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The statue was made by the sculptor Paul Landowski who died on the 31st of March . On that very day in 1174, a conspiracy was revealed in Cairo against the sultan of Egypt, Saladin. So obviously, Airfix will release a 1/35th scale Saladin armoured car to sit next to your Ferret. Alternatively, on the same date in 1774, the British government orders the closure of the port of Boston Mass. So consequently we can expect a Douglas Boston/Havoc in 1/72 scale. If you don't like that, then in 1921 the Royal Australian Air Force was formed, meaning that a Commonwealth Wirraway is on the cards, clearly part of family of T 6 Texan/Harvards.

I agree with Paul 821 about products to make money for Hornby. I think that the best subjects would be those with an international appeal and are easy to scan. So I suggest-- Grumman Bearcat Nakajima Ki 100 Mitsubishi Ki 46 Also, aircraft that Airfix already hold design files for-- Grumman Hellcat Sea Vixen My preference would be 1/72 scale.

OK,OK. It was merely speculation or wishful thinking by me. I now accept that such cooperation between manufacturers is impossible. 24 hours later:- No, now that I think about it, I reckon that any business, including kit manufacturers , would do whatever is expedient to making a profit. So if that means cooperation, then why not.

Fair enough, I was being flippant. I really don't know how they decide on a commercially viable subject. There were, however, three posters before me to mention the Sea Vixen, and I think that this Chat section is a good enough place for predictions as well as wishful thinking. I notice that no-one has shot me down for suggesting a 1/48 Scammell.

O K then, Airfix looks at your post and thinks "six to one! that'll do for us! lets start cutting metal!" Of course, they might be too sober-minded to think in exclamation marks.

Airfix might consider a Sea Vixen depending on how well the larger scale one sold. With regard to the Sea Hornet, I sometimes wonder if different manufacturers would think it valuable to share the same data files to each produce the same subject but in different scales. If so, then maybe DBMK could bring out a 1/32 Sea Hornet and leave the smaller scale to Airfix.

I apologise for the bold text: I couldn't see how to change it.

a) New tool---De Havilland Sea Hornet 1/72 scale b) Another new tool from the earlier data---De Havilland Vixen 1/72 scale c) Vintage classic---Kaman Sea Sprite d) Surprise release---Scammell Tank Transporter 1/48 scale I like this game but I agree with 3DStewart about so called 'up-scale' and 'down-scale'

Thanks to TEXANTOMCAT for the answer to my question; putting two and two together, a new Jaguar seems likely I think a Halifax in 1/48 scale is a possibility since there is one close by that can be scanned. It may or may not have sales potential outside the UK, but it seems to me just as feasible as a Javelin or a Sea Vixen and, in my opinion, just as eccentric. Also, it must be about time for another 1/72 type to replace something from the old range and my guess is that with all the data for the 1/24 version, a Hellcat might be a good bet. Three aircraft would be in line with previous year's releases. Maybe we shall find out on Saturday, if Airfix have an announcement at Telford.

I agree with rabbit leader about the origin of the 72 scale meteor. I would consider it prudent for Airfix to do the same with other recent projects, giving the market 72nd scale versions of the sea vixen, sea fury and hellcat.

Thank you for all the courteous replies, the information is fascinating. I liked the added detail on the Anson model. I first came accross the subject seeing the BBC TV documentary The Secret War from 1978. I recommend this (but not any similarly titled programmes) to anyone with an interest in early electronic warfare, but also as it shows as it shows an Anson interior.

Can anyone give details of the Anson aircraft that were fitted with Hallicrafters receivers to search for Knickebein transmissions in 1940? Specifically the serial numbers, squadron codes and windscreen shape. Thank you.

This topic started with Airfix Facebook of a Bearcat, and now there is video of a B 29. Airfix could have scanned the one at the IWM.

I think somewhere on rumourmonger it said 12th January

There is a new series of Hornby a model world starting on 9/1/23 on Yesterday (UK TV channel) and they started filming in June this year, so maybe we'll get a good look at the development of one of the 2023 releases.