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Eduard, Special Hobby Developing New Tempest Mk II Kits

Eduard has announced the development of a 1/48 Tempest Mk II model kit which will be produced in partnership with Special Hobby.

The company states that the project follows on the previous Tempest Mk V release and includes a new fuselage and wing as well as some small parts. Two versions will be available representing the F Mk.2 and FB Mk.2. The kit will reportedly be released first in a Special Hobby boxing as part of their Hi Tech line. This will be followed some three months later with the release of two Profipack boxings beginning with the Tempest FB Mk.2.

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For Sale: AH-1S Cobra With “All Major Components Overhauled”

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A 1981 Bell AH-1S Cobra has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

AH-1S Military Olive Drab Cobra Like New at Time of Sale Engines with >500 HRS Available All major components overhauled Airframe Family:Bell 209 / AH-1 Cobra Latest Model: AH-1S-BF Cobra

The machine is described as an “AH-1 Cobra converted to Bell 209,” while engines are listed as GE T700 or Lycoming T53 Turbine. It is located in Palm Beach, Florida and is currently being offered for $2,173,495. Click here and here to check out complete listings.

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Tamiya to Release 1/32 F-51D Korean War Mustang Model Kit

Tamiya has announced the upcoming release of a Korean War version of their 1/32 scale P-51D Mustang model kit later this month.

The F-51D model kit (60328) will reportedly measure 308mm and span 354mm and include display options for flight or ground configuration with magnet-attached engine cowls and tail wheel. Details reportedly include new parts depicting slitted fuselage side radiator access panel; individual parts for machine gun ammunition belts; underbelly radiators with depiction of interior structure and moving parts for radiator and oil cooler flaps. The kit’s ailerons, rudder and elevators also move and use metal shafts and photo-etched parts, while the flaps are movable with the use of poly caps.

Options reportedly include seated and standing pilot figures, parts for six 5-inch HVAR rockets, a choice of SCR-522 transceiver with BC-453B receiver, and new AN/ARC-3 transceiver set – each with dedicated cockpit parts. Three marking options are also included (two U.S. and one Korean).

The MSRP will be $198 with an expected release date of April 11. Click below to check out additional pictures.

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Award Winning, “Always Hangared” Spitfire MK26B Offered For Sale

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An “always hangared, all logs, no damage history” Spitfire MK26B is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

Professionally Built 2014 Supermarine Spitfire MK26B Offered for Sale. This Aircraft was awarded the ‘Best in Show’ by the Replica Fighter Association at Oshkosh In July 2019! Engine/Prop: Isuzu 3.5L V6 water cooled, quad cam, fuel injected; HP: 260; TT: 55; SMOH: 55; Exterior Colors: Beige/Army Green; N#: C-FUXM; SN: 071; Always Hangared; Journey/Flight Logs Complete; No Damage History

Avionics / Equipment / Modifications: All Aluminum Semi-Monocoque airframe; Pre-programmed Motec ECU with Motec 18017E Sport Dash Computer; MTV23-B three blade prop with electrically controlled variable pitch, installed in Oct. 2018; Retractable MLG; 650NM range; Underwing radiators; VFR Instrumentation; Provision for 2nd seat; +6/-4″G” rating

The machine is located in Breslau, Ontario, Canada and is currently being offered for US $269,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Two Seat Titan T-51 Mustang Offered For Sale

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A Titan T-51 Mustang is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

2 seater aircraft. First built & flown in 2010 , she was the first Titan T51 to fly in Europe. She is a permit aircraft & is in permit until may 8th 2020. Accident history in 2012 involved a wheels up landing , the original builder recovered the aircraft & carried out all the rebuild work. 3 way electro hydraulic retractable undercarriage. 2 x 50 lt fuel tanks plus the balance tank. Approximately a 4 hour range at economy cruise or 130 mph/110 kts. Total airframe hours 450 ,engine 420. Engine is a Rotax 912s

The aircraft is located in Norwich, United Kingdom and is currently available for £55,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“100% Complete” Mirage III Offered For Sale

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A “100% complete Mirage III from the Swiss army” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Mirage III from the Swiss army. 100% complete. Possibility of return in flight but no documents provided with; ejection seat and reactor present as well as 2 additional tanks; very very rare copy in the hand of a private; transport can be organized worldwide at the buyer’s expense.

The aircraft is located in Bort l’Étang, France and is currently being offered for US $175,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Airfix Releases New Tool 1/48 DH Tiger Moth Model Kit

Airfix has released its new tool DH Tiger Moth model kit in 1/48 scale.

As previously reported, The kit (A04104) was developed to be “as accurate as possible,” utilizing original research data and engineering drawings as well as information gathered from an airworthy Tiger Moth at Headcorn Aerodrome. It also incorporates a “clever design feature” for builders looking to achieve maximum detail:

The wing internals have tiny and rather discrete indentations which serve as a guide to the placement of rigging holes, should you decide to go for total authenticity with your build, holes which are not visible if you elect not to rig the model.

The new model reportedly includes livery options representing K-2585/G-ANKT (formerly T6818), owned and operated by The Shuttleworth Collection and K-4259/G-ANMO, based at Headcorn Aerodrome.

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“75% Complete” T-38A Talon Projects, “Many Extras” Offered For Sale

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75% complete Northrop T-38A Talon projects “plus many extras” are currently available for sale. The listing states (in part):

The owner has spent years collecting parts. Many of the parts are new surplus and many have tags or USAF paperwork. There are two wings, dash 23 and dash 29. The dash 29 wing is the only one in civilian hands, a 15,000 hour wing with a current time of approximately 800 hours. (Cost of $600,000 to the USAF) The project collection of parts spans over the past 15 years.

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“Restored, Licensed, Flying” 1943 Curtiss P-40N-1 Offered For Sale

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1943 Curtiss P-40N-1, S/N 42-104687 (VH-ZOC), has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

VH-ZOC Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk c/n 28449. Built to USAAF order as 42-104687 but diverted to the RNZAF as Kittyhawk Mk IV NZ3215. Sold for scrap post-War and remained at Asplin’s Supplies, Rukuhia New Zealand, 1952-60. Rescued and the hulk was eventually purchased by Allan Arthur and exported to Australia. Restoration work at Wangaratta and Deniliquin. Restoration completed at Pioneer Aero, Ardmore, New Zealand. Restoration completed 2006. Shipped to Australia in August of 2006 and registered VH-ZOC. The P-40N is painted in RAF 112 (Shark) Squadron green livery (with Code GA-Q). RAF 112 Sqn fought against Rommel in the Middle East during WWII.

According to the listing, the airframe has 265 hrs since restoration by Pioneer Aero, while the Allison V-1710-115 engine has 265 hrs SMOH by Cascade Engines. The aircraft is “licensed and flying in Australia,” and is currently being offered for $1,795,000 USD. Click here and here to check out complete listings.

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Le Blond Radial-Powered Pietenpol Project Offered For Sale

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A water damaged radial Pietenpol project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

it was somewhat submerged in 2011. It was washed and engine flushed then. About five years ago engine was serviced and ran. Its complete except propeller (not included). Basically selling engine and throwing in airframe. Airframe needs rebuilt, and all instruments are shot. have all paperwork except early engine logs. The engine logs were started at top overhaul in 1991. 2 hrs airframe and engine since toppped. This is sold AS-IS no warranties. These engines are rarely for sale. Perfect fit for ww1 replica.

The project is located in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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