Eduard has released a new “Weekend Edition” Pfalz D.IIIa model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (8414) includes Eduard plastic parts and decals with marking options for four machines:

Lt. Eugen Siempelkamp, Jasta 29, Gondecourt, France, July 1918
Hptm. Rudolf Berthold, CO of JG II, Guise, France March 1918
8244/17 flown by Gefr. Erich Mix, Jasta 54, Ennemain, France, June 1917
Jasta 5, Boistrancourt, France, spring 1918

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An f-94A fuselage has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

1948 Lockheed f94 A Model number 2 prototype 40 ft. Long… In the cockpit, It has both seats and sticks and pedals but, no instrument panels or gauges. There are no wings or tail fins… If you want wings, T33 wings are compatible with this aircraft and they are out there and you can find them. No engine in it.

The fuselage is located in West Islip, New York and is currently available for US $25,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

Airfix has announced the development of a new tool Hawker Tempest Mk. V model kit in 1/72 scale.

The offering (A02109) is being created with the aid of accurate scan data obtained from a surviving Tempest in a UK Museum as well as an abundance of additional research material. It will reportedly “incorporate lots of fine detail, even at this smaller scale and in areas of the design such as the undercarriage bays.”

The kit will reportedly consist of sprues and decals with 68 parts and livery options for two machines, including JN751 and JN766. It is currently slated for release in the winter of 2022. Click below to check out a selection of the newly released renderings.

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An “always hangared, logs complete, no damage history” 1946 Globe Swift has hit the market in a package that includes two project / part planes. The listing states (in part):

Annual Due 06/2021; Engines: Lycoming IO-360 Series; HP: 180; TT: 4,187; SMOH: 2,415; SPOH: 30; Exterior Colors: White; N#: N80582; Avionics / Equipment / Modifications: Skybeacon ADSB Out, Aux Fuel Tanks, 150 Seats, Larger Pump Motor, One Piece Window, Longer Gear Doors, Landing Lights (Wheel Well), Weight Increase, Shoulder Harness

The aircraft are located in Boynton Beach, Florida and are currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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A “No Damage History, Always Hangared, Logs Complete” 1959 Dornier Do-27 B-5 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Engines: Lycoming GO480 B1A6; HP: 195; TT: 4,142; SMOH: 938; STOH: 581; Exterior Colors: Camo; N#: N770AX; Avionics / Equipment / Modifications: Engine Compressions: 1.68/80, 2.76/80, 3.77/80, 4.72/80, 5.72/80, 6.74/80; 536 Hours Since New Prop (AD Issued by Hartzell); 485 Hours Since Switched to 4-Puck Cleveland Brakes; 131 Hours Since New Exhaust; 47 Hours Since Carburetor Overhaul; Oil Filter is of the Sock Type (26 Filters Included); 44’ Wingspan Including Strobes; 31’ Long; Camera Doors in the Belly (Bomb Bay for Flour Drops)

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

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A restored 1945 Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon (S/N 37472 / N7670C) is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

Restored with all the original crew stations (radio operator, navigator, radar operator, top turret, tunnel gun). Comes with spare PW R-2800-31B core. Was parked due to owner’s health and hasn’t flown since 2016. Engines – 633.3/339.2 hrs SMOH; Props – 205.3/205.3 hrs SMOH; 2822.7 TTAF

The aircraft is located in Heber, UT and is being offered for US $200,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Jim Sorbie, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons Thanks, Chris!)

Roden has released a new Heinkel He111 H-16/Н-20 model kit in 1/144 scale.

According to Scalemates, the offering (344) is a rebox with new/updated parts. It includes two marking options:

He111H-20, “black M” +KM, 4/KG53, Eastern Front, Summer 1944. This aircraft took part in a raid against US bombers B-17, dispersed at the Poltava airfield after the mission during Operation Frantic.

He111H-16, “red H” 1G+HK, 2/KG27, Eastern Front, Southern Ukraine, winter 1942/43

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Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk C-FVWC (S/N 42-104827) has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 172.3 hrs since restoration by Pioneer Aero Restorations (2009), while the Allison V-1710-81A engine has 12.2 hrs SMOH by Vintage V-12s (2019). The Curtiss Electric prop has 12.2 hrs. SMOH by Westpac Propellers (2019).

The aircraft includes an avionics package, a rear seat with dual controls, an interior restored to stock military configuration and Desert Air Force markings representing the P-40 flown by Canadian Ace “Stocky” Edwards.

The machine is being offered for $2,300,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Ken Mist via Flickr)

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A “damaged Second World War fighter restoration project” has been spotted for sale which is further described as an “extensive collection consisting of several Bell P-39 Airacobra combat veterans of the Pacific War.” The listing states (in part):

The main project consists of two P-39 fuselage hulks P-39D 41-6978 & P-39Q 44-3303, both of which were shipped to the Pacific theater in the Second World War. There are also parts from several D, F, L and Q aircraft and multiple identities.

Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes a lengthy list of parts as well as a number of additional photos. The collection is located in Maitland, NSW, Australia and is currently being offered for US $55,000. Worldwide sea freight is reportedly available.