azzaob Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 .... but surely no-one pays the RRP that Airfix publishes on their website? I've just pre-ordered two Airfix Jet Provosts from Hattons at GBP 4.00 each. That's even cheap when one converts it over to a not so great AUD conversion rate. Knock off the VAT, pay a smidgen of postage and these kits end up being excellent value for money. Cheers .. Dave Agree 100% with Hattons being the place to buy from when in Aus/NZ, very competitive postage rates. Their pre-owned kits are tremendous value too, and are often still in factory sealed bags. Worth taking a punt on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Agree 100% with Hattons being the place to buy from when in Aus/NZ, very competitive postage rates. Their pre-owned kits are tremendous value too, and are often still in factory sealed bags. Worth taking a punt on. 100% agree, however taking a 'punt' would imply that there's the possibility that one could lose - we all now that you can only win shopping at Hattons !! Cheers .. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denford Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 To revert to my original posting on this thread: does anyone have any idea when Airfix will start announcing their 2017 releases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzaob Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) 100% agree, however taking a 'punt' would imply that there's the possibility that one could lose - we all now that you can only win shopping at Hattons !! Cheers .. Dave unfortunately I have seen evidence of a 'loss' on a pre-owned Porsche kit that was rather lacking despite being described as complete. But all my purchases have been superb including all recent Airfix new release purchases which have been very well priced. Edited August 11, 2016 by azzaob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 To revert to my original posting on this thread: does anyone have any idea when Airfix will start announcing their 2017 releases? Not me, Airfix is being very Secret Squirrel like at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I know it will screw alleycast over, but I'm really hoping there is a tin wing hurricane next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Was it not around this time last year the Victor was rumored ? Airfix must be keeping a tight ship this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 In their last 'Aerodrome'they were rather drooling over the Sea Fury Trevor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 An we know for certain they've lidared a sea fury 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denford Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 I know it will screw alleycast over, but I'm really hoping there is a tin wing hurricane next year Not really. The real devotees will have already bought the conversion: those who buy Airfix 'tin wing' (if it actually materialises) probably wouldn't really appreciate the differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Not really. The real devotees will have already bought the conversion: those who buy Airfix 'tin wing' (if it actually materialises) probably wouldn't really appreciate the differences. My understanding was that Alleycat produced the resin wing once they were assured of a good long time before an injection wing in 1/72. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Not really. The real devotees will have already bought the conversion: those who buy Airfix 'tin wing' (if it actually materialises) probably wouldn't really appreciate the differences. My understanding was that Alleycat produced the resin wing once they were assured of a good long time before an injection wing in 1/72. This raises an interesting point (to me anyway). It's often said that one company's kit doesn't make money for another company but conversion parts surely do. Alleycat's Hurricane wing surely means that more Airfix Hurricanes have been sold; without Airfix having to spend money on doing the tooling. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) Fair point Beard... however am I the only one that thinks that in 2016 a conversion to produce a fairly accurate 'Tin Wing' Hurricane is a little over the top? I honestly wish Airfix and Alleycat all the best, however my personal view would be that an Airfix late Mk.1 Hurricane would probably be an absolute cash-cow for Hornby (who it would appear, could do with a little more cash at the moment). I'd rather see Allycat produce a NF.10 Vampire conversion to go with the T.11 kit, or something else not quite as commom as your typical BoB Hurricane. Let's see what 2017 will bring - hopefully something will leak soon (today's Workbench perhaps?). Cheers .. Dave Edited - cause I can't spell Konversion! (Twice) Edited August 12, 2016 by Rabbit Leader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I'd agree with that Dave, I did buy multiples of the Alley Cat conversion set and I was happy to have the opportunity to do so, but I do feel, given Airfix's variant kits for the Heinkel 111, the Ju87 and the Kate, that it is surprising that they didn't also produce a tin-wing Hurricane - I believe it would have sold shedsfull, but then I have a history of failing to distinguish between what I want to happen and what would be a good idea if it actually did happen Cheers, Stew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 From what I understand it's not simply producing a new tin wing mould, as the base around the windscreen is different too and so a new fuselage would be needed as well. Trevor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Let's see what 2017 will bring - hopefully something will leak soon (today's Workbench perhaps? Nope - Noffin' !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckb1 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) 1/24 Sea Fury.......................... How awesome would that be? Hurricane, Typhoon and a Sea Fury side by side. And a barn to display them in. Two out of three here Hurricane built. Tiffy stared at started then stared at numerous times and fondled (wrong) and placed back in the current to do pile. I have etch and resin plans for it now. Edited August 12, 2016 by chuckb1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I'll confidently predict that Airfix will release absolutely no 1/72 AFVs whatsoever (airfield trucks don't count).....But I'd love to be proved wrong. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I'll confidently predict that Airfix will release absolutely no 1/72 AFVs whatsoever (airfield trucks don't count).....But I'd love to be proved wrong. I think I'll raise that to no new AFVs in any scale 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I'll confidently predict that Airfix will release absolutely no 1/72 AFVs whatsoever (airfield trucks don't count).....But I'd love to be proved wrong. I think I'll raise that to no new AFVs in any scale And, absolutely no new ships in any scale, no railway rolling stock in any scale and still no 1/72 new Vulcan, VC-10 or Spey Phantom! Allan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I'll confidently predict that Airfix will release absolutely no 1/72 AFVs whatsoever (airfield trucks don't count).....But I'd love to be proved wrong. Maybe because they don't sell those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Probably a mistake that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I have a couple of c scale wasp conversions Please Mr Airfix make them worthless (in the way you made my c scale MK4 sea king conversion worthless). Rodders 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denford Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 I'll answer the question I asked to start this thread nearly 2 months ago: when will Airfix start announcing their 2017 releases? Since then there have been 2 Workbenches (the most likely occasion) with no announcements and Telford now only some 10 weeks away. So surely the next announcement will be at Telford: I stand corrected if there hasn't always been something announced then. But what? The lack of recent announcement of subjects (most generally small) suggests something big: fewer small kits suggest resources are going to something big. The Typhoon did sufficiently well to justify releasing the Car-Door version. So what next? Variations on the Mosquito are always a possibility, though I think not. For reasons I've already outlined in earlier posts, and even others in this thread, I'd say a 1/24 Sea Fury. This time the box-art can have machines with Maple Leaves, Kangaroos, and several other insignia! Lots of other good reasons too! Oh yes, I've never been correct in my 'predictions'. Also, as I don't make 1/24, I can't be 'wish listing'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 1/24 is not my scale either - but for a Sea Fury I would maybe make an exception. No idea when Airfix will anounce that we are all wrong and that they release a new tool Fockeschmitt in 1:64 boxscale No - tey will not. They are Airfix and will release something good: Sea Fury, Swift, Hampden,... all in 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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