Paul Thompson Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 No new workbench today ;( They said there wouldn't be. Next one will be bigger., July 15th. Says so at the beginning of the last edition. Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 They said there wouldn't be. Next one will be bigger., July 15th. Says so at the beginning of the last edition. Paul. Ah thanks, I've missed that Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I am surprised no one has mentioned a Blenheim in 1/48th. Long overdue, fair few schemes, done in 1/72 already. That and a Scimitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rholland Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 1/72 Javelin, 1/48 Blenheim and Hunter. Simple. Richard in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 About the 48th heavies last week-end I picked up a 48th B-17G and an F for 30GBP the detail that isn't there by today's standards would be replaced in any case. I also plan on after-market decals and vac-glazing. The basic kit is very accurate indeed. I have a B-29 with similar extras which also appears to be very accurate. However the 48th Lancaster is another matter. The fuselage profile is quite wrong and while Packard Merlins all spin the same way the RR Merlins were handed. It costs 70GBP and needs the same help as the others mentioned. Revell & Monogram were really on their game by any standards. A 48th Lanc from Airfix would, I feel, sell well but possibly not as well as other subjects that would cost the same to bring to market. In 48th I'd think the Vampire T.11 or a single seater, a Hunter or the afore mentioned Blenheim would be a better choice. I still think a 48th WWI British heavy tank would sell well to the general public at present as well as us BMers and the like.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I'd have thought a 1/48 Swift was a possibility, but there don't seem to be any rumours of this. I'd love one Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Do you reckon it's too early to start an "Airfix 2018" subject? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 No! Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyentrant Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Given the appalling Tornado and Eurofighter offerings I would lay a bet on: 1. 1/72 Tornado GR.4 2. 1/72 Eurofighter Typhoon and given the unavailability of spare parts for the 1/72 Hunter FGA.9 from Airfix a: 3. 1/72 Hunter FGA 9 and possibly: 4.1/72 Hunter T.7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Interesting thread! For my money a dead cert as are new versions of the Beau (early), Defiant (NF) and tin wing Hurri. What perplexes me is why they haven't done a twin tub Spit....with all those new companies giving rides there's a market now...they only need to retool the fuselage and a small canopy sprue....wings prop engines etc are all in the bank.... As for 2017 I predict 1/48 Lanc, new tool 1/72 Vulcan, 1/72 Chippie, 1/72 Fury and maybe a 1/72 Wimpey. Sadly they never listen to my folded piece of paper at Telford which has Martin Baker MB-5 written on it- cost of a Spit tooling...think of the number the What if crowd would buy and a fantastic rebox with the TSR2 as a 'Project Cancelled' double... TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denford Posted July 3, 2016 Author Share Posted July 3, 2016 Interesting thread! For my money a dead cert as are new versions of the Beau (early), Defiant (NF) and tin wing Hurri. What perplexes me is why they haven't done a twin tub Spit....with all those new companies giving rides there's a market now...they only need to retool the fuselage and a small canopy sprue....wings prop engines etc are all in the bank.... As for 2017 I predict 1/48 Lanc, new tool 1/72 Vulcan, 1/72 Chippie, 1/72 Fury and maybe a 1/72 Wimpey. Sadly they never listen to my folded piece of paper at Telford which has Martin Baker MB-5 written on it- cost of a Spit tooling...think of the number the What if crowd would buy and a fantastic rebox with the TSR2 as a 'Project Cancelled' double... TT As the person who started this thread, I could indeed say that it is 'interesting'. The original question was when Airfix would start announcing 2017 releases, though one wouldn't think so from reading the latest posts! I had half suspected that the postings would drift off into personal wish lists. No matter how often it is repeated, Airfix will only, repeat only tool subjects for which there are either a) Accurate, engineering drawings or An extant example that can be measured with LIDAR or otherwise. Incidentally suspended subjects give LIDAR problems as the move: not much but lots compared with the wavelengths used... They've also stated categorically that there will be no re-work of non-computer designed kits eg new transparencies for the Halifax. Sorry they've never heard your 'Telford Slip' say "MB-5", but now you know why! Now I'll take a turn and 'predict'. There will further 're-scales', of which the Meteor in 1/72 is a certainty and to the delight of Xtradecal. Also more subjects suitable for 'reworks' for want of a better word. This year alone we've had Kate, Whitley, F4F, and Beaufighter. Yes: I have my wishlist too but with such a vast array of subjects to choose from I'll just concentrate on reducing my stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungo1974 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Just want a 1/48 Spitfire XIV/XVIII and a nice Sea Fury....not much to ask is it? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 In 1/72 the holes are as follows (IMHO!) P-47B and D P-51A and B Hawker Tempest (apparently there's a Sea Fury on the way scale TBC) NA Havard IIB Jet Provost 5 Single seat Vampire/Venom Hunter Tornado 1/3/4 Eurofighter PHANTOM!!!!!!! (a proper Brit one) Not all at once as I'm not greedy......... Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denford Posted July 3, 2016 Author Share Posted July 3, 2016 Just want a 1/48 Spitfire XIV/XVIII and a nice Sea Fury....not much to ask is it? Make it 1/72 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 1:48 Scimitar. That is all... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellE Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 has anyone else noticed that the usual fortnightly workbench update wasn't posted on Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 has anyone else noticed that the usual fortnightly workbench update wasn't posted on Friday? Yes, on page 4. Snip... Jet Provost 5 Tornado 1/3/4 Eurofighter...snip Trevor Putting aside the "don't make money for Airfix" argument, Sword and Revell make modern versions of these! Though a new Tornado F.2/3 and a suitable Eurofighter FGR.4 would be appreciated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellE Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Yes, on page 4. Putting aside the "don't make money for Airfix" argument, Sword and Revell make modern versions of these! Though a new Tornado F.2/3 and a suitable Eurofighter FGR.4 would be appreciated... Thanks Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denford Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 In 1/72 the holes are as follows (IMHO!) P-47B and D P-51A and B Hawker Tempest (apparently there's a Sea Fury on the way scale TBC) NA Havard IIB Jet Provost 5 Single seat Vampire/Venom Hunter Tornado 1/3/4 Eurofighter PHANTOM!!!!!!! (a proper Brit one) Not all at once as I'm not greedy......... Trevor Why P-47D or Tempest? There's an excellent rendering of the former by Tamiya. For the latter both Heller and Academy are of good standard: that is unless you mean Tempest ll and/or Tempest Vl which I personally would find most welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) Why P-47D or Tempest? There's an excellent rendering of the former by Tamiya. For the latter both Heller and Academy are of good standard: that is unless you mean Tempest ll and/or Tempest Vl which I personally would find most welcome. He's talking the holes in the Airfix range perhaps? Other than that, I'd say there are also perfectly acceptable kits of the Jet Provost 5 (Airfix's is fine!), Vampire (Heller or MPM), Hunter (Revell), Eurofighter (Revell or Hasegawa) and British Phantom (Fujimi), with the Revell Tornado needing only a new nose (and some updates for a GR4.) The biggie for me in 1/72 is a Venom - no single-seat mainstream IJ kit since the ancient Frog kit. I have had the Rareplane vac and the Aeroclub kits over the years, but it's long overdue! (A new NF/Sea Venom that's more accurate than the Dragon one would be great as well. ) Really surprised MPM have never done one. Edited July 4, 2016 by Dave Fleming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) Why P-47D or Tempest? There's an excellent rendering of the former by Tamiya. For the latter both Heller and Academy are of good standard: that is unless you mean Tempest ll and/or Tempest Vl which I personally would find most welcome. Airfix has long had a P-47 in their range so it's logical and in keeping with their current ethos to replace older subjects within the range. Aditionally, Airfix's will be cheaper and more readily available. Finally, Tamiya's kit makes no money for Airfix. Regarding Academy's Tempest, the wing plan view shape is a bit suspect, likewise, the aileron hinge line also looks a bit off. Oh yeah, there's also the point that Academy's kit doesn't make any money for Airfix - don't know if anybody's mentioned that before (apologies for the sarcasm but it's a well founded mantra people choose to forget). Agree that a II and 6 would be welcome, but as Special Hobby have shown with their 1/32nd scale kit, it is possible to tool the Tempest in such a way to make all of the production marks possible. Edited July 4, 2016 by Wez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCZ Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 1/72 P-47 ? Revell and Tamiya are bad ?! Do you think a Airfix make better T-bolt as Tamiya ? This is a good joke And "B" is really a bestseller :D What is bad on Revell Panavia Tornado ? Tempest was in time downscaled by Eduard. Hawker Hunter make Revell too, not ? Eurofighter make Revell and Hasegawa, really we need another ? I think a better choice is making a British types.... As: Avro Manchester (My dream) Bristol Bulldog Blackburn Shark Fairey Albacore Avro Vulcan Handley Page Heyford H-P 0/400 Fairey Battle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCZ Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 This is still a Tamiya make, a Eduard make a..... This is a logic when growing new modelers generation (kits for Kids) but you haven't it ! Scale modeling is hobby for adults - a long time ! When you have a hi-quality kits of main types, another must be MOST better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 What is bad on Revell Panavia Tornado ? The nose is off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 My point was that these were either replacements or gap fillers in the Airfix range and as such would be logical for them to produce. I forgot to mention that they could also do a Mosquito (current one is horrid), a Boston and Hampden. Yes I know 'others' make them but if you applied that logic to cars, we would all be driving Fords (or your favoured tin box manufacturer ) If Airfix can justify to their bean counters that a Jug would sell and make them money, well then why not do one? How old is their current mould? Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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