politicni komisar Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Thank Airfix really we need good and accurately 1/72 B17G Revell may withdraw its strange proxy Whoever put to put. I hope to come onto the market decals for the area 15Af. Italy. I will not buy just one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 The latest Airfix kits have one thing in common, they just look so convincingly accurate proportion and shapewise. That's why I will buy every new tool kit in all boxing versions they are releasing and with the smaller kits even multiples.. That's just me ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Thought it would happen eventually No room for heavies unfortunately as I may consider it gotta be released as a bit o lace just gotta be makes me nostalgic about childhood days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 . One question not beign an expert, surely given airfixs form they won't just release a G versions, surely like the lanc we'll see an F boxing? are is there some differences that would make duality a problem, is the chin turret the issue? As they state, the staggered side gun positions are distinctive. As for other detail differences, that rather depends how precise they are (or want to be) with different production blocks and the kit breakdown. Is it coming with a Cheyenne tail or an earlier one? or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazinio Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Oh didn't someone predict the B-17 because Airfix had done the Lancaster and the HE111? Oh yes it was me wasn't it!! On a small footnote before you all stomp on my ego I never saw the vehicles coming but that is a genius move and will most likely sell all over the planet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroubos Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 good choice, masses can moan (why I don't know) about the fact academy already have good one and the revell is decent enough, makes airfix no money and I bet this will sell in the bucket load like the lancaster has. One question not beign an expert, surely given airfixs form they won't just release a G versions, surely like the lanc we'll see an F boxing? are is there some differences that would make duality a problem, is the chin turret the issue? Just because it makes Airfix money doesn't mean 'the masses' need to like it I already have some decent Fortress kits on the shelf so this 'mass' won't be shelling out the cash for another one. I do agree with you though that it will probably sell very well, so I'll call it a safe but uninspired choice. I forgive them because of the Whitley. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denford Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 As they state, the staggered side gun positions are distinctive. As for other detail differences, that rather depends how precise they are (or want to be) with different production blocks and the kit breakdown. Is it coming with a Cheyenne tail or an earlier one? or both? Cheyenne: no mention was made of any other at the Hendon presentation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Just because it makes Airfix money doesn't mean 'the masses' need to like it I already have some decent Fortress kits on the shelf so this 'mass' won't be shelling out the cash for another one. I do agree with you though that it will probably sell very well, so I'll call it a safe but uninspired choice. I forgive them because of the Whitley. Agree with you on this. B-17s are not exactly thin on the ground and I am not personally convinced we need another one - unless maybe it was an early B/C/D version. No, I am not moaning.Just not really interested in this one. Having said that however, I believe it is a safe if underwhelming choice and, I hope it sells well. I know a lot of modellers will welcome this and, I am pleased for them.It looks like Airfix may be working through their range of WWII heavies so, perhaps we can finally look forward to a new B-24, B-29, Halifax B-III & Stirling (And Vulcan and Victor, And B-47 and, B-52.............................!!!) Edited August 30, 2015 by Albeback52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazinio Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 It's funny I don't really mind the monthly blogs instead of one big splash because all we normally get is Cad images and I get a bigger kick out of seeing the box art when it's released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Is there no stopping Airfix these days ?. It looks like that are really wanting to take Revell head on in the quest for good quality, accurate and affordable kits. This choice obviously challenges Revell's recent offerings and unlike others, I have to say I can see why Airfix have gone for it (and the supporting cast)….I was really looking forward to the arrival of the Revell kits but felt somewhat letdown when they arrived. Sure, they are nice kits and, from what I am told, build up into nice replicas but I think Revell could have gone the extra mile and produced the definitive kit of the B-17 at the time. I suspect, knowing their current philosophy, Airfix will go for the definitive kit of the subject and its a shrewd move. Whilst not home grown (quite obviously) the B-17 has a special place in the minds of British air and model enthusiasts, given its close association with Eastern England in particular during WWII. I'm sure that Airfix will also design it in such a way that the odd RAF, Commonwealth or Allied Coastal Command variant can be built from the kit. Sure, there are still lots of great British subjects out there (a re-tooled Vulcan simply has to be on the cards sometime soon !) but given the B-17s popularity in films, books etc I do believe it will be another winner for Airfix as they methodically work their way through their back catalogue and bring almost everything up to 21st Century standards. I cannot wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Oh didn't someone predict the B-17 because Airfix had done the Lancaster and the HE111? Oh yes it was me wasn't it!! On a