Max Headroom Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Just seen the Airfix calendar and there appears to be a Heinkel being shot down by a Skua. Is this a clue to a new dogfight double? The presence of the Skua has been debated previously. They used a 111 in a museum in Norway to LIDAR and I think, most of a Skua is being restored there too. So you never know......... Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Do Xtradecal know something we don't? They have just given notice of three new A-7 Corsair sheets in 1/72. The Hasegawa kit is old and not very accurate. The Fujimi kits are very nice but not easily available in the UK. The Hobby Boss kits... well let's just say that an Eggplane version would be more accurate than the HB ones. So... is Airfix likely to release a new tool A-7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 So... is Airfix likely to release a new tool A-7? Maybe Revell is re-issuing the Matchbox-Corsair? Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Do Xtradecal know something we don't? They have just given notice of three new A-7 Corsair sheets in 1/72. The Hasegawa kit is old and not very accurate. The Fujimi kits are very nice but not easily available in the UK. The Hobby Boss kits... well let's just say that an Eggplane version would be more accurate than the HB ones. So... is Airfix likely to release a new tool A-7? Possibly not, they released a Spitfire XIV set a while ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Victor B2 second please, this first 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-21 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I'am confident we will see a 1/72 Vickers Viking/Valetta and a Varsity. Aftermarket decal companies will have a field day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fids Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I'm building a memorial for a recently departed friend on Pen Y Fan Saturday with some other friends and as soon as I get a signal will be tuning in to see if there's news :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I suspect another Bomber Command type to follow on from the Lancs and Whitley. Maybe a new halifax though not sure they will....yet, Hampden or a Wellington has to be on the cards surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fids Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 If they do a new bomber will it be bombing small ships as the Mossie and Beaufighter are :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Do Xtradecal know something we don't? They have just given notice of three new A-7 Corsair sheets in 1/72. The Hasegawa kit is old and not very accurate. The Fujimi kits are very nice but not easily available in the UK. The Hobby Boss kits... well let's just say that an Eggplane version would be more accurate than the HB ones. So... is Airfix likely to release a new tool A-7? Maybe an reissue? the old one wasn't that bad... http://modelingmadness.com/scott/viet/a7eva195.htm / André B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 No, absolutely impossible, it has raised panel lines which are totally unacceptable nowadays. Or so I'm told... Mind you, they've re-released worse. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Its a new Vulcan!! its on the Workshop site oh sorry I have premature speculation again 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Its a new Vulcan!! its on the Workshop site oh sorry I have premature speculation again Premature speculation can be a most embarrassing problem. Have you seen your doctor!! Allan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Premature speculation can be a most embarrassing problem. Have you seen your doctor!! Allan If I recall I had it last year about this time, think I should see a Doctor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 No, absolutely impossible, it has raised panel lines which are totally unacceptable nowadays. Or so I'm told... Mind you, they've re-released worse. Like the hoary old Yak-9, which they seem to keep re-banging ad nauseum. Oh wait - their Yak-9 doesn't have any panel lines... John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 With the 1/72 Harrier GR.1, GR.3 & GR.9 is it possible for airfix to produce sprues for twin seat options for these kits? The tail fins you would actually have to chop and change, so they could have instructions where to cut. And maybe another sprue to create twin seat Lightnings. While I'm here with my two pence worth, I reckon a new 1/72 Buccaneer is on the cards....I wish! I know they have been going through a lot of British produced aircraft, I do think a few 1/72 USAF jets should be the theme over the next few years. A good start would be a new tool 1/72 Thunderstreak & Thunderflash, but I guess a Czech company would be more likely to produce those. Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazinio Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I still think it will be a Phantom FG1 and FGR2 possibly in 1/48 but more likely in 1/72 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spfparker Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 a new club kit that I can use the £20 voucher for...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 a new club kit that I can use the £20 voucher for...... I resemble that remark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 A good start would be a new tool 1/72 Thunderstreak & Thunderflash Ooh yes please! Airfix have stated that they have a policy of replacing their classic moulds. Well, they have had a Thunderstreak in their range since the early 70s. There is an added bonus for Airfix in that I can't recall anyone else currently producing one in 1/72. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Ooh yes please! Airfix have stated that they have a policy of replacing their classic moulds. Well, they have had a Thunderstreak in their range since the early 70s. There is an added bonus for Airfix in that I can't recall anyone else currently producing one in 1/72. Exactly! I'm hoping that many people will be including "1/72 Thunderstreak" in the Airfix suggestions over this weekend. Let "Thunderstreak" become the new Beaufighter! We have Valom having produced the new 1/72 Voodoo so I can build a Bentwaters example, but still need a manufacturer to do a Thunderstreak. As there were four bases in East Anglia who had them I think, there are quite a few colorful schemes that could be done. In fact, would be a very popular subject for a large decal sheet. 55th FBS at Wethersfield 77th FBS at Wethersfield 79th Tiger Sqn at Woodbridge 81st FBW at Sheperds Grove Suffolk 91st FBS at Bentwaters 92nd FBS at Bentwaters Definitely need a replacement mould, but how long will we have to wait. Martin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Thunderstreak and Thunderflash look to become a demand from all major manufacturers! Same happens in Revell thread Well - I can only say: Oh, Airfix, please bring us a new tool Thunderstreak!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Exactly! I'm hoping that many people will be including "1/72 Thunderstreak" in the Airfix suggestions over this weekend. Let "Thunderstreak" become the new Beaufighter! We have Valom having produced the new 1/72 Voodoo so I can build a Bentwaters example, but still need a manufacturer to do a Thunderstreak. As there were four bases in East Anglia who had them I think, there are quite a few colorful schemes that could be done. In fact, would be a very popular subject for a large decal sheet. 55th FBS at Wethersfield 77th FBS at Wethersfield 79th Tiger Sqn at Woodbridge 81st FBW at Sheperds Grove Suffolk 91st FBS at Bentwaters 92nd FBS at Bentwaters Definitely need a replacement mould, but how long will we have to wait. Martin Then there's Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Taiwan and Turkey on the F-84F, ditto plus Denmark and Norway for the RF-84F so loads and loads of markings options! Thunderstreak and Thunderflash look to become a demand from all major manufacturers! Same happens in Revell thread Well - I can only say: Oh, Airfix, please bring us a new tool Thunderstreak!!! Please Airfix, do the decent thing! Wez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Not sure if this is planned or a technical issue but the Airfix (and the rest) website appears to be down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 My line of thinking is a Phantom but it could be a Corsair II or even a Buccaneer A new Hampden would be nice seeing as everytime I splash out on loads of aftermarket goodies for their old kits - hello Heinkel III - along come Airfix with a new mould. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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