Posted on by

Special Hobby Shares Update For Upcoming 1/32 Westland Whirlwind

Special Hobby has shared new set of renderings for their upcoming Westland Whirlwind Mk.1 model kit in 1/32 scale.

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 the molds, which are reportedly being created using an electroplating process sometimes also known as galvanic deposition, and test fittings of parts.

The company states that the 3D data is now ready, and has released new 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 see more.

Continue reading Special Hobby Shares Update For Upcoming 1/32 Westland Whirlwind

Posted on by

1938 Waco AVN-8 With “5 Hrs Since Major” Relisted For Sale With Reduced Price

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

A 1938 Waco AVN-8 has been relisted for sale with a reduced price.

The aircraft reportedly has “5 hours since major, 5 hours since complete recovery with Ceconite, 5 hours since prop rebuild, 330 Jacobs, Cleveland brakes, mohair and leather interior.”

The machine is located in St. Louis, MO and is now available for US $97,500, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

Roden Releases New Tool B-36B Peacemaker Model Kit

Roden has released their new tool Convair B-36B Peacemaker (Early) model kit in 1/144 scale.

Details about the kit (347), including full contents, are scarce, however, a few images have been released which includes the decal sheet.

Click below to check out the Buy on eBay on eBay and additional images.

Continue reading Roden Releases New Tool B-36B Peacemaker Model Kit

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

Restored, “Museum Ready” UH-1H Huey Airframe Offered For Sale

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

A 1966 UH-1H Huey airframe in “restored condition” (S/N 66-1080) is currently available for sale. The listing states (in part):

The helicopter is an in and out restoration project. The interior was redone to medevac with litter configuration (stretcher not included). The exterior has been repainted and stenciled as well. Potential buyers, please know that this aircraft does not come with data plate or maintenance records, it can’t be made to fly and is for static purposes only. I went through this aircraft over period of several months to achieve its current state and have done many hours of work… The aircraft is ready to put in a museum or use at a parade… The aircraft has many of its components with the exception of some non visible components and the engine. I have one available that can be installed at additional cost. The transmission is installed. The helicopter comes with both sets of main and tail rotor blades.

The Huey is located in Holiday, Florida and is currently available for US $60,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

Spitfire Reproduction Airframe Project Offered For Sale

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

A 3/4 scale Spitfire reproduction project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Nice Project Plane. Items that are missing are an engine, propeller, a few gauges, misc. lights. It’s been inside at a local museum for years and looks to be in very good condition.

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

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

Full-Scale Nieuport 17 Offered For Sale

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

A full-scale Nieuport 17 reproduction is available for sale.

Authentic FULL SCALE Nieuport 17 for sale. AP/IA built. Wooden wings, 4130 tubular steel fuselage. 68 hours TT. Rotec R3600 150hp motor with 19 hours TT since new. Culver mahogany 90″ prop. Adorned in the colors of Lafayette Escadrille ace American Raoul Lufbery. Reproduction Vickers machine gun. Equipped with interchangeable tailwheel and skid. Built from Redfern, Aermacchi and Rozendaal drawings. Radio/headgear receptacle. First flown in 2004.

The aircraft is located in Bardstown, KY and is currently being offered for $59,900. Interested parties can contact owner Ross Walton here. Click below to view additional photos.

Continue reading Full-Scale Nieuport 17 Offered For Sale

Posted on by

Dora Wings Releases New Tool Miles M.9 Master Mk.1 Model Kit

Among the latest releases from Dora Wings is a new Miles M.9 Master Mk.1 model kit in 1/72 scale.

The kit content photo suggests that the new tool offering (DW48033) includes plastic and photo-etched parts and a painting mask. Livery options for four machines are also included, representing N7412 (the first prototype of the machine from 1938), T8629 of 5 Service Flying Training School, N7576 of 8 FTS, RAF and N7547 of Fleet Air Arm training units.

Click below to check out the Buy on eBay on eBay, as well as images of kit contents, livery profiles and a completed example of the model.

Continue reading Dora Wings Releases New Tool Miles M.9 Master Mk.1 Model Kit

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

A-26B Project Relisted For Sale: “Complete, Great For Display, Restoration or Parts”

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

A “complete” Douglas A-26B Invader S/N 4139486 (N26VQ) has been relisted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Would be a great display aircraft, restoration or for parts. I do not have a parts list for the airplane. Has military paperwork. No civilian log books… Lot of New old stock parts at this airplane. Too many to list. Anyone that’s interested in buying this project needs to inspect the aircraft before purchasing. The wings are damaged from a wingstorm from sitting outside. This airplane also includes a semi truck trailer to move the fuselage. The aircraft is stored inside, with the engines and props. But the wings are outside. This is a stock A-26 so it has the military parts with it, including gun sights, ammo cans, Bombay doors and much more… No gun turrets. Second set of cockpit controls.

This particular A-26 reportedly has military history, serving in WW2 and in Korea under the name “BOOTS II” from Missouri Air National Guard (MO ANG). The seller states “I would like to sell everything together. However I may consider selling individual parts. Will consider flying aircraft on trade. Looking for a twin Bonanza.”

The aircraft is located in Iron Mountain, Michigan and is currently being offered for US $45,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

Dora Wings Releases New Westland Lysander Mk.III Model KIt

Dora Wings has released their new Westland Lysander Mk.III model kit in 1/72 scale.

The new offering (DW72024) is reportedly based on the new tool Lysander Mk.III (SD) kit released last year (DW72023) and includes new parts. Photos of the contents suggests that the kit includes plastic and photo etched parts and a painting mask. Livery options for four aircraft are also included representing V9441 (AR-A) of 309 Polish Fighter Reconnaissance Squadron, V9618 (E) of 754 Naval Air Squadron, T1686 (AQ-H) of 276 Squadron, and V8547 (BA-E) of 277 Squadron.

Click below to check out the Buy on eBay on eBay as well as additional images showing livery profiles, kit contents and a completed model.

Continue reading Dora Wings Releases New Westland Lysander Mk.III Model KIt

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

North American AT-6 Project With Engine Offered For Sale

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

A North American AT-6 project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Pratt and Whitney engine has 251 smoh on an older overhaul. Logs available . 12d40 hub included. Center section has had spar replaced and trailing edge. Looks very nice… We don’t know what may be missing but a very large portion of the aircraft is here.

The project is located in Millsboro, Delaware and is currently available for bidding, although “buy it now” offers will reportedly be considered. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.