Madmonk Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 (edited) Does anyone know the release date for this, it is on the Airfix site but no stock as yet. Also does it just have decals for "Black Magic" or can you build "Grosvner House" as well. A friend of my dads ran a hotel in Leigh, Lancs with a scale replica of Grosvner House in the car park, always liked the plane. Don't know if it is still there. Edited November 19, 2010 by Madmonk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micha Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 (edited) Does anyone know the release date for this, it is on the Airfix site but no stock as yet. in 1/144? It's on my search-list in 1/144 Edited September 29, 2010 by Micha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Micha the DH.88 Comet by Airfix will be in 1/72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 Sorry, yes it is 1/72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micha Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 that's bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer54 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Is that the DH Comet you want in 1/144, Micha? This is the DH 88 Comet Racer from the 1930s. In 1/144, I'd expect it to be the DH 106 Comet airliner of 1949 that you'd want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micha Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Is that the DH Comet you want in 1/144, Micha? This is the DH 88 Comet Racer from the 1930s.In 1/144, I'd expect it to be the DH 106 Comet airliner of 1949 that you'd want. yes, sure. Sorry, my fault do you know where to buy such an DH Comet Airliner in 1/144? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty_hopkirk Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 (edited) Welsh Models do a range (3B, 4B and 4C) of multi-media DH Comets in 1/144 http://www.welshmodels.co.uk/skyliner.html F-rsin do a couple of conversions to convert the Airfix kit into the earlier marques. Marty... Edited September 29, 2010 by marty_hopkirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micha Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 thanks, Marty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micha Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 (edited) it doesn't look safe to pay by MasterCard on their server ... no secure encryption to see Edited September 29, 2010 by Micha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheModeller Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 it doesn't look safe to pay by MasterCard on their server ... no secure encryption to see They don't run online credit card ordering, you phone, fax or e-mail them as explained here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micha Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 (edited) They don't run online credit card ordering, you phone, fax or e-mail them as explained here. yes, I've read this page. Thank you. btw ... the german translation of this page should be removed or revised um ... no, thanks ... that's too insecure to me. Will have a look on other online-shops. sorry for hijacking this DH88 thread. Edited September 30, 2010 by Micha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Hi Micha, Welsh Models are available from Hannants, amongst other places. HTH. Back to the DH88, when I saw the box-art on the Airfix Tribute Forum, it appeared to only have the Black Magic markings. The new-style Airfix boxart has small profiles of the options next to the main art, and the image shown only had the profile for Black Magic. Of course, this may be subject to change - some of the Airfix boxart released in advance of the kit has turned out to be different to the actual released version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookedmouth Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Hi Micha, Welsh Models are available from Hannants, amongst other places. HTH.Back to the DH88, when I saw the box-art on the Airfix Tribute Forum, it appeared to only have the Black Magic markings. The new-style Airfix boxart has small profiles of the options next to the main art, and the image shown only had the profile for Black Magic. Of course, this may be subject to change - some of the Airfix boxart released in advance of the kit has turned out to be different to the actual released version. Is this a new tooling? Haven't Airfix already got a DH88 from many moons ago? Any poss of a 1/48 version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Is this a new tooling? Haven't Airfix already got a DH88 from many moons ago?Any poss of a 1/48 version? No, straight re-issue of the old kit apparently. Which is okay, but not great, and very very old. I'd love a new injection plastic DH88 in any scale, but 1/48 to go with my Tamiya Mosquito would be superb. Obi-Jiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer54 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I seem to remember a solid cockpit interior, with the crew's heads moulded in. Oh, and red polystyrene too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Looking forward to this. I'm not too worried what the scheme is, I want to finish it as G-ACSS in the pale blue scheme she wore in 1938 as Australia Anniversary, when Clouston & Ricketts brought her across the Tasman to Blenheim, Omaka airfield where they hold the biannual Classic Wings airshow. Whirlybird did a decal/cockpit set for the similar scheme she wore previous to that. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 The old Airfix kit can be turned into a real beauty though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8fan Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Not having seen this kit in the flesh, How basic is the crew compartment? How hard would it be to cut out the necessary bits to put in a resin tub? Would it be worthwhile to a resin maker to do the cockpit? Lovely airplane. I must have one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 If someone did a set with resin cockpit, vacform canopy, and white metal or resin props and undercart, I would be very happy. Obi-Jiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I have one of these...built in red as grosvenor house how many different markings/colours were there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer54 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 If someone did a set with resin cockpit, vacform canopy, and white metal or resin props and undercart, I would be very happy.Obi-Jiff What he said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I have one of these...built in red as grosvenor househow many different markings/colours were there? Oh, lots. There were 5 machines built, 3 of which were entered in the MacRobertson race (Grosvenor House, Black Magic, and the unofficially named green 'un). They wore a variety of colour schemes afterward, too. I have a book written by a subsequent owner of G-ACSS, and it has some interesting photos (all b&w) of later schemes worn by this one, including RAF markings and serial. Obi-Jiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Talking about the DH88, how does the airfix one compare against the Frog offering? I built one of these years ago and found it quite inaccurate to my eyes, is the airfix better ? If so I wouldn't mind buying the airfix box and add Black Magic to the collection. The DH88 is such a good looking machine ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Oh, lots.There were 5 machines built, 3 of which were entered in the MacRobertson race (Grosvenor House, Black Magic, and the unofficially named green 'un). They wore a variety of colour schemes afterward, too. I have a book written by a subsequent owner of G-ACSS, and it has some interesting photos (all b&w) of later schemes worn by this one, including RAF markings and serial. Obi-Jiff mmm....might be worth getting a few more kits then, if there are decals available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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