richellis Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Ok, Im not alone in being disapointed with the lack of vehicles in the Airfix range. So what would you like Airfix to make? Just bit of fun, but lets think classic British stuff..... Starters from me, MGF I have had a couple and LOVED them, now lets have a kit, 1:24 but I would take a 1:32. they could do both a TF, and an F in one box with the differant bumpers, lights and wheels. How about a move into classic Trucks, a Mickey Mouse Foden, Ergomatic, ERF, A, B, C, D or even an EC in 1:24 Now Im also thinking Morgan, Mclaren..... What do you think?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm loving the classic British metal idea. Let's have some more iconic cars of the 70's while we're at it. A few Fords spring to mind, Mk2 Escort, Mk1 Granada. And how about a Mk1 Transit? And the Jensen Interceptor, Series 1 XJ6 and V8 Rovers (P6 and SD1) would also float my boat. They don't have to do all of them (they do really, I will not accept compromise) but one or two would be a start. On the subject of classic trucks, I'd love them to do a Scammell Crusader, there's a recovery firm just along the road from me with one of these bad boys in their yard. Now that I mention it, I wonder if they'd let me have a go now that I'm licensed up? Odd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 A Triumph 2.5PI MkII in Mallard Green.... Or failing that a 2500TC MkII in Inca Yellow. Not that I'm biased! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Could they not do some classic bikes too? It would be nice to see some kits of bikes like the Velocette MSS, Triumph Bonneville, Royal Enfield Interceptor and the Vincent Black Shadow, to name but a few. And my personal favourite, the Matchless G3/L. Odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 If they chose the subjects carefully, they could encourage a huge number of people into the hobby. Cars I think would be a huge success (with the correct marketing): - Nissan R35 GTR - Nissan Skyline R34 GTR - Toyota Supra MKIV - Toyota MR2 SW20 - Lambourghini Gallardo - Dodge Vipers - C6 Corvette - Volkswagen Golfs, all marks - Nissan S13, S14a & S15 - BMW M3s Anything considered a tuner or enthusiast car could do very well, especially if they also sold 'aftermarket modifications', such as Recaro seats and BBS wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Ford Capri... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadders Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 An MGB GT. Ok they did an MGB, but I'd love to be able to model one of my GT's. And I agree with Rich on the MGF, Gill has one at the moment, so I could model one of those as well. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Personal preferences? - 1985 circa Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Triumph Spitfire Mkiv and GT6 - Jaguar XK120 - Bentley S2 & S3 Continental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafman Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'd definately go for Capri's, Mk1 and 3, a custom Bedford CF, and how about re releasing some of the old yank stuff, corvette etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Â Ford Capri...+1 I'd be in for a 1/32nd scale Capri Mk III 2.8i or 2.9i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 For me it has to be Austin 7; Chummy Ulster Speedy Nippy Opal Top Hat Grasshopper Tourer Fabric Body Saloon Swallow Tourer Military Gordon England Cup Brooklands Racing Special 'Mrs Jo Jo' Lotus 7 [original] Van and maybe the Dixie Sports American Bantam Rosengart Just a few versions. I'd agree with an MGTF, but the 1955 version, not the recent one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Unfortunately, Airfix have stated that they will not be breaking in to 1/24 scale cars (my particular preference) But, it would be nice if they did some classic cars in 1/32. Particularly Brit stuff like Astons, Jags, Triumphs or even Fords! Decent kits of 60's and 70's cars would be nice but I doubt the sales volumes would make it worthwhile.  Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastcat Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Well if it has to be 1/32, Austin Healey 100/4, 100/6, 3000                                      Jaguar C-Type, D-Type, XK 120                     Aston Martin DBR1, DBR3                    Morgan +4 (early version) and Le Mans version, 3 wheeler                                      AC Ace                                      Anything pre-war, MG, Lagonda, Alvis etc. as long as it's sporty!                                      