Ossington 2 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Personally, I've always wondered why Airfix never revamped their Spitfire to a Mk IX/16. Not too big (less plastic needed). If necessary, delete the engine and maybe guns but give us the wheel bay. Then bring out a second model with the cut-down fuselage so we all bite twice. Money's in the bank! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZP Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) On 29/08/2017 at 9:48 AM, skyradial51 said: just imagine if airfix gave us a new 1/24 mustang as good as the typhoon they gave us. !!!! I don't know what the future holds for Airfix, but I would just love to see that too! It may not be "Anglo" enough though for the company's new direction, despite the Mustang's strong connection to the UK. I still think it would be a huge seller. It is by far my favourite aircraft, but perhaps for Airfix a new Spitfire of any mark might be a better choice. They will probably announce a new 1/24 Mustang once I've finally finished this one... Richard Edited August 30, 2017 by RZP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZP Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 20 hours ago, Admiral Puff said: What does surprise me is that none of the aftermarket folk have come up with a set of bits to deal with the kit's shortcomings. I would have thought that it would be more than worth their while. That surprises me too. There have been so many reboxings, and recently with new bits. There must be thousands out there waiting to be built, but the detail work involved can look daunting. I think Flightpath was listing a huge etched set on their future releases for years, but have deleted it now. A new Mustang at the level of the 1/24 Typhoon would make me happy. In the meantime I measure and cut new parts, and curse... Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyradial51 Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 The mosquito and typhoon in 1/24 are highly regarded kits,probably the best they have produced,so they are capable of producing the goods in large scale,a Mustang would be as good a choice as any I guess..or what about a p47 thunderbolt !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZP Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Hello there, reviving this old thread for those who expressed an interest in the templates. Three months later and I'm still working on this kit! I'm nearly ready to close up the wings, so I am going to clean up my drawings and make some measurements to finalize the templates and drawings. If anyone is still interested I'll have them ready by next week, and can mail them out to you. I was thinking of scanning them and saving them digitally, but not sure whether they would scale out properly. Anyway, they include templates for: -the wing spar -roof panel for the wheel wells with map of stringers, ribs and cut-outs. -rib templates (they will require some sanding and dry fitting) -landing gear covers -inner clamshell doors -tail wheel enclosure -map of piping and wiring (based on photos, but not 100% complete. My thought was to make it representative rather than reproduce every pipe and wire) I agree with others that the 1/24 Airfix Mustang is still more accurate in shape and "the look" than the Trumpeter effort, and well worth the extra work. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Richard, Having recently acquired an Airfix Mustang MkIV boxing, I'll happily take you up on your offer! Just PM you my email? Thank you, Mark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZP Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Yes Mark, please just send me a PM. I'm hoping the scanning idea works without distortion, but I'll put a scale on each page for a reference. I can also always send out hard copies by snail-mail. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whittingham Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Hello Richard, could you spare a copy for me as well? I have an Airfix 1/24 Mustang on the go as well. I’d be most grateful. Tony ( at home right under Pearson airport outer marker) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZP Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Yes, of course Tony...but only if you build an RCAF Mustang. :-) Nice spot to live! I would love to live in the GTA, but I'm afraid I would just have to turn my pay-cheque over to Wheels and Wings Hobbies. Seriously, send me a PM with your email and I'll send you copies when they're ready. What markings are you planning for your Mustang? Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyradial51 Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Richard sent you a pm, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyradial51 Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 has anyone received the templates ? cheeers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZP Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Nope. Sorry, I haven't been able to finish them. I work full time and am also involved with theatre productions at night, so I go straight from the office to the theatre for the evening. Life has been too busy the last few months. My last show finishes this weekend, and I will get my life back on Sunday. Everything is drawn except the ribs themselves require tweaking. I can then scan them and send them. Sorry for the delay, but they are coming. Next week definitely. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyradial51 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 thanks for the update.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZP Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 To those of you waiting for the templates, they're finally done. I just have to scan them and convert them to a pdf. I have all your emails, and I'll send them in the next day or so. Thanks for you patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyradial51 Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 how are the templates coming along ? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyradial51 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 things seem quite,has anyone received the templates for the kit ? thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Roberts Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 No not I PR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentinel Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 On 14/02/2018 at 15:37, RZP said: To those of you waiting for the templates, they're finally done. I just have to scan them and convert them to a pdf. I have all your emails, and I'll send them in the next day or so. Thanks for you patience. Hi, Could you send me the templates please ? My email is [email protected] Thanks for your help 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzspeed Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 If they are still available I would love them. I put the kit back in the box because of the voids and just found this thread tonight! I did send you a PM with my email. Thanks for your hard work. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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