John Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Once again with some impressive new box and and interesting colour scheme options. Doesn't look like Airfix.com have updated the box art yet, so this is from Wonderland: http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/airfix-172-shorts-tucano-model-kit/ Looks good. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 looks nice. But Series 3, for such a small kit? Strange... Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 It's been a Series 3 kit since it first saw the light of day back in the early 1990s. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 well, never touch a running system. Didn't know that, thanks! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don McIntyre Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I would so much like to see Airfix do a 1/48 Tucano, and a 1/48 Gnat to go with their Hawk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warris Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) I picked my kit up today, the tooling is the old tooling but the decals are very nice you even get MDC and prop decals saves the masking The only downside is the canopy is absolutely shocking! I've emailed Airfix for a new one The black marks are in the plastic so can't even sand it out Al Edited March 29, 2013 by Warris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tardis2 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 send the canopy back to airfix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warris Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I nearly did, I've sent them photos in the email, will send it back if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I doubt they''d need the horrible thing back but boy that is horrible I do like the look of this Tucano, another to go in the WANT list b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I picked my kit up today, the tooling is the old tooling but the decals are very nice you even get MDC and prop decals saves the masking The only downside is the canopy is absolutely shocking! I've emailed Airfix for a new one The black marks are in the plastic so can't even sand it out Al Any chance of adding a photograph of the complete decal sheet? Just trying to work out if both 72 & 207 Sqd decals are included. It appears this may be the case by viewing the caption of the decal choice on the top right hand corner. Cheers .. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob P Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Any chance of adding a photograph of the complete decal sheet? Just trying to work out if both 72 & 207 Sqd decals are included. It appears this may be the case by viewing the caption of the decal choice on the top right hand corner. Cheers .. Dave No need for a photo, I can confirm you get markings for 72 and 207 in a black finish, together with the original red, white and light aircraft grey scheme with the Toucan on the tail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 No need for a photo, I can confirm you get markings for 72 and 207 in a black finish, together with the original red, white and light aircraft grey scheme with the Toucan on the tail. Rob, Many thanks for the confirmation. Might just have to put my order in then. Cheers Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warris Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Any chance of adding a photograph of the complete decal sheet? Just trying to work out if both 72 & 207 Sqd decals are included. It appears this may be the case by viewing the caption of the decal choice on the top right hand corner. Cheers .. Dave Here you go Dave, Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) Al, many thanks for submitting the kit decal choices. I duly ordered my copy from Hattons after I got the green light above. Cheers once again and good luck with your build.. Dave. Edited April 4, 2013 by Rabbit Leader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Looks nice indeed! I've built one last year and I'll definitely build another one soon. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob P Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Anyone heard any rumours of Pavla producing a resin 'pit for the Tucano before I commit to closing the fuselage halves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Does anyone have any photos of ZF417 when she was still in 1 FTS markings? A friend of mine flew her as a trainee and I'd like to model her if at all possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Does anyone have any photos of ZF417 when she was still in 1 FTS markings? A friend of mine flew her as a trainee and I'd like to model her if at all possible. Any of these fit the bill? http://www.abpic.co.uk/results.php?q=tucano+zf417&fields=all&sort=latest&limit=10 Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 You're as helpful as you are handsome, Harry! Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 just got this kit today, and agree that it's a nice one. Fine recessed panel lines, a very good decal sheet, bagged canopy, nice moulding quality (pilots look very nice, although legless...). It was worth a reboxing! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacktjet Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 just got this kit today, and agree that it's a nice one. Fine recessed panel lines, a very good decal sheet, bagged canopy, nice moulding quality (pilots look very nice, although legless...). It was worth a reboxing! Alex .....and a nose that's about 3mm too short and a canopy that is the wrong shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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