Mark M Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 just got my email with mine in, i know what i want !! ok special ltd club members specials piccys of a meteor boxing piccys of a puccura boxing kits 1/72 new tools mustang 109e-4 gnat spitfire mk22 koerean mustang 109e trop skyhawk! swordfish floatplane mig29 valiant Bmk1 sprue set re release CHIPMONK!!! dauntless TUCCANO! handley page 0/400 1/48 new tools lynx army lynx navy raf merlin landrover landrover etch parts jackle cayote jackle / cayote etch parts british army troops british army vehicle crew 2x different afghan buildings re release sea harrier frs1 harrier gr3 seafire 46/47 1/350 new tool HMS Daring 1/76 new tool King Tiger 2x differning bridges 1/32 New Tool ford fiesta WRC mini cooper 1/12 re release bentley 1930 engenering new tools Petrol engine 4 stroke maudsley perton engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 (edited) just got my email with mine in, i know what i want !!kits 1/72 new tools mustang 109e-4 gnat spitfire mk22 koerean mustang 109e trop skyhawk! swordfish floatplane mig29 valiant Bmk1 sprue set Mark, Are those highlighted genuinely new tools or re-pops, don't get me wrong nobody will be more pleased than me if they are but I'm a little surprised at the choices - the Mustang, Bf-109E and especially the MiG-29 aren't amongst Airfix's longest-in-the-tooth moulds, unlike the Skyhawk! I wonder if the Skyhawk is appearing to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War? The Swordfish comes as no surprise but the Spitfire 22 - now that pleases me greatly I do hope the Mustang, Bf-109E, Skyhawk and MiG-29 are new moulds - but I'm not holding my breath! Wez Edited December 30, 2011 by Wez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Evil Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Marvellous, those subjects have saved me a few quid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techniquest Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Fantastic if the Mig-29 is a new tooling. The current Airfix Mig-29 is a real pig to build, but it turns into (probably) the most accurate in that scale. Just one other thing - isn't the recent Valiant already a B.Mk1? If so, why tool a new sprue set for it? Did you mean B.2 Pathfinder? If so then woo-hoo! Nice to see the old Chippy being re-released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Hi Mark, Mmmm- piccies of a Meteor Boxing? Which mark is it please? Sounds interesting Belated Happy Xmas & al the best for 2012 Regards Adrian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 isn't the recent Valiant already a B.Mk1? If so, why tool a new sprue set for it? Did you mean B.2 Pathfinder? If so then woo-hoo! Unlikely! I think it's the parts to make the PR/K versions - a B.2 Pathfinder is a bit limited don't you think whereas the PR/K version opens up many more markings options. Wez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Fantastic if the Mig-29 is a new tooling. The current Airfix Mig-29 is a real pig to build, but it turns into (probably) the most accurate in that scale. Just one other thing - isn't the recent Valiant already a B.Mk1? If so, why tool a new sprue set for it? Did you mean B.2 Pathfinder? If so then woo-hoo! Nice to see the old Chippy being re-released. The MiG-29 is the old tool with new decals. The Valiant parts are to convert the bomber kit to a PR or Tanker variant. Decals are also included. Hi Mark,Mmmm- piccies of a Meteor Boxing? Which mark is it please? Sounds interesting Belated Happy Xmas & al the best for 2012 Regards Adrian. It's the F.8. Rebox of the MPM kit and only available to Airfix club members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Not much on my shopping list. But I am sure there are alot of happy modellers Rober Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fu_manchu Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Not a great deal for me on that list, but overall I think a good selection. I will probably stump up for a Lynx and Merlin at some point. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Skyhawk...yes please, will round out my nam collection nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 (edited) Not surprised at all about a new mustang ! I'm 99% sure it was one of the types I said I'd have bet a few quid on. The Me-109 is probably the least needed (ICM does a very nice one and it's cheap enough too) but still I can see this will be a good seller. I'm very happy to see a new skyhawk, wonder what version will it be ? There are at least 3 main skyhawk families (B/C, E/F, M) and it's not easy to convert one into the other. (Edited: read now it's a B, very good !) The Spitfire 22 is also something I'm very glad to see. I just hope that at least Airfix will get the 2-stage griffon engine nose right !!!!!!!!!! Edited December 30, 2011 by Giorgio N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Evil Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Trumpy have announced 72 Skyhawks for next year too, never rains, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 just got my email with mine in, i know what i want !!ok special ltd club members specials piccys of a meteor boxing piccys of a puccura boxing kits 1/72 new tools mustang 109e-4 gnat spitfire mk22 koerean mustang 109e trop skyhawk! swordfish floatplane mig29 valiant Bmk1 sprue set re release CHIPMONK!!! dauntless TUCCANO! handley page 0/400 1/48 new tools lynx army lynx navy raf merlin landrover landrover etch parts jackle cayote jackle / cayote etch parts british army troops british army vehicle crew 2x different afghan buildings re release sea harrier frs1 harrier gr3 seafire 46/47 1/350 new tool HMS Daring 1/76 new tool King Tiger 2x differning bridges 1/32 New Tool ford fiesta WRC mini cooper 1/12 re release bentley 1930 engenering new tools Petrol engine 4 stroke maudsley perton engine And what about February? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Trumpy have announced 72 Skyhawks for next year too, never rains, eh? Wasn't it Hobbyboss ?, but they are the E/F/M versions whilst Airfix is doing the B aka P/Q for the Argentine versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Evil Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Apologies, Hobbyboss it is.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerine_sedge Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Got my calendar/magazine/catalogue pack this morning - also some interesting humbrol paint stuff too. They seem to have added a whole bunch of RLM colours in enamel and have a few others too like weathering powders... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Got my calendar/magazine/catalogue pack this morning - also some interesting humbrol paint stuff too. They seem to have added a whole bunch of RLM colours in enamel and have a few others too like weathering powders... Any chance of some more info on the new paints? Do they list them simply by Humbrol No. or RLM No or both? Any mention of sets? I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to see a return to the concept of the old Humbrol Authentics, as long as they are properly researched. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 What markings are they releasing the F.8 in for club members. Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 all sounds very interesting, wonder what the Valiant bits will go for, also fancy the Tucano, wanted one for a while, had one some time back buggered it up, it flew to bin, then couldn't get one doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Kesterton Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 What is nice is the catalog calls out the new tooling versions vs reissued versions. Interesting to see the move to photoetch on some kits too - is that a first for Airfix? The Tuccano and Chipmunk are on my list... anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Bummer! I was hoping for the mooted big bomber Mossie! Oh! well maybe next year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Overall, I'd say it's all a bit of a non event. Apart from the Gnat, Valiant & Skyhawk, there's nothing there new or retooled to tempt me to spend my hard earned. I'm personally disappointed to see yet more done to death already subjects like Spitfires, Mustangs & BF-109s but, I'm enough of a realist to understand the obvious commercial reasoning behind those releases. Sorry Airfix but, you won't be getting much out of me in 2012!! Guess I must be getting fussy in my old age. Just as well I've got a stack of re-releases to work on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 What is nice is the catalog calls out the new tooling versions vs reissued versions.Interesting to see the move to photoetch on some kits too - is that a first for Airfix? The Tuccano and Chipmunk are on my list... anthony Not completely: Airfix issued a few kits with PE and metal parts in the past under the Hi Tech range. The 1993 catalogue shows the 1/72 harrier GR.7, tornado, Mig-29 and F-15 and the 1/48 spitfire V. At the same time Heller (that was under the same property) issued the 1/72 Mig-29 and su-27 twin seaters and the 1/48 Rafale A, Mirage III and stuka under a similar range. Both brands marketed the 1/72 aircraft weapons set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypnobear Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Some nice interesting stuff there then - another BF 109 to come on the scene but one of them has Bulgarian markings, so they could be useful; I like the look of the Seafire Mk 22 in 1/72 and the re released Dauntless would be useful. All we need now is release dates Would they be issued with the official January 3rd announcement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Kesterton Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Not completely: Airfix issued a few kits with PE and metal parts in the past under the Hi Tech range. The 1993 catalogue shows the 1/72 harrier GR.7, tornado, Mig-29 and F-15 and the 1/48 spitfire V. At the same time Heller (that was under the same property) issued the 1/72 Mig-29 and su-27 twin seaters and the 1/48 Rafale A, Mirage III and stuka under a similar range. Both brands marketed the 1/72 aircraft weapons set. I do vaguely remember the hi-tech range but don't think I ever owned one of those kits. Good catch. anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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