Hobby Boss revealed what appears to be renderings of their upcoming new tool B-24 Liberator at the Nuremberg Toy Fair earlier this month.
Little is known about the model at the moment, although there will reportedly be two offerings representing the B-24D (83212) and B-24J (83211), both in an impressive 1/32 scale. A release date is not yet known, although Scalemates suggests it could be sometime this year.
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Following their initial announcement at the E-Day International Scale Kit Exhibition last October, Eduard has reported progress on their upcoming new tool Hawker Tempest Mk.V model kit in 1/48 scale.
In addition to new renderings, the company has released potential marking options for the kit, which include JN751 of 150 Wing, SN129 of 486 Squadron, NV724 of 3 Squadron, SN228 of 122 Wing and EJ588 of 501 Squadron.
The new details were reported at a press conference at Nuremberg which provided an overview of new products planned for 2018. A final release date for the new Tempest has not yet been reported.
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Airfix has released their new tool B-25C/D Mitchell model kit in 1/72 scale.
As previously reported, the offering (A06015) serves as a 21st century upgrade to the company’s previous 1/72 B-25 (which was originally released in 1965), utilizing “the very latest design and production techniques.” The kit is touted as “a highly accurate” representation of the machine, created with the aid of original construction drawings obtained from the Smithsonian as well as data gathered from an up-close inspection of B-25D FR193 (41-30792) based at the National War and Resistance Museum in Overloon, Holland.
Special attention has been paid to accurately reproducing the type’s “distinct gull-winged appearance,” which includes “a slight anhedral being incorporated to the outer wing area from the engine nacelles outwards.” Two livery options are also included representing B-25D-15 41-30409 “Lady Jane” of the 23rd Anti-Submarine Squadron and B-25C 41-12860 “Desert Warrior” of the 12th Bombardment Group.
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Wingnut Wings’ upcoming mystery model has debuted at the Nuremberg International Toy Fair and will represent the Junkers D.1 in 1/32 scale.
The D.1 was introduced late in WW1 and became the first all-metal fighter to enter service. Little is known about the upcoming kit at the moment, but several photos of the display have been captured and can be seen below.
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Lukgraph Resin Kit is reportedly following up their new Hansa Brandenburg Type NW model kit with a 1/32 Nieuport 29.
Designed and built by Nieuport-Delage for the French Air Force, the Hispano-Suiza -powered Nieuport 29 performed its maiden flight in 1918 but wasn’t ordered into production until 1920. It was the fastest service fighter in the world at the time and went on to serve around the world. It was also used for racing and set eight world speed records while also winning the 1920 Gordon Bennett Trophy and the 1922 Coupe Deutsch de la Meurthe competition.
Details on the upcoming kit are currently scarce, although the set will reportedly contain “a large selection of scheme paintings, including the Italian known as Macchi/Caproni Ni. 29.” Liveries for three Italian machines have been released (see below) and more will follow representing machines serving in France, Spain, Sweden, Japan, Belgium, Argentina and Siam.
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Airfix has announced plans to release a 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.
As seen in the image below, the kit will reportedly offer two livery options, including WL263 of 208 Squadron and WB116/G of 2 squadron.
The Airfix FR.9 is currently slated for release in November.
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Airfix will reportedly follow up last year’s new tool Messerschmitt Me262 A-1a Schwalbe with a 1/72 scale example of the two-seat version.
The upcoming release will reportedly consist of the Me 262B-1a Luftwaffe night fighter as well as the Avia CS-92a, a two seat trainer flown by the Czech Air Force. Additional details appear to be scarce, although a number of CAD images are available (click below to see more).
The kit (A04062) is currently expected to be released in October.
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Among the latest limited edition releases from Brickmania are 1/35 scale LEGO model kits of the P-51B Mustang and Bell X-1.
The representation of the legendary P-51 reportedly includes 391 genuine new-condition LEGO elements, high quality sticker sheet, custom printed minifigure and retractable landing gear. Meanwhile, the model of the X-1, the first machine to break the sound barrier, includes 319 LEGO parts, a sticker sheet, a 360 degree custom printed minifigure, retractable landing gear, a display stand, and a removable hatch opening to the cockpit.
Click below for product links and video overviews of each model.
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Airfix has announced the development of a new tool Hawker Hunter F.6 model kit in 1/48 scale.
Originally entering service with the RAF in 1954, the Hunter went on to operate with a large number of countries and in a number of conflicts. Its design arguably peaked with the Rolls-Royce Avon 203-powered F.6 variant, which is described as “the definitive interceptor version of the Hunter.”
The new kit (A09185) will reportedly include marking options for XF418 (4FTS Brawdy) and XF509 (4FTS) as well as the Dutch AF. Release is currently slated for October 2018.
Click below to check out additional CAD images and livery profiles.
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Trumpeter has announced two new tool model kits for 2018 in the form of a 1/48 Fairey Firefly Mk.1 (05810) and 1/72 F-106B Delta Dart (01683).
The Firefly was introduced in 1943 as a carrier-based fighter and went on to see widespread service which continued well into the postwar period, with the last examples operating into the 1960s. The Delta Dart was introduced in 1959 and became the last dedicated USAF interceptor. The type never saw combat and concluded its service operating with Air National Guard units and acting as research / test aircraft as well as drones.
Details about the new kits are scarce, but both are expected to be released in February. Box art depicts the Firefly in the colors of DK477 of 766 Squadron, which operated from RNAS Lossiemouth circa 1949, while the F-106 art depicts 72514 as it appeared while serving with the New Jersey Air National Guard.
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