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Hangar 9 Releases New 88″ Ki-43 Oscar RC Model

Hangar 9 has released its new 88″ Nakajima Ki-43 Oscar ARF RC model.

The giant scale model (HAN4720) is touted as offering “outstanding flying characteristics” and “scale details typically not found on other ARF aircraft.” It is one of only two Hangar 9 giant scale warbirds with satin-finish printed covering and reportedly includes panel lines, rivets and weathering as well as a 3D instrument panel, pilot bust, 5″ scale wheels and two-piece plug-in wings with aluminum tube for easy transportation and storage.

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“Very Solid” North American SNJ-5/AT-6 Project Offered For Sale

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A “very solid” North American SNJ5/AT6 project described as “90% complete” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Incredible time capsule. complete as last overhaul in Pensacola. aircraft is registered in my name and will come with registration and data plates. as seen in photos includes one set of undamaged wings and accessory sheet metal as seen in photos with the airplane. not included with the sale but available is a IRAN 1340 with 500 hours on it SMOH and paper work and logs from Covington. Also available is a full length 12D40 ham standard propeller.

The project is located in Millsboro, Delaware and is currently available for US $50,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Airfix Releases New Tool Blackburn Buccaneer Model Kit

Airfix has released its new tool Blackburn Buccaneer S Mk.2 model kit (A06021) in 1/72 scale.

Described as “one of the world’s most accomplished low level strike jets,” the Buccaneer was on the company’s most requested list for some time, and the resulting kit is touted as “a highly accurate scale representation of this famous aircraft.”

The offering reportedly includes parts to model the aircraft with its wings extended for flight or raised for carrier stowage. Two livery options are also included representing XV336 of 800 Naval Air Squadron (HMS Eagle) and XV154 of 809 Naval Air Squadron (HMS Ark Royal)

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DH.82 Tiger Moth For Sale: “Ground Up Nut and Bolt Restoration”

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DH.82A Tiger Moth VH-RVE has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This stunning Tiger Moth is originally a UK manufactured aircraft and has a total of 341 hours on both airframe and engine since full restoration and full CofA. All AD’s are currently up to-date. Due at next inspection are the mandatory instrument AD next 100 hourly. This has been a ground up nut and bolt restoration and every piece of wood has been renewed (replaced). English built, originally from the UK via NZ then on to Australia. Includes Radio, Cloth headset.

The aircraft is currently being offered for £60,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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HpH Shares New Detail Photos of Upcoming 1/48 B-52 Stratofortress Kit

HpH Models has shared a new series of detail images for their upcoming 1/48 B-52 Stratofortress model kit.

As previously reported, the kit is part of the company’s “extreme” line, which also includes a 1/48 B-36 Peacemaker. It will reportedly include fiberglass main assemblies, vacuum cast resin details and clear parts made of transparent resin. Also said to be included are photo-etched and metal parts, a wet transfer decal sheet and painting masks. Continue reading HpH Shares New Detail Photos of Upcoming 1/48 B-52 Stratofortress Kit

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For Sale: P-51D Project With “100 Point Restoration/Completion Contract”

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A 1944 P-51D project has been spotted for sale.

Details are scarce, although the listing states that the machine is a dual control Mustang with a “100 point restoration/completion contract.” It is located in Carmel, Indiana and pricing is available upon request.

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ICM Releases New Tool B-26B-50 Invader Model Kit

ICM Models has released a new B-26B-50 Invader “Korean War American Bomber” model kit in 1/48 scale.

Details appear to be limited, but the new item for September (48281) is reportedly created with “100% new molds” and is described as including highly detailed engines, armament and cockpit interior and marking options for three aircraft.

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DHC-1 Chipmunk For Sale: “Runs Great and Trouble-Free”

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A 1950 de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk has hit the market.

The listing states that the machine “runs great” and is “trouble-free.” It reportedly has 120 hrs SMOH on engine and airframe and is equipped with Garmin comm/nav, transponder, intercom, modern engine accessories and instruments, Hoffman prop and Cleveland wheels/brakes.

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

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Flight Replicas to Release B-24 Liberator for FSX, P3D

Flight simulation developer Flight Replicas has shared an update on their upcoming B-24J Liberator, which will reportedly be “for all versions of FSX and P3D.”

The update states that the aircraft is coming along well with the external model nearing completion and the creation of the virtual cockpit to follow. In addition to the J version, D and H models will reportedly also be available, as will the C-87 cargo/passenger prototype.

The machine seen in the newly released images represents 44-40120, which operated with 492 BG/859 BS (where it completed its first 25 missions) and later 467 BG/ 788 BS (to complete 83 missions).

A final release date has not yet been announced. Click below to check out additional screenshots.

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F-86F N8630 Offered For Sale

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F-86F S/N 52-4689 (N8630), based at the Vintage Flying Museum in Ft. Worth, Texas, is currently available for sale. The listing states:

F-86F-30-NA S/N 52-4689 N8630 and nearly 1600 line items of equaling about 9000 items. The spares include 3 GE J-47 engine cores in cans, combustion burner cans, brakes, flight controls, drop tanks/pylons, a set of wings, actuators, valves, and much more. This F-86F has the desirable and larger “6-3” wing. It last served in the Bolivian Air Force. The aircraft has been stored in the museum’s hangars since it arrived in 1994. It is a VERY stock aircraft. There are no logbooks for the aircraft or engines and the aircraft does not have an airworthiness certificate.

The machine is currently available for $140,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Pete Webber via Flickr)