JWM Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 The new Airfix Mk II is something I am waiting for! regards J-W 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I am waiting for the MK III . . . . that type flew from my local airfield during 1942 . . . . I'm sure many will be pleased with the Mk. II, Merlin engined version IIRC. I am kinda hoping they will get to do the whole Wellington family . . . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 4 hours ago, Mancunian airman said: I am waiting for the MK III . . . . that type flew from my local airfield during 1942 . . . . I'm sure many will be pleased with the Mk. II, Merlin engined version IIRC. I am kinda hoping they will get to do the whole Wellington family . . . I'm hoping for a GR.XIV one day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 If we are mentioning version requests, I’ll nominate the earliest MK.1 with those smooth Perspex turrets as my favourite. Cheers.. Dave 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 11 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: If we are mentioning version requests, I’ll nominate the earliest MK.1 with those smooth Perspex turrets as my favourite. Cheers.. Dave More likely than my ‘wish’ a Dart Wellington http://progress-is-fine.blogspot.com/2018/03/turbo-prop-wellington.html?m=1 Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 14 hours ago, Meatbox8 said: I'm hoping for a GR.XIV one day. There's the Trumpeter one.... Edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Edge said: There's the Trumpeter one.... Edge I was looking at the parts on-line the other day and, to me, it looks like Trumpeter over did the geodetic structure somewhat. Actually I have been looking out for the Matchbox kit or Revell's re-boxing, sort of for old times sake as I built it when I was about 10,but they are quite pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 11 minutes ago, Meatbox8 said: I was looking at the parts on-line the other day and, to me, it looks like Trumpeter over did the geodetic structure somewhat. Actually I have been looking out for the Matchbox kit or Revell's re-boxing, sort of for old times sake as I built it when I was about 10,but they are quite pricey. I have one somewhere & IIRC the reviews said something similar regarding the geodeic structure. I think the reviewer suggested a light sanding or similar treatent. Edge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 The problem with doing the Hercules powered Wellingtons is as well as new engines, the fuselage needs a few changes (rear fuselage for change of turret and changes to windows). Are Airfix prepared to do this given a Mark II is in the wings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caughtinthemiddle Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 On 10/21/2020 at 8:28 PM, JWM said: The new Airfix Mk II is something I am waiting for! regards J-W Here you go then: https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/shop/new-for-2021/vickers-wellington-mk-ii.html 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 1 minute ago, caughtinthemiddle said: Here you go then: https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/shop/new-for-2021/vickers-wellington-mk-ii.html Great news! Thank you for information. I hope next will be Warwick... Regards and Happy New Year! J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 1 hour ago, JWM said: Great news! Thank you for information. I hope next will be Warwick... Regards and Happy New Year! J-W Alley Cat were working on a 1/72 Warwick some time ago. Unfortunately Ali has come down with the dreaded Covid (as read on another forum) and is making a steady recovery. He did mention in the post that he was still working on some projects, including some CAD & 3D printing of prototype parts so I am hopeful that the Warwick project is still alive. Edge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Fab news about the Wellington Mk.II. With the Mossie, Tempest, Beaufort, Vulcan, Spit VC and re-released Valiant Airfix have pretty much monopolised my 2021 modelling budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 The Airfix Wimpey is one of the few modern Airfix kits I've yet to buy. It's just that it's a bit too pricey IMO. Maybe one day I'll see one at a reasonable discount, but until then......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Great news but still waiting for the Mk X! TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 8 hours ago, Edge said: Alley Cat were working on a 1/72 Warwick some time ago. Unfortunately Ali has come down with the dreaded Covid (as read on another forum) and is making a steady recovery. He did mention in the post that he was still working on some projects, including some CAD & 3D printing of prototype parts so I am hopeful that the Warwick project is still alive. Edge Sorry to hear that. I hope he is recovering well. I just found out that two of my neices and the oldest's baby have contracted it. So far they've not been too bad, just very tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john224 Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Did I miss something here? They had the Wellington on the Youtube video as a re-release, but I don't remember them issuing a Mk II before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 1 hour ago, john224 said: Did I miss something here? They had the Wellington on the Youtube video as a re-release, but I don't remember them issuing a Mk II before. No they haven't released the Mk.II before so it's not really a re-release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 On 10/22/2020 at 1:45 AM, Rabbit Leader said: If we are mentioning version requests, I’ll nominate the earliest MK.1 with those smooth Perspex turrets as my favourite. Cheers.. Dave Don't forget the ventral dustbin turret ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 (edited) New variant with RR Merlin engines - ref. A08021 - Vickers Wellington Mk.II. Release Summer 2021 Sources: https://uk.airfix.com/products/vickers-wellington-mkii-a08021 https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/hawkers-tempestuous-typhoon-upgrade V.P. Edited April 4, 2021 by Homebee 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Fresh news - ref. A08021 - Vickers Wellington Mk.II Sources: https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/new-merlin-powered-marvels https://uk.airfix.com/products/vickers-wellington-mkii-a08021 V.P. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Lambess Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 If only they would tool a new fuselage for the high altitude one with the pressurised cabin .. ...or somebody issue a resin conversion kit ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Homebee why don't you post the pictures over the original Airfix links ? That way they have much more resolution than if you upload the screenshots on a image hosting site: Here's only one example: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 On 7/9/2021 at 1:37 PM, Neil Lambess said: If only they would tool a new fuselage for the high altitude one with the pressurised cabin .. ...or somebody issue a resin conversion kit ! Hi there is a high altitude resin conversion kit https://www.scalemates.com/kits/unicraft-models-unc1297-wellington-mkv-conversion-kit--1037280 not sure how it will fit the new airfix kit cheers jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Ali @Ali62at Aerocraft Models was working on one, he had test shots at SMW, but it doesn't appear to have gone into production yet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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