Homebee Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) Source: https://www.facebook.com/officialairfix/photos/a.80699376270.112940.65102591270/10153381914296271/?type=1&theater Who's in the mood for a little surprise? Tune in to our new blog Workbench tomorrow and you won't be disappointed! How about this for a sneaky #WorkspaceWednesday from our design team?! What could it be? (...) V.P. Edited July 3, 2015 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I don't recognise that particular lozenge pattern 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 OK, I can't be absolutely certain, but I don't think it's a 1/48 Supermarine Scimitar... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dambuster Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 RE8 and ? Dogfight double.... Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Bristol Fighter looking at that nose on the left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 looks to me like the kate and wildcat dogfight double preview build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 They are fairly small, based on their size compared to the paint pots. I'm trying to work out the types based on the shadows. Look at the wing plan of the a/c on the left - I don't recognize that from anything Airfix has released. The one on the right might be the Camel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjames68 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 The 4 blade prop /aspect ratios and what looks like the shadow of a vertical exhaust make me think RE8, the one on the right has a similar aspect ratio to a camel and the port horizontal staab outline kind of backs this up.... Not a dogfight double though and i wouldnt have thought 2 1/72 reissues of 2 poor by todays standard kits that are probably older than i am is exciting news.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 whoops didn't think about the pots, can't be what I said, even the wildcat is rather large Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Be2c and Fokker E1, Finally something new for WW1 fans. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjames68 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 doh!! fokker ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I think the idea of a BE2c and Fokker EIII could be right. The shape of the wings and the four bladed prop and exposed engine would be right for a BE2c. With the Somme anniversary coming up next year it would fit. it will be interesting to see how they deal with putting the wings together by a method that will not put the more casual modeller of doing a biplane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroubos Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Left is some 48th scale biplane, on the right it must be the BoB 72nd scale Hurricane we've been waiting for! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Whatever they are, is it really a good idea to rest the model on the left on a sanding stick...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Coombs Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Martin T, if biplanes are involved, I would hope Airfix uses the jig system it employed for the Swordfish kits the other year. The small sprue links used on the Tiger Moth kits are fine in theory, but are a mess to cut and clean up in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) The shadow of the nose on the left could imply the RE8 - the very stubby nose of the right one could suggest the Camel or indeed the Fokker Triplane, though the overall size would discount that. I didn't have the Halberstadt, could that be appropriately shaped? Assuming we are correct in assuming a.) WW1 and b.) a dogfight double using older kits (or at least the same subjects). Edited July 2, 2015 by Graham Boak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 I think the idea of a BE2c and Fokker EIII could be right. The shape of the wings and the four bladed prop and exposed engine would be right for a BE2c. With the Somme anniversary coming up next year it would fit. it will be interesting to see how they deal with putting the wings together by a method that will not put the more casual modeller of doing a biplane. The wing tip shape of the model on the left, as defined by its shadow, definitely fits a BE2c and the horizontal stabiliser looks right too. The shadow of the kit on the right gives fewer clues, but an E.III would not be inconsistent. If these guesses are correct, it could definitely signal a good new direction for Airfix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Left is some 48th scale biplane, on the right it must be the BoB 72nd scale Hurricane we've been waiting for! This is my hope as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacker Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) For me doesn't matter. Someone at Hornby is using their head and turned Airfix from a zero and a joke to a hero everyone is now talking about. Who ever this person or persons are they should be proud what they have accomplished so far and made Airfix profitable to boot! Bravo Edited July 3, 2015 by hacker 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Evans Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Does anyone know if Humbrol RC422 Intercity Grey is suitable for WW1 RFC types? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) Sopwith Camel and Sopwith Pup* is my guess. *Changed to R.E.8 as I have just noticed the prop. Edited July 3, 2015 by Kuro Nezumi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dambuster Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 BE2c and Eindecker confirmed in 1/72 scale, due for release in Jan 16. In the sprue shots it looks like they actually have some form of jig for the wing alignment. Peter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) Well, now that IS a surprise! And all those complaints about the lack of WWI commemorative kits.... http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/news/workbench/workbench-behind-the-scenes-at-airfix/ Edited July 3, 2015 by Paul Bradley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Looks like WW1 types in outline?? Didn't think Airfix had any of these in their future release line up?? I'm waiting (im) patiently for the Beaufighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacker Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/news/workbench/workbench-behind-the-scenes-at-airfix/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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