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Me 109 Fuselage Jig and “Complete, Airworthy” Fuselage Offered For Sale

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A Messerschmitt Me 109 fuselage assembly jig and a “complete, airworthy” fuselage are available for sale.

The “highly difficult to construct” steel fuselage jig was reportedly completed in 2017 to “exact factory specs” and can be used to assemble/build an Me109 fuselage from firewall to tail.

To-date, this jig has been used to complete a total of THREE airworthy fuselages, for both private and museum projects throughout the world. It was also constructed to be easily disassembled and transported.

The assembly jig is currently located in Canada and is being offered for US $18,999.99. The fuselage was reportedly constructed in the jig and is available separately. Additional details regarding its availability can be obtained upon request.

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Eduard Releases New Royal Class Dual Combo P-51D Mustang Kit

Eduard has released their new Royal Class edition P-51D/K Mustang kit in 1/48 scale.

The Dual Combo style offering (R0020) reportedly contains sprues for two complete models and marking options for 14 aircraft, including D-5, D-10, D-15, D-20 and D-25 production blocks as well as the Mustang Mk.IV. Additional features include Eduard sprues, pre-painted PE parts, a painting mask, resin parts (undercarriage wheels (2 sets), 2 types of exhaust stacks), and 1/48 scale PSP display.

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Ex-Royal Navy Westland Lynx HMA.8 Helicopter Offered For Sale

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An ex-Royal Navy Westland Lynx HMA.8 helicopter has hit the market.

This example has reportedly been fully decommissioned with most internal systems removed. It is described as “ideal for use as ground instructional training airframe, emergency evac trainer, gate guardian or stunning looking museum static display exhibit.”

The Lynx is located in Ipswich, United Kingdom and is currently being offered for £14,995. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Brickmania Releases 1/35 SR-71 Blackbird LEGO Model Kit

Brickmania has released a new, limited edition 1/35 Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird LEGO model kit.

The offering (BKM1050) measures 18.1″ wide and 36.6″ long and boasts 2660 LEGO elements, a high-quality sticker sheet, 12 custom printed elements, two custom minifigures and full-color building instructions. Additional features include functioning landing gear, a detailed cockpit, working flaps and ailerons and brick-built display stand.

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Papa 51 Thunder Mustang Offered For Sale

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A 2005 Papa 51 Thunder Mustang has hit the market.

The experimental/homebuilt aircraft (N451KC/lHTM004) reportedly boasts a total time of 75.0 hrs and is equipped with a Falconeer V12 engine (S/N: 12020). Additional features listed include Garmin 430 NAV/COM/GPS, Garmin 340 audio panel, Garmin 327 transponder, Century NSD360 HSI, King KX155 NAV/COM with KI-209 glideslope indicator and S-Tec 30 autopilot.

The machine is located in Troy, AL and is currently being offered for US $525,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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First Look: Arma Hobby’s Upcoming New Tool Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc

Arma Hobby has released the first test shots of their upcoming new tool Hawker Hurricane Mk IIc model kit in 1/72 scale.

As previously reported, its 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.

The offering is described as “almost ready to release” and will reportedly be available in three versions, including an Expert Set (70035) Model Kit (70036) and a Trop Model Kit (70037). Click below to check out additional images.

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Rare 1942 Lockheed PV-1 Ventura Patrol Bomber Offered For Sale

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A Lockheed PV-1 Ventura patrol bomber has hit the market.

The listing states that the machine was manufactured by Lockheed in 1942 and delivered to the US Navy that same year. It was then transferred to the RAF under a lend lease agreement to 23 Squadron SAAF in 1943. In August 1955, it was converted to perform VIP flight duties, flying then state president General Smuts. The aircraft was last flown in November 1958. In 1959, the machine was moved to the South African Airways Apprentice School. In 1989 it was again moved for display in a military memorial garden, where it remained until 2001.

The Lockheed was cleaned and repainted professionally 2010 and has unfortunately been exposed to the elements since 2010. The Lockheed when painted in 2010, was restored to its original war time colours as it would have been when it left the Lockheed Vega factory in 1942. Very few of these aircraft still remain. According to Warbird recorded, only 11 survive world wide. Only 2000 Lockheed PV-1 Ventura’s were manufactured in 1942. This is a good example ready for restoration.

The machine is located in Basingstoke, United Kingdom and is currently being offered for GBP 200,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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‘Tis The Season: “Custom Built” 1988 AT-6 Pedal Plane Offered For Sale

A “custom built” 1988 AT-6 pedal plane has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This was custom built from a kit by Pedal Planes of Houston by Jim Wittkamp from a kit made by Aviation Products out of Cedar Rapids, IA. This kit is known as the ‘Oshkosh 88 AT6/SNJ/Harvard’. This was first displayed at the 1988 Oshkosh Air Show… The overall plane is about 53″ wide from wingtip to wingtip and is about 52″ long from the tip of the propeller to the back of the tail wheel. The overall condition is pretty good, but could use some loving care, as there is minor plywood aging and paint missing in various locations.

The pedal plane is located in East Central, Illinois and is currently being offered for US $722.49. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Always Hangared, All Logs, No Damage History” Spitfire MK 26B Offered For Sale

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An “always hangared, all logs, no damage history” Supermarine Spitfire MK26B has hit the market. 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.

The aircraft reportedly includes a pre-programmed Motec ECU with Motec 18017E sport dash computer, MTV23-B three blade prop with electrically controlled variable pitch installed in October 2018, retractable MLG, 650NM range, underwing radiators, VFR Instrumentation and provision for 2nd seat.

The machine is located in Breslau, Ontario, Canada and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Airfix Provides Update on New Tool Avro Vulcan Model Kit

Airfix has published an update on their upcoming new tool Avro Vulcan B.2 model kit in 1/72 scale.

As previously reported, the company announced the news at the recent Scale Modelworld 2019 event in Telford complete with a prototype model on display at their stand. The update includes video of the event and the prototype, as well as a new selection of CAD renderings which detail the “inherent rigidity” incorporated into the Vulcan’s construction, as well as the two ordnance options to be included with the first release.

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