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Cooperation Announced to Build and Display Westland Whirlwind Mk 1 P7056 “Pride of Yeovil”

The Kent Battle of Britain Museum and the Westland Whirlwind Fighter Project have announced a cooperation to build and display an example of the Westland Whirlwind Mk 1 at the Hawkinge-based museum.

According to the announcements, the museum will be helping to raise the needed funds and each sub assembly will be displayed in their Stuart-Buttle Memorial Hangar as they are built. These displays will “bring the work of the Whirlwind Fighter Project to a wider audience” and provide an opportunity for the public to “expand their knowledge of airframe construction and design.”

The twin-engine, single-seat Whirlwind fighter-bomber was developed in the 1930s and went on to serve in WW2, where it saw use in a variety of roles including bomber escort and ground attack. In addition to Hawker Hurricanes, 263 Squadron was equipped with eight Whirlwinds during the Battle of Britain. It was eventually withdrawn from service in 1943 and succeeded by the Hawker Typhoon. Continue reading Cooperation Announced to Build and Display Westland Whirlwind Mk 1 P7056 “Pride of Yeovil”

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Two Seat, 80% P-51 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 P-51 project described as a “flying experimental homebuilt 80% scale replica” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Here was a flying experimental homebuilt 80% scale replica of a P-51 Fighter. Two seats. Made the cover of Sport Aviation with a detailed article in 1996. It suffered a landing mishap and needs repairs or rebuilding. All aluminum construction. The original fuselage has many parts that can be used on the nearly finished second new fuselage. Most control surfaces and landing gear are reusable. The 3 blade constant speed propeller has been overhauled. The engine is a Lycoming GO-480 290 HP and is installed in the original fuselage. It will need inspection before further flight. The main part of the project is to build a new wing. Digital wing plans, sheet aluminum for ribs, and wing skins included.

The project is located in SW Washington near Portland, Oregon and is currently being offered for US $25,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Eduard Releases New P-51D-5 Mustang Model Kit

Eduard has released a new ProfiPACK edition P-51D-5 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (82101) is described as focusing on the early production block D-5 variant (without a dorsal fin fillet) and contains pre-painted PE accessories, painting mask and decals for five attractive color schemes.

Liveries reportedly represent S/N 44-13318, “Frenesi” flown by Lt. Thomas L. Hayes Jr. of 364 FS, 357 FG; S/N 44-13322, “Devestating Dottie” flown by John M. Simmons of 317 FS, 325 FG; S/N 44-13606, “Heatwave” flown by Claude J. Crenshaw of 369 FS, 359 FG; and S/N 44-13859, flown by Walter Mullins of 55 FS, 20 FG. Two versions of S/N 44-13321 “Cripes A’Mighty 3rd” flown by George Preddy Jr. of 487 FS, 352 FG are also included.

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“Only Airworthy Example” of Rare Boeing YL-15 Scout Offered For Sale

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Boeing YL-15 Scout N4770C is currently available for sale. The listing states (in part):

The last one of 12 L-15s, built Mar.8,1949 at Boeing Wichita, KS. This is the only airworthy example of the remaining 7. N4770C was awarded Grand Champion Warbird Post WW II, at Airventure 2017. I received the Gold Wrench Award for the Restoration. Included with the sale of 70C is a 2nd wrecked YL-15, S/N 47-423, lots of new old stock spare parts, the Restricted Aircraft Type Certificate (transferable) & approx 3000 digitized blueprints. Boeing’s last piston, prop, man carrying design. Built for observation, liaison, & forward air control. Family owned since Feb.1954. All trades considered.

The aircraft is located in Wasilla, Alaska. Pricing is available upon request. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: J. S. Bond via Wikimedia Commons)

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E-Flite to Release F-18 Hornet 80mm PNP / BNF RC Model

E-Flite has announced the upcoming release of an F-18 Hornet 80mm EDF RC model.

The product is touted as offering “an all-new design with the size, scale details, functional features and performance to deliver an unmatched flying experience.” Equipped with 6S LiPo power, its V2 12-blade 80mm fan, high-RPM brushless inrunner motor and 100A ESC “deliver fantastic performance with virtually instantaneous throttle response.”

Extra details reportedly include molded-in panel lines and hatches, removable ordnance and drop tanks, a pilot figure, LED navigation lights, full-flying stabs, operational flaps, retracts and sequenced gear doors. Continue reading E-Flite to Release F-18 Hornet 80mm PNP / BNF RC Model

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Three Fiat G.46 Projects “Ideal For Restoration” Offered For Sale / Trade

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Three Fiat G.46 Projects are available for sale or trade. The listing states (in part):

(3) Fiat G.46 Advanced Italian Military Trainers for Sale, Trade, Collaboration. Three fuselages, wings, and engines. Dozens of NOS parts. Hundreds of serviceable parts. Jigs, Fixtures, Specialty tools, and all new sheet aluminum to complete all three projects included in sale. One airplane has most systems as it was when flying to use as blueprint. Hundreds of photographs. Full sets of Parts Manuals and Operators Manuals, records etc… Ideal projects for restoration, Turbine upgrade, Reno Racer?

The projects are located in Battleground, Washington with “offers, trades, museum donation, collaborations” currently being considered. Click here to check out the complete listing.

Photo: (Public Domain via Wikipedia)

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First Look: Test Frames For Modelsvit’s Upcoming New Tool P-51H

Modelsvit has announced that the molding process for their upcoming new tool 1/48 P-51H model kit is nearing completion, and has released photos of the first test frames.

As previously reported, the company states that the 1/48 kit will include two cockpits, clear parts (open/closed canopy) and flaps that can be adjusted in 2 positions. It was previously indicated that the model would be released sometime in 2019.

Click below to check out a selection of the newly released images.

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“Low Reserve, Registered” T-6 Project Offered For Sale

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A “low reserve” SNJ-5/AT-6 Texan project is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

Registered T6 project. Will consist of tubular with all attached parts as seen, overhauled center section with new attach angles as pictured. Lt and Rt fuel tanks, a set of overhaulable wings for at6-d, a rear tailcone as pictured new surplus,vertical fin and a rudder you may pic from our selection a set of gear legs and knuckles and wheels, a fire wall,engine mount and a set of repairable cowling of your choice.

The project is located in Millsboro, Delaware and is currently available for US $35,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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AMK Developing New Tool F-104G Starfighter Kit, Including Version With “Full Internal Structures”

Avantgarde Model Kits has announced the development of a new tool F-104G Starfighter model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (88038) is reportedly being developed in cooperation with Military Modeling Club Taiwan with the design concept including:

1. As AMK weapons, all slide molded weapons. 2. Single piece slide molded fuselages. NOT one, but TWO. Clicking 2 single piece fuselages into wings to have the main shape the aircraft will be challenge to our designing skill. Hope we can make it! 3. In addition to normal version, we will have another version with FULL INTERNAL STRUCTURES. 4. Same as other AMK kits, DEATILS will be as much as we can do.

The company states that development will probably take 1-2 years. A tentative release date has not been set.

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Kermit Weeks Shares September 2019 Messerschmitt Bf 108 Restoration Update

For the latest installment of the Fantasy of Flight Mechanic’s Corner video series, owner Kermit Weeks shares an update on the restoration of his Messerschmitt Bf 108.

This update has been “a long time coming,” having been postponed by “multiple distractions” including Hurricane Dorian. In the report, Fantasy of Flight restoration specialist Paul Stecewycz explains some of the delays, and catches us up on the ongoing work, which centers on the fuselage, tail, rivets, and wood and metal parts that need to be recovered in leather.

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