Albeback52

Kit is still readily available. I got one last year for about £37. You get a lot of plastic for your money. Parts count is modest but, I don't mind that. Fit of parts is, well, challenging! . However, worth it I reckon. It is a gorgeous looking aircraft. Guess it won't be in the Airfix list though! Allan.

No worries mate! . As long as we both enjoy the hobby, I don't think it matters how we approach it. I'm just happy to have the opportunity to get my paws on a 1/72 VC-10. Well, maybe not now but, at some future time when my finances are in better health! Whatever the kits faults may be, she's still a beautiful lady! Allan

Dd, I'm sure I saw a post either here or another forum suggesting a likely price of about £100 using the Anigrand and Magna resin kits as a comparison. I think they are both around the £150 mark. With the recent Brittania over £60, I'd be assuming a price of maybe £70-80 for the VC - 10. Appreciate I was jumping the gun a bit but, I cannot afford the Brittania either! Allan

About 30" long. Although it was actually an AMT original. Bit of a challenge to build but, quite spectacular when completed Allan

Especially as Italeri has produced two kits of the Short Stirling. Another item for which Airfix had hitherto produced the only other1/72 kit Allan

Maybe Revell (Germany ) and Italeri? The largest European manufacturers to name but two. I don't personally know either why nobody else has produced a 1/72 Vulcan. They will of course have what they presumably consider valid reasons. Maybe they don't believe it has much sales appeal outside the UK? Allan

I understood the point being made very well.. To be honest, I can't tell one VC-10 from another so, the point I was making (not very well I admit. my fault)was that it does not bother me. I know that does not sit well with some people but, that's just me! I'm very much a " build it anyway " sort of guy. In any case, it's all moot as I cannot, at the moment afford the kit! However, my partner is looking for further suggestions to add to her Crimbo shopping list...! Seriously though, I think this is probably the only chance of a 1/72 VC-10 in I M styrene for the foreseeable future. For that reason, I would buy it, warts and all.. I am genuinely sorry if others are disappointed. Allan

Ok! Maybe 5 different answers! Allan

Fictitious or not, I actually rather like the camouflage version. A lot more interesting than the real boring grey finish. Allan

I was actually responding specifically to a post made after yours which was suggesting, obviously with tongue in cheek that the big announcement was going to that Airfix was going to include paint masks. I had not, at the time seen or read your own original post. Sorry about that! That said, I agree with the point you make. I also agree that it is a sound suggestion. Provided they did not significantly increase the cost of the kits, I would support it. However, unless or until it happens, I still won't be buying individual masks. Allan

Hell no! That thing's even uglier than an F-35!!! No mean achievement!!. Still, at least it isn't boring and grey! Allan

I don't think you are being facetious at all. I just do not see time spent masking as an issue. I never have. My sole issue is over the cost of pre cut masks. I always thought that considering what you have to pay in exchange for some bits of sticky paper makes them extremely poor value. From that perspective therefore I think it is perfectly justifiable to compare the cost of masks with the cost of the kit to which they are being applied. Others, like yourself obviously take a different view and, I respect that. However, I'd rather spend my very limited funds on additional kits. Allan

Especially if they added a 580! Allan

Well, that's certainly true, it can be tedious and time consuming but, patience is a virtue...... . Some manufacturers already include them so, I think it is a practical idea. I actually have a pair of Revell Lockheed Ventura kits which were issued with masks provided Allan

Would you settle for an Avro Type 730 instead of the Short Sperrin ? I normally avoid masks because I think they are poor value for money and, in some cases they can actually cost as much as something like a series 1 Airfix model kit. That said, I consider this a good idea. The economies of scale involved in mass production would probably ensure that the masks would add little to the cost of the kit Allan

How about this for an idea? Remember the old Hercules W2? How about an A-400 W2. I like your idea of the ETPS A-400. It would of course have to be in the lovely "raspberry ripple"finish! Allan Sudden thought, a new Vulcan would look gorgeous in that red,blue and white scheme!

Agreed. I have a built in aversion for boring grey jets. The only thing the F-35 in particular does for me is to induce yawns! Don't do boring grey aircraft as a matter of principle! When I finally get round to it, even my Revell A-400 kit will be in the old RAF "sand and stone" finish! Allan

I forgot about that one! From memory, the trade fair releases are about the second week in January Allan

Actually, I think it's more entertaining reading all the whines and whinges after the announcement. "Not my scale/wrong scale"! "Why this and , not (insert)"!" Yet more aeroplanes. Why no (insert)"! It should have been (insert)and not yet another (insert). We all know its iconic/a guaranteed best seller/no line up would be complete without it/it's the_______ Anniversary of___________. Surely this must mean a kit of (insert)"! I look forward to that almost as much as I look forward to the announcements! Allan

From a personal point of view and, while not necessarily deciding to purchase same, I would prefer a stores only RN/RAF set with no vehicles etc. Vehicles would (for me anyway) just be a waste of plastic and end up in my bin. The stores of course would be able to be used on several models. A separate kit of RN/RAF specific ancillary vehicles/ground handling equipment would, I think prove popular with those interested in such things. Allan

https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/avro-vulcan-b-mk2-xh558-vulcan-to-the-sky-gift-set-1-72.html You may be disappointed. At least for this year. I very much doubt if they would be making a new kit while taking pre orders for the old one. They may indeed try to sell off old stock but, that might not work because I suspect most would hold out for the new kit. I would suggest therefore no Vulcan (from Airfix anyway) prior to 2021 Allan

Noticed that too. I think that possibly knocks the "new tooled Vulcan" theory/wish/fantasy/faint hope (delete as required) squarely on the head!. However, a change of decal options at least would have been nice. Guess there is life in the old girl yet. Allan

That is a good idea. I am in fact hoping that, with the importing/ repackaging of some of the Academy range that Airfix might extend this to other subjects/ ranges. Allan

Actually and, with all due respect, I don't think it is obvious at all. I think it's more wishful thinking but, that is,after all, half the fun of this discussion! No doubt the nay sayers will point to the multiple options available elsewhere but, with other companies churning them out like sausages, why not Airfix? It's a good choice of subject and, undoubtedly a very popular one. My preference would personally be for the long nosed E/F/G variants. I guess Airfix could produce multi option kits for the short nosed Phantoms? Allan

Have to agree with you here. The rather miserable load provided is a big disappointment and, actually make the aircraft look naked.! Not a lot of bang for the Bucc! (with the apologies for the terrible pun!) An extra sprue providing a much more comprehensive range of ordnance may indeed have pushed the price up a bit but, surely nowhere near as much as a load of aftermarket accessories? Buying a load of aftermarket frippery could double the cost of the kits That's fine for those that can afford it but I am not personally inclined to fork out extra money for items that ( in my view at least) should be included in the kit. My choice of course. At least I have recourse to a fairly well stocked spares box. Lovely kit but, let down ( again , in my view )on this one aspect. Even the Phantom was better off! Going back a few years,I was distinctly unimpressed with Airfix suggesting that we buy ( at another £14.99 on top of a £24.99 kit) a Bomber Resupply Set just provide something to hang on the bomb bay. Quite apart from the fact that one would then end up with load of potentially unwanted vehicles. Even the old 1981 Lancaster had a full bomb load! Allan