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First Look: New Tool 1/32 Zoukei-Mura Kawasaki Ki-45 Sprues / Test Build

Zoukei-Mura has released new photos of a partial test build of their upcoming new tool 1/32 Kawasaki Ki-45 Kai “Toryu” model kit, while also providing a look at the sprues.

The process has reportedly been nearly four years in the making, with the prototype mold being recently completed from painstakingly produced CAD drawings. As previously reported, the representation of the WW2 Japanese twin-engine fighter will reportedly include short nose and long nose versions along with their different armaments.

A final release date has not yet been announced. Click below to check out a selection of images.

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90% Complete Stewart S-51 Turbine Mustang Project Offered For Sale

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A Stewart S-51 Mustang project has hit the market.

The aircraft is reportedly 90% complete with a 601D Walters turbine engine and Avia propeller. Workmanship is described as “excellent,” and was reportedly carried out by a “previous Oshkosh winner.” The machine is said to offer complete, updated landing gear and almost all the parts needed to finish.

The aircraft can reportedly be flying in six months and is currently located in Bethlehem, Connecticut. It is being offered for US$162,500, although specific trades will reportedly be considered and bids starting at $135,000 are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Packard-Built Merlin Parts Engine Offered For Sale

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A Packard-built Rolls Royce Merlin Model V1650-7 is being offered as a parts engine.

The powerplant S/N V-332734 was reportedly acquired around 2000 from the New England Air Museum and likely came from the Air National Guard at Bradley Field in Windsor Locks, CT. It reportedly spent significant time in poor storage conditions and is described as “used” and “incomplete.”

Heads are missing as is most of the intake system within the V. Carburetor and Magnetos are also missing as are some external engine accessories which can be noted from the pictures, Cylinders are very rusty as engine was poorly stored with the heads off. The engine does not turn. The left cylinder bank was unbolted and lifted up about 0.75″ from the crankcase. Right cylinder bank is still directly on the crankcase. Accelerator linkage bolted to supercharger casting at rear of engine is very rusty and frozen.

The engine is located in Higganum, Connecticut and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Race 232, “World’s Fastest Sea Fury” Offered For Sale

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Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 N232MB, a 2006 National Champion and winner of Reno Unlimited Gold, has hit the market.

Dubbed “world’s fastest Sea Fury,” the aircraft reportedly received a full restoration to 0 time condition as well as a modification to Unlimited Air Racer configuration by Sanders Aeronautics in 1998. These modifications were said to be done “to enable the airframe to be returned to stock condition.”

The machine was originally built as a Mk 11 in September 1947 with a Bristol Centaurus engine, however, this was replaced during restoration with a Curtis Wright R-3350-93 (currently in need of overhaul), a process that is said to have included the installation of a custom engine mount. Additional work reportedly included a boil-off heat exchange system, new oil and fuel lines and new instruments and wiring. In addition, the wing inlets on the left side were sealed in an effort to reduce drag, and a racing canopy was designed to replace the stock unit.

The machine is reportedly offered with two sets of wings: 1 set stock wings (installed) and 1 set of clipped Sea Fury wings for racing. Race 232 is currently available for $750,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: D Ramey Logan from Wikimedia Commons)

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W.A.R. Corsair Project Offered For Sale

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A reduced-scale W.A.R. Corsair project has hit the market.

The machine is said to come with a new, custom-made canopy still in its original wrapping as well as most of the drawings. The retract gear is described as “tested and working” although the outer spars have been removed and the aircraft is reportedly in need of a gear drive motor and minor wood work.

The Corsair is located in Azle, Texas and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Friends of Jenny Reveal Newly Restored de Havilland DH.4, Oshkosh Appearance Planned

The U.S.-based “Friends of Jenny” nonprofit organization has unveiled its newly restored de Havilland DH.4.

As previously reported, the machine, which is believed to be the last DH.4 airframe in North America, has been restored to airworthy condition in order to “honor the memory of the Americans who built her, who flew in her, and who died in her.”

The project saw the aircraft restored by “cadres of professionals and aficionados” and was endorsed by the WW1 Centennial Commission. The final product boasts a V-12 Liberty engine and markings representing DH.4 #6 of 50 Squadron, the machine flown by Lt. Harold E. Goettler and Lt. Erwin R. Bleckley when they gave their lives during a heroic mission on September 12, 1918, posthumously earning them both the Medal of Honor. Continue reading Friends of Jenny Reveal Newly Restored de Havilland DH.4, Oshkosh Appearance Planned

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Durafly Releases New Supermarine Seafire Mk IIB 1100mm RC Model in “What If” Colors

Durafly has released a new, 1100mm Supermarine Seafire Mk IIB plug and fly RC model.

The aircraft was designed with a “what if” color scheme similar to the planes flown by US Navy airmen in the Pacific Fleet and includes “three different, unique sets of decals.” Additional features reportedly include scale parts, faithfully reproduced split flaps, servoless electric retracts, a scale outline, ball links on all controls, fine surface detail and a premier paint finish along with an operating LED navigation system.

Scale performance and maneuverability are said to be provided by a Aerostar 3536 770KV Brushless motor with an Aerostar 50A ESC, while a large rudder, steerable tailwheel and forward raked main gear reportedly provide improved ground handling and “easier and more scale-like” takeoffs and landings.

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“Very Rare” Douglas AD-4W Skyraider Project Offered For Sale

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Douglas AD-4W Skyraider S/N 7946 has hit the market.

The machine reportedly performed its maiden flight in 1952 and went on to serve with 849 Squadron A Flight as 309/J and B Flight as 431/V. It was struck off charge in 1962 and refurbished for use as a target-towing machine, returning to the air in 1963. Later, the aircraft would be stored at North Weald before being acquired by Erickson Air-Crane and transported to Chino Airport in California. The current owner reportedly acquired 7946 in 1991.

The machine is said to have “no damage history” and is “ready for restoration.” It is currently located in Canada and pricing is available upon request. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Tamiya to Release New 1/48 F-14D Tomcat Model Kit

Tamiya has announced the upcoming release of a new F-14D Tomcat model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (61118) appears to be based off the company’s new tool F-14A kit (61114) which was released in 2016. It is said to be a faithful reproduction of the machine and reportedly includes movable wings and a number of weapon/reconnaissance options, including laser and GPS-guided bombs and late stage air-to-air missiles, as well as lantern, jamming and reconnaissance camera pods. Three marking options will also be included representing machines from VF-213 “Black Lions,” VF-101 “Grim Reapers” and VF-2 “Bounty Hunters.”

The kit is currently slated for release on August 4. Click below to check out additional images.

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Original NASA F/A-18 Hornet Simulator Tub Offered For Sale

A unit described as an original NASA F/A-18C Hornet tactical operational flight trainer tub has hit the market.

The simulator reportedly consists of the overall aluminum frame, a seat, two sets of front instrument panel frames (for analog and glass cockpit setups), throttle panel, most of the side interior avionic panels and electric load controller for the control column.

The unit is described as a great foundation for those seeking “100% realism” in their simulator project. The unit is currently based in Orlando, Florida and is reportedly authorized for US buyers only. It is currently available for $7,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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