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Eduard Releases New ProfiPACK Fw 190A-8 With 5 Marking Options

Eduard has released a new ProfiPACK edition Fw 190A-8 model in 1/48 scale.

The Fw 190A-8 was a late-war, refined A-series variant that combined a powerful engine with heavy armament. It typically carried a Junkers Jumo 213-series engine with emergency boost, giving strong climb and acceleration at low to medium altitudes and top speeds in the mid-400 mph range, with a service ceiling of roughly 39,000 ft and useful range for interception and escort duties. Armament commonly included 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine guns and 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, with some configurations adapted for fighter-bomber roles carrying bombs or rockets under the wings or fuselage. Rugged construction, good cockpit visibility, and a wide-track undercarriage made it a stable gun platform and durable in combat, allowing it to serve as a versatile fighter and ground-attack aircraft despite growing late-war shortages and increasing Allied air superiority.

The new kit (82147) includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted PE parts, a painting mask and marking options for five aircraft.

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Eduard Releases ProfiPACK Edition Spitfire Mk.Vb (Early) Model Kit

Adding to the list of new Eduard releases for December is this ProfiPACK edition Spitfire Mk. Vb (early) model kit in 1/72 scale. As previously reported, Eduard also released a 1/48 ProfiPACK edition Mk.Vb (mid) model kit this month.

The early Mk.Vb typically featured the original “B” type wing, which had one inner cannon bay and the outer machine guns. In contrast, the mid variant usually sported the “universal” wing design, which had two inner cannon bays (though one was often left empty), allowing for a more flexible armament configuration. The outer two .303 machine guns were moved closer together in the mid variant wing compared to the early one.

The early variant kit (70205) includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted PE parts and a painting mask. Marking options are included for six aircraft.

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Eduard Releases Limited Edition, Dual Combo P-40E / P-40N Model Kit

Another new release from Eduard this month is a limited edition dual combo Kittyhawk Mk.Ia (P-40E) / Kittyhawk Mk.IV (P-40N) in 1/48 scale.

The kit (11187) includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted PE parts, a painting mask and marking options for 10 aircraft serving in the RAF, RAAF, RNZAF and SAAF.

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Eduard Releases New ProfiPACK Spitfire Mk.Vb With 7 Marking Options

The new December releases from Eduard includes this ProfiPACK Edition Spitfire Mk.Vb “mid” in 1/48 scale.

The Spitfire Mk.Vb “mid” variant is a transitional production batch of the most numerous Spitfire mark, built around 1941–42. It mounts two 20 mm Hispano cannons and four .303 in Browning machine guns in the B-wing, with options for 90-gallon drop tank or bombs, a three-blade Rotol propeller, standard rounded wingtips, early-mid carburetor intake (sometimes tropicalized), non-armored laminated glass windscreen, and cockpit refinements like adjusted rudder pedals and rear armor plate, distinguishing it from early models by refined details and from late ones by lacking clipped wings or universal cannon bays.

The kit (82157) includes Eduard plastic parts, pre-painted PE parts, painting mask and Eduard decals with marking options for seven aircraft.

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Eduard Releases New Tool Avia S.199 Model Kit

Eduard has released a new tool, 1/48 scale kit of the Avia S-199, a Czechoslovak version of the Bf109G-10. This is reportedly the first in a new series of HYBRID kits combining injected plastic and 3D printing technologies.

The offering (948011) includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, resin parts (cockpit, wheel wells, exhausts, barrels, antennas, air intake) painting mask and marking options for six aircraft. It also includes a “special material” for landing gear legs which are described as “high durability” and “long lifespan.”

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Eduard Releases New “Very Long Range” P-51 Kit With 12 Liveries

Eduard has released a new, limited edition P-51D VLR (Very Long Range) “Tales of Iwo Jima” model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (11142) focuses on aircraft from 15th FG, 506th FG, 21st FG that flew so-called “Very Long Range” missions from Iwo Jima to Japan. It includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask, resin wheels and a pin bearing the emblem of the 78th Fighter Squadron. Continue reading Eduard Releases New “Very Long Range” P-51 Kit With 12 Liveries

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Eduard Releases New Fokker D.VII (Albatros) Model Kit

Eduard has released a new 1/72 Fokker D.VII model kit focused on Albatros-built examples of the type.

The product (70134) is offered as a ProfiPACK edition and reportedly includes Eduard sprues, pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask and five marking options.

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Eduard Releases New Royal Class Dual Combo P-51D Mustang Kit

Eduard has released their new Royal Class edition P-51D/K Mustang kit in 1/48 scale.

The Dual Combo style offering (R0020) reportedly contains sprues for two complete models and marking options for 14 aircraft, including D-5, D-10, D-15, D-20 and D-25 production blocks as well as the Mustang Mk.IV. Additional features include Eduard sprues, pre-painted PE parts, a painting mask, resin parts (undercarriage wheels (2 sets), 2 types of exhaust stacks), and 1/48 scale PSP display.

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Eduard to Release Royal Class Dual Combo P-51D Mustang Kit

Eduard has announced the upcoming release of a Royal Class edition P-51D/K Mustang kit in 1/48 scale.

The Dual Combo style offering (R0020) will reportedly contain sprues for two complete models and a marking options for 14 aircraft, including D-5, D-10, D-15, D-20 and D-25 production blocks as well as the Mustang Mk.IV. Additional features include Eduard sprues, pre-painted PE parts, a painting mask, resin parts (undercarriage wheels (2 sets), 2 types of exhaust stacks), and 1/48 scale PSP display.

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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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