Paul J Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Maybe , to continue the training aircraft theme, Airfix could do the new ones entering RAF service such as the new Grob(Ithink it is) Phenom jet and the Texan II Tucano replacement.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watcher Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 On 03/08/2017 at 5:59 PM, 593jones said: Hampden, a logical step after the Blenheim, Whitley and Wellington. Perhaps a Battle, too. 2019 would be these, upscaled to 1/48 Yes please; in 1/48th scale please. Did I say please.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 15 hours ago, Paul J said: Maybe , to continue the training aircraft theme, Airfix could do the new ones entering RAF service such as the new Grob(Ithink it is) Phenom jet and the Texan II Tucano replacement.... Please no, three uglier modern aircraft I can't imagine. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 44 minutes ago, Aeronut said: Please no, three uglier modern aircraft I can't imagine. To be fair the Texan II (are we going to call it Harvard II like Canada??) is not exactly a munter. Sure, it isn't particularly pretty sat next to say [insert your favourite type here], but it doesn't make small children scream or dogs to howl in the night. THIS is ugly. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/DRDO_AEW%26CS#/media/File%3AKW3555_AWACS_IAF_(32685888110).jpg Trevor 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) 16 hours ago, Paul J said: Maybe , to continue the training aircraft theme, Airfix could do the new ones entering RAF service such as the new Grob(Ithink it is) Phenom jet and the Texan II Tucano replacement.... Think the Royal Navy's mighty Avenger T.1 probably jumps the queue. Plus possibility of ressue as Shadow R.1. But only after Airfix have given us that Harvard IIb in 1/72. Edited August 21, 2017 by Seahawk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 13 minutes ago, Max Headroom said: To be fair the Texan II (are we going to call it Harvard II like Canada??) is not exactly a munter. Sure, it isn't particularly pretty sat next to say [insert your favourite type here], but it doesn't make small children scream or dogs to howl in the night. Oh I don't know, Beech took a reasonably attractive aurcraft in the PC9 and hit it with several ugly sticks 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 1/48 - Supermarine Scimitar F.1 1/48 - Blackburn Firebrand TF.IV/.5 1/48 - Supermarine Swift FR.5/.7 1/48 - Fairey Gannet AEW.3 1/48 - De Havilland Vampire/(Sea) Venom family 1/48 - Hawker Hunter family 1/48 - Britten Norman BN2B/T Islander/Defender 1/48 - de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth 1/48 - DHC.1 Chipmunk T.10 1/48 - DH.104 Dove/(Sea)Devon 1/48 - DH89 Dominie/Dragon Rapide 1/48 - FMA IA-58 Pucarà 1/48 - Westland Whirlwind (helicopter!) V.P. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich2010 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Homebee said: 1/48 - Supermarine Scimitar F.1 1/48 - Blackburn Firebrand TF.IV/.5 1/48 - Supermarine Swift FR.5/.7 1/48 - Fairey Gannet AEW.3 1/48 - De Havilland Vampire/(Sea) Venom family 1/48 - Hawker Hunter family 1/48 - Britten Norman BN2B/T Islander/Defender 1/48 - de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth 1/48 - DHC.1 Chipmunk T.10 1/48 - DH.104 Dove/(Sea)Devon 1/48 - DH89 Dominie/Dragon Rapide 1/48 - FMA IA-58 Pucarà 1/48 - Westland Whirlwind (helicopter!) V.P. I'm not Poirot, but there appears to be a theme of in your post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 3 hours ago, Max Headroom said: To be fair the Texan II (are we going to call it Harvard II like Canada??) is not exactly a munter. Sure, it isn't particularly pretty sat next to say [insert your favourite type here], but it doesn't make small children scream or dogs to howl in the night. THIS is ugly. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/DRDO_AEW%26CS#/media/File%3AKW3555_AWACS_IAF_(32685888110).jpg Trevor I mentioned those three after I saw pics in a magazine for a laugh. Obviously they would not be produced by Airfix but maybe soem resinkit outfit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Us Fleet Air Arm lovers have had a good year with Airfix- Well at least we will when the walrus, phantom and sea fury are released. I'd love to see that continue in 48th with: An actual dedicated FAA Avenger unlike the Hobbyboss lie which I am currently working on! (Actually its a lovely kit it just isnt an FAA version from the box). Fairey Fulmar Seafire I,II, And III parts Skua/Roc (although Special Hobby is still widely available). Supermarine Seagull- would make a lovely (and more handsome) companion to the Walrus Defiant Target tug versions Blackburn Firebrand MkII plus Centaurus versions Also as early war Battle of France/Battle of Britain are popular and Airfix have made several kits that fit that era: Fairey Battle Avro Anson Hampden Blenheim I and IV (already have a V by CA to do) Again in 48th Not much to ask for now! Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rholland Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 1/72 Beaufort. Simple. Hart family would be nice too. Richard in NZ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) With Telford just around the corner, realistically what do you all think Airfix are going to announce? Has anyone spotted any LIDAR scanning going on when they have been out and about? Edited September 8, 2017 by DAG058 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 It's probably wishful thinking, but one of Airfix's recent Aerodrome features was on the Shuttleworth Collection. Knowing that they have three Hurricanes, a Spitfire Vc, a Lysander, a Hawker Hind and a Demon made me more than a little hopeful. I'd settle for any of those in The Gentleman's Scale. