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    Scanned in Norway by Airfix

    in The Rumourmonger

    Posted

    Airfix are due to announce surprise releases throughout the year. The new tooled Chinook, B-24 and Bulldog are due the first half of the year. 

     

    This is possibly one of those surprises. 

     

    I see the Ju-52 as the most likely off that list 

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    Jadlam Airfix clearance

    in Bargains

    Border models 1/35 He-111 H-6 1/35 scale

    in The Rumourmonger

    Posted

    1 hour ago, JohnT said:

    I’m with @wellsprop on this one. The model looks marvellous and  normally I’d be first in line in the queue. It clearly surpasses the old Revell 1/32 kit in detail. Then again I suspect the price point of the Border kit surpasses the Revell kit too !!

     

    What I am struggling with is why Border are going for a range in 1/35 when that seems not to be hugely different in scale size to 1/32?  Have they ever explained their preferred scale choice for their range ?

     

    I can see the sense of 1/72; 1/48; 1/32 and 1/24 for aircraft models but why introduce 1/35 into the mix?  One might just as easily start a 1/76 range of aircraft or even just revert half a century or more to box scale again. 1/96 anyone?

     

    I must in fairness concede 1/35 for say some types eg Ju87 to sit beside your Panther or Tiger in a diorama but that’s a limited market 🤔 maybe?

     

    So as the 111 won’t sit well alongside my 1/32 Luftwaffe kits and I have 2 Revell kits to build with a shedload of aftermarket Border won’t get my cash this time round. 
     

    Sad to say the same applies to the others on offer which I deeply regret as they do seem to be producing stunning kits. Just why in a scale that’s non industry standard and lacks compatibility?

     

    I feel it is 100% to fit in with 1/35 armor, figures, etc for diorama purposes. I think they are 100% filling a gap in the market with this as 1/32 vehicles and figures are much harder to source. They are not only increasing sales for their kits but also bolstering their competitors in one fell swoop as now models can buy the aircraft from Border, the figures from miniart and the vehicles from Tamiya as an example to build an awesome 1/35 diorama

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    Apache, whats the best kit out there?

    in Aircraft Modern

    Posted

    16 hours ago, Pappy said:

     

    You did not specify a scale, your sig block would indicate 1/48 but you should include your preferred scale in the thread or comment, and what variant (assuming this matters to you). 

     

    Most people have assumed 1/48 but I think Takom have the best Apache kits currently but they are in 1/35 IMO based on the level of detail, the kit engineering and the options including open EFAB and engine access bays, blade fold options and weapons included.

    I cannot comment on parts fit but having built Takom kits previously I can say that their engineering is pretty good and I would expect a similar level of quality

     

    cheers,

     

    Pappy

     

    That Pappy, that question was posted 10 years ago, since then I've build two apaches. So its kind of illrelivant now lol. But i was actually meaning all scales. 

     

    Sikorsky CH-54A Tarhe US Heavy Helicopter (35054) 1:35

    in Kits

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Mike said:

    Yeah, I've been doing reviews from both companies, and just got my knickers knotted for a sec.  I've corrected it now :yes:  Someone on FB mentioned it as a "MASSIVE" mistake.  Slightly lacking in perspective there :dull:

     

    Yeah, That might have been me being a little overzealous, Sorry about that 

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    Hobbycraft 1/2 price Revell kits

    in Bargains

    Posted

    Went in to Hobby craft in Plymouth last weekend.

    All the Revell kits were not priced up, so picked up a few to price up at the till. Some kits were still at 50% off, even now in mid January. I picked up the Revell 1/32 F-4G wild weasel for £30. Bargain as it was £59.99 originally before the recent price hike. 

    Check your local branches 

    Trago Mills Cornwall, Devon and Merthyr Tydfil

    in Bargains

    Posted

    Trago Mills in Liskeard, Falmouth in Cornwall, Newton Abbot (Devon) and Merthyr Tydfil in Wales all have their Jan sales starting now, they all have decent toy departments with a good stock of model kits. 

    They are already quite competitive for price but now there is a further 15% off everything in store. 

    The sales are only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays though. 

    Revell Gloster Meteor 1/32

    in The Rumourmonger

    Posted

    What I see Revell doing here is they are releasing the initial kit as either a premier edition or technik edition. What I imagine is the sales of those ranges are quite poor, so maybe if we released a new flagship or signature release kit of 2023 as a technik or premier edition it will boost sales more than the base kit

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