Homebee Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) Don't smile, Trumpeter is to release a 1/48th Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.1 in 2016-2017 - ref.02899 Source: http://scalemodels.ru/modules/news/img_9587_1449141028_16.jpg.html V.P. Edited January 5, 2017 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilh Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 That's OK, it will probably look more like a Roc anyway... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) Not sure why they are bothering with the Airfix kit due out early in 2016. Based on past performance, I would expect the Trumpeter kit to be more expensive and less accurate. Edited December 3, 2015 by VMA131Marine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyB Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 What's the betting it looks like a Hurricane with a turret. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 What's the betting it looks like a Hurricane with a turret. That would be the optimistic view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 What's the betting it looks like a Hurricane with a turret. Hi Finally a hawker hotspur kit cheers jerry 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm guessing Trumpeter don't give a flying monkeys about Airfix and know that they will sell... I see a kit that hasn't even got a 3D CAD drawing or plastic in a box yet is already getting witty digs about it's shape. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) Hi Probably due to the old adage ' your only as good as your last job ' But the majority here will hope they do a good job cheers jerry Edited December 5, 2015 by brewerjerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm guessing Trumpeter don't give a flying monkeys about Airfix and know that they will sell... I see a kit that hasn't even got a 3D CAD drawing or plastic in a box yet is already getting witty digs about it's shape. Since Trumpeter's research team hasn't been anywhere near the only surviving Defiant, while the Airfix team got to crawl all over it while it was being restored, it is not unreasonable to conclude that they will be starting with far inferior research materials. I really hope it's a good kit, but their recent track record, on British subjects in particular, does not give cause for optimism. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Yep but it may be buildable. Just sayin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 You could build one out of Lego if that's your only concern. Probably wouldn't look all that great, but buildable. Cheers, Stew 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) But the majority here will hope they do a good job Can't speak for the majority, but I don't care whether they do or not, thanks to Airfix. There, that comment should please the "no gratuitous Airfix bashing" brethren! bob EDIT: And I've got a fighter and a target tug from Classic Airframes. EDIT p.s.: Having read a few subsequent comments, I apologize for expressing negativity toward Trumpeter, but REALLY... Edited December 5, 2015 by gingerbob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Well compliance with Mikes plea to avoid brand focussed negativity lasted 24 hours! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Since Trumpeter's research team hasn't been anywhere near the only surviving Defiant, while the Airfix team got to crawl all over it while it was being restored, it is not unreasonable to conclude that they will be starting with far inferior research materials. I really hope it's a good kit, but their recent track record, on British subjects in particular, does not give cause for optimism. Why are you even bothered what Trumpeter are doing with their history on British subjects when Airfix have one coming out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8fan Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 If and when I can, I will get the Airfix. Had more to say..but naaah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Seen at the All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2016 - test shot Sources: https://www.facebook.com/INTERALLIED/photos/pcb.1577157062310657/1577156722310691/?type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/TrumpeterModel/photos/pcb.666914713467125/666914580133805/?type=3&theater V.P. Edited September 24, 2016 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 What's the point? They should just carry on with their post war FAA stuff and produce a half decent Firebrand? Mick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Missed the bus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 If it's good then fair enough but knowing Trumpy's track record with British aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper-30 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) anyone seen this Edited September 27, 2016 by viper-30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnerboy Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 ooh mate, you've just made my day week month year decade I've come over all unnecessary, have always dreamed of Airfix bringing one out in 24th but this will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 If you read the card at the front, you will notice it says 1/48. Sorry to disapoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnerboy Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 where's the sobbing emithingy gone? oh well, these will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper-30 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 ebugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckb1 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Why bother, Airfix nailed it IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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