Albeback52
-
Posts
2,954 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Events
Profiles
Forums
Media Demo
Posts posted by Albeback52
-
-
11 minutes ago, spaddad said:
Give it time.
Or, criminally inaccurate, fatally flawed and, the perennial favourite, the usually undefined and possibly indefinable : " I don't know but, something just does not look right!"
Wait until it gets completely rubbished on ARC forum. Then we'll know for sure Airfix has a winner
Allan
-
6
-
-
6 hours ago, Jordi said:
Not really fair to compare a 1984 release with a 2007 release. I’ll admit the 1984 Vulcan could certainly have been better (concrete sewer pipe exhausts), but the state of the art has advanced a lot in the intervening years.
Was not,strictly speaking comparing the kits on the basis of the year of release. If I was, I might have mentioned that the 1973 B-26 Marauder and, 1981 Lancaster were both detailed to a higher standard than the Vulcan.
Airfix was capable, even in 1984 of much better than they gave us.However, it scarcely matters now.
I think the aforementioned Nimrod was the product of a different design team altogether? Nonetheless, it got generally good reviews as I recall.
I was not over impressed with the Vulcan but, at least it was a decent,basic canvas on which to work. It was after all, a Vulcan,warts and all.!
Notwithstanding it's flaws, I have built 5 over the years!
I will probably pass on this new one for reasons of cost if, for no other. It's going to be one of those kits I only get for birthdays etc!
Allan
-
3
-
-
12 minutes ago, Jordi said:
The Nimrod was a half-hearted effort at best. It took a wad of money's worth of resin to begin to fix it, and even then you still have major work to do.
The basic kit was actually Ok and, it went together very well but, in my own personal view, it was over priced and seriously under detailed. So, I would agree up to a point. The decals were truly awful though!
I actually think the original Airfix Vulcan was a bit half hearted too. Very basic and lacking in fine detail. The parts fit even when new was not good. I got the distinct impression it was a bit of a rush job.. Could have been a lot better with a bit more effort
Allan
-
1 hour ago, Graham Boak said:
I think it will prove popular with many people, not just those on this forum. and make them good money. It is popular with me, as it removes all fear that Airfix might be doing a new Halifax and so draw money out of my wallet.
Well Graham, they still have plenty of time to announce a new Halifax
.
Allan
-
1 minute ago, VMA131Marine said:
The important thing is that it makes money for Airfix. I’m in for at least three; four if they provide parts for the tanker version.
I don't doubt it will. My personal preference would have been for the earlier B1/B1A though. I have " fond" memories of spending many happy hours producing a B1A from the ancient Lindberg kit!!
Allan
-
2
-
-
1 hour ago, Adam Poultney said:
You're in a minority there I think
Respectfully disagree. It may be a minority on a single discussion on this site but, I suspect the reality may be somewhat different. For every person pleased with the prospect, I would not be surprised if there were several who might think it a wasted opportunity.
Allan ( who'd rather have a Manchester or Lincoln!
)
-
10
-
-
2 minutes ago, Adam Poultney said:
I suspect people who preordered this might get a new kit, or it's the last of the old stock
It's old stock surel. £39? No way that's a brand new Vulcan.
Allan
-
12 hours ago, Homebee said:
https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/avro-vulcan-b-mk2-xh558-vulcan-to-the-sky-gift-set-1-72.html
Pre-Order
£38.99
Item Code: A50097
Expected: Winter 2019-2020
V.P.
That's a nice picture of the original kit is it not?
-
9 minutes ago, spfparker said:
so what do we reckon the price is gone be ....£59.95......or more?
If it is and, assuming this is not a hoax, then I will pass on it. A price of £60/£60+ is completely unaffordable.
I won't be getting rid of the kits I already have any time soon
Allan
-
2
-
-
I remain sceptical. There's a lot of fake news about. And, especially because the original kit is available again to pre order.
I don't believe Airfix would keep pushing the original kit if there was a new one waiting in the wings.
More likely they would withdraw it. Sorry but, I think it's a hoax. I will believe it when I see the pictures of the brand new kit in front of me
Allan
-
4
-
-
21 hours ago, Meatbox8 said:
Oh yes. I built it as well! Actually, that one got binned. Not a good kit.
And that one as well! The best Canberra kit from that era, I reckon.
And that one. In fact, I think I built all of them except the Shackleton. The only Luftwaffe one I remember was the Ta152. At least I think it was the Frog kit. It seemed to have the Frog generic pilot.
From memory, the FROG range had a Ju-88,Bf-110, He-219,He-111, Me-262 and Me-410. I certainly recall the Ta-152. I don't know how many, if any finished up in the NOVO guise.
FROG also had in 1/32, Fw-190, Me-262 and, Bf-109E but, these were Hasegawa kits repackaged.
I was recently able to obtain the FROG Martin Maryland and. Martin Baltimore at pretty decent prices
Allan
-
On 10/31/2019 at 3:15 PM, Robertone139 said:
Mr. TigerHobbies, we build models on these pages and really do not care about the ready made ones, please take your pitch elsewher
That comment was, at best, arrogant presumption on your part. It was also totally unnecessary. What you really mean is that YOU do not care about ready made ones. Fine, that's your choice. Do not however presume to talk for others.