small footnote before you all stomp on my ego I never saw the vehicles coming but that is a genius move and will most likely sell all over the planet In that case can you predict a Barracuda, Havoc and Buccaneer please 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroubos Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I think it will do quite well in the UK since people are sentimental about Airfix. Outside the UK, pricing will come into it. A quick look on eBay shows the Revell sells for about 21 euros. Airfix' Lancaster, a model of similar complexity, sells for 34 euros. Whether you are a rivet counter or not, an avid modeller or a beginner, that is a price difference that will impact sales I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 A quick look over at Hyperscale reveals that our ex-colonial cousins seem to be getting somewhat excited over it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Shouldn't we have a dedicated tread about the 1/72 USAAF resupply set from Airfix? /quote] You could always try this dedicated thread: http://www.network54.com/Forum/47210/message/1440778404/Airfix+USAAF+Bomber+resupply+set Not Britmodeller, but there is a world out there. Edited August 31, 2015 by Graham Boak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Oh didn't someone predict the B-17 because Airfix had done the Lancaster and the HE111? Oh yes it was me wasn't it!! On a small footnote before you all stomp on my ego I never saw the vehicles coming but that is a genius move and will most likely sell all over the planet I saw the vehicles coming just not the B-17, in hindsight though the two are inseparable. It is a big big shame the Bomber Supply set doesn't have a Cetrac though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 And what happened to the B-17 page on the Airfix Workshop site? It's not there any longer, replaced with a "404 Page Not Found." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I've seen this described elsewhere. Paste the url into your own header and remove the last character - a slash I believe. It'll then open - so I'm told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 yes, it's there on the original link, no slash on the end http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/news/workbench/5889 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 In that case can you predict a Barracuda, Havoc and Buccaneer please And a 1/72 VC-10, Vulcan B1/B1A, Victor B1/B2, Scimitar,Spey Phantom, B-47/B-52/earlier mark Javelins and anything jet powered by MiG ,,Sukhoi, Yakovlev, Tupolev........................................!!!!!! Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazinio Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 And a 1/72 VC-10, Vulcan B1/B1A, Victor B1/B2, Scimitar,Spey Phantom, B-47/B-52/earlier mark Javelins and anything jet powered by MiG ,,Sukhoi, Yakovlev, Tupolev........................................!!!!!! Allan Going by this year I can predict that in 2017 we will get either a B29, Lincoln or Victor btw I have no insider knowledge but if you look logically every year we have had a large bomber and or star kit so a B29 would conclude the main WW2 heavies and then it's Cold War maybe we'll finally get the 1/72 Canberra b.2 I've been hoping for!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 A Wellington must be on the cards, I'm not biased towards the Wellington it just seems an obvious choice for Airfix. Returning to the Airfix B-17 line of conversation, how come Airfix didn't continue with it's Academy re-box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 A Wellington must be on the cards, I'm not biased towards the Wellington it just seems an obvious choice for Airfix. Returning to the Airfix B-17 line of conversation, how come Airfix didn't continue with it's Academy re-box? Because they don't really make anything from it as they buy in bagged kits and have to add their own boxing & decals, its a quick fix, but they pay for the privilege and Italeri now have more of a relationship with them. Yes a Wellington must be on the cards sooner or later, its another of their old kits that has fallen by the wayside and had to be covered by MPM on the last release, so pretty much in the same criteria as the B-17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denford Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Yes a Wellington must be on the cards sooner or later, its another of their old kits that has fallen by the wayside and had to be covered by MPM on the last release, so pretty much in the same criteria as the B-17. Another reason for expecting a Wellington is that the RAF Museum's example has been to Cosford for an 'overhaul', and so much more accessible for inspection, measurement, LIDAR etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Because they don't really make anything from it as they buy in bagged kits and have to add their own boxing & decals, its a quick fix, but they pay for the privilege and Italeri now have more of a relationship with them. Yes a Wellington must be on the cards sooner or later, its another of their old kits that has fallen by the wayside and had to be covered by MPM on the last release, so pretty much in the same criteria as the B-17. Perhaps they were testing the market to see how many B-17 kits they could sell with the Academy re-box? I get the feeling Airfix sometimes release their old kits to test the market for interest. Another reason for expecting a Wellington is that the RAF Museum's example has been to Cosford for an 'overhaul', and so much more accessible for inspection, measurement, LIDAR etc That would be an ideal opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) I get the feeling Airfix sometimes release their old kits to test the market for interest. Then let's all start a Congo line at Margate (or wherever their shop is) and all walk out with a newly boxed/old tooled Halifax. That might get them thinking !! Cheers .. Dave Edited September 1, 2015 by Rabbit Leader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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