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First Look: Tamiya’s New Tool 1/48 Spitfire Mk.1 Model

Tamiya has provided the first look at their upcoming new tool Spitfire Mk. 1 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (61119) will reportedly benefit from “new information to make this new release many times more historically accurate.” It will also include parts to recreate various specifications of the Mk. 1 while providing open and closed canopy options, realistic cockpit detailing, photo-etched parts, seated pilot figure and three marking options.

The newly released images, which can be seen below, show a full build along with cockpit details and sprues. Additional details, including a possible release date, have not yet been announced.

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First Look: Complete HK 1/32 Avro Lancaster Model

In addition to Wingnut Wings’ announcement of a new 1/32 Lancaster, the Tokyo Model Show also saw HK Models display a complete version of their own new tool 1/32 example of the type.

Details on the kit, including a potential release date, remain unclear, although it has been reported that it will represent the Mk 1 and include markings for R5868 “S-Sugar” of 467 Squadron RAAF, which became the first bomber to complete 100 missions.

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Wingnut Wings Announces Development of 1/32 Avro Lancaster Model Kit

At the Tokyo Hobby Show, New Zealand model developer Wingnut Wings announced the development of a new Avro Lancaster model kit in 1/32 scale.

The upcoming kit (32044) will reportedly represent a B.Mk.III “Dambusters” machine and will mark the company’s first foray into WW2 aircraft kits. From the look of the images above, the model will include a great deal of detail, including the “bouncing bomb” used for the raid, which saw 19 Lancasters of 617 Squadron attack a number of German dams, resulting in severe flooding that destroyed or damaged power stations, factories and mines.

The Wingnut Wings Lancaster is currently slated for release sometime in late 2019.

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Airfix Releases New 1/72 Handley Page Victor SR.2 / K.2

Airfix has released their new Handley Page Victor K.2 model kit in 1/72 scale.

The new kit is the second incarnation of their Victor tooling, the first being a B.2 bomber version (A12008) equipped with an under-fuselage mounted “Blue Steel” nuclear missile. This new release (A12009) offers new parts to represent the SR.2 reconnaissance Victor, or one of the final aircraft to see RAF service, the K.2 tanker. It reportedly boasts three marking options, including XL231 “Lusty Lindy” of No.55 Squadron, XH669 Black Buck Raids/No.57 Squadron and XL193 Operation Attune/543 Squadron.

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Dora Wings Releases First Renderings of 1/48 Seversky P-35

Dora Wings has released the first renderings of a new Seversky P-35 that is reportedly being developed in 1/48 scale.

As of this writing, there seems to be no additional details about the kit, so kit contents, liveries, pricing and a release date remain a mystery. Click below to check out additional images.

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Tamiya Announces Development of New Tool Spitfire Mk. 1 Model Kit

Tamiya has announced the development of a new tool Spitfire Mk. 1 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (61119) will reportedly include parts to recreate various specifications of the Mk. 1, open and closed canopy options, realistic cockpit detailing, photo-etched parts, seated pilot figure and three marking options.

Additional details, including a possible release date, have not yet been announced. Click below to check out a recently released rendering.

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Airfix Releases New Gloster Meteor FR.9 Model Kit

Airfix has released their new Gloster Meteor FR.9 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The FR.9 was based on the F.8 fighter variant and served as an armed reconnaissance machine, equipped with an elongated nose housing a Williamson F.24 camera as well as external wing and ventral fuel tanks for increased range.

The new kit (A09188) is reportedly based on the new tool F.8 kit (A09182) released in 2016 and comes with two livery options representing WL263 of 208 Squadron and WB116/G of 2 squadron.

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First Look: Modelcollect’s Upcoming New Tool B-52H Model Kit

Modelcollect Hobby has released the first test build photos of their upcoming new tool B-52H model kit in 1/72 scale.

The kit (UA72200) will reportedly feature two detailed engine parts, detailed tail, 12 AGM-129 missiles and full interior details. As of this writing, a release date has not yet been announced.

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Silver Wings To Release Limited Edition 1/32 Yak 9 Model Kit

Silver Wings has announced the upcoming release of a limited edition Yak 9 M/T resin model kit in 1/32 scale.

Details about the kit are currently scarce, although it will reportedly be available some time this month with pre-orders launching “soon.” The company states “Price will go together with the announcement and possibility of placing a pre-order. For this sort of kits it typically is around 130-140 EUR including shipping worldwide.”

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Eduard to Release New Tool Fw 190A-8/R2 in Upcoming Limited Edition Kit

Eduard has announced the upcoming release of a Limited Edition Reichsverteidigung Dual Combo Fw 190 / Bf 109 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (11119) consists of a brand new tool Fw 190A-8/R2 accompanied by Bf 109G-6/G-14 and will reportedly include pre-painted PE sets, painting mask and Cartograf-printed decals covering “six Sturmbocks from all Luftwaffe Reich Defense Sturmgruppen, and seven escorting Bf 109G.”

The kit is currently slated for release in September. Click below to check out additional livery profiles.

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