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First Look: Test Build of Special Hobby’s New Tool Super Mystere SMB.2

Special Hobby has released the first test build images showing their upcoming new tool representation of the Super Mystere SMB.2 French cold war-era fighter bomber in 1/72 scale.

The process first detailed a successful test fit of the moldings and a partial build illustrating the internal components of the fuselage. This was followed by a test build of the full airframe, which depicts an Israeli-modified Sa’ar version incorporating “a US ex-Skyhawk engine with much more rearward protruding jet engine nozzle.”

Given the fact that these testshots are of the first batch, the outcome is not that bad and the model is now being used in the time consuming process of correction report writing for the purpose of debugging the steel moulding tools.

As of this writing, a final release date has not yet been announced, although the company states that “it could be possible for the first examples to reach the market later this year.”

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

Since their first announcement at the E-Day International Scale Kit Exhibition back in October, Eduard has made progress on their upcoming new tool P-51D Mustang model kit in 1/48 scale.

The company recently provided an update stating that project designer Standa Archman has personally examined numerous Mustangs and is focusing on even the slightest details, spending two days working on the rivet lines alone.

A number of new renderings have also been released, additional examples of which can be seen below.

As of this writing, kit contents and availability details have not yet been reported.

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Sword Announces Upcoming New Tool 1/72 TBM-3W “Guppy” Model Kits

Sword Models is reportedly working on a new tool example of the TBM-3W “Guppy” in 1/72 scale.

The machine, a conversion of the TBM-3 Avenger, was the first ship based airborne early warning control and relay platform with an APS-20 radar housed in a ventral radome. It appears that the kit will be available in two versions (SW72114 – TBM-3W “Guppy” and SW72115 – TBM-3W “Guppy” l´Aeronavale, Kon.Marine) and will include plastic sprues, waterslide decals and clear parts.

Pricing and a final release date have not yet been announced.

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Zoukei-Mura Releases New Details on Upcoming 1/32 Kawasaki Ki-45

Zoukei-Mura has released new details on their upcoming new tool 1/32 Kawasaki Ki-45 Kai “Toryu” model kit.

The representation of the WW2 Japanese twin-engine fighter will reportedly include short nose and long nose versions along with their different armaments. The newly released images are described as “a test-shot made with a 3D printer but it gives an idea of what the kit will be like.”

A final release date has not yet been announced, although it will be available sometime in 2018.

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Copper State Models Developing New Tool 1/32 Nieuport 17

Copper State Models has announced the development of a new tool Nieuport 17 model kit in 1/32 scale.

Few details have been reported about the upcoming kit, although a few renderings have been released. Click below to check out an additional example.

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MikroMir Releases Renderings of Upcoming New Tool Canberra T.Mk 17 Model

Model manufacturer MikroMir has released new renderings of a new tool Canberra T.Mk 17 model kit that is currently in development. The company is also in the process of developing a T.Mk 11, and both kits will reportedly be offered in 1/72 scale.

The English Electric Canberra was a jet-powered medium bomber that was introduced in the early 1950s and continued in service until 2006. The T.11 variant held a crew of four and served as a trainer for pilots and navigators of all-weather interceptors while the T.17 operated as an electronic warfare training variant.

Little has been reported about the upcoming kits, although the T.Mk 11 will reportedly be released “soon”.

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First Look: AFV Club’s Upcoming 1/144 Folded Wing F4U Corsair Model Kit

Following the release of their highly customizable new tool 1/144 F4U Corsair model kit, AFV Club has announced the upcoming release of a folded wing version.

As of this writing, few details have been reported about the kit (AR14408), although several renderings have been released as well as test sprue and build images. Click below to see more.

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First Look: Box Contents For Trumpeter’s Upcoming New Tool 1/48 Fairey Firefly

Trumpeter has released the first images showing box contents for their upcoming new tool Fairey Firefly Mk.1 model kit in 1/48 scale (05810).

Livery options will reportedly include FR.1 DK477 of 766 Sq FAA and FR.1 DK438 of 1771 Sq/HMS Implacable. Two additional marking options will also be provided representing Mk.1 machines.

A final release date has not yet been announced, although it is said to be “very soon.”

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HpH Announces Development of B-52H Stratofortress Model Kit in Massive 1/48 Scale

Following the release of their massive 1/48 B-36 Peacemaker, HpH Models has announced a new addition to their “extreme” model line in the form of a B-52H Stratofortress.

The kit will reportedly include fiberglass main assemblies, vacuum cast resin details and clear parts made of transparent resin. Also said to be included are photo-etched and metal parts, a wet transfer decal sheet and painting masks.

The kit (HPH 48052L) will contain a complete interior, undercarriage, open bomb bay and bomb racks with a basic armament fit. Extra accessories will also be released as separate sets that include a complete maximum payload of “steel bombs” (including their appropriate racks), ALCM cruise missiles (including the internal rotary launcher and external racks) and a huge landing flaps kit (it is necessary to order this kit simultaneously with the B-52 kit in order to prepare the basic wing parts for the flaps installation).

The kit is currently priced at 775 Euro (or about US$962) incl. VAT and is available for pre-order with an expected release in March 2019. A 40% cash advance (310 Euro) is required to get on the list of BUFF buyers, as this allows reportedly allows work on the kit to be accelerated.

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Special Hobby Releases Photos of Fuselage Mold for Upcoming 1/32 Westland Whirlwind Kit

Special Hobby has released new photos of the galvanic molds for their upcoming 1/32 Westland Whirlwind model kit. The new images add on to previous mold photos released last year, this time showing the fuselage and small parts.

As previously reported, the molds are being created using an electroplating process, sometimes also known as galvanic deposition. The kit’s development has been talked about for some time in the modeling community, and although a timeframe has not yet been announced, its release is anxiously awaited.

The twin-engine single seat Whirlwind fighter-bomber was developed in the 1930s and went on to serve in WW2, where it saw use in a variety of roles including bomber escort and ground attack. It was eventually withdrawn from service in 1943 and succeeded by the Hawker Typhoon. No examples of the type exist today, although a full-scale reproduction is reportedly under construction.

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