PetrOs Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Hey Today a package with a number of kits won on ebay arrived, and between those, I found an Airfix Trident kit dated 1980, in originally sealed parts bag and with just some minor scratches and tape rests on the box sides. I just wonder if this kit is worth more then the 8 euro I paid for it? (or shall I build it) Cheers Petr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPNGROATS Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Petr; it's worth what someone is willing to pay for it....find the "right" buyer and you make a profit...probably would look good in de stash until then... Cheers, ggc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty_hopkirk Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 HeyToday a package with a number of kits won on ebay arrived, and between those, I found an Airfix Trident kit dated 1980, in originally sealed parts bag and with just some minor scratches and tape rests on the box sides. I just wonder if this kit is worth more then the 8 euro I paid for it? (or shall I build it) Cheers Petr It's not overly collectible, you may make a modest profit on your outlay - but I would not be booking your dream holiday, quite yet. Marty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I've watched a couple of the original issues with BEA decals on e-bay recently, & both finished at around £10 Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 IIRC the 1980 release had BA markings and this version was rereleased in 1994 (I've got on up in the loft) - its not that rare, so I'd build it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahut Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I got the same advice on an IL-28 off ebay. Darn it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLCH Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 You have to build a "Gripper" one of the pioneers in Cat 3 landings !! if it wasn't for these planes we'd all be bugging to our alternates pronto !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 The only really collectable ones are the original release in the early sixties (BEA red square) and the later BEA' flying jack' other than that they are very common , so I would build it. By the way liveries unlimited and F-SILK make early BEA sets for the old gripper. Cheers, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 (edited) The only really collectable ones are the original release in the early sixties (BEA red square) ..Cheers, Andy But as I said Andy, I've even watched two of those finish for around a tenner recently, so maybe there really is a credit crunch....!! Keef PS - how's that Sperrin doing....??? PPS - Two Six also do BEA Red Square & SpeedJack decals; http://www.lycoseshop.co.uk/epages/twosixd...roducts/STS4434 http://www.lycoseshop.co.uk/epages/twosixd...roducts/STS4401 Edited September 13, 2008 by keefr22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCA333 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Its one of those planes/kits that people will pay a good amount, even if its not rare. Its mostly to do with that they really like the plane/kit. I am the same way with my Il-96M. The EE kit is OK, but I'm building it just because its the only choice and I really like the plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 (edited) Keef , I've pm'ed you with more stuff, just to say, yes the credit crunch is biting , saw a Frog Valiant go for 35 quid the other day , so there is always an up side to everything ! except for the fact that I have 2 in the collectables stash that I was saving for retirement These Tridents are quite common really, even the first series.( I've got one of the first issue). Cheers, Andy Edited September 13, 2008 by general melchett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty_hopkirk Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 (edited) The very first type 3 "red square" boxing is probably the most collectible, this shows a BEA "red square" machine above cloud base flying away from the viewer. Later boxings show the aircraft on the ground in front of a terminal. An even later version had the same view but with a "speedjack" livery instead of the "red square" one superimposed onto the machine. Marty... Edited September 13, 2008 by marty_hopkirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Velociweiler Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 To echo what Marty has said, the original boxtop for the Trident in the Red Square markings was REALLY attractive, and one of the nicest Airfix Airliner boxes, along with the original BOAC 747. Earlier Tridents have a 'builders value' rather than collectors value in that the later releases excluded the rows of cabin windows from the transparency sprue. Earlier editions include it so those who prefer to use decals for these transparencies have an instant filler for the open apertures, rather having to fill them in a slightly more laborious manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrOs Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 Earlier Tridents have a 'builders value' rather than collectors value in that the later releases excluded the rows of cabin windows from the transparency sprue. Earlier editions include it so those who prefer to use decals for these transparencies have an instant filler for the