1/48 - Supermarine Attacker FB.2 by Trumpeter - released

[Homebee 15,339]

After the F.1 variant (http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234919852-148th-supermarine-attacker-f1-by-trumpeter-released-review-links/?hl=attacker), Trumpeter is to release a 1/48th Supermarine Attacker FB.2 kit - ref.2867.

Release is expected in February 2014.

Sources:

http://old1.trumpeter-china.com/a/en/news/20131112/2540.html

http://www.cybermodeler.com/news/trumpeter.shtml

V.P.

Edited November 30, 2014 by Homebee

[dazinio 53]

I want one!! Maybe we might get a sea Venom next year?

[Wez 3,734]

I want one!! Maybe we might get a sea Venom next year?

Just as long as Trumpeter get the shape right unlike their Vampire otherwise be careful what you wish for.

Wez

[Homebee 15,339]

Released.

Source: http://old1.trumpeter-china.com/a/en/product/fly/1_48_Series/2014/0219/2588.html

V.P.

Edited November 30, 2014 by Homebee

[Antoine 1,464]

The FB.2 was the one used by the Pakistan Navy, right?

I was pretty certain that Trumpeter wouldn't miss that.

Until now...

[wyverns4 806]

Pakistan only used the de-navalised FB.2, (for a short time), but lots were used by the FAA, RNVR and FRU.

Christian the Married and exiled to africa

[dazdot 1,037]

wow no ones crucified it yet

[Antoine 1,464]

Pakistan only used the de-navalised FB.2, (for a short time), but lots were used by the FAA, RNVR and FRU.

Yes.

But all the latters looks the same to me, Pak navy would have added a nice little touch of colour with different roundels.

I'll have to wait for some aftermarket.

[wyverns4 806]

Yes.

But all the latters looks the same to me, Pak navy would have added a nice little touch of colour with different roundels.

I'll have to wait for some aftermarket.

Ah, now I understand! There was a manufacturer who produced generic national marking sheets a few years ago, IIRC Brightspark, and they printed a sheet with Pakistani insignia. Perhaps one of the generic alpha/numeric sheets, say from Xtradecal, etc., would harvest the right combination for the serial number?

Christian the Married and exiled to africa

[andym 139]

Yes.

But all the latters looks the same to me, Pak navy would have added a nice little touch of colour with different roundels.

I'll have to wait for some aftermarket.

The Classic Airframes one came with Pakistani markings, I'm sure there must be someone out there who has the kit and didn't/doesn't intend to use them. I'll check to see if I still have a set. Or alternately:

http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/cafd4102d.htm

HTH

Andy

[Antoine 1,464]

Thanks, but do not bother about me, I can wait for some AM decals, or use my own spares.

[NAVY870 2,601]

Just as long as Trumpeter get the shape right unlike their Vampire otherwise be careful what you wish for.

Wez

If Trumpeter was to attempt a Sea Venom and had the balls to do it properly then I would have no problem turning over my collection of manuals photos and allow total access to our airframes to them.

Given their previous I wont be holding my breath.

Same offer to you Airfix.

[Wez 3,734]

If Trumpeter was to attempt a Sea Venom and had the balls to do it properly then I would have no problem turning over my collection of manuals photos and allow total access to our airframes to them.

Given their previous I wont be holding my breath.

Same offer to you Airfix.

Having spoken to the designer of their forthcoming Spitfire MkVb at Yeovilton last week, I think they'd be more likely to take up your offer than Trumpeter!

Wez

[NAVY870 2,601]

Having spoken to the designer of their forthcoming Spitfire MkVb at Yeovilton last week, I think they'd be more likely to take up your offer than Trumpeter!

Wez

The offer stands, if any manufacturer wants to do a decent 1/48th Sea Venom then my collection is at your disposal.

The same goes for anything else I have.