sitting waiting for inspection. Mechanically it is fully operational, but need Inspection. It can be use for firefighter or aerial crane services, it can load 9,250 Lbs. If not interest in whole Helicopter it will be part out, let me know what do you need. Engine $250,000 ea (OBO), Remain 1,230 and 370 Hours; Main Blades $70,000 ea (OBO), Remain 17,000 hours; Tail Blades $ 15,000 ea (OBO), Remain 18,000 Hours

The machine is is located in Houston, Texas and is being offered for US $800,000, although the listing stresses that “all offers will be considered.” Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes a number of additional photos.

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SAL P-51 Mustang Project Offered For Sale

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A 2/3 scale SAL P-51 Mustang has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

The intended powerplant is either a 200hp ranger in-line 6 cylinder engine or an LS series auto engine conversion with PSRU. Major components completed. Aircraft is currently disassembled with fuselage and wing on separate rolling work stands… Being sold as a project, aircraft parts, not an airworthy aircraft. With dedication, you could complete this project as the ‘owner builder’ and fly this aircraft to Oshkosh next year. Or, this aircraft could be assembled as a static display for a restaurant, airport, flying club, museum or enthusiast. Incldues builders plans and notes. Will be sold with work stands which can secure the fuselage and wing for shipping.

The aircraft is located in Tampa, Florida and is currently being offered for US $9,500, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes additional photos and details.

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First Look: Test Build Photos of Airfix’s Upcoming New Tool DH Mosquito

Airfix has released the first full kit build images of their upcoming new tool DH Mosquito B.XVI.

The 1/72 offering (A04023) is still “very much in development” and the photos show the kit constructed from test frames, which are the subject of ongoing refinement and modification. The final product will reportedly boast a wingspan of 229 mm and include plastic parts and marking options for two machines: ML963 and ML957.

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

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First Look: Tamiya’s New Tool F-4B Phantom II Model Kit

Tamiya has released a flood of new details about their upcoming new tool F-4B Phantom II model kit, including a video overview of the kit’s contents and a release timeframe.

The 1/48 offering (61121) is reportedly based on “exhaustive studies of the actual aircraft” resulting in a “precise recreation of the distinctive form.”

The parts breakdown offers ease of assembly. J79-GE-8 engine nozzles, cockpit, and landing gear bays are realistically recreated. Choose between folded and extended wingtips. One-piece horizontal stabilizer right and left sides move in concert. Choose between open and closed canopy, and extended and retracted refueling probe/boarding ladder. Different types of antennae and cockpit consoles can be chosen depending on the marking option selected. Air-to-air missiles (AIM-7E Sparrow and AIM-9G/H Sidewinder) and two types of drop tanks are included. Includes 2 sitting crew figures, 3 marking options, and masking stickers.

Marking options represent VF-51 “Screaming Eagles,” VF-111 “Sundowners” and VF-161 “Chargers” (Wing Commander’s Aircraft). The kit is currently due out in June. Click below to check out additional images as well as a newly released video overview of the kit.

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1939 Luscombe 8A Project For Sale: “No Reserve”

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A 1939 Luscombe 8A project has been spotted for sale.

The listing states: “no engine, fabric wings – no fabric, logs from the 70s, no reserve.”

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

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Grand Champion Award Winning P-51 Offered For Sale

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P-51 S/N 44-74813 (N151BW) has been spotted for sale. The machine is described as a grand champion award winner (Oshkosh 2002) which is very well cared for and flown very little, but regularly, since restoration. The listing states (in part):

385 Hrs since Midwest Aero restoration and Vintage V-12 Overhaul. 50 Hrs since Roush Heads & Banks. All the goodies! Spitfire Mirrors, Guns, Ammo-belts, Drop-tanks, Gunsight, very stock panel, New Cuffs on Prop in’17. Pre-oiler, spin-on oil filters, Rotax Mags, Hinz filter, Shadin, Looks fantastic!

The airframe reportedly has 1500 hrs TT (estimated) and is equipped with a Packard/Rolls Royce V-1650-7 engine (S/N v-333953) and a Hamilton Standard 25D-50 Hub (S/N 150699) with 7523A-24 blades. The aircraft is located in Mason City, Iowa and is currently being offered for $2,900,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Eduard Releases New Mustang Mk. IV Model Kit

Eduard has released a new “ProfiPACK” edition Mustang Mk.IV model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (82104) focuses on the aircraft “in service of Commonwealth air force units, the British version of the P-51D, as well as the P-51K.” It includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask and marking options for six machines: KH680, KM232, KH655, KH716, KH852 and KH663.

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For Sale: 1946 Luscombe 8A “Ready to Finish Undamaged Project Airframe”

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A 1946 Luscombe 8A “refurbished project airframe” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Metal fuselage, tail feathers and ailerons, with fabric covered wings with metal spars. This aircraft has several very desireable mods: The fuselage tank has been remved and replaced with 12.5 gallon tanks in each wing. Paperwork has been filed and accepted for a 100 h.p. 0-200 engine conversion ( engine not included here). Cleveland wheels and disc brakes have been fitted. Shoulder harnesses have been fitted. All of the paperwork is in excellent condition and the logbooks are complete from day 1 to the last annual in september of 2008… The airframe is undamaged!… This is a ready to finish up and paint project, not a time intensive job.

The aircraft is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes additional information and a number of additional photos.

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