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossiant Oliver Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 What I want: 1. That 1/48 Spitfire XIV 2. New 1/72 American Fighters. Would like to see the Hellcat or P-47. 3.P-40E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg B Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Hunter, Scout/Wasp would be welcome. In 1:48 of course 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Thinking of their back catalogue due for redoing: F-4U Battle Corsair In 1/72 certainly but 1/48 would be nice 👍 Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I suspect we will see some variations on existing toolings - several of the new kits have parts that aren't used that hint at further variants down the line. They also seem to have realised there is a market in recycling kits with new decal options, rather than having the same decals for 30 years. Without going full Hasegawa, I expect to see some rereleases of earlier kits with new decals 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Dave Fleming said: I suspect we will see some variations on existing toolings - several of the new kits have parts that aren't used that hint at further variants down the line. They also seem to have realised there is a market in recycling kits with new decal options, rather than having the same decals for 30 years. Without going full Hasegawa, I expect to see some rereleases of earlier kits with new decals Yep with raf 100 stickers on the box, almost certain the harriers and lightnings will be reissued, and the inevitable gift set with several subjects in one box I'm looking forwards to. Edited September 8, 2017 by PhantomBigStu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 34 minutes ago, Dave Fleming said: I suspect we will see some variations on existing toolings - several of the new kits have parts that aren't used that hint at further variants down the line. They also seem to have realised there is a market in recycling kits with new decal options, rather than having the same decals for 30 years. Without going full Hasegawa, I expect to see some rereleases of earlier kits with new decals Good morning I really hope Airfix will NOT follow the Hasegawa trend of rereleasing earlier kits with new decals at a HIGHER price ... I am ready to buy Airfix kits but I want NEW kits and NOT NEW decals in NEW boxes of OLD tool kits as it is already the case as for example the old Fouga Magister Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, TEMPESTMK5 said: Good morning I really hope Airfix will NOT follow the Hasegawa trend of rereleasing earlier kits with new decals at a HIGHER price ... I am ready to buy Airfix kits but I want NEW kits and NOT NEW decals in NEW boxes of OLD tool kits as it is already the case as for example the old Fouga Magister Patrice Not really, what he means is like they did with the new tool p-40,zero, mustang and spitfire I/II, a new boxing with a new set of decals for basically the same price, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 8 minutes ago, PhantomBigStu said: Not really, what he means is like they did with the new tool p-40,zero, mustang and spitfire I/II, a new boxing with a new set of decals for basically the same price, Hi PBS You are right ... But I will not buy these boxes as I already have some of the ''earlier'' new tooling Spit , P 40 ,Mustang and plenty of decals sheets this will allow me to buy the new B25 C/D Mitchell and Wellington .. Best regards Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Just now, TEMPESTMK5 said: Hi PBS You are right ... But I will not buy these boxes as I already have some of the ''earlier'' new tooling Spit , P 40 ,Mustang and plenty of decals sheets this will allow me to buy the new B25 C/D Mitchell and Wellington .. Best regards Patrice I will though, I'm a sucker for the shiny red boxes on the shelf :) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 8 hours ago, DAG058 said: With Telford just around the corner, realistically what do you all think Airfix are going to announce? Has anyone spotted any LIDAR scanning going on when they have been out and about? Realistically I can imagine variations of existing kits (also given the financial situation which is discussed elsewhere) - like 1:48 Spit Vc. It is probably too early for a Victor with bombbay. But on the other hand it is Telford - they need some showstopper like a new tool Vulcan (not unlikely for me as it makes sense regarding the other V-Force kits and because the current tooling is from the medivals and appears to be permanentely in their catalogue) or a 1:24 Sea Fury or Me 262; a 1:48 Brit Phantom or Blenheim - or (just to keep saying this) a 1:48 Hampden. And again - they are overdue with a new 1:48 whirlybird. Seaking please. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 It would be interesting to know what the next 1:24th release will be? Surely time for a jet again now, all the releases have been WWII related, apart from the Harrier. Personally I can't see the Harrier being revisited, though it would make a superb modern tool choice. Maybe a Sabre would make good choice for the scale. I wonder how well Airfix do well from the 1:24th line, how many of these kits sell at their full price? I've never paid anything more than 50% of the RRP, and in the case with the Typhoon, not long after after their release. Absolutely agree with above, we are in desperate need of a 1:48 Whirlwind or S55 helicopter line 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Just a thought; a '100 years of the RAF' boxing of the; BE2C, Gladiator, a Spitfire, a Lightning, Phantom II, Harrier, & a new tool Typhoon GR4, with glue, brushes and a load of paints 6 or 7 kits for £100 [adding up the above list with appox/estimate prices comes to £120 plus] 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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