peter k Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Looks beautiful. Haven't seen one yet here in colonial Vancouver, Canada. Will have to add it to my older Airfix/Frog/Matchbox Swordfishes. Airfix is really challenging me in not buying retail when the kit first comes out, what with their 1/72 Canberra, Hawk 75, Zero, F-86 ....Arrrgh. Someone's wallet is going to get a hurt'in... peter
Adam Maas Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Looks beautiful. Haven't seen one yet here in colonial Vancouver, Canada. Will have to add it to my older Airfix/Frog/Matchbox Swordfishes.Airfix is really challenging me in not buying retail when the kit first comes out, what with their 1/72 Canberra, Hawk 75, Zero, F-86 ....Arrrgh. Someone's wallet is going to get a hurt'in... peter I could only hope for a modern Airfix Hawk 75 ;-) I'm looking forward to building the Hawk 81 though, it looks like a gem.
miduppergunner Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) Goodness - so very very nice!! This must put Airfix in the par excellence zone? Thank you BAC. Edited December 20, 2011 by miduppergunner
Paul J Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Haven't got one yet but will get a couple. But for those thinking of putting one on Frog floats ...wait! Its coming from Airfix next year sometime.
gengriz Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) Those of you thinking of buying one - they seem to be flying off the shelves, so don't delay too long! I picked up Wonderland's last one in Edinburgh yesterday. [EDIT] - been back in today and they have more - phew! [/EDIT] I'm sat in a hotel and its supposed to be an Xmas pressy, so have only had a brief look, but it does appear to be very good especially the cockpit. I doubt that it will be a beginners build, but for those who twitch at biplanes, the arrangments for aligning the struts look to have been well thought out to make life easy. FredT Edited December 20, 2011 by gengriz
The wooksta V2.0 Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Now we should pray they release Blenheim, Battle and Lysander. And Beaufighter. And good Spitfire V. And Hurricane I. There's a Blenheim on the air show circuit and their old one isn't in the catalogue. I suspect we'll be getting one sooner rather than later. You can get a Va out of the IIa boxing. There's rumour of a new Defiant next year but Airfix could do no worse than rebox the MPM one, which is a cracking little kit. The Swordfish is easily the best kit Airfix have released yet in 72nd, the equal of anything Hasegawa could do. As for the Airfix haters, surely this well and truly pisses on their chips?
Maxidad Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 As for the Airfix haters, surely this well and truly pisses on their chips? Lovely turn of phrase Wooksta.
miduppergunner Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 I try to please. :-D Bravo - love it! But I am sure someone in a little dark room is presently immersed in the idea of coming up with a list of faults. I for one will not allow any credibility to prevail unless valid sources are also produced and an engineered measuring stick.
keefr22 Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 I HATE Airfix!!! Hmm, this vinegar tastes a bit funny..... Just picked up the Stringbag, & it looks a little gem. Only thing I would have liked - but didn't expect to get - would have been a rigging diagram. I have the Warpaint plans & plenty of piccies, but am finding it difficult to work out all the rigging - especially in the cabane strut area. Anyone know of any rigging diagrams on line perchance? I think I may just start this one next, it looks too good to leave in the box!! Keef
davidelvy Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 I have the Warpaint plans & plenty of piccies, but am finding it difficult to work out all the rigging - especially in the cabane strut area. Anyone know of any rigging diagrams on line perchance?Keef I think there was one with the Revell kit. I'll try to dig it out and bring it to the next meeting - as long as you bring your Stringbag, of course.
keefr22 Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 - as long as you bring your Stringbag, of course. It's already packed Dave! Actually, now you mention it, I think I may have one with my Tamiya Stringbag.... K
Charles Dykas Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 All rigging experts please report to this forum immediately!!!
miduppergunner Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Just picked up the Stringbag, Huh - wimp - what about all those resolutions you made about finishing things. tsk tsk!
davidelvy Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Actually, now you mention it, I think I may have one with my Tamiya Stringbag....K After a bit of crawling around in my attic I have located the Revell instructions. There is a rigging diagram of sorts. Frankly it could have been a little clearer. The instructions for the Tamiya kit may be a better bet.
justplanecrazy Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 There's a Blenheim on the air show circuit and their old one isn't in the catalogue. I suspect we'll be getting one sooner rather than later. You can get a Va out of the IIa boxing.There's rumour of a new Defiant next year but Airfix could do no worse than rebox the MPM one, which is a cracking little kit. The Swordfish is easily the best kit Airfix have released yet in 72nd, the equal of anything Hasegawa could do. As for the Airfix haters, surely this well and truly pisses on their chips? Love it Wookie, I bet there is some tool on HS with the micrometer out looking for the slightest error! I looks great to me, going to my local Modelzone to get the first of several tomorrow. Nick
Terry McGrady Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Love it Wookie, I bet there is some tool on HS with the micrometer out looking for the slightest error!Nick Not necessarily on HS Cheers Terry McGrady
keefr22 Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Just picked up the Stringbag, Huh - wimp - what about all those resolutions you made about finishing things. tsk tsk! Those were this years resolutions - not much of it left now....!! K
Chris Jephcott Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 I gave in an ordered one today. I couldn't help myself. It looks beautiful.
Spitfire31 Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 There's rumour of a new Defiant next year but Airfix could do no worse than rebox the MPM one, which is a cracking little kit. I take it that you meant to say: "Airfix could do worse than rebox the MPM one"? I've got it (well, several) in my stash and I agree. A really nice kit. /Joachim
Dave Fleming Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Love it Wookie, I bet there is some tool on HS with the micrometer out looking for the slightest error! I looks great to me, going to my local Modelzone to get the first of several tomorrow.Nick It's a lovely kit, but if there are any errors I want to know about them and decide if I want to fix them/can live with them (i.e. too minor or too difficult to fix!)
Pompey Posted December 21, 2011 Author Posted December 21, 2011 Hi guy,s started my Swordfish almost the same day I got it, so far about 6 hours work. Real cracking kit, hope you enjoy the pics. Fuselage decals on tonight Pete
spfparker Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Just got mine today at LHS - (-10% after showing the Airfix club card!) and it looks really good. Once a decent rigging diagram is found - whats the best stuff to (attempt to!) rig it with?
GrzeM Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 started my Swordfish Looks very cool. And - without the wings - it really looks like a fish! Cheers!
Dave Fleming Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 Just got mine today at LHS - (-10% after showing the Airfix club card!) and it looks really good.Once a decent rigging diagram is found - whats the best stuff to (attempt to!) rig it with? That's a question - most have their own methods. My choice is lycra thread, darkened with a sharpie marker. You cut a lenth slightly shorter than you need, fix one end with super glue then when set stretch it slightly t the other attachment point.
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