jea-baptiste Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Hello, Someone would have a release date? Thanks in advance, JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, jea-baptiste said: Hello, Someone would have a release date? Thanks in advance, JB It's thought that Airfix may have an announcement about 2017's release plans on 4th Jan, I hope we will find out then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofiane1718 Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/shop/new-for-2017/north-american-b25c-d-mitchell-1-72.html 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Very nice! Hope they follow the B-17 path and produce a RAF version 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Not a lot of space available for ballast to prevent a tail sitter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Aeronut said: Not a lot of space available for ballast to prevent a tail sitter. Stick it in the nose gear well. The door is normally closed, even with the gear down, so you won't see the weight. Hopefully there will also be the option of a solid nosed B-25G. Edited January 4, 2017 by VMA131Marine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Nice internal detail with bulkheads too - no see through effect there 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) Yup, this and the Phantom are going to be must buys for me. A PBJ-1C looks like it'll be on the horizon at some point! Mike. Edited January 4, 2017 by MikeR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 33 minutes ago, Aeronut said: Not a lot of space available for ballast to prevent a tail sitter. Could try putting some ballast in the engine nacelles. As long as all ballast is forward of the main undercarriage it should work. Worked ok on my Airfix B-26 Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Great decal choices !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denford Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 What fascinates me is the flaps: these were not usually left extended while on the ground and Airfix don't usually make them separate. Two years ago I tried to modify my Hasegawa B-25 to accept CMK resin control surfaces including flaps. The instructions were scant to say the least and a posting here on BM produced interesting feedback. This included a link (alas now deleted) of how they operate. As I recall, for Take Off they slide back and drop a little, for Landing back a bit more? but definitely dropped more. From some angles, while landing, daylight can be seen between the wing and flap Now I know that the Airfix CAD renderings are only preliminary but it's unclear what they seek to represent and how to do so. For my part I've abandoned the attempt, partly because the thickness of the plastic makes accurate representation impossible and partly because they're not often seen deployed while stationary. If they were, then it would be in the landing configuration: there'd be little point retracting them only as far as take off position. Moreover in situations like North Africa, good airmanship would require them to be retracted immediately on landing and not deployed till just before take off to prevent damage from thrown up stones etc. Of course it's just possible that they plan a future '?Limited Edition?' with early style cowling\exhaust, flaps deployed for Take Off, Dolittle markings and perhaps even a small portion of Hornet deck. Now that really would be something! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 On 22/12/2016 at 9:37 AM, modelldoc said: The good old FROG kit came out with two RAF versions: http://frog.cocardes.com/north-american-b-25-mitchell-ii-ref-f159 modelldoc My first Mitchell kit, circa 1969. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Looks superb, could even be in 48th by the detail shown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) Source: http://www.ipmsdeutschland.de/Ausstellungen/Nuernberg2017/Bilder_VH/Bilder_VH_1.htm V.P. Edited February 2, 2017 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Great photograph.. Close inspection around the rear fuselage, just aft of the inboard wing trailing edge would suggest that a number of versions (including late B-25D's with clear waste gun positions) may also be an option with this new Airfix kit. It will be interesting to see the sprues, however so far the signs are great. RAAF fans will rejoice this addition! Cheers.. Dave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) Sprue shots revealed: https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/news/workbench/new-b-25-mitchell-prepares-for-take-off Interestingly, very specifically a C/D - no obvious provision for a G or a PJB-1. The side windows are interesting as they may enable a later version with bulged side windows, but also make masking easier! (Thinks - did late C/Ds have the gun turret moved forward and the tail gun fitted, or was that just PBJ-1D?)) Edited September 15, 2017 by Dave Fleming 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 This is a welcome addition. We have needed an early Mitchell. There are endless marking possibilities for a C/D. Thank you, Airfix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Hmmm i see a Pbj and a Pappy Gunn strafer coming in my future 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Excellent. I especially like how they've done the cockpit glazing. But I really don't care for the two decal options offered. I was hoping to do a more representative MTO B-25 and the artwork on 'Desert Warrior' is a bit over the top for me, although I'm assuming the map and starboard tally was only added for the war bond tour in the States, so could be left off? Anyway, as I'll only be wanting to build one Mitchell I'll probably now wait for the RAF boxing that must be following. Well done Airfix, though. It looks like a really great kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Sprues look good from what I can see. The clear parts are interesting as Airfix include two types of canopy and nose glazing. I suspect that a late model 'H/J' is planned although I'm not sure if the top turrets differed between the early and late marks - I suspect they did. I'm not convinced that the side fuse cut-out behind the wing is high enough for the late B-25D-30 side blisters. I hope so, however first impressions are that they should be a little higher up the fuse. Anyway - I'll buy this kit to make a 2 Group Mitchell II and purchase a set of DK decals to go with it. The box art IMO is not up there with Airfix's best, however as someone once mentioned - you build the kit, not the box!! Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 LOOKS 14 hours ago, IanC said: Excellent. I especially like how they've done the cockpit glazing. But I really don't care for the two decal options offered. I was hoping to do a more representative MTO B-25 and the artwork on 'Desert Warrior' is a bit over the top for me, although I'm assuming the map and starboard tally was only added for the war bond tour in the States, so could be left off? Anyway, as I'll only be wanting to build one Mitchell I'll probably now wait for the RAF boxing that must be following. Well done Airfix, though. It looks like a really great kit. Agree fully, and thers not even on the xtradecal sheet thats gets my attention, so another waiting for the 2nd issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I'll buy at least three, woohoo !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Looks good to me, I like both schemes so may have to buy two kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I don't fancy either of the kit options so I too will be looking for a couple of interesting RAF aircraft (sorry Xtradecal; none of your choices float my boat). I rather suspect that one will be wearing invasion stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, stever219 said: I don't fancy either of the kit options so I too will be looking for a couple of interesting RAF aircraft (sorry Xtradecal; none of your choices float my boat). I rather suspect that one will be wearing invasion stripes. Do these float your boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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