AlCZ 269 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) Very nice Typhoon , the engine and his installation looks gorgeous - but - why 1/24 ? I need it in 1/32.... 1/24 is too big. And i hope in 1/72 Car Door "Tiffy". Oh, wait, the level of details in cockpit, cannons, wheel bays... And it is "Fix" dude and "Fix" is cheap... No, no, i can't bought it... I CAN'T ! Edited November 9, 2013 by AlCZ Link to post Share on other sites
Troy Smith 8,785 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Awesome! Not my scale but kudos to Airfix for this..........beast of a kit. Parts breakdown is interesting with a separate back end, so early and late a possibity? Trevor Hmm, I looked at the parts breakdown, at it seems 'over engineered' note the separtae outer lower wing and underfuselage. Given the excellent fit of the new kits I'm being pessimistic, but be interesting to know why ths part breakdown. the two tails had me scratching my head, but, it's for the later Tempest style tailplanes, note the different root faring on each. Does mean a lot of surplus parts. What a beast! Given Sir Sidney Camm's design evolutions are we likely to see a progression of Typhoon-Tempest-Sea Fury on this? I doubt it. The real things have many simarlarites, but these are not as appliable to models. the Tempest has an entirely new wing, and U/C, with different wing roots and a extended by 2 ft fusleage in front of cockpit, and a large fin extension The Sea Fury uses the Tempest wing, minus centre section, with and entirely new fuselage... I would be very upset if they did these as i might have to buy them! I could even see myself buying a Typhoon in a year's time when initail demand has dropped off and they are available cheap briefly [like the Mosquito was] ....but where would I put it!!!! cheers T Link to post Share on other sites
andy wood 528 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 It is awesome.....anyone else notice the ripples in the skin to simulate the full-size, or were my glasses steaming up? That's my birthday present to me sorted No, I thought the same. Looks like stressed skin to me in the photo. Link to post Share on other sites
is it windy yet? 33 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Can't please everyone. Well I'm pleased! Well I'm down for two bubbletops RCAF, and perhaps one car door type. I sure like this kit. Way to go airfix. No too many years ago I thought I'd built my last airfix kit, the very weak 1:48 mark IX. Just to get it out of the stash. Then I got the mk I for Christmas from my little boy. It was ok, now my stash has about 15 airfix kits and is growing with each release. Now we just need a 1:48 challenger II to go with the operation Herick releases. Link to post Share on other sites
Algie75 9 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Just spoken to the man in charge on the Airfix stand, they are aiming for a June release with an RRP of £90, although these are both not fixed Link to post Share on other sites
593jones 1,152 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Just spoken to the man in charge on the Airfix stand, they are aiming for a June release with an RRP of £90, although these are both not fixed Hmm, might be worth keeping an eye on Hattons for a discounted pre-order as they did with the Javelin. Thrifty (cheap) Dave Link to post Share on other sites
Skeg 78 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Although not my scale or area of interest it does look like a very impressive model and loads of people seem to like it already so in that respect Airfix have done good! Will look forward to December 18th to hear the rest of next years line up. Link to post Share on other sites
Erwin 2,256 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) That just about rounds off the Airfix 1/24th British WW2 line up nicely I'm tempted by this one. I wouldn't mind them doing the B-P Defiant too. Edited November 9, 2013 by Erwin 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Selwyn 2,274 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Have problems superdetailing that engine, airfix are almost there with it already! Selwyn Link to post Share on other sites
RichardH 6 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Only yesterday my wife asked me what I wanted for Christmas - Airfix have provided the answer! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Paramedic 366 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 l also see that Tamiya is going to do a 1/32 mossie ( according to what l have read) The cat got out of the bag somehow I heard something about HK doing a Mossie 1/32 but would prefer Tamiya. I will defiently add this Tiffie to the stash but I cannot build it while being a student - too small a place..! Would actually have preferred it in 1/48 or 1/32 but what the hell.. Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Fleming 2,299 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) Looks like a Car Door, or a Bubble top can be done..... The rivet detail is exquisite! Just thought I'd mention (Seeing as Rob hasn't, and Jonathan isn't on BM anymore) that these are Jonathan Mock's photos from Hyperscale http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/thread/1383993172/Airfix+announce+1-24+Hawker+Typhoon! Edited November 9, 2013 by Dave Fleming Link to post Share on other sites
Albeback52 2,143 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Well you surely couldn't have been expecting a VC-10, could you? I'd buy that before a 1/24 Typhoon any day!. Am I the only one who is underwhelmed by this "big announcement"? Looks great though. I just hope Airfix don't get their fingers burnt with this one. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Deanali 7 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Some pics are on the Airfix site too http://www.airfix.com/news/airfix-new-for-2014-hawker-typhoon-124/ Link to post Share on other sites
rob 87 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Just thought I'd mention (Seeing as Rob hasn't, and Jonathan isn't on BM anymore) that these are Jonathan Mock's photos from Hyperscale http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/thread/1383993172/Airfix+announce+1-24+Hawker+Typhoon! Yup! thanks for that I never thought about it with all the excitement! Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Fleming 2,299 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Some pics are on the Airfix site too http://www.airfix.com/news/airfix-new-for-2014-hawker-typhoon-124/ Confirming three and four bladed props Link to post Share on other sites
Plastic Bonsai 172 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Some pics are on the Airfix site too http://www.airfix.com/news/airfix-new-for-2014-hawker-typhoon-124/ Yumm - I think I'm weakening. Not sure about the box art - they surely couldn't have missed at that range? Still kicking myself for not getting the big Mossie when I could. Link to post Share on other sites
brewerjerry 625 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 hi well currently there are six revell and one mdc typhoon on e bay is the big sell off starting ? maybe some bargains for those who do 1:32 ? I will buy an airfix 1:24 typhoon, maybe two cant wait, it looks good. but where is my 1:24 whirlwind airfix ? cheers Jerry 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Stu_davros 398 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Fantastic news, definately have to get one for the stash. Link to post Share on other sites
brewerjerry 625 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Just spoken to the man in charge on the Airfix stand, they are aiming for a June release with an RRP of £90, although these are both not fixed awesome just in time for my birthday prezzie Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousAA72 1,211 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Just spoken to the man in charge on the Airfix stand, they are aiming for a June release with an RRP of £90, although these are both not fixed A June release would be superb - D-Day 70th anniversary...... Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Heilig 602 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Don't believe everything you hear about Tamiya. If everything you "heard" about Tamiya doing this or that were true, we'd have had a Tamiya 1/48 B-17G in 1995. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck1945 286 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Not my scale, but quite impressive looking. This is the first of Airfix's 1/24 kits that would actually tempt me ... Link to post Share on other sites
Marcdb71 14 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 My dream kit put my name down for two at least also just in time for my birthday yippee Link to post Share on other sites
Sten Ekedahl 327 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Nice subject, beautifull looking kit - but completely the wrong scale for me. But I hope this will be a good seller generating cash for Airfix to invest in new 1/72 kits. There are SO many more urgently waiting to be kitted in God's true scale; Shackelton, Victor, single seat Venom, Wellington, Blenheim, Mirage III/5 & IV, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
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