open apertures, rather having to fill them in a slightly more laborious manner. Hmm, dry-fitting the transparencies I can only say that it'd be more labour to fill it, then the resin-over-the-tape technics I used on the A319 now on my table. I put a 18mm tamiya tape on the outside, and then poured some 2-component-poliester-filler-resin from the local Do-it-yourself store from the inside. I let it dry for half an hour, added 2-3 drops of liquid putty where the bubbles have formed, and put a swipe or two from a sanding stick, and it was it. not visible under the primer at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 (edited) To echo what Marty has said, the original boxtop for the Trident in the Red Square markings was REALLY attractive, and one of the nicest Airfix Airliner boxes, along with the original BOAC 747. Earlier Tridents have a 'builders value' rather than collectors value in that the later releases excluded the rows of cabin windows from the transparency sprue. Earlier editions include it so those who prefer to use decals for these transparencies have an instant filler for the open apertures, rather having to fill them in a slightly more laborious manner. Agrred. It was the first airliner kit I built in the late 1960's. I think it cost 4/11 (less than 25p)! Tony PS. Build it, it's a lovely model of an Iconic British airliner. Edited September 22, 2008 by Tony Honour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse1 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Hmm, dry-fitting the transparencies I can only say that it'd be more labour to fill it, then the resin-over-the-tape technics I used on the A319 now on my table. I put a 18mm tamiya tape on the outside, and then poured some 2-component-poliester-filler-resin from the local Do-it-yourself store from the inside. I let it dry for half an hour, added 2-3 drops of liquid putty where the bubbles have formed, and put a swipe or two from a sanding stick, and it was it. not visible under the primer at all... Nice, ok, will give that a shot soon. Jesse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrOs Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 (edited) Nice, ok, will give that a shot soon.Jesse Yeah, try it. Important is - let the bubbles out! I just took a coffee stirring stick and ran it along the window row many times from the inside, so the bubbles are ripped open and resin can flow in from the sides. I had only something like 5 visible bubbles this way. And the Trident would definitely look fine in company with the other contemporary trimotors - Tu-154M and Boeing 727-200 Edited September 23, 2008 by PetrOs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Hi chaps , if you want a really nice, accurate (and a bit pricey!!) Trident 3B look no further than the F-RSIN kit , it's a beauty... and not surprisingly a lot more accurate than the old Airfix, (lovely kit as it was/is , built loads as a nipper !!).... If you want a look, go to www.f-rsin.com cheers, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Hi chaps , if you want a really nice, accurate (and a bit pricey!!) Trident 3B look no further than the F-RSIN kit , it's a beauty... and not surprisingly a lot more accurate than the old Airfix, (lovely kit as it was/is , built loads as a nipper !!)....If you want a look, go to www.f-rsin.com cheers, Andy I love the look of F-RSIN kits - except I can't build airliners with decal cockpit windows! I can live with decal cabin windows, but my pilots must be able to see out (doesn't matter about the talking cargo!!) At one time F-RSIN were talking about doing separate clear resin flightdecks (in the Minicraft stylee), but that idea seems to have disappeared. Shame really as they do some great subjects I'd like to build..... But I digress. Back to the Gripper..... Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhusberg Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I love the look of F-RSIN kits - except I can't build airliners with decal cockpit windows! I can live with decal cabin windows, but my pilots must be able to see out (doesn't matter about the talking cargo!!) At one time F-RSIN were talking about doing separate clear resin flightdecks (in the Minicraft stylee), but that idea seems to have disappeared. Shame really as they do some great subjects I'd like to build.....But I digress. Back to the Gripper..... Keef Kurt Lehman's (Authentic Airliners) fantastic kits has this included. The whole front part is made in clear resin. But he has not any Trident's in his range..... Happy modelling, Ruben www.lndecals.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrOs Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 Well, if you really want that, It should be no problem to carefully saw off a portion of a fuselage around the cockpit, and make a copy of it using the transparent resin.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Kurt Lehman's (Authentic Airliners) fantastic kits has this included. The whole front partis made in clear resin. But he has not any Trident's in his range..... Happy modelling, Ruben www.lndecals.com Hi Ruben, Yes I know, but I mentioned Minicraft instead, as unfortunately they are now more in my price range than Kurt's fantastic kits! All the best Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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