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Academy Releases New Tool F-14A Tomcat Model Kit

Academy has released its new tool F-14A Tomcat model kit in 1/72 scale.

The kit (12563) reportedly includes “accurately detailed cockpit and landing gears and precisely engraved panel lines and rivets,” as well as drop tanks and various air-to-air weaponry. Additional features include the option to build the wings at maximum or minimum sweep position and Cartograf decals representing US Navy’s VF-143 “Pukin Dogs.”

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Rebuilt C-45H Twin Beech 18 Offered For Sale

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A rebuilt C-45H Twin Beech 18 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

’53 C-45H rebuilt from a ‘43 T-7 that served in Fairbanks, Alaska during WWII. 11,204 TT 201/311 SMOH annual done 4/19, props 6/16. New military-style paint, new windshield, nice 10- place interior, airstar cargo door, Narco 12D with GS, ValCom 760, King transponder with encoder, intercom, auto fuel STC, jack, tow bar.

The aircraft is located in Auburn, Washington and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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HK Models Releases New Tool B-17G (Early) Model Kit

Hong Kong Models has released its new tool B-17G Flying Fortress (Early Production) model kit in 1/48 scale.

As previously reported, the offering (01F001) is the manufacturer’s first kit in 1/48 scale and is described as easy to build with nice surface detail, sensible part engineering, beautiful markings and fantastic box art by Piotr Forkasiewicz.

It appears that marking options are included for two machines, including S/N 42-31353 “Queenie” of 322 BS/91 BG, and S/N 42-98008 “American Beauty” of 834 BS, 486 BG.

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Arma Hobby Releases New Tool Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc “Expert Set”

Arma Hobby has released the expert edition of their new tool Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc model kit in 1/72 scale.

The model’s design is said to maintain the rear fuselage shape, wings and tailplane of the company’s previous Mk I kit, with the rest being “an entirely new project.” This includes a longer fuselage before the cockpit, new fishtail exhaust, a new carburetor inlet, a new (longer) tropical filter cover, two variants of cannon barrels, a modified one-piece propeller design, enhanced landing gear bays with improved assembly of the undercarriage legs, and more. It appears that two livery options will also be included.

Eventually, the offering will be available three versions, including this Expert Set (70035), Model Kit (70036) and a Trop Model Kit (70037).

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Rare 1935 Davis D-1-W For Sale, “Runs and Flies Great”

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A 1935 Davis D-1-W is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

For sale is a RARE 1935 Davis D-1-W. (One of only 3 or 4 still flying) SN-801 was the last one built. Aircraft Total Time 859.9 51.9 SMOH on 165hp Warner overhauled by Radial Engines LTD. New Sensinich Wooden Propeller in 2019. Annual due May 31, 2020 but will be sold with a fresh annual inspection. Equipped with a Concord battery and electric starter and Communication radio. Runs and Flies great.

The machine is located in Gainesville, Texas and is currently being offered for US $125,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Modified Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D.VIII Offered For Sale

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A modified 3/4 Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D.VIII has hit the market.

According to the listing, the machine “flies nice and pretty much hands off.” It reportedly received its airworthiness certificate on 1/23/2019 and is “stage 1 with 15 of 40 hours flown.” The machine is described as incorporating “all AN hardware” and “a new ground adjustable 3 blade Kiev propeller,” as well as additional modifications:

…modifications include adding brakes (didn’t come with any). Mountain bike brakes were used as they were suitable for the weight. Changed the axle lateral locating system from wire to sliding rod. The kits were originally built using a Rotax 503 engine which is no longer available, so a Hirth F23 engine (with the ok from the kit manufacturer was installed). It has same HP but is 10 lbs lighter. The engine had zero time. All aluminum panels are attached with screws and nut plates for serviceability instead of pop rivets. Aircraft avionics are per VFR with Mode C Garmin transponder and is set up for hand held radio.

The aircraft is located in Hayward, CA and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Stearman PT-17A Restoration Project Offered For Sale

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A 1942 Stearman PT-17A restoration project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

This Rare 1942 Stearman PT-17A Aircraft has never been flown in Civilian life and is the only one known to be registered by the FAA. The Fuselage is still assembled and in its original form! It is in excellent condition for restoration and has no signs that it was ever damaged in a accident. Looking to sell to a buyer that will agree to restore it to its original form, and as accurate to its historical form.

The aircraft is located in Tallahassee, FL and is currently being offered for US $69,900, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Four Hawker Hunter Variants Offered For Sale

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Four examples of the Hawker Hunter have been spotted for sale, including an F. Mk6A, T. Mk7, T. Mk8A, and T. Mk8C.

The F. Mk6A (ZU-AUJ / XE653) first flew in 1956 and reportedly spent nearly five years with 111 Squadron’s Black Arrows display team. It was one of 22 Hunters that performed the record-breaking formation loop at the 1958 Farnborough Air Show. According to the listing it is powered by Rolls Royce Avon Mk 207C – 15 stage axial flow turbojet rated at 10 200 pounds of thrust.

The T. Mk7 (ZU-LEE / XL613) is a two-seat variant of the famous Cold War fighter. Continue reading Four Hawker Hunter Variants Offered For Sale

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ICM Releases New A-26B-15 Invader Model Kit

ICM has released a new A-26B-15 Invader model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (48282) is reportedly based on the new tool B-26B-50 released by the company in September and is touted as offering “highly detailed engines armament and cockpit interior” as well as three marking options.

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