John Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 http://www.airfix.com/shop/new-for-2014/1-72-scale-military-aircraft/handley-page-halifax-b-mkiii-1-72.html John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Aah! I know its the old kit but it looks like lovely nose art on the decals and an RCAF one too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_modeller Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) Wasnt going to bother with this. The Halifax has never caught my avid attention. But having done a bit of reading up, I realise Revells two offerings (of which I have the earlier in my stash) are both with in-line engines, and the Airfix re-pop has radials. Seeing as I bothered to get the B2 Lanc, seems only fair I get the Mk3 Halifax... Edited August 29, 2014 by alpine_modeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloegin57 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 That must be the first change of decals in what, half a century. Worth getting for the box art alone. Hope it's moulded in black plastic - nostalgia ya know ! Dennis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Would have been nice if Airfix had of re-tooled the glazed sprue for this and the Stirling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Aah! I know its the old kit but it looks like lovely nose art on the decals and an RCAF one too! I think you'll find that No.462 Squadron was an RAAF outfit. Those Canadians have had a good run of late, 'bout time the Aussies got a bit of a look in!! Now where is Airfix's Spitfire Vc with those "Churchill Wing" decals - 452, 457.........and OK 54 (RAF) Squadron? Cheers .. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 It's high time these moulds were withdrawn and redone - with today's technology Airfix could do a much better job. In the meantime, anyone know how feasible it might be to match the Revell fuselage to the Airfix wings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Would have been nice if Airfix had of re-tooled the glazed sprue for this and the Stirling. I agree, whilst the coloured plastic aint 21st century stuff, this would of provided a significant improvement for both novice and experienced builders alike. I wouldn't touch the kit without the Falcon set or a Revell fuselage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 It came as a surprise to see this make a reappearance. The moulds on the previous run looked shot so unless work has been done to clean them up this looks one to avoid. There was a build in Model Aircraft Monthly by Ray Ball and he reached the same conclusion. The artwork is good though. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Lovely box art, shame about the kit! Time for a retool Airfix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fea Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Ayup All... . Lovely Artwork. Agree 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 (edited) Would have been nice if Airfix had of re-tooled the glazed sprue for this and the Stirling. Better believe it! A pity we don't have a new Halifax B.III to go onto the nice new box. I guess this is one we can strike of the Airfix list of NEW kits for 2015. I'm afraid this is one I'll be avoiding Allan Edited August 30, 2014 by Albeback52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogTailRed2 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I agree it could do with a new tooling but OOB makes up into a reasonable model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 (edited) I do like the new Aussie decal option and might buy the kit just for those! The artwork on the box is very nice too. Has anybody ever seen a photo of the 78 Sqn aircraft `Mungo Taipo'? I have these decals from the last release of the Airfix kit but the white stripes on the fins don`t seem to match the ones that I`ve seen for other 78 Sqn aircraft? I`ve been looking for a photo of this Halifax for years but to no avail,...... yet there is plenty of artwork available of this one,....is this a similar case to Kuttlewashers night intruder Hurricane? Lets hope that this is a smoke screen for a brand new kit,...now wouldn`t that be nice? Cheers Tony Edit- looks like the tractor and bomb trolley from the Stirling may have migrated over to the Halifax? Edited August 30, 2014 by tonyot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I got the original as a present on my way home from hospital in 1965 along with the Airfix HMS Victorious aircraft carrier to keep me amused for a day or two while I convalesced. Basic is the word that comes to mind. The optimist might say blank canvas. It could well be said that a re-issue in a nice new 21st century box with state of the art decals only creates a real curates egg and does not enhance Airfixs otherwise growing reputation for excellence with their new releases. If I bought this for the first time as a kid now I would be put off the brand. Now if Airfix decided to do a new mould and then 1/48 it with a mark that could easily convert to the other marks then that would be something to shout about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV571 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 It's high time these moulds were withdrawn and redone - with today's technology Airfix could do a much better job. In the meantime, anyone know how feasible it might be to match the Revell fuselage to the Airfix wings? Done by our very own tonyot . He cunningly hid it in Woody's kitbash of the Revell and Matchbox Halifaxes here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234910638 My pet theory is this is the last hurrah for the old tool. Hopefully we'll get a new one in 2016 (I think next year is a bit optimistic). Airfix have done this before (Gnat, Typhoon, Tiger Moth to name a few). Has anyone seen a group brandishing tape measures furtively looking around Elvington's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Edit- looks like the tractor and bomb trolley from the Stirling may have migrated over to the Halifax? I thought that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 If I bought this for the first time as a kid now I would be put off the brand. My thoughts on this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Done by our very own tonyot . He cunningly hid it in Woody's kitbash of the Revell and Matchbox Halifaxes here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234910638 My pet theory is this is the last hurrah for the old tool. Hopefully we'll get a new one in 2016 (I think next year is a bit optimistic). Airfix have done this before (Gnat, Typhoon, Tiger Moth to name a few). Has anyone seen a group brandishing tape measures furtively looking around Elvington's? Thanks for that - I knew I'd seen something somewhere! And when I was at Elvington last year, pre Telford, the hangar was so jam-packed that I doubt anyone could get neat the Halifax with a tape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Ah Airfix box art.......the stuff of dreams. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) I thought that too. Or the tractor/bomb trolley from the recent support vehicles set? :ninja: Edited August 31, 2014 by Dave Fleming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) If somebody does go to Elvington to measure up the Halifax I hope that they ignore the engine exhausts as they are made from a plastic workman`s helmet and a length of plastic tubing!!! Also the fibre glass propellers are handed the wrong way! It looks as if the restoration team wanted to get it finished quickly and after doing a great job on the main airframe they sort of lost heart a bit when it came to adding the final pieces,.....we`ve all done it on a model at some stage! Maybe they intended to go back and sort these out at a later date but never got around to it, which is a great shame. Here is a pic; As you can see the cooling gills are not exactly accurate either! Cheers Tony Edited August 31, 2014 by tonyot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I've never noticed these issues Tony, but have now! Thanks. I do hope they revisit these details. The nose cone looks like a Friday afternoon job as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddy Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Well, I think I'll have one, just for old times sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 <Snip> If I bought this for the first time as a kid now I would be put off the brand. <snip> Nah, I've just bought 20 PM T-38s for the school model club and they're going down a storm! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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