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Eduard to Release New 1/72 Spitfire HF Mk.VIII Model Kit

Eduard has announced the upcoming release of a Spitfire HF Mk.VIII model kit in 1/72 scale.

The kit (70129) will be released as a ProfiPACK edition and reportedly includes Eduard plastic parts, Photoetched details and marking options for five aircraft, including JF476 of No. 92 Squadron, JF519 of No. 1 Squadron, JF404, No. 32 Squadron, JF630 of No. 81 Squadron, and a livery representing 308th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Group.

The kit is currently slated for release in April. Click below to check out livery profiles and an image of the decal sheet.

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Eduard Announces Development of Spitfire Mk. Vb, Additional Variants

Eduard has shared a series of images suggesting that a new line of 1/48 Spitfire kits is in the works. In a recent post, the company states:

Láďa Jonáš is finalizing the design of a Spitfire Mk. Vb. Other Spitfire versions – Mk.I, Mk.II, Mk.Va, Mk.Vc, Seafire as well as Spitfires Mk.VI and Mk.VII, are also a part of the project.

At the moment additional details, including a time frame for release, have not yet been announced. Click below to check out additional images.

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Eduard Releases First Test Shots of Upcoming New Tool P-51 Kit

Eduard has released the first test shots of their upcoming new tool P-51D Mustang model kit in 1/48 scale.

The company states that they successfully tested the first two of six tools needed for production. The early test provided a “nice result with some flashes, but without shrinkages.” It is expected that the next test will move both tools “very close to production status.”

As previously reported, the kit makes use of “every technological innovation” at Eduard’s disposal and will initially be released as a ProfiPACK edition, followed by limited edition releases that will be theme related.

Check out additional photos below.

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Eduard to Release New WNF/Diana Bf 109G-10 Model Kit

Eduard has announced the upcoming release of a ProfiPACK edition Bf 109G-10 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The upcoming release (82161) is reportedly based on the new tool Bf 109G-6 kit (82111) released in 2016 and is focused on aircraft produced by Wiener Neustädter Flugzeugwerke/Diana. As the images below show, the kit will contain decals representing four aircraft from April-May, 1945.

As of this writing, it appears that a release date for the new WNF/Diana Bf 109 kit has not yet been announced.

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Eduard Releases New Tool Hawker Tempest Mk. V Series 2 Model Kit

Eduard has released their new tool Hawker Tempest Series 2 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (82122) follows Eduard’s new tool Series 1 Tempest released in November and is offered as a ProfiPack edition with paint masks, pre-colored photo etched parts and Cartograf decals for six machines. The company also states that there are some improvements in the plastic frames.

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Eduard to Release New Tool Fokker D.VII Model Kit, Line to Follow

Eduard has provided an update on their upcoming new tool Fokker D.VII model kit in 1/72 scale.

The kit, which will reportedly debut in May, will be “a scaled down version of the 48th scale kit,” but will be “modified to the point where the older and larger version will be mostly unidentifiable.” The type will also be the subject of a line of kits representing a number of variants. Eduard CEO Vladimir Sulc writes: Continue reading Eduard to Release New Tool Fokker D.VII Model Kit, Line to Follow

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Eduard Provides Update on Upcoming New Tool P-51 Mustang Kit

Eduard has offered new details on their upcoming new tool P-51 Mustang model kit in 1/48 scale.

Originally announced at the E-Day International Scale Kit Exhibition back in October 2017, the kit is now said to be “progressing quickly forwards” with the first test shots expected to be available in the spring. The company’s CEO states that the new kit makes use of “every technological innovation we have been able to integrate into what we do” and also notes a number of details about its contents: Continue reading Eduard Provides Update on Upcoming New Tool P-51 Mustang Kit

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Eduard Announces Upcoming Release of New Tool Hawker Tempest Series 2 Model Kit

Following the release of their new tool Series 1 Hawker Tempest Mk V last month, Eduard has announced the upcoming release of Series 2 in 1/48 scale.

The kit (82122) will be offered as a ProfiPack edition with paint masks, pre-colored photo etched parts and Cartograf decals for six machines. The company also states that there are some improvements in the plastic frames, which will be described in the new year.

The kit is currently slated for release in February. Click below to check out additional images.

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Eduard Releases New Tool 1/48 Tempest Mk V Model Kit

Eduard has released their newly designed and tooled 1/48 Tempest Mk V model kit which was introduced during the recent Scale Model World event in Telford, UK.

As previously reported, The kit (82121) is offered as a ProfiPACK edition representing aircraft manufactured within Series 1. It reportedly includes Eduard sprues, pre-painted PE-sets, a painting mask and Cartograf decals with six marking options.

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First Look: Eduard’s Newly Designed and Tooled 1/48 Tempest Mk V

Eduard’s newly designed and tooled 1/48 Tempest Mk V model kit will reportedly be introduced during the upcoming Scale Model World event in Telford, UK on November 10th and 11th.

The kit (82121) will be offered as a ProfiPACK edition representing aircraft manufactured within Series 1. It reportedly includes Eduard sprues, pre-painted PE-sets, a painting mask and Cartograf decals with six marking options.

The kit is currently slated for release in December, although, 200 pieces will reportedly be available for the Telford event. Click below to check out additional images.

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