Procopius Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Perhaps they (the Wasps) were to be dropped from V-Force bombers over Moscow, thence to deploy the WE.177? Johnny Russian'd never see it coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Perhaps they (the Wasps) were to be dropped from V-Force bombers over Moscow, thence to deploy the WE.177? Johnny Russian'd never see it coming! It was more accurate than a torpedo !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 So you think I should sell my complete kit for around £70 then? Nah, not to me anyway. great news Colin, one I'll be looking out for, as long as they're "sensibly" priced. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Could the Wasp escape the blast from that? or was it a one way deal?? Julien I think you pays your money and takes a chance! Wouldn't like to try it personally but WW 177A (600lb) was a standard fit for the Wasp. I think it was single crew member only as the weight was marginal. Selwyn Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hope it's acceptable to resurrect an old post? Is there any news on this exciting project? G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hello, no problem! Progress has been unfortunately slow on this one. The pattern maker has had a high workload in his day job which has led to long periods where he has not been able to work on the masters. Some progress has been made recently, and the project is very much alive, but I don't know when it will be ready. I certainly will make everyone aware on the forum when we are nearer to a firm release date. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hi Colin. That's brilliant news! I'm sure there are a few others here who'll raise a cheer to hear it's still on the cards too. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Buggar, wrong scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blimpyboy Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Indonesian (http://indomiliter.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/1321037.jpg) or Malaysian (http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1282794/) markings please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Awesome news - please keep us posted. Cheers Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcurrie42 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Still waiting Patiently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorheadtx Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Better late than never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Wow, this is an old thread! The Wasp is still happening, delays have been long and at times progress slow as Jon Davies who is making it has a busy day job and not much free time to to work on it lately, but in the last few months things have started to speed up. The basic parts have been sub-mastered to split into Wasp and Scout kits, the Wasp will come first. We are hoping to have a final test cast ready at Huddersfield, with the kit on sale at Cosford in April. Here are a few in progress shots. First the engine, its not finished, this was just a test cast to see if we could get it out of the mould in one piece, which we could. Bare in mind its only 25mm long so your looking at a magnified version; Next up the Wasp tail boom, I think this is the finished item; Next the body, these are again test casts at an early stage, to check we can get out of the mould. Since these were done the body and been re-skinned and more details added; Hope you like what you see, not finished yet but getting there for 2014! Colin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Excellent!! How will the glazing be done Colin? Vac or clear resin? Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Excellent!! How will the glazing be done Colin? Vac or clear resin? Pat Thanks Pat, it will be a mixture, main glazing vacform in PETg with sides in clear resin. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich2010 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Will you be accepting any pre-orders? Or perhaps you'll be commissioning a 500 of these. These are surely in most of our top ten 'wants' - has there ever been a 72nd one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CockneyCol Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Nope, never a Wasp in 1/72, just conversions from the old Airfix Scout. It's a complicated beast to get right so Colin and co have been super-brave with this one but it does look brilliant and well worth the wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesP Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Great to know this is still on the cards and look forward to a peek at Hudds and a purchase at Cosford, fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) Will you be accepting any pre-orders? Or perhaps you'll be commissioning a 500 of these. These are surely in most of our top ten 'wants' - has there ever been a 72nd one of these? No pre-orders necessary, but there will be plenty. I would LOVE to sell 500, but I don't think the market is there unfortunately. There has been lots of interest, and that is what keeps us going on the project, its been a long time coming! Edited April 12, 2014 by Colin @ Freightdog Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Nope, never a Wasp in 1/72, just conversions from the old Airfix Scout. It's a complicated beast to get right so Colin and co have been super-brave with this one but it does look brilliant and well worth the wait. Too right its complicated! Jon has been struggling for a while to get it as good as he can, and picked up a good few tricks along the way. This is the first complete kit he has mastered, having only done one conversion before that. I'm very happy with how its turning out, and looking forward to seeing how he has progressed on the masters over Christmas. Anyone who has talked to Jon at show's will know what he thinks of the Airfix Scout as a basis for a Wasp conversion, its not a good starting point to make a Wasp or a Scout to be honest. Colin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Looking forwards to the wasp. May even have a couple Rodders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidy Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Great news, Colin. I have some pictures of Malaysian Navy Wasp markings I can send you if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Great news, Colin. I have some pictures of Malaysian Navy Wasp markings I can send you if you want. Hi aidy, please do! I will pm my email address. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Great news Colin! I'll certainly be putting my money where my mouth is & ordering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haroldk Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Hi Colin, I'm in for a couple. Harold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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