The MG record car                                      The Sunbeam record car (the Slug), in fact almost any flamin' record car!                                      Any of the pre-war GP cars, Mercedes, Alfa, Maserati, ERA...........................far too many to list! Bikes? Well a KTT Velo, AJS 7R, Porcupine, Matchless G50, G45, Norton Manx early version, Rudge Ulster, Excelsior Manxman, early Triumph Speed Twin, early Harley, Indian - pre WW2, Cyclone, Flying Merkel. Again too many to list.  And the chances of seeing any of these............................pretty well zero at a guess, not just from Airfix but from any major plastic moulder. But I bet we'll see more aircraft that never flew, never existed, never did anything worth doing or were just plain total failures. All of the above were very, very successful in one way or another. It'd be nice to see them sitting next to modern machinery but I'll not hold my breath! Just my two pennorth. Dave                                                          Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Well if it has to be 1/32, Austin Healey 100/4, 100/6, 3000                                      Jaguar C-Type, D-Type, XK 120                     Aston Martin DBR1, DBR3                    Morgan +4 (early version) and Le Mans version, 3 wheeler                                      AC Ace                                      Anything pre-war, MG, Lagonda, Alvis etc. as long as it's sporty!                                      The MG record car                                      The Sunbeam record car (the Slug), in fact almost any flamin' record car!                                      Any of the pre-war GP cars, Mercedes, Alfa, Maserati, ERA...........................far too many to list! Bikes? Well a KTT Velo, AJS 7R, Porcupine, Matchless G50, G45, Norton Manx early version, Rudge Ulster, Excelsior Manxman, early Triumph Speed Twin, early Harley, Indian - pre WW2, Cyclone, Flying Merkel. Again too many to list.  And the chances of seeing any of these............................pretty well zero at a guess, not just from Airfix but from any major plastic moulder. But I bet we'll see more aircraft that never flew, never existed, never did anything worth doing or were just plain total failures. All of the above were very, very successful in one way or another. It'd be nice to see them sitting next to modern machinery but I'll not hold my breath! Just my two pennorth. Dave                                        What a marvellous list! Sir, I do like the cut of your jib.  Steve.                  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Even if Airfix re released their old car range it would be a start, there are some nice liitle gems in that lot, obviously no where near todays standards but it would be a start... And yes, bikes too. There is a serious lack of good quality British bikes out there and there seems to be zero interest by any of the major kit manufacturers.  But yes, we'll continue getting umpteen versions of Spitfires, Jets and obscure things that flew once and became a lawn ornament, and not one bloody maufacturer can show enough initiative to produce a Triumph Speed Triple, or Tiger... Oh wait, Airfix has launched a new 'british' car... that butt ugly Mini WRC car... eeeeuuuuuuuuuuu!!!. Ok, rant over, wheres me pills  Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 OH HOW I AGREE!!!!!!! I'm SICK of seeing more and more blasted versions of the Spitfire (bore-plane!) Mk I, II, 111, 11A, 111B, 111 --D - YXZ...!!!! WHEN will we ever get any DECENT cars!!!!!!! The above lists contain some real gems that we all know will never get made. Just look at the Airfix calendar last year, and this year.... NOTHING but flippin' planes!!!!!! Calendar?..... NO! Loo roll?.... YES!!!! Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Remember reading somewhere that the moulds for most of the Airfix 1/32 cars got wrecked by being left out in the rain? Not sure if anyone can confirm or deny that rumour. Seems strange that the Triumph TR, E type, Aston and Escort keep getting rolled out considering there were about 20+ kits originally (thereabouts) Would have thought Airfix would re-release something else if they still could. I think the Capri would sell well if the mould still existed. Also, the Bond Bug sells for insane money on ebay.  Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Personally, I'd love a 1/24 "Top Gear Great British Cool Wall" with a Noble M600, McLaren P1, Aston V12 Vantage etc. But that won't happen -- as Steve said, they won't do 1/24. Â But, realistically, there's plenty to go at that's already been done as recent Scalextric cars in 1/32, which might ACTUALLY be worth lobbying for. Top of my list would be a new-tool DB5 based on the one in the Scalextric Skyfall set... Â bestest, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste1 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Reliant supervan, robin, regal and kitten all in 1/24 but out of all of the the Reliants the supervan would be my top pick, there would be so many liverys Royal Mail, Eddie stobart, Del Boy, and Little blue. I emailed Revell and they said there would not be much intrest in reliant vehicles to make it worth there investment and I guess this is the problem with a lot of manufactures they want models that will be popular all across Europe and not just the UK to make it worth there investment in production costs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 For example:  DB5 D-type Jaguar Lotus 49 Escort Mk1 and II GT40 Maserati 250F  MP4-12C Aventador Lotus Evora Maserati Trofeo  Audi Sport Quattro Ford RS200 MG Metro 6R4  Lola Aston Martin  Any four out of that lot would suit me fine as Airfix's 2014 1/32 car range...  bestest, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Aston martin ......all of them . Bugatti veyron . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Let's have some more iconic cars of the 70's while we're at it. A few Fords spring to mind, Mk2 Escort, Mk1 Granada. And how about a Mk1 Transit? And the Jensen Interceptor, Series 1 XJ6 and V8 Rovers (P6 and SD1) would also float my boat. This ^^^  The Corgi Vanguards range shows there's plenty of interest, and your average active UK modeller is the right sort of age profile to be nostalgic about cars of this era. In 1/32 they would also cross-kit nicely with Scalextric.  My top ten tips would be:  Jensen Interceptor II/III Rover P5B Coupe Rover P6 Ford Capri 2.8i Ford Escort Mark II - flat-front and RS2000 Ford Granada 2.8i Ghia Opel Manta B (okay, not hugely British but also sold as the Vauxhall Cavalier Coupe and very popular here) Jaguar XJ6 Series 2 Triumph TR6 Triumph Stag   Steve (Triumphfan) - unfortunately the existing Capri was one of those of which they butchered the moulds during the Kustom Kar Kraze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcawthorne Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Reliant supervan, robin, regal and kitten all in 1/24 but out of all of the the Reliants the supervan would be my top pick, there would be so many liverys Royal Mail, Eddie stobart, Del Boy, and Little blue. I emailed Revell and they said there would not be much intrest in reliant vehicles to make it worth there investment and I guess this is the problem with a lot of manufactures they want models that will be popular all across Europe and not just the UK to make it worth there investment in production costs....  Sorry this is the wrong Reliant range. Just think Airfix could save a packet in typesetting if they release a Scimitar of the Reliant variety at the same time they release the 1/48th Supermarine one - hoping, smiley face, please please please Mr Airfix.........  And we could have a tiny little Princess Anne to go with it telling all and sundry to Naff Orf!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Sorry this is the wrong Reliant range. Just think Airfix could save a packet in typesetting if they release a Scimitar of the Reliant variety a  Wish I could post a picture of my old one. Broke my heart in 17 places (Shepherds Bush was only one - thankyew Kirsty McColl) but it was a thing of great joy when it was working. A 1974 SE5a, manual with overdrive, BRG with tan interior, tuned and lightened engine that hissed like a cobra under the bonnet and burbled like a brook at the back. Fast (it could keep a Mk II Golf GTI 16v honest) and with superb handling, it never put a foot wrong, in snow, ice, sunshine or rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2man Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Wish I could post a picture of my old one. Broke my heart in 17 places (Shepherds Bush was only one - thankyew Kirsty McColl) but it was a thing of great joy when it was working. A 1974 SE5a, manual with overdrive, BRG with tan interior, tuned and lightened engine that hissed like a cobra under the bonnet and burbled like a brook at the back. Fast (it could keep a Mk II Golf GTI 16v honest) and with superb handling, it never put a foot wrong, in snow, ice, sunshine or rain. Ah , but wasn't it a pain in the butt when it wasn't !!!!  Remember the day we picked it up from Finsbury Park with Guy's horrible old Cortina & the trailer & took it to Silverstone to get the siezed suspension fettled . Boy , was that a long day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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