Darby Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 22 minutes ago, jenko said: Darby........... think it through old chap................. If they brought out the Blue tits can you imagine the comments.............. wrong shape ...not big enough......sink marks etc etc. Dick Yeah, you're right. A Bullfinch may draw less observational criticism. 16 minutes ago, Learstang said: But wouldn't they still complain about the radius and/or ulna on the Human Skeleton being too long, Have you ever been to Plymouth (Old England) and seen the malevolent forms of bipods skulking around the Independent Quarter of said hovel? 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, Dennis_C said: Interesting to know how re-packaging third-party sprues compares to selling own-produced models in terms of margin. Another question - how profitable is producing molds to sell for others to repack. Airfix very rarely repacks other manufacturers and never sells its sprues to others, while e.g. Hasegawa, Italeri or Zvezda actively do both. For instance, why not to sell B-25 sprues to Zvezda to let it repack with Red Stars? As always it's 'Catch 22'! Would say the short term profit would be better, as there would be no R&D, no CAD, no mould costs, no raw product to buy, no refurb on older moulds etc. However, the mould is not your's, so you can't pull the mould and run a batch when stocks start to depleat, you still have to buy the packaging, have instruction sheets printed in your companies style, decal sheets printed, warehousing........ Quite a few manufacturers do go down the route of producing 'in-house' for a third party, I think one of the first was the FROG / Hasegawa link up, certainly with mould lease back in the '70's. Also, Tamiya put out a number of Italeri kits for the home market, now here, I don't know if it sprue's being sold to Tamiya, as in a contract for XXX thousand sets of sprues or mould lease? It may be a market that Airfix/Hornby have never considered, or never had a reason to follow up? I would hazzard a guess and say IF it was suggested to the 'management' it might just have a chance. You said yourself that the coverage of the North East European market was non existant, just maybe it would give Airfix a 'toe in the door'? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 22 minutes ago, Learstang said: But wouldn't they still complain about the Blue Tit being inaccurate? Never underestimate the ability of modellers to find fault with any kit! Regards, Jason Probably, but there's little chance Airfix would get it wrong with all the reference material out there. Airfix New Tool Blue Tit: Competitor's inferior product: 3 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 1 hour ago, IanC said: Probably, but there's little chance Airfix would get it wrong with all the reference material out there. Airfix New Tool Blue Tit: Competitor's inferior product: Presumably the competitor is Trumpeter. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon382 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 If we're into the realms of fantasy (quite common on the interweb I'm told) for the love of GOD will Airfix please release a 1/48 scale PUMA helo. I still find it hard to belive such an important aircfaft for the RAF since the 70's is STILL not available in 1/48!?! Rant over 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denford Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Simon382 said: If we're into the realms of fantasy (quite common on the interweb I'm told) for the love of GOD will Airfix please release a 1/48 scale PUMA helo. I still find it hard to belive such an important aircfaft for the RAF since the 70's is STILL not available in 1/48!?! Rant over It doesn't matter if it was important to the RAF or not, it has to SELL to the general public, many of whom we are to believe are 'toy buyers'. Sorry, but that's how I see it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 1/72 dH Mosquito bomber with 2-stage Merlins and bulged bomb bay. 1/72 dH Hornet & Sea Hornet 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fids Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Simon382 said: If we're into the realms of fantasy (quite common on the interweb I'm told) for the love of GOD will Airfix please release a 1/48 scale PUMA helo. I still find it hard to belive such an important aircfaft for the RAF since the 70's is STILL not available in 1/48!?! Rant over Absolutely, and the Gazelle. Neither represented anywhere in 1:48 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Lambess Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 72nd sea vixen and (sobs into coffee) a retooled DH 88 Comet .... ( that alone will double my 2018 airfix purchases ) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 1:48 Stirling 1:48 B-52 1:48 Halifax 1:48 Hampden 1:48 Scimitar 1:48 Martin-Baker MB.3 1:48 An.225 1:48 Vulcan 1:48 WWII HMS Ark Royal ...and if Airfix don't bend to my every whim, I'm going to have a year-long paddy 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Coombs Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 5 hours ago, Robert said: That is