snowen250 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 in the blog they state they viewed the Duxford example. But they used drawings. Scanning a chrome aircraft may prove problematic anyway..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I think it reads "Primary and Basic Trainer" and certainly looks like a JP. That would be very nice, I think it would be popular too. Is it all a ploy by them to get us chatting or is there substance to it? Either way I'd say Airfix are the most exciting modelling brand on the go at the moment! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 They are the only company understanding that most of us spend more time chatting about it rather than doing actual modelling... 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 in the blog they state they viewed the Duxford example. But they used drawings. Scanning a chrome aircraft may prove problematic anyway..... It isn't chrome, chrome does not adhere well to aluminium and is not flexible enough to be used for aircraft skins. It's more likely to be highly polished duralumin or alclad. So does a shiny surface cause scattering of the laser? I would have expected a hard return from a smooth polished surface whereas a rough one would suffer from a certain amount of absorbtion? Don't know hence the question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowen250 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Apologies, either way its shiny! But yes, the more polished and shiny the surface the more the laser refracts and bounces all over the shop. So if it is a highly polished surface it becomes a very difficult proposition. A matt black surface absorbs the laser however, so this isnt great either. this was told to me by the Airfix development team at a show recently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 It says "Primary and basic trainer" on the writing, and that's a JP nose for sure! 1/48 or 1/72? That's the question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 A JP in 1/32. Just my scale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Apologies, either way its shiny! But yes, the more polished and shiny the surface the more the laser refracts and bounces all over the shop. So if it is a highly polished surface it becomes a very difficult proposition. A matt black surface absorbs the laser however, so this isnt great either. this was told to me by the Airfix development team at a show recently. Thanks for that - just goes to show every day is a school day. It also means that the Bristol 188 with its stainless steel finish is out of the question re LIDar Back to the thread, fingers crossed for a 1/72nd JP3/4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperUK Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) Thanks for that - just goes to show every day is a school day. It also means that the Bristol 188 with its stainless steel finish is out of the question re LIDar Back to the thread, fingers crossed for a 1/72nd JP3/4 It is possible but a matting agent has to be applied over the area to be scanned. See below on Oxfords facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153181250855949&set=o.282491821467&type=1&theater Edited October 9, 2015 by sniperUK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpm1did1 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 .....they didnt scan the P40. Correct, but they did have access to the magnificent Fighter Collections Curtiss P-40C 41-13357 so they likely spent much time measuring, photographing touching, smelling, caressing... But that is a C not a B...and they aren't identical so get ready for arguements on subtle curves which may not be noticeable in 72 but apparently are in 48 ...(actually they've begun already) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpm1did1 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) It is possible but a matting agent has to be applied over the area to be scanned. See below on Oxfords facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153181250855949&set=o.282491821467&type=1&theater If anyone sees container loads of Deodorant being delivered to Airfix you know they are planning either:A: A company outing to hot climes B: A new gym C: A curry night D: Scanning something big and shiny Or they could just use a differnt scanning technology, easier but less fun. ...or Athletes foot powder...odd but true. .... Or if you don't share my SOH it translates as: It is indeed possible to scan shiny surface but it requires either a change of equipment and approach, or alternatively a Matt coating agent (temp or permanent depending on subject) Edited October 9, 2015 by dpm1did1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpm1did1 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) I have heard rumours of a DH Hornet starter kit...for advanced modellers It will contain cockpit area, rear fuselage, centre wing, undercarriage. All you have to add is nose, tail, outer wings, centre fuselage, engines and props, and wheels... It's surprising what museums and collectors consider 'valuable'. Ps there's also a concrete former for the rear fuselage - buyer collects. .... A DH Hornet it seems is still a long way down the road. Significant parts still exist or have been built iaw originals, however much remains to be done or is simply lost forever. Edited October 9, 2015 by dpm1did1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) JP and Firedog Beau....... aghhhhhhh......... Edit - I wrote the above in haste (as a predominate 1/72 fan) I'm over the moon. The aghhhhhhh is a bad way to emphasise that I was screaming a happy scream! Cheers.. Dave Edited October 9, 2015 by Rabbit Leader 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Damm them, early Jet Provost and another mark of whitley boooooooooooooooooooooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 So everyone's happy then - that's nice! Trevor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Steady Penfold. I can see that JP being a very nice seller of Airfix. Whitley and Beau variants will both be welcomed by many as well. Telford sits between two work bench weekends so plenty of time for the Phantom yet. I still hope for a 48th WWI British heavy tank.....I understand your pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomphan92 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Oh yes Question now is.................... how many JP's do I buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 So in summary, JP3/4, Firedog Beau and a different suitcase to put them in? 2 out of 3 makes me happy if that's the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 But now we can start speculating on the BIG announcement at Telford. My guess: 1/72 Victor K.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 ................. for those thinking 1/48 Vulcan... STOP IT!..... STOP IT RIGHT NOW!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob P Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I'd just like to thank Fritag for all the effort he went to with his JP3... All that work and you can guarantee a new tool will come along! Beaufighter X and Whitley VII (both ASV and transport versions) too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Well, very happy with that! I'll be adding a few of them to the collection. Keep the excitement coming please Airfix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caution Wake Turbulence Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Well now, that's a funny looking Phantom... and the scale's all wrong... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufdriver Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 But now we can start speculating on the BIG announcement at Telford. My guess: 1/72 Victor K.2Make it a B.2 and I'm with you.Richard 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpm1did1 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 A couple of JP moulds would sell even more with T51/52 & T55/Strikemaster decals & parts included. Should be easy to put all the extra goodies on a new sprue and flash over the holes require. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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