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First Look: Completed Example of Dora Wings’ New Tool 1/48 TP-63E Kingcobra

Shortly after announcing the upcoming release of their new tool TP-63E Kingcobra, Dora Wings / Arsenal Model Group has provided the first photos of the completed kit.

The livery represents NX41964, one of two examples of the two-place variant constructed by Bell for internal use. The original aircraft (S/N 43-11728) still exists and is now based at the USAF Museum in Dayton, where it is displayed as Pinball RP-63E 42-69654. Decals for the second example of the type, NX41963, are also provided in new kit.

The TP-63E (DW48003) is currently slated for release this month. Click below to check out additional photos.

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Dora Wings Set to Release New Tool 1/48 TP-63E Kingcobra

Dora Wings / Arsenal Model Group has announced that its new tool 1/48 TP-63E Kingcobra model kit will be released sometime in early January.

As previously reported, the two-place Kingcobra was constructed by Bell for internal use. the machines were a modification of the P-63E-1 which saw radio equipment relocated into the armament bay to accommodate a second cockpit behind the engine. Two examples were ultimately built bearing civilian registrations NX41963 and NX41964, both of which will reportedly be represented in the new release.

The company also plans to release additional 1/48 and 1/72 versions of the P-63 A/C/E – several of which will reportedly be available by the end of the month.

(Dora Wings via AeroScale and BritModeller)