being done by Xtradecal https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/X72296 . Still needs a new nose or modification. Robert After suffering a decalling meltdown on the Fujimi offering last summer, I at least had the foresight to keep the relevant nosecone! Let's hope it's a good fit on the Airfix kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Mike said: 1:48 Stirling 1:48 B-52 1:48 Halifax 1:48 Hampden 1:48 Scimitar 1:48 Martin-Baker MB.3 1:48 An.225 1:48 Vulcan 1:48 WWII HMS Ark Royal ...and if Airfix don't bend to my every whim, I'm going to have a year-long paddy I was going to remark on the amount of shelf space required for a 1:48 Vulcan, then saw what you put above it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 1 minute ago, IanHx said: I was going to remark on the amount of shelf space required for a 1:48 Vulcan, then saw what you put above it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 18 minutes ago, IanHx said: I was going to remark on the amount of shelf space required for a 1:48 Vulcan, then saw what you put above it !! Didn't spot the one at the bottom of the list then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazontipede Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 The nice thing about a 1/48 WW2 Ark Royal is you could probably live in it. Who needs shelf space then? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I think if I built a 1/48 Aircraft carrier I WOULD be living in it as Mrs. At Sea would probably kick me and it out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Y'know, I'm having some serious deja vu reading this thread. Perhaps we'd save ourselves a lot of time if we just copy-pasted the 2018 thread but deleted references to 1/48 Blenheim and Sea Fury, and 1/72 Phantom FGR2? I'm simply thinking of your welfare, folks. I'd hate for you all to get stuck in an ever-repeating thread where the only thing that changes is the year in the title. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 37 minutes ago, mhaselden said: Y'know, I'm having some serious deja vu reading this thread. Perhaps we'd save ourselves a lot of time if we just copy-pasted the 2018 thread but deleted references to 1/48 Blenheim and Sea Fury, and 1/72 Phantom FGR2? I'm simply thinking of your welfare, folks. I'd hate for you all to get stuck in an ever-repeating thread where the only thing that changes is the year in the title. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) I'll see you a Dr. Who and raise you a Red Dwarf: I think there's more than one white hole on this forum.... ....AAAAND I'll get me Edited January 12, 2018 by mhaselden 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 1/72 Cutty Sark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 13 hours ago, mike romeo said: 1/72 dH Mosquito bomber with 2-stage Merlins and bulged bomb bay. 1/72 dH Hornet & Sea Hornet Big gap in the market for a two-stage Mossie in my opinion. Lots of attractive and interesting colour schemes too, especially the PR marks. As far as I'm aware there has never been a kit of a two-stage Merlin Mossie. Amazing really, given the importance and success of the type. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, Meatbox8 said: Big gap in the market for a two-stage Mossie in my opinion. Lots of attractive and interesting colour schemes too, especially the PR marks. As far as I'm aware there has never been a kit of a two-stage Merlin Mossie. Amazing really, given the importance and success of the type. I'm a huge fan of the twin-stage Mossies and their continued use post War means they wore some colourful colour schemes. Personally, I'd prefer to see an NF.XXX/36 first but would be happy if a bomber/PR version came first providing it lead to a fighter. Special Hobby have promised a twin-stage Mossie... Edited January 12, 2018 by Wez 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 13 hours ago, Mike said: 1:48 Stirling 1:48 B-52 1:48 Halifax 1:48 Hampden 1:48 Scimitar 1:48 Martin-Baker MB.3 1:48 An.225 1:48 Vulcan 1:48 WWII HMS Ark Royal ...and if Airfix don't bend to my every whim, I'm going to have a year-long paddy Just a year? you Lightweight! Get yersen up here lad, North Riding'll give lessons! 10 hours ago, At Sea said: I think if I built a 1/48 Aircraft carrier I WOULD be living in it as Mrs. At Sea would probably kick me and it out! You'd be the easy bit! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Meatbox8 said: As far as I'm aware there has never been a kit of a two-stage Merlin Mossie. Amazing really, given the importance and success of the type. Let’s not forget the Matchbox IX / XXX effort. I know it was pretty crude, however let’s give credit where it’s due. A new tolol would be most welcome. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 5 minutes ago, Rabbit Leader said: Let’s not forget the Matchbox IX / XXX effort. I know it was pretty crude, however let’s give credit where it’s due. A new tolol would be most welcome. Cheers.. Dave Not forgotten Dave, precisely why we want a new one! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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