Selwyn Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Is this something new or have i just missed it? http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/shop/aircraft/military-aircraft/boeing-b17g-1-72.html Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 very old news, one of the 2016 new releases fully annouced last month, with the b-17 announced in august Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloegin57 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Is this something new or have i just missed it? http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/shop/aircraft/military-aircraft/boeing-b17g-1-72.html Selwyn So did I !!. Want at least two - one to do a 100 Group machine or are Airfix going to save me the trouble of modifying and bring one out ?? Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eht1418 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I posted the question about whether it will come with crew figures. No response yet. I hope it does! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Dick Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I spy with my little eye in the latest work bench edition "midestens vier bomben" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
757flyer Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Does anyone know if they plan to release the -F? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck1945 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 (edited) Does anyone know if they plan to release the -F? Mike The fuselage molding in the first test shot (http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/news/workbench/boeing-bristol-blenheim-be2c-and-more/) is definitely set up for a late model 'G' - staggered waist positions, Cheyenne tail and a cut out for the Bendix chin turret. While a 'F' version to the standard Airfix is currently capable of accomplishing would be nice, only they know what future Fortress plans they may have. This 'G' does not easily turn into a 'F'. Edited December 19, 2015 by Chuck1945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloegin57 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 The fuselage molding in the first test shot (http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/news/workbench/boeing-bristol-blenheim-be2c-and-more/) is definitely set up for a late model 'G' - staggered waist positions, Cheyenne tail and a cut out for the Bendix chin turret. While a 'F' version to the standard Airfix is currently capable of accomplishing would be nice, only they what future Fortress plans they may have. This 'G' does not easily turn into a 'F'. Oh yes, I do like the glazing arrangement - clever old Airfix. Now - pushing my luck - are they going to provide canopy/glazing masks - or should I run away now !. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenshirt Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Airfix do not provide masks, or PE or any other "typically aftermarket" goodies. Chuck is absolutely correct in that only Airfix know of they'll release an -F or even early -G, but I am led to understand the fuselage is a separate sprue, which can give cause for hope that earlier variants are a possibility. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Oh yes, I do like the glazing arrangement - clever old Airfix. Now - pushing my luck - are they going to provide canopy/glazing masks - or should I run away now !. Dennis No doubt the likes of Eduard will provide the masks, PE or any other AM items as have been done for other Airfix kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Masks and decal sets would be a natural product line for the Humbrol arm of the Hornby empire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eht1418 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Any word on a crew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Masks and decal sets would be a natural product line for the Humbrol arm of the Hornby empire. Except it would be a hard place for Humbrol to compete in. there are a lot of decal brands and I think most modellers are happy with the products currently available. From the complaints posted I suspect they rather Humbrol invested the money to improving the quality of their paint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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