Ready made and painted models are still models and, are just as worthy of inclusion here as any other.
Allan
-
6
-
1
-
-
Would it not just be soooo ironic if the "big " announcement from Airfix due next weekend was a 1/72 VC-10.............!
Allan
-
1
-
5
-
-
Well, it look like the VC-10 is out of the equation but, If there was any chance of the V Bomber, D H Herald and Comet kits appearing again that might be nice
Did they not also do a 707?
Allan
-
7 hours ago, VMA131Marine said:
The RS Models kits are of the high altitude Ju 86P and R variants. They are very different from the versions kitted by Italeri. To my knowledge neither subjects have been duplicated by other manufacturers.
Kora does conversion and detail sets for the Italeri kit but do not make a full Ju 86 kit of their own.
I realise that. I have a couple myself. However, I omitted to mention that these more recent items were not of the 86D/86E issued by Italeri.My bad
Thanks for reminding me.
Allan
-
12 hours ago, pinky coffeeboat said:
I don't want to be a kill joy, but really? Aside from rose tinted nostalgia, what's the point in (presumably) releasing ancient model kits that have probably all been replaced by newer more accurate kits? I know Airfix still get a kick out of doing that but at least their name has a bit of world renown.
Pan An Yak-40...
Jeff
Well, with all due respect, Atlantis Models don't seem to have any issues with reissuing ancient model kits, a lot of which seem to have been generally welcomed!
Pk, maybe it is nostalgia but, there is nowt wrong with that. There is clearly a market for these kits and, ultimately, nobody is forced to buy them
Allan (eagerly awaiting the reissued Cheyenne helicopter)
-
2
-
-
6 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:
Italeri has a kit already. Ive got one sitting in the to do pile. My Brother in law gave me a collector's edition limited boxing for Christmas last year. Its earmarked for the small wars group build and a SCW scheme.
I was delighted to see it reissued recently and, in some very attractive colour options.
I know it's old but it's still a very nice model.
Allan
-
1
-
-
14 hours ago, Adam Poultney said:
An ancient one from 1973....
There are more recent toolings of the Ju 86 from RS and, Kora Models. However, despite their age which, I think is immaterial, the Italeri Ju-86 D And E kits are both very good models.
The RS and Kora Models are not however the D and E variants
Allan
-
On 11/4/2019 at 8:54 AM, Tim T said:
Is the Hornet a rebox of the Kinetic kit?
Unlikely. The Kinetic kit gives you the option to fold the wings and display with everything hanging.
it also has a more comprehensive range or Ordnance. This looks very much like the original Italeri kit. Wont be bothering with the Phantom kit. The Airfix kit may be a bit over engineered but, for my money it's superior in just about every respect to the somewhat geriatric (admittedly decent) Fujimi moulding. I expect rivet counters won't agree.
Allan
-
9 hours ago, The Tomohawk Kid said:
Its a shame 1/96 didn't develop any traction as a scale (despite Frogs best efforts) as it's ideal for large aircraft and airliners. Big enough to look impressive but small enough to make display less of a headache.
Tommo
I think that is an excellent point. 1/96 is a good "in between" scale as would be 1/100.
Heller also (and uniquely I think) had a brief flirtation with 1/125 which would certainly have been better than 1/144
Allan
-
On 11/3/2019 at 1:05 PM, Caerbannog said:
Cheaper than the Revell An-225 alone when on sale here...
Might not be when you add postage though?
Several on ebay right now. Postage is a hefty £19 - £21 from the Russian Federation. Kit itself not much cheaper than UK retail price for the Revell issue
Allan
-
1
-
-
10 hours ago, Giorgio N said:
The problem is that kits of large types take room and are expensive (apart from the Matchbox/Revell Victor..), so everybody says they want a few but when the kits hit the market many of those same modellers see the price tag, wonder if they'll ever build it and pass. Others will buy one and only very few will buy more than one.
Just look at the WIP section in this same forum, how many 1/72 postwar bombers can you see ? Not many. And this is a forum where 1/72 kits are very well represented, in others you can see 50 1/48 Tomcats and Phantoms per every 1/72 large bomber... at that point if I were to decide what to issue to make money I'd go with one of these rather than a Vulcan/B-52/Tu-16, at least I know that there's room on the market for another 1/48 Tomcat of any kind.
I think you might actually have nailed it there Giorgio.
Allan
-
1 hour ago, bzn20 said:
Thanks . That's a bargain .
It's only a guesstimate mind!
. Hopefully, won't be too wide of the mark. We will find out for sure next week!
Allan
-
1
-
-
I don't normally do 1/144 but, sometimes one has to be practical!
.
My partner bought me one for my birthday Beautiful model. I'm hoping she will get me another for Crimbo!
I don't like the scheme in the Revell kit so, it'll have to be a "what if" military version.
I like the scheme offerred by Zvezda!
Allan
-
1
-
LEAKED New Tool Airfix Vulcan 1/72
in The Rumourmonger
Posted
Depends on one's definition of "too big"! For some, even a WWII heavy may be "too big"!
One could probably fit two Buccaneers in the space needed for one Vulcan!
I have difficulty finding space for a Shackleton!! My Revell and Airfix kits are completed but, still languish in a cupboard!
Allan