ShadowRaider Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) Update: Please disregard the question in this message. It is not relevant anymore as I do not plan to release any new kits. Hi All Keeping in mind that two Royal Navy flight deck tractor kits have been lately released by our company (both are in 1:48 scale), I'm thinking about continuing in the same direction. But I would appreciate your help in deciding upon a particular flight deck tractor type to try next. For ease of reference, here's a diagram that shows all major flight deck tractor types used by the Royal Navy throughout the years. We've covered #1 and #4, so what next? What say you? And may I please take a liberty and ask you to be personal: which kit would you, in particular, want for yourself? (and not what's good for the mankind in general... ; ) Thanks a lot in advance,Alex Edited April 28, 2015 by ShadowRaider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstater94 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 #6 gets my vote! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) #5 & #6 As I only build modern.... Edited January 26, 2013 by RNoAF Aerobatic Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 #5 to go with the Sea Vixen & Buccaneer kit Also Alex would you consider doing #5 & #6 in 1/72 scale as well ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Could you tell me where I can find some details on what you have released? Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 #3, #2 and #5 in that order... please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Another request for 1/72 scale please. I don't have the room for 1/48. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) #2, #6 & #5 in that order, please. Thanks in advance Alex. Regards Could you tell me where I can find some details on what you have released? Will Here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234923203-royal-navy-flight-deck-tractors-in-172nd-and-148th-by-phantommodels/ and here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234927849-148-f4models-1960s-royal-navy-heavy-flight-deck-tractor/?hl=tractor V.P. Edited January 26, 2013 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 #6, #2, #5 in that order.... pretty please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 #3, #6 and #2 In that order. More to do with the aircraft they match up to than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 #6, but again can this be done in 1/72nd please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadeocu Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 #5 - Romeo 09 flight deck diorama/vignette with Buccs, Phantoms and Gannets has long been on my list of dream projects. Having said this, the dio would be best done in 1/72 I'm afraid, but a tractor for a 1/48 project would still get my attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnerboy Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 2 & 5 please ( or 12.5 P in new money ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 2, please, in both 1/48 and 1/72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossian Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 #2 please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniair Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 #3 #4 #5 and 6 please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowRaider Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Dear all, Thank you very much for your replies and opinions. They will definitely help me in defining my future plans for both scales - I'm absolutely not "abandoning" the 1/72 line! I'm really glad that so many of you are interested in this subject, and I'll try to do my best and not disappoint you. PS: And to miniair who's asking for #4 I'm happy to say that it's already available. Regards, Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 In the 60's the RN and presumably the RAF used the agricultural Fordson tractor as a tug. It might prove popular? The Styre Puch Haflinger was used a deck tractor on the Bulwark and Albion in the same period. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowRaider Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 >> In the 60's the RN ... used the agricultural Fordson tractor as a tug. Unfortunately, I don't have (have never seen) a single photo to prove this - i.e., a photo that would show such a tractor on a carrier deck. Shore bases are another matter. >> The Styre Puch Haflinger was used a deck tractor on the Bulwark and Albion in the same period. Technically, yes. Haflingers were a part of the Royal Marines compliment on board, and apparently the sailors have "impressed" some of them for utility purposes. However, I'm not really sure that the Haflingers have ever towed aircraft - just some carts and trailers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wafu Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 #5 with #6 being able to back convert. Always wanted a #5 in 24th for the Airfix 24th SHAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 >> In the 60's the RN ... used the agricultural Fordson tractor as a tug. Unfortunately, I don't have (have never seen) a single photo to prove this - i.e., a photo that would show such a tractor on a carrier deck. Shore bases are another matter. >> The Styre Puch Haflinger was used a deck tractor on the Bulwark and Albion in the same period. Technically, yes. Haflingers were a part of the Royal Marines compliment on board, and apparently the sailors have "impressed" some of them for utility purposes. However, I'm not really sure that the Haflingers have ever towed aircraft - just some carts and trailers. Sorry, you are correct the Fordson was only used on air stations, apologies for the slip. The Haflinge was in definitely used as tug/tractor on the Bulwark during the 66/67 cruise with 845 NAS abaord. Yes we used it ashore a refuleing bowser. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Boiler Room Ark IV Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Hi Following on from Colin's comment, there is a great photo of a Haflinger at Luqa towing a Wessex HU5 from Bulwark on page 633, Scale Aviation Modeller International July 2001. So, can we have a haflinger, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowRaider Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 >> So, can we have a haflinger, please? From some other model kit manufacturer, perhaps. I'm sorry gentlemen, but I'm done with producing new model kits. Circumstances change. There are dozens of excellent model firms around, and I am sure that sooner or later some of them will move into the flight deck / ground support equipment "field". Best regards, Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 (edited) #2 and #5 please. As with others this reflects the aircraft kits available. EDIT: Just re-read the posts properly. Rather too late it seems.... Edited April 28, 2015 by SleeperService Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 A great shame you have decided not to pursue this Alex. I have your two already released kits and they are wonderful Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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