Paul A H Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 The re-tooling of the hawk was actually quite extensive. the layout of the parts on the sprue was completely changed, suggesting a completely new tool. the panel lines were much finer second time around too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) (And anyway I'm too busy working out the order of my list of Lightning F6 builds ...5 Sqn 1st I think.........) 74 sqn for me...!! Edited December 3, 2012 by keefr22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 The re-tooling of the hawk was actually quite extensive. the layout of the parts on the sprue was completely changed, suggesting a completely new tool. the panel lines were much finer second time around too. Fair enough, I look forward to Airfix doing the same with them there Shars then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 74 sqn for me...!! Definitely!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Yes a Mk II Lancaster would be good, and we might just get it. However, my money is on a re-tooled Dambuster. I've not seen the pictures, but I have read that one is of Sir Michael Redgrave in his role of Barnes Wallis. My two'pennorth then is this: It's a reference to the film "The Dambusters", not to Barnes Wallis himself (rule out a new Wellington and/or a Grand Slam Lancsater). Next year is the 70th anniversary of Operation Chastise. Airfix is not going to miss a marketing opportunity like that. In order to maximise sales during the anniverasry it should be announced before May. The current Dambuster Lancaster is only available in a gift set and could do with updating. The thing is, what scale? Most likely 1/72, but considering the current price of Tamiya 1/48 Lancs, could Airfix mount a coup and bring one in consideably cheaper? If we are going to get a new Lancaster my money is on definitely on the Dambuster. Cheers The current Airfix Lancaster kit is 30 years old and it has to be one of Airfix's perennial biggest sellers. Therefore, I'm thinking we'll see a new 1/72 Lanc kit that's been tooled to allow all the 'Specials' and the B.II to be produced. And if Airfix is really smart they'll also tool up a set of Manchester wings and vertical tail surfaces to cover that option. (A new kit in 1/48th would also be nice as the base Tamiya kit is close to 40 years old now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypnobear Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) Or maybe Airfix is pulling everyone's leg with the pictures behind the calendar doors and none of its actually true? Would like a new mold 1/72 Lightning though, could replace my old Airfix Lightnings then! Edited December 3, 2012 by Hypnobear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Fair enough, I look forward to Airfix doing the same with them there Shars then.... Hope springs eternal from the human breast! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.smith10 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Anyone know if the typhoon will be in 48th? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Anyone know if the typhoon will be in 48th? Cheers More likley 1/72 to replace the rather tired Series 1 kit, possibly along with the FW-190D, and Gloster Gladiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 The current Airfix Lancaster kit is 30 years old and it has to be one of Airfix's perennial biggest sellers. Therefore, I'm thinking we'll see a new 1/72 Lanc kit that's been tooled to allow all the 'Specials' and the B.II to be produced. And if Airfix is really smart they'll also tool up a set of Manchester wings and vertical tail surfaces to cover that option. (A new kit in 1/48th would also be nice as the base Tamiya kit is close to 40 years old now). I must admit that thought dawned on me too that the Lancaster B.II might be a new tool rather than a modification, with the Dam Busters raid also being hinted at. Start with a lesser known variant and a special before bringing in a new mainstream B.I/III to replace their existing kit. I agree a Manchester would be nice spin off, but so would later versions such a the B.IV, MR/ASW, the Lincoln and possibly eventually the Shackleton, hell they may even consider doing the York.We'll just have to wait till end of the year to find out whats planned and thus what the possibilities are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Therefore, I'm thinking we'll see a new 1/72 Lanc kit that's been tooled to allow all the 'Specials' and the B.II to be produced. And if Airfix is really smart they'll also tool up a set of Manchester wings and vertical tail surfaces to cover that option. Entirely logical but Airfix haven't shown themselves particularly wedded to that approach so far: each time they've done a Spitfire (XIX, IX, I, 22) they've started from scratch giving us 4 different interpretations, both in terms of levels of detail and dimensions of components that ought to be the same. And if there was/is any intention to do a Swordfish II or III, it's not obvious, to me at least, from the layout of the Swordfish I sprues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 A Lincoln and a Shackleton(s). Now that would be brilliant! If the old wives' tale holds true, I suppose I need to get cracking on my Manchester conversion so they can bring that out also. Still, even if they only come out with a Lanc B.II, that would be most welcome, especially if it's all new-mould. Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 (edited) Yes a Mk II Lancaster would be good, and we might just get it. However, my money is on a re-tooled Dambuster. I've not seen the pictures, but I have read that one is of Sir Michael Redgrave in his role of Barnes Wallis. My two'pennorth then is this: It's a reference to the film "The Dambusters", not to Barnes Wallis himself (rule out a new Wellington and/or a Grand Slam Lancsater). Next year is the 70th anniversary of Operation Chastise. Airfix is not going to miss a marketing opportunity like that. In order to maximise sales during the anniverasry it should be announced before May. The current Dambuster Lancaster is only available in a gift set and could do with updating. The thing is, what scale? Most likely 1/72, but considering the current price of Tamiya 1/48 Lancs, could Airfix mount a coup and bring one in consideably cheaper? If we are going to get a new Lancaster my money is on definitely on the Dambuster. Cheers Complete agreement here! The Airfix Lancaster is a fine kit despite its age but, a new mould is perhaps appropriate. They already gave us a Dambuster & Grand Slam Lancaster so, I'd be delighted to see them give the old girl a makeover as the base kit for a series -maybe even a Tallboy armed Lanc?. Hercules engined Mk II would really be the icing on the cake!! I'm sure the 1/72 VC-10, brand new Vulcan B1/B2 & Victor B1/B2 are also hidden away as yet along with the brand new Halifax BIII & Short Stirling. (prays fervently to every god he doesn't believe in!!). Well, if you are going to have fantasies, you might as well go for rthe good ones!! Allan Edited December 4, 2012 by Albeback52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 On a side note it looks like we may have a Quad Bike and Warrior IFV for the 1/48th Operation Herrick range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 ........If we are going to get a new Lancaster my money is on definitely on the Dambuster. Cheers I reckon so too. Especially as next year will be the 70th Anniversary of the raid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I think Airfix have fixed their mistake on the website although a bit late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 hn, a new Lancaster next to the good and cheap Revell one? They wouldn't sell many of them, since most Lancaster fans already got their. I see a difference to their "smaller" kits like the Hawks or Spits - higher number sold (rather cheap, blocking little shelf space), and much smaller manufacturing costs due to the small sprues. If I remember correctly, most new large Airfix kits had little or just outdated competition, like the Canberras or the Nimrod. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 (edited) hn, a new Lancaster next to the good and cheap Revell one? They wouldn't sell many of them, since most Lancaster fans already got their. Not necessarily. Nice kit though the Revell one is I hate the lack of dihedral on the wings, & I don't know whether I can be bothered to correct it on the 4 I still have in stock. I'd be more than happy to replace them with Airfix ones of equal or better quality - as long as the wings are right...!! (& I'd add a couple of MK II's if they did do that version...!!) Keef Edited December 4, 2012 by keefr22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 hn, a new Lancaster next to the good and cheap Revell one? They wouldn't sell many of them, since most Lancaster fans already got their. It's an well versed arguement, but Revell kits don't make Airfix any money. And the Airfix market will be different to Revell's. NO doubt thier sales figures for the existing kit would tell them if a new one would sell, when you include the 'shiny new' factor as well. e.g. the causal airshow sales of 'Battle of Britain' sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lufbramatt Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Airfix has had a Lanc in their range every year, they must sell continuously. The 32 year old Airfix Lancaster mould is very tired now with flash everywhere, maybe they just need to replace to tool, regardless of what other kits are out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Airfix has had a Lanc in their range every year, they must sell continuously. The 32 year old Airfix Lancaster mould is very tired now with flash everywhere, maybe they just need to replace to tool, regardless of what other kits are out there. A sensible and logical answer...................... 3 planes that are always in their range... Spit, Hurri, and Lanc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard M Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 A sensible and logical answer...................... 3 planes that are always in their range... Spit, Hurri, and Lanc Plus following the recent outrage in the newspapers zee Germans will be banned from being allowed to make and sell any British aircraft which will leave the field open to Airfix.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 A sensible and logical answer...................... 3 planes that are always in their range... Spit, Hurri, and Lanc And a Red Arrows Hawk Not having a decent Lancaster kit in the range is not really an option for Airfix. Yes, Revell have a fairly new kit readily available, but I'd turn that argument on it's head. If Revell make a decent Lancaster (faults accepted) then that is even more reason for Airfix to replace their old tooling as well. It makes perfect sense, commercially, as Airfix need to be able to compete with their main rivals. Same goes for any company manufacturing consumer goods. If Ford, for example, were still trying to flog Mk I Escorts instead of the latest Focus, they'd go out of business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasman71 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I said ages ago that it could be cool if they did a whole stable of Avro stuff - the Lancs, a York, Shackletons, a Lincoln. Think of the box sets they could have! I'm sure the Shacks would be sellers, the York, well I wonder if they could just get away with producing their own conversion kit for the base Lanc, along the lines of their Valiant tanker conv set ? The Lincoln would probably need it's own moulding, not impossible but maybe not that high up the list to do Agreed with other comments though, would LOVE the definitive 72nd scale LIghtning (at last!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 ... If Ford, for example, were still trying to flog Mk I Escorts instead of the latest Focus, they'd go out of business. I doubt it, have you seen the prices of RS's, Mexico's & Twin Cams these days....!!! Keef 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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