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Roden Releases New 1/32 Stearman PT-17 Model Kit

Since our initial report earlier this month, Roden has released their new Stearman PT-17 Kaydet model kit in 1/32 scale.

Details about the new offering (631) are sparse, but it appears that two liveries are included representing S/N 42-16408,”88″ (U.S. Army Flight Training Base, Mather Field, Sacramento, California, October 1942) and BP-30 (4 British Flight Training School, Mesa, Arizona, USA, early 1940s).

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7/8 Scale Gee Bee R-1 “Model” Offered For Sale

An interesting 7/8 scale Gee Bee R-1 “model” has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

1931 GB Model R-1 Air Racer Model Airplane. Condition is New. Pick up and Appointment only. 7/8 Scale. It’s All Wood – even the motor! Plans on how it was built will be provided * One of a Kind! Would look cool hanging over your car collection or next to it.

The model is located in Berlin, Massachusetts and is currently being offered for US $5,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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ICM to Release 1/32 Gloster Sea Gladiator Mk.II Model Kit

ICM is set to release a new Gloster Sea Gladiator Mk.II model kit in 1/32 scale.

The kit (32042) is reportedly based on ICM’s new tool Gladiator Mk.I kit (32040) released last year and is described as the company’s first attempt to release a 1/32 example of the Sea Gladiator into the market. Features include “a highly detailed engine and cockpit interior” as well as marking options for four aircraft.

The kit is expected to be released later this month. Click below to check out additional images.

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For Sale: 1946 Piper J-3 Cub With “Metal Spars, New Fabric, New Paint”

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A 1946 J-3 Cub with “metal spars, new fabric, new paint” has hit the market. The listing states:

1946 J3 cub. Condition is Used. Hello , you are bidding on a freshly covered and painted airplane, overhauled McCauley propeller! A- 75 continental 832smoh As nice as they come , have logs and 8130s on work. Will have fresh annual for new owner . Thank you and good luck!you are welcome to come take a look before bidding, we have a 2800ft grass runway if you want to fly out. Identifier is OMU7.

The aircraft is located in Lone Jack, Missouri and is currently being offered for US $39,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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DoraWings Announces Development of 1/48 Seversky P-35A Model Kit

DoraWings has announced the development of a new Seversky P-35A model kit in 1/48 scale.

As of this writing, the model is described as a “work in progress” with additional details, such as kit contents, liveries, pricing and a potential release date, yet to be revealed. However, a number of renderings have been shared, additional examples of with can be seen below.

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“Airworthy and Flying” Fiat G.59-4B For Sale With Major Price Reduction

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Fiat G-59-4B S/N MM-53774 (I-MRSV) has received a “major price reduction” and is now being offered for sale at €1,050,000.

The airframe reportedly has 240 hrs since restoration while the Rolls Royce Merlin 500/20 engine has 240 hrs SMOH by Zeuschel Racing Engines. The machine is touted as one of only ten G.59-4Bs built and one of only two “airworthy and flying” examples in existence today. It performed its first post restoration flight on May 25, 1992 from Lido di Venezia Airport with with Guido Zuccoli at the controls.

The aircraft is painted in original Aeronautica Militare Italiana markings and reportedly includes an avionics package consisting of 2 x VHF Bendix King KX155 Comm, 1 x Bendix King KT76A Transponder, ACK 30 Encoder and Bendix King KR87 ADF. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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ICM to Release New 1/48 Do 217J-1/2 Night Fighter Model Kit

ICM is slated to release a new Do 217J-1/2 model kit in 1/48 scale.

According to Scalemates, the offering (48272) is based on ICM’s new tool Do 217N-1 kit (48271) released last year and includes new parts – although a complete list of contents, including liveries, appears to be absent at the moment.

As of this writing, the kit is described as a May release that will soon be on sale. To date a series of CAD renderings have been released, as well as images of the two new sprues included with the kit. Click below to see more.

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“Full Dual Control” Yak 9-UM For Sale With Reduced Price

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1997 YAK 9-UM S/N 0470404 (N6373Y) is available for sale with a newly reduced price.

The airframe reportedly has 603 hrs TTSN while the Allison V-1710-111 engine has 300 hrs SMOH by Vintage V-12s. The machine is described as two-place with full dual controls, custom radiator, upgraded landing gear and doors and an avionics package which includes Garmin SL40 Comm, Garmin transponder and Garmin 296 GPS.

A spares package is also available for an additional cost which reportedly includes props, extra radiator and oil coolers, wheels and brakes, hardware, Allison engine (core) and custom tools.

The aircraft is located in Delaware with a lower price of $695,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Italeri Releases Battle of Britain Edition Heinkel He IIIH Model Kit

Italeri has re-released its 1/72 Heinkel He IIIH model kit with five new marking options commemorating the upcoming 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

The photos below suggest that the kit (1436) contains plastic and clear parts and liveries representing A1+DA of KG 53, G1+BH of KG 55, 1H+JA of KG 26, 1H+GP of KG 26, and 111 H-6, Sonderkommando Blaich. Click below to check them out along with a link to the Buy on eBay on eBay.

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For Sale: “Oldest Two-Seater Harrier in Existence, Longest Serving Harrier Ever”

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1969 Hawker Siddeley Harrier XW175 (VAAC) is available for sale. The machine is touted as a “significant benchmark airframe” with many claims to fame:

Oldest 2-seater Harrier in existence; Longest serving Harrier ever; 1969 to 2008 last flight: Staggering 40 years service; The last fixed-wing aircraft to launch from HMS Invincible; First Harrier to achieve more than 100 ski jump ramp launches; Only surviving example of a development batch two seat V/STOL ground attack and reconnaissance fighter/trainer. Built to specification: SR(A)386; First 2 seat Harrier to take off from a ski jump launch ramp in August 1977; Flown by great test pilots such as John Farley and Justin Paines; Only Fly-By-Wire Harrier ever; Cutting edge research aircraft used for trial supporting Joint Strike Force (JSF) and other platforms; In July 2019 it celebrated its 50th birthday.

According to the listing, all sensitive trials equipment and items of US origin have been removed from the aircraft and it has been reverted back to all British spec designated as Harrier T4A. The machine is located in England with pricing available upon request. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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