John Aero Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 No. I have been ill for a few weeks and I've just got back from a weeks break. I'll let you know when I have something. John Any news about the Rapide and Islander? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madaboutmodels Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 No. I have been ill for a few weeks and I've just got back from a weeks break. I'll let you know when I have something.John Hi John, Hope this means that you are on the mend now? Take it easy, and don't get pressured into anything, I'm sure everyone can wait until you are fully recovered. Best Wishes Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAF Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hi John I just joined the forum because of this thread If a Dragon Rapide became available I would definitely be interested in three or four. I'm getting back into the hobby again after a very long time away, and started with motivations like Richey - I was planning a small aviation aspect for an N-gauge railway. Of course then I got sucked back in and now my plans are for a layout which is a combined airport and railway! I think that the N-gauge railway community would be interested in both Rapides and Islanders, as there is a relative dearth of smaller 144 civil subjects that would go well with a layout. Both are long-lived prototypes, so would suit layouts from a range of periods. Best wishes OLAF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbhawkin Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 John, I sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 No. I have been ill for a few weeks and I've just got back from a weeks break. I'll let you know when I have something.John Hi John, Hope you're feeling better now. I think I had the last set of the old mouldings off you, Peter was looking for more, but could only make up one kit - I'll have a few more of the next release please! It builds up into a cracking little model... More photo's here I've still got the decal artwork somewhere on a hard drive, there's quite a few othere schemes I'd like to do as well Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 That looks very tasty, I have the Heller kit with the Falcon up-date set, II plan on an FAA ship in o/a silver with the dayglo. If memory serves me they MOD sold off all the ex military Rapides for 50 Quid and the deal included 2 spare engines. Not a bad deal for the early '60's, you could start an airline with prices like that! Colin on the Africa station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madaboutmodels Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Any Updates on this??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Aero Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 I haven't been this way for a little while but I can say that the Rapide is going ahead as Whirlybird decals have kindly shot down their 1/72 Rapide decals to 144 and I've just drawn the windows sheet. Hopefully this kit will make Telford. I think the decal subjects will be acceptable, probably as three separate kits (all civil). I am doing some more work on the mould to remove the indented windows, but if I can't do this, a skim of filler by the modeller will restore the surface for the decal application. I will issue prices ect nearer the time John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Excellent news John. I'm definitely up for a couple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madaboutmodels Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Fantastic, i will be up for 2 Any news on the islander? Also how much do you think it will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czechnavy Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Great news, John!! Will there be an etched sheet for the struts and props or will they be cast in white metal as per the original kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcos Borges Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Great news! I will be waiting for a couple of kits and working on the VARIG decal sheet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Aero Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) At this time the plan is for three separate kits. These will have etch struts and props with metal spinners and with the possibility of cast metal props as well. I await some item pricing before I issue the likely cost but it will be reasonable. John Edited October 14, 2012 by John Aero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madaboutmodels Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) that's great with the rapid! Edited October 14, 2012 by madaboutmodels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Great news, I'll be starting with at least 2. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Just got back from Newark show (via my parents), It was a pleasant surprise to see John there with most of his trade stand and test shots of this and the update for the 1/72 Anson (Clear injection fuselage to replace the original vacform one) The set of test shots I wangled out of Peter to produce the BEA model above were pretty good althought the fuselage was most definately a work in progress; the test shots I saw yesterday were excellent and I'd say all but the most die hard Rapide enthusiast would be very happy with them as they are. The windows are slightly recessed, but John was talking about making them flush so that the decal windows will fit better. I also saw proofs of the decal design, if you just want one or two then I'm sure you'll be happy with the selection. A ball park price was also mentioned which I thought to be pretty fair, but I'll leave it to John to announce the decals and the final price when he's ready, don't want to steal his thunder! For those who want a few more or something a little more esoteric, now that John's commited to releasing the kit, after much gentle persuasion from me and a few others, I'm looking at doing some alternative colour scheme decals for the kit. No promises yet, but if there's a particular scheme you want, let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Aero Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) I wasn't going to release any details until I have the decals in hand. I plan to release as single company kits. Same airframe but differing decal scheme. However I will be doing the Rapide in these schemes. 1.BEA colours, Choice of two, EZ and SH. 2. AA livery. (1 choice) and 3. Railway Air Services, both EAL and CPP. I have ordered a 100 decals and there shouldn't be any supply problems unless the mould fails. I will post on Britmodeller when they become available tentatively forTelford. Dave, G-ALPK (Air Taxis (Cumberland) in it's white /red cheatline,lettering/pale bluegrey scheme at Prestwick in 1957 Regards John Edited October 16, 2012 by John Aero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madaboutmodels Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 John!!!!!!!!! That sounds brilliant!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Dave, G-APLK (Air Taxis (Cumberland) in it's white /red cheatline/pale bluegrey scheme at Prestwick in 1957 It's amazing what you can turn up on Google - Who's this handsome chap then? You had me fooled for a minute, G-APLK was the reg carried by the Miles M100 Student whilst Miles owned it and before it became G-MIOO. Googling Air taxis Cumberland brought up a couple of photos on Air Britain of G-ALPK, one in the above scheme. Then a search for G-ALPK turned up a colour partial shot of the airframe on Pprune The lower fuselage looks the same colour as the wings, it could indeed be a pale blue grey, if you hadn't mentioned this I would have assumed a worn doped silver. I'll put this on the "to do" list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Aero Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Thank you for this. Yes that's the bird I miss typed the LP. I'm glad you're on the ball young man. Those super photos now confirm what I recall of the colours. Maroon red trim white topsides, fin/rudder and nacelle top cowls with pale blue/grey lower sides. The etch has been sent off. Cheers John Edited October 16, 2012 by John Aero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garryrussell Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 The pic on Prune has a strong blue cast...the bottom could be silver dope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Aero Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) No, despite the blue cast, I assure you it was a pale blue, that is one of the abiding memories I carry. I was sure of the lower fuselage but not the wings and my photos didn't show too clearly. I also strongly suspect that the colour in the Profile Publications no144 (and the screen shot on Prune) being a real greenish Blue (Sky) overall ( possibly due to a verbal description of "Duck Egg Blue" is wrong and the earlier colour scheme as civilianised by Lancashire Aircraft Corporation was in fact the same colour (pale blue) as the one in the Prestwick shot and just the top had been repainted white. When I flew in her she must have been due for a re-cover as she next wore White and Red. The full article on PPRune gives a lot of info. John Edited October 17, 2012 by John Aero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 John, great news on the Rapide if you do manage to have them available for Telford I will definitely pick a couple up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty_hopkirk Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 AA livery cool... Marty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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