Jennings Heilig Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Just heard this today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feldr Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshiretaurus Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Hope its a mk2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Last time one of these rumours got spread around the traps - we got a 1/24 Typhoon announcement at Telford? I have to say, although it's only a rumour - it would be an early Christmas present if it became a Trumour!! Time to sell my Frog Shackelton I guess! Cheers .. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Heilig Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 I heard Mk.2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacker Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 you know he is just messing with us. If he is we have to hire someone to mess with him lol 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard M Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 This rumour has been doing the rounds for 2 years at least, helped by the fact there are a couple of active Shackleton projects on the go at the moment in the UK. Still no sign of an actual kit though... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I head something along them lines form a man who shall remain nameless a few years back at the Huddersfield show, it was on the look at/ to do list before he left Airfix, It would be a good one for Telford, I'll have one! John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBart Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 A new Shack from airfix would be outstanding, I've been struggling with my frog one for to long. Would be nice if they could cover all marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 The queue starts with ME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maudesman Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Hope not! Acquired two of revell/frog rivet monsters! Typical, but flipping Brill if old airfix do! A brit company giving us what we want, true classic brit cold war aircraft!........ Bout time too 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Oh please please please let it be true!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 This would be really great but I'm not holding my breath . Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacker Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Mk 2 would be nice but would like an option for a Mk1 as well. Lets hope it's not a rumour. We will see at Telford. That's in November? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Imagine if they were to do a Shackleton and put a mystery model of one of the cast from The Magic Roundabout in the box ! Boiiinnng! Robert 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I want some of what Robert is on!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I'd do this one http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/0/6/3/1142360.jpg Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feldr Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Pity it was the first one they ever did way back in the 70's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Yep……this is old news…….been doing the rounds for some years now and a company I used to do work for was approached about their views on the viability of such a kit…..We supported it wholeheartedly being Post-War Brit fans. I'm still not at liberty to say who made the request but it would certainly fit with either of these companies' current and recent back catalogues, along with the new mould C-130 that was also being mooted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 May be true, a person I know who is involved with Airfix told me they are releasing four kits in the near future. He told me one was 1/48 and the remainder are 1/72. He said the 1/48 kit was a long overdue jet (which came true) and one of the 1/72 kits is multi-engine. Yes he was vague but with this thread it looks like it may be a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 It would be great, and I guess eventually pave the way for a Lincoln as well, with a bit of creative sprue-juggling with the Lancs. But if there's one aircraft for which fine engraved panel lines and little holes for "rivets" is the WRONG way to go, it's a Shackleton, right...? bestest, M. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Just heard this today. May I suggest that unless you are prepared to actually state your source and they are prepared to state there's - you get the picture - you stop dropping these conversational hand grenades and wait until there is an actual announcement. That way, these rumours (and that's all they are) will not grow like wild fire and modellers will not then be massively disappointed when they come to nothing (and they haven't sold off their precious collection on the back of each and every one, to boot). Just a thought... Spence 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 My only concern about this is would Airfix sell enough to make a profit? I think it's a bit "niche" myself. I don't think many people would be that interested and it's a bit too big for an impulse buy. I can see myself picking up a Swift on the off-chance but I'd have to really want to build a Shackleton before I'd buy one. I may be wrong but I understand the Nimrod wasn't a massive success. I wouldn't want Airfix to lose money and end up with financial problems. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) My only concern about this is would Airfix sell enough to make a profit? I think it's a bit "niche" myself. I don't think many people would be that interested and it's a bit too big for an impulse buy. I can see myself picking up a Swift on the off-chance but I'd have to really want to build a Shackleton before I'd buy one. I may be wrong but I understand the Nimrod wasn't a massive success. I wouldn't want Airfix to lose money and end up with financial problems. Stuart You may be right Stuart but, I do not think Messrs Airfix would embark on such a project unless they were reasonably sure of a return on their investment. One could just as easily use the "niche" argument against the Supermarine Swift , It was after all only produced in limited numbers after a very protracted development period. It saw no action and served only with one air force. It was hardly an outstanding example of of British aviation development. The Shackleton on the other hand is, I venture to suggest, an aircraft with which many more people will be familiar over its long service history? I think you are right about the Nimrod not being a great success apparently but, I think every manufacturer experiences this from time to time. I was personally rather disappointed with this kit as, I considered it over priced and under detailed. The very poor quality decals didn't help either. I do really want a Shackleton by the way . In fact, I'd like one of EACH mark to enter service!! .I'd certainly buy them in preference to a Swift but, that's just me!! In the meantime, I think Spence's comment is very sensible and unless or until we get solid confirmation there's no point in modellers working themselves into a frenzy of speculation. Allan Edited August 31, 2014 by Albeback52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomvixen Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) Proof or it didn't happen. None of this "I know someone who knows someone" crap. Edit Isn't this why there's a rumour monger section, shouldn't this post be there? Edited September 1, 2014 by venomvixen 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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