PhantomBigStu Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Just announced the first 2018 release is the Wellignton 1C in 1/72 scale Now thats very much welcome 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardtarget Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Ohhhh wonder how this will compare to the MPM and Trumpy incarnations. Shame its not the Mk.III to replace the current Airfix kit but welcome nonetheless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 More here: https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/news/workbench/workbench-edition-50/ Regards Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Markings for T2508 and my 2018 will be made John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Yes! Finally something I want in 1/72! Between this is the Phantom airfix is gonna get some money from me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Hardtarget said: Ohhhh wonder how this will compare to the MPM and Trumpy incarnations. Shame its not the Mk.III to replace the current Airfix kit but welcome nonetheless. I imagine it'll be easier to make than the MPM one and, judging by Airfix's current kits, more detailed than the Trumpeter one. Edited June 23, 2017 by Beard to correct spelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 20 minutes ago, Hardtarget said: Ohhhh wonder how this will compare to the MPM and Trumpy incarnations. Shame its not the Mk.III to replace the current Airfix kit but welcome nonetheless. Not an expert on the type but, given the commonality between the types would it not be a simple job (with appropriate alternate parts) to follow on with a BIII or, Wellington X which, if I recall was the version produced in largest numbers? Allan ps - VERY welcome news!! All we need now is a Hampden! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, Albeback52 said: Not an expert on the type but, given the commonality between the types would it not be a simple job (with appropriate alternate parts) to follow on with a BIII or, Wellington X which, if I recall was the version produced in largest numbers? Allan ps - VERY welcome news!! All we need now is a Hampden! Apart from the engines the biggest difference between the Marks was the number and arrangement of the fuselage windows. Looking at those CAD renderings I think I've convinced myself that Airfix is going to mould the geodesic structure with the window openings which can then be filled with a clear window piece or a ribbed skin panel. If I'm right I can see the whole Wimpy family being drip fed to us over the coming years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) From the CAD, the depiction of the geodetic surface looks far superior to either the MPM or the Trumpeter one Edited June 23, 2017 by Dave Fleming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Yes that news just popped into my email account. I like the Wellington. Will definitely be acquiring this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Sorry if this is in the wrong place, but Airfix have announced a new-tool Wellington IC for 2018: https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/news/workbench/workbench-edition-50?utm_campaign=1825670_Airfix - The WorkBench 50th announcement - Week 11 2017&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Hornby PLC&utm_content=Workbench&_%24ja=tsid%3A71284&dm_i=2DJZ,134P2,230ZMB,39XS9,1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rholland Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 At last I posted before Homebee! Hoping for 75(NZ) Sqn decals. Richard in NZ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofiane1718 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 But not before "PhantomBigStu" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaotic Mike Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Dammit! I was just checking Stu's capitalisation before posting "...But unfortunately, not PhantomBigStu!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) Good afternoon all Very interesting Patrice waiting eagerly for the others 2018 news Edited June 23, 2017 by TEMPESTMK5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 That looks good,well done Airfix. Must be time to tear it apart now then , I guess? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent K Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I think they've got the pressure in the mainwheel tyre all wrong.......... for that reason alone I won't be buying one.......... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Still looking forward to the B-25, however if this is the only 2018 announcement (which I'm sure it's not) - I'd still be a happy modeller. These are the core subjects that we want - please keep these classics coming.. Cheers.. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 This is great news. Very good choice by Airfix . TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Lovely, would be great next to the Whitley.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHWinter Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Wonderful, indeed! Could really fancy a new tooled Hampden, too... (Even in 1:48th scale.) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Great choice by Airfix. If we all buy enough Wellingtons, we will see a new Stirling, Halifax and Hampden....I can feel it in my creaking bones! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heraldcoupe Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Wonderful news. The Trumpeter kit is pretty good, but the narrow engine nacelles are not the easiest things to fix. I wonder what chance of seeing a Mk1? That's oddball enough to appeal to Airfix as their second release. Whatever they do. I see a few of these in my future. Cheers, Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 YEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAW! Uncannily enough, I was walking through the park this morning thinking "Ugh, it'll be ages before the first 2018 release announcement from Airfix, and it'll be boring and safe because Hornby are running out of money". Very, very chuffed at this! I finally caved in and bought the Trumpeter Mk. III kit last year, and have spent much of the time since worrying about/attempting to plan how to widen the wheels, undercarriage legs, undercarriage bays and nacelles. This afternoon I initially thought "Drat! I've wasted all that money on that stupid Trumpeter kit!". But the solution is simple! Buy two Airfix Mk. Ic, build one straight, build an interesting Mk. III/X/coastal scheme with the fuselage and engines of the Trumpeter plus Airfix wings, then cobble together a second FrankenMk. I with Airfix fuselage and Trumpy wings to hang on the ceiling, wheels up. What can go wrong (Apart from my bank balance)? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 4 hours ago, Albeback52 said: Not an expert on the type but, given the commonality between the types would it not be a simple job (with appropriate alternate parts) to follow on with a BIII or, Wellington X which, if I recall was the version produced in largest numbers? Allan ps - VERY welcome news!! All we need now is a Hampden! Especially bearing in mind what they've done with the Whitley. Very good news this. If the CADS are anything to go by this will be a cracker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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