Albeback52

Know the feeling!! My cat simply opened her eyes, yawned and gave me that typically feline look of contempt as if to say " what is that pathetic human on about now!! Allan

Now, all Revell need to give us is a G or, R , or a 188 or, a 388 ...............! Allan

You can keep your Mustangs!!. What this kit really needs is a 1/35 figure of the late Eric "Winkle" Brown, in full flying gear, looking up at it and sadly shaking his head!! Allan

As Steve states, it is based on the original A-4 kit. I already two A-4 kits and, two of the C-6 reboxing. The kit is an absolute delight. It's like a mini version of the lovely 1/32 kit! IOt's a tad fiddly to build, especially the cockpit but, I don't think you will be disappointed Allan

Probably because it was quicker ,easier and cheaper to simply remove the appropriate parts from an existing kit than it was to modify the tooling? Strange kit? Well, I tend to agree with you here. I don't see the need to delete the under carriage at all. They could just as easily have put a stand in the box of the standard kit and given modellers the choice? If they wanted to produce a "level 3 " simplified kit for the market for which it is clearly intended then they could surely have produced specific items for their Easy Kit range but, I guess costs may have had something to do with that? Incidentally, you are presumably aware that Revell has issued a "level 3" version of the An-225? . Be interested to see how that pans out Allan

Fair enough. I haven't seen a confirmed price for the level 3 kit but,on the Revell.de website, its advertised at 79.99 Euros. That's £68. The full kit can be had for about the same. My partner paid £65 for the kit she bought me last year. I guess shopping around would be a good idea. Allan

Maybe so but, I cannot help feeling that this is a bit deceitful on Revell's part.They seem to be banking on customer ignorance in not knowing they can get the full kit for the same price. Allan

I will pass the greetings on to the big guy!! I take your point about trying for more sales. That's fair enough However, quite how they hope to achieve that by charging pretty much the same price for a kit that actually has less in it is beyond me!. Of course, I'm not a Revell marketing executive..............................!!! Allan

A reasonable assumption although how we define "important" is another matter and, one that is VERY subjective! We still have the full 2020 programme to look forward to. I do not anticipate many new releases but, Airfix are quite adept at springing surprises. Allan

Doesn't look like it. A previous post indicates a price approx. 80 Euros. That's £68 or, $88 US. The full kit is available for less ! Allan

Thanks for the info Paul. That's very disappointing. Guess I will scratch the Revell one off my list and go for the Zvezda reboxing instead!. Another post indicated a price in the 80 Euro range for the reissued Revell kit so, basically you're getting less kit for the same price. (Mine cost £68). The idea seems a bit redundant to me because, they could have actually supplied a stand (for those that like such things) with the original kit instead of leaving bits out and charging customers the same price for less model? Allan

So I didn't read it wrong. Absolutely nothing new at all? Not very impressed. Might get the Typhoon and another An -225 ( memo to partner for Christmas 2020 prezzie!) but, other than that, nothing on that list for me. Hope Airfix does better Mind you, it it a only the list up to April?. Maybe more news in the new year? Allan

Succinctly put! . True though!

I am not bothered about accuracy or otherwise. I have ordered two of these kits and, I am happy to do a bit of work to improve them. The definition of "good" or "bad" is very subjective and, down to the individual. In your opinion it is bad. Fair enough. I'm not going to argue with that. It isn't difficult to find out about a kit's history. People can then make their own choices Allan

Nobody forced to buy it. Far from running away, I have ordered two. It is unmistakable as a Harrrier and, that works for me. I don't mind doing a bit scratch building detail work on it. The Airfix kit( if you can find one at a sensible price) is very basic and, also requires a lot of work. Allan

I won't personally spend anything on AM accessories because it will more than likely double the cost of the model. However, many years ago I did most of the work illustrated on the basic kit. It wasn't difficult and, I quite enjoyed. All it cost was some plastic sheet,rod,strip and a lot of imagination! I'm quite happy to see this kit again. I will probably get a couple and, it will give me a chance to tackle the P.1127 Allan Ps. Am I missing something or, did the person who built model illustrated in the kit box put the deflector plates behind the rear nozzles on the wrong way round?

Ewwwwwww! Why would you ruin it by using that vile concoction??? That " sauce " is truly the excrement of Satan!. It's even worse than ketchup, if that is possible Allan

I would agree with you there.1/72 is a very practical scale for an aircraft like this. Its also still the most popular scale( as far as I am aware). With a sensible size and, lower price it is more likely to encourage multiple purchases. Just what Airfix needs. Allan

Ah! The infamous "red lines".! I was commenting on the only Cads I had seen at the time. Allan

A welcome addition to be sure! Allan

I'm with you on that. I am currently unemployed and, probably won't work again due to medical reasons. It's a very good month if I even have £25 to spare in a kit So, I will pass on this and keep the Vulcan kits I already have. Same with the Victor. Completely unaffordable but, I was able to pick up three Revell Victors over the last few months for about the same cost as one Airfix kit. I'm sure this will do well though. While not for me unless I may be receive as a gift ( Hint! Sandra, Hint!), I am personally more looking forward to what's new / reissues in the lower end Airfix range and, Vintage Classics range! Certainly been stocking up on them! Allan

It is perhaps a sad reality that anniversaries of any kind feature alongside other criteria such as : 1) It's Iconic 2) No line up would be complete without it as not being relevant when it comes to decision time! I am sure there are others but, I cannot recall off hand! Allan

I presumed you weren't talking of John Balliol, 13th Century King of Scotland? Still had to Google it though! Allan

It appeared very briefly on the Airfix Facebook page. There one minute, gone the next! Allan

! Or a combination of any or all of them! I occasionally visit ARC for a laugh! When they rubbish anything, I usually take that as a sign to buy the offending kit Allan