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“Excellent Condition” P-51D “Hurry Home Honey” Offered For Sale

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P-51D Mustang NL3751D “Hurry Home Honey” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

1944 North American P51D Mustang “Hurry Home Honey”. 16 SMOH on Vintage V12, Cuff prop, Impeccable maintenance Excellent condition.

The aircraft is located in Austin, Texas and is currently being offered for $2,250,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: D. Miller via Flickr)

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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.

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New FlightLine P-51D 850mm RC Model Released

Motion RC has released a new FlightLine 850mm (33″) P-51D Mustang PNP RC model.

The offering is described as “re-imagined” to fit a beginner-friendly format with “accurate styling, gyro-readiness, low operating cost and high fun factor in an easily transportable size.” The model reportedly features a long plywood battery plate, reinforced motor firewall, shatter resistant two blade propeller, one-piece wing with carbon spar, servo horn protectors, plastic sheathed underside fuselage to resist scuffs during landing and balanced wing loading for precise handling and steady landing characteristics.

The FlightLine Mustang includes two different decal sets representing “The Enchantress”, flown by 2nd Lt William Saks of 457th Fighter Squadron, 506th Fighter Group and “Shanghai Lil'” flown by Ed Linfante of 462nd Fighter Squadron, 506th Fighter Group.

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Airfix to Release New Quick Build D-Day Spitfire, P-51 Kits

Airfix has announced the upcoming release of new Spitfire (J6045) and P-51 (J6046) kits to coincide with the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

The kits snap together, eliminating the need for for glue or paint, and each includes a sticker sheet with a D-Day livery. Additional details, such as scale, remain a mystery.

The kits are currently slated for release in May. Click below to check out product links and additional images.

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“Excellent Condition” Loehle 5151 Mustang Offered For Sale

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An “excellent condition” Loehle 5151 Mustang has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Rotax 582 Electric Start, 162 total hours, airspeed, ALT, compass, tach, fuel gauge, water temp., dual EGT, Electric Trim, BRS, VAL Com, 760 Radio, 3 Blade GSC Prop, Heel Brakes, Retracts, Fuselage and Wings all Sitka Spruce. Always hangered in a climate controlled building. 12 1/2 gallon tank. Excellent Condition!

The aircraft is mostly made of Sitka spruce & aircraft plywood and covered with Poly-Fiber Finish.

The aircraft is located in McKean, Pennsylvania and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Airfix Releases New Mustang Mk IV Model Kit

Airfix has released a new P-51K / Mustang Mk. IV model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit is reportedly based on the new tool P-51D released in 2017, but represents the British Mk IV with liveries representing KM272 “Dooleybird” of 19 Squadron and KH676 of 3 Squadron RAAF.

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P-51D Mustang Project With “Tons of NOS and Overhauled Parts” Offered For Sale

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A P-51D Mustang project has hit the market.

The machine is reportedly available for sale or trade, with fuselage, tailcone and dog house rebuilt and “tons of NOS and overhauled parts.”

The project is located in Yuma, AZ and is currently priced at $795,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Top Image: USAF via Wikimedia Commons)

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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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Reduced Scale P-51 Offered For Sale

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A reduced scale P-51 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

The plane is made from construction of metal and plywood and canvas. Engines equipped with a Rotax 582 (65PS) 2 tact, control system, desktop instruments, armchair, brakes. Painted in accordance with the original designations of U.S.-Army of the period. The plane has no documentation release for flights. Caution !!! The auction applies to the replica without a Rotax 582 engine. The engine for an additional fee of GBP 3000.

The machine was reportedly built from a kit and acquired in the Czech Republic. It is said to be scaled 1:0.75 to the original. It is currently located in Wroclaw, Poland and is available for £7,500, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Superb” Titan T-51B Mustang Offered For Sale

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A “superb” Honda V6 powered Titan T-51 Mustang “B” model (G-CIFD) has hit the market. The listing states:

Currently a single seater with removable long range ferry tank. Based Shobdon. TTSN 125 hours; a fully sorted aircraft. 35-40 l/hr at moderate rpm and 165 – 170 mph cruise. Great air display machine with highly impressive ROC. Endurance 4.5 hrs. Whirlwind C/S prop, authentic look and feel including cockpit area. Easy flight and ground handling characteristics. Featured in Pilot Magazine and LAA magazine. Winner of two Commendations at LAA Rally. Located at Shobdon, always flown by builder/owner and hangared. Permit till August 2019.

The machine, which is said to be “approximately 75% scale of P-51” is currently being offered for £120,000. Click here to check out the full listing.

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