GreenDragon Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Workbench on the Me262 says it's for early 2017. Wonder if they'll get around to the Starfighter, loved the boxart of a Luftwaffe F-104 in the splinter scheme. Paul Harrison 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 As for early 2017 releases, I seem to recall that the 1/48 PR XIX was announced Nov/Dec and available in the following January, so who knows (apart from Airfix of course) what we might or not see in 2017 Q1. As a viable and very experienced company I will be very surprised that we don't see any new releases in 2017 Q1, they will of course stagger them throughout the year. (Some of course end up going to the right, such as the B17 which was originally down for late August). Wonder if there will be a Work bench Blog this week. TTFN Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 On 14/11/2016 at 2:35 PM, Dave Fleming said: Have these been confirmed yet? Pictures in the 2017 calendar given with the recent Airfix Modellers World would certainly suggest that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 On 15/11/2016 at 1:32 PM, Aeronut said: After seeing the upcoming Phantom I pointed out to the Airfix team at Telford that there are other Museums other than Yeovilton, Duxford and Hendon to do their research in. Can we lock them up for a night in the 'experimentals' and adjoining' hangars at Cosford to seek inspiration? YESSSS! A Bristol 188. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 9 hours ago, jasman71 said: I'm assuming that any catalogue for next year may be a bit on the thin side, considering the recent announcement by Hannants to them (by Airfix) of "..over 100 kits being dropped from the current range..." and thus now retailing as Limited Availability on the former's site? I can't give a linky for this as it was announced via email but I'm sure some of you may also have seen it? EDIT: Hannants page for this https://www.hannants.co.uk/manufacturer/airfix/products?search_direction=asc&product_category_id=108 There are actually 74 products on that list that are in the current (2016) range, the remainder do not appear in the catalogue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasman71 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 25 minutes ago, Ratch said: There are actually 74 products on that list that are in the current (2016) range, the remainder do not appear in the catalogue Hannants only sent out an email informing it's customers of Airfix's intentions a couple of weeks ago, so presumably will not appear in the new catalogue. I'd guess that some of the New Tool kits on that list may reappear with different markings or as sub-types, which is a good thing (Hasegawa specialise in that!) either next year or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 If you analyse the list, all the 'new tooling' aircraft listed were first issued at least 3 years ago and have most probably amortised their Capital investment. The biggest hits are in the 1/76 AFV range with many ancient kits being withdrawn. Likewise quite a few figure sets as these probably are slow movers. Still, the 2017 catalogue should make interesting reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 All 1/76 and 1/32 figures have been withdrawn, as too have all 1/76 and 1/72 military vehicles, with the exception of the USAAF and RAF bomber resupply sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 4 hours ago, T7 Models said: All 1/76 and 1/32 figures have been withdrawn, as too have all 1/76 and 1/72 military vehicles, with the exception of the USAAF and RAF bomber resupply sets. That's not quite right. A01709, A01711, A01716, A01718, A01726/7/8/9, A01731/2, A01750/1 and A01753 are in this year's catalogue and are not on Hannants list - or maybe you have other information. I haven't looked at the 1/32 figures but I suspect there are some there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 1 minute ago, Ratch said: That's not quite right. A01709, A01711, A01716, A01718, A01726/7/8/9, A01731/2, A01750/1 and A01753 are in this year's catalogue and are not on Hannants list - or maybe you have other information. I haven't looked at the 1/32 figures but I suspect there are some there too. Don't forget T-7 is a Mode Shop owner; the Hornby Rep has probably told him what's not going to be available next year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 That's what I'm asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 22 hours ago, trickydicky210 said: Wonder if there will be a Work bench Blog this week. Yes the Phantom FG1 workbench on Saturday was a special, they said they will cover it in more details on this Fridays Workbench, along with feedback from SMW and quite probably another announcement as they don't have that many Workbench slots left in the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 As the Phantom was announced at Telford l would think that it is Airfix star release for 2017 so will be very surprised (hopefully) if anything will supercede it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABeck Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Asking for a 1/48 Griffon Spit at the Telford desk I got the promising answer that it is on the horizon, maybe something for an Airfix 2018 thread..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) 14 hours ago, ABeck said: Asking for a 1/48 Griffon Spit at the Telford desk I got the promising answer that it is on the horizon, maybe something for an Airfix 2018 thread..... At last, a Spitfire Mk. 21! ;) Edited November 18, 2016 by VMA131Marine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 8 hours ago, ABeck said: Asking for a 1/48 Griffon Spit at the Telford desk I got the promising answer that it is on the horizon, maybe something for an Airfix 2018 thread..... 5 hours ago, VMA131Marine said: At last, a Spitfire Mk. 21! Don't get ahead of yourselves, that could just mean reissue of the Spiftire XII, 19 or 22. I would suggest though if it were to be a new Griffon Spitfire then a low-back XIV has the most mileage... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 On 11/17/2016 at 5:30 AM, trickydicky210 said: Wonder if there will be a Work bench Blog this week. I'm pretty sure there is - I seem to remember reading that it will have a report on Telford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 5 hours ago, Wez said: Don't get ahead of yourselves, that could just mean reissue of the Spiftire XII, 19 or 22. I would suggest though if it were to be a new Griffon Spitfire then a low-back XIV has the most mileage... Or a high-back, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 35 minutes ago, Meatbox8 said: Or a high-back, I went low back simply because it provides more markings opportunities and thus higher potential sales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 21 hours ago, Geoff_B said: Yes the Phantom FG1 workbench on Saturday was a special, they said they will cover it in more details on this Fridays Workbench, along with feedback from SMW and quite probably another announcement as they don't have that many Workbench slots left in the year http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/news/workbench/new-airfix-fleet-defender-takes-off-at-telford/ Nope just an in-depth focus on the Phantom, which is quite interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 22 hours ago, Ratch said: That's not quite right. A01709, A01711, A01716, A01718, A01726/7/8/9, A01731/2, A01750/1 and A01753 are in this year's catalogue and are not on Hannants list - or maybe you have other information. I haven't looked at the 1/32 figures but I suspect there are some there too. I do indeed. I use the Airfix 2016 revised order form as issued by Hornby Hobbies to their trade customers. I think that's reliable enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Has anyone got pictures of the actual Airfix kits revealed at Telford at all? Surprised that there hasn't been more about it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 1 hour ago, T7 Models said: I do indeed. I use the Airfix 2016 revised order form as issued by Hornby Hobbies to their trade customers. I think that's reliable enough. Thanks, so no figures at all then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blikkey Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 1 hour ago, T7 Models said: I do indeed. I use the Airfix 2016 revised order form as issued by Hornby Hobbies to their trade customers. I think that's reliable enough. I think the days of kids buying plastic toy soldiers has died out and can understand the reason behind it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Really! There are lots of Wargamers out there, and my 6yo grandson loves playing with them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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