Rob P Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 So, will it actually arrive this week? Here's hoping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 The sprues looked rather good on the Airfix stand at the IPMS Avon show today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depressed lemur Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Children, children, children. On other posts we are actively asking Airfix for particular kits (Beaufighter) in the hope that they are looking in and taking notes. Do we then want Mr Airfix to see us moaning and quibbling about slipping dates? Let us all man up (sorry girls) and accept that this may happen in the real world. The recent new tools have all been met with the utmost acclaim by all, and I for one say "Long may this continue!". It would be so easy for Airfix to re-release old tool kits and still make a mint off those of us with rose tinted glasses (I still want an Anson and B17), but they are committed to producing new tool kits which is something to be applauded, not decried. Sorry for the rant but I want more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob P Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Children, children, children. On other posts we are actively asking Airfix for particular kits (Beaufighter) in the hope that they are looking in and taking notes. Do we then want Mr Airfix to see us moaning and quibbling about slipping dates? Let us all man up (sorry girls) and accept that this may happen in the real world. The recent new tools have all been met with the utmost acclaim by all, and I for one say "Long may this continue!". It would be so easy for Airfix to re-release old tool kits and still make a mint off those of us with rose tinted glasses (I still want an Anson and B17), but they are committed to producing new tool kits which is something to be applauded, not decried. Sorry for the rant but I want more! I don't want a Beaufighter (yet) I just want my shiny new (old) Harrier. Not complaining about slippage of dates, just excited that it might well be here THIS WEEK! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob P Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 http://www.hobbytime.nl/files/opslag_bestanden/airfix/airfix_news_aug_2013.pdf According to the above, stock is available for retailers to order. It's coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderland Models Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Just to let everyone know, they have just arrived in stock here at Wonderland Models. We will try to get some sprue shots posted ASAP. Edited August 13, 2013 by Wonderland Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Also showing as in stock and available direct from Airfix and Hannants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Yippee!!! I want one, a bit shocked at the price mind you, I was expecting £7.99 and not £10.99, but that just means I`ll buy one instead of two! Looking forward to seeing the kit in the flesh, Cheers Tony O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 The starter kit will be a bit cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisrope Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Just filled in my club passport for one of these, been saving my tokens for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob P Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 The Glorious Twelfth just got even more glorious! After a hard day's grouse shooting and hanging the birds in the pantry, what better way to relax and unwind than with a couple of new tool Airfix Harriers? Now, where'd I put the 12 bore? Mark. Mark, fancy a head to head build race? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Mark, fancy a head to head build race? Game on! Ordered mine earlier, should be in sunny Aberdeen by Thurs/Fri. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob P Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 All set for a Friday night kick off hopefully, postie permitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWP Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Got the new announcement today from Airfix regarding the release of the new Harrier GR.1 kit -- yay!! I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on one. Or ten.However, I spotted this laugh-out-loud line in the text of the announcement: This is the first ever plastic-injection moulded kit of the Harrier GR1 Well, "first ever" if you don't count the old releases from Matchbox, Frog/Hasegawa, Lindberg and .. er, oh yeah ... Airfix!! And that's just 1/72 scale. I think there's one or two others in 1/48 scale; not sure about 1/32 or 1/144; and in 1/24 there was ... er, oh yeah ... Airfix!!!Who writes this stuff?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Sounds like a novel by PG Wodehouse. Well with my mentality I would rather it be summer all year long, but I am an unrealist! I have never read PG Wodehouse, but I'm sure I have stumbled across acted references! I still think the Lightning should have been released before the Harrier though. Oh I am impatient! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) Ordered mine direct from Airfix yesterday. Arrived in post this morning. That is impressive. Edited August 15, 2013 by Eric Mc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Ordered mine direct from Airfix yesterday.Arrived in post this morning.That is impressive. Oh how I wish I lived in the UK, rather than all the way Down Under. Today's Brisbane Winter Weather Report.. Sunny, mild breeze - top of 25 degrees.. Naaa... Forget it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 You can't have everything. Having said that, at the moment 25 degrees and breezy is a bit cool here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I'm in Scotland and it's 22 degrees here. Paul Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) got mine direct from airfix turned up yesterday very nice. I was at my local model shop today they had them already could have saved the post but bought another anyway, I am already thinking of how to make US , Spanish and Thia versions. Regards Glenn. Edited August 15, 2013 by cardiff guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Great, have to get myself on of these now then! Oh how I wish I lived in the UK, rather than all the way Down Under.Today's Brisbane Winter Weather Report..Sunny, mild breeze - top of 25 degrees.. Naaa... Forget it !! BTW, Lovely weather for cricket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Fancy that ! The only test match that we seemed to be heading for a win and............The good old English Summer comes out to spoil the party??? I think our record is pretty good at the Oval.. bar the 1938 "Hutton" test.. Cheers.. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) Yep Dave, good old English weather, always rely on it doing what you don't want it to do! Its just not happening for you guys at the minute, I thought you'd cruise to victory on Monday at 150 odd for 2, almost felt sorry for Michael Clarke afterwards! cheers Simon Edited August 16, 2013 by SimonR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I am already thinking of how to make US , Spanish and Thia versions. Regards Glenn. Glenn, Wait until Airfix announce what decals will be coming with the GR3 boxing, I've a sneaking suspicion we'll see either a late Spanish one (minus the large US style aerial) or a Thai one. If you look at the underneath of the wing across the fuselage, you'll see 2 flashed over holes. One in the location for the GR3 aerial, the other (closer to the forward section) in the same location for an aerial seen on the Thai/Spanish machines. As I can't see the large aerial on the sprue shots of the GR3, I'm inclined to favour the Thai aircraft as an option. Admittedly, for total accuracy a Stencel seat should be fitted, but I don't think that'll put Airfix off providing one of the more unusual operators of this aircraft as a decal option come November. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 That's great news Mark, maybe even a third boxing with all 3 in.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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