stringbag Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 On 10/30/2017 at 10:51 PM, Radleigh said: They polish up ok. I was always told you couldn't polish one of those Radleigh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I don't make a habit of sprue comments but those tailplane tips are very wrong. I hope the apparent fin thickness and fat nose can be corrected without too much bother. On the whole it looks a lot better than the competition. ... Wheels look quite nice and engine /spinner fronts look promising. Twenty years ago I would have snapped up a couple of these! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) Air Graphics sets announced Source: https://www.facebook.com/airgraphicmodels/posts/1136359926497875 Quote Just received the Mach II Bristol Britannia C1 kit. The basics are there but fine detail is missing. I will be producing some resin sets for this kit in very limited quantity. If I can get some good internal information, I will look at cockpit and also engines/props. V.P. Edited March 13, 2018 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Excellent news...having acquired their Victor B2 (Interim) set it'll be something to look forward to. A cockpit/engine set would really be welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy72nd Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 A vac formed windshield would be almost imperative, unless one is doing a frosty morn diorama!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Don't rely too heavily on Mach 2's painting instructions: most obvious on initial sighting is the underwing serials being the wrong way round; they should read inwards from the wing tips. I wouldn't mind a 1/72th Britannia C. Mk. 1 or 2 though........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Finally get to see this thing here. Looks like a good starting point. How’s the nose shape? There was some concern about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 (edited) AiM dedicated decals Source: http://www.aim72.co.uk/page198.html Quote British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) Bristol 175 Britannia 102 (circa 1957) decal set Laker Airways Bristol 175 Britannia 102 (circa 1968) decal set Royal Air Force Bristol 175 Britannia 253 (circa 1962) decal set British United Airways (early livery) Bristol 175 Britannia 307 (circa 1964) decal set British United Airways (later livery) Bristol 175 Britannia 307 (circa 1968) decal set British Eagle Airways Bristol 175 Britannia 308F (circa 1964) decal set British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) Bristol 175 Britannia 312 (circa 1959) decal set Monarch Airlines Bristol 175 Britannia 312 (circa 1963) decal set El Al Israel Airlines Bristol 175 Britannia 313 (circa 1957) decal set Canadian Pacific Airways Bristol 175 Britannia 314 (circa 1961) decal set Caledonian Airlines Bristol 175 Britannia 314 (circa 1967) decal set Cunard Eagle Airways Bristol 175 Britannia 324 (circa 1963) decal set Laser printed decals are printed on waterslide paper, where the carrier film is very thin. Consequently each decal is fragile and it can fold or stretch during application. The carrier film also covers the complete decal sheet and each decal must be trimmed to the edge of that decal. We therefore provide duplicate decals where economically practical, in case of accidents ! These decals must be applied to a gloss painted surface and a protective varnish or lacquer must be applied to protect them after application. V.P. Edited March 8, 2018 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Lambess Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Having compared the kit to the old Airways vacform . (Which was considered accurate ...apart from its propellers.) The Mach 2 dimensions are virtually identical (MUCH) better props too 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 It's the first build article kit I've ever returned to Airfix Model World as I just didn't have the time to fix some serious issues with it. Hopefully, it was only my pre-production sample but the left wing-root stub was angled out at an alarming angle and the windows above this area stretched to form elongated ovals. This, in turn, meant that the lower fuselage line was banana shaped and top fuselage line distinctly kinked upwards, looked to me as if it had been pulled from the mould a bit early, (also misshapen prop bosses and wheels), shame as I was looking forward to building it. As I say, hopefully, it was just this example that suffered from the 'bends' and that others in the production run will be fine. Funnily enough, the editor swopped it for an Argosy which was a 100% improvement and a very nice kit, (and yes, I've built several Mach 2 kits now and I'm still here ). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Looking at mine, the fuselage looks OK with no sign of a warp. It does sound like it has come out of the mould a bit too soon. The plastic used does seem a bit hard and inflexible. Shame as watching you do your magic on a kit would have been interesting and instructive. I am looking at the article you did on the DH88 before I start mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Thanks Mr T, that's very kind of you. I'm glad yours is OK and you're quite right, the plastic is thick, rigid and inflexible, reminds me of the ancient 1/96th Frog models. I was looking forward to building this one too, especially with the Air-Graphics set and RAF scheme but I guess I'll just have to enjoy a 'whistling chocolate-bomber' instead. You should really enjoy the DH88, it's a beauty. I'd like to do a few more SBS kits when time permits, they really are state of the art resin models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I am looking forward to the DH88, I have got the RAF/French boxing, looks a million miles away from the Magna Marathon I am currently plodding along with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 On 12/03/2018 at 7:48 PM, general melchett said: It's the first build article kit I've ever returned to Airfix Model World as I just didn't have the time to fix some serious issues with it. Hopefully, it was only my pre-production sample but the left wing-root stub was angled out at an alarming angle and the windows above this area stretched to form elongated ovals. This, in turn, meant that the lower fuselage line was banana shaped and top fuselage line distinctly kinked upwards, looked to me as if it had been pulled from the mould a bit early, (also misshapen prop bosses and wheels), shame as I was looking forward to building it. As I say, hopefully, it was just this example that suffered from the 'bends' and that others in the production run will be fine. Funnily enough, the editor swopped it for an Argosy which was a 100% improvement and a very nice kit, (and yes, I've built several Mach 2 kits now and I'm still here ). Well at least I kept my Airways vac form Britannia, might be a lot easier in the long term LOL, its a shame you had to give it back Andy, I was waiting for a nice build of one to appear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Thanks for having faith Kev! I was really looking forward to it too, a beautiful aircraft. Good to see all the AIM decals out now too, actually I always wanted to build one finished in the glorious Monarch 'yellow peril' colours, more for nostalgia as I remember them majestically sailing over the house back in the 70's, on their way out from Luton, sometimes quite low with a very distinctive sound. If your Viccy10 is anything to go by then you'll produce another masterpiece with the Airways vac... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 I'm itching to get one, but I want decent wheels for this from someone.. if they are the same as the Argosy wheels then they are no good. The only reason why I've never finished my Argosy... soon hopefully.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 AIM decals released: http://www.aim72.co.uk/page198.html V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 Source: http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=sqh8q18orb63ik52mbtejc0ce5&topic=800.75 AiM is reported working on a Canadair CP-107 Argus multimedia conversion set for the Mach2 Britannia - ref. TWC72032 V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) This will save kitbashing one again. Great, i want one or two. When will it be expected? Edited September 16, 2018 by busnproplinerfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 If they can do that, they can do a Carvair using the Revell C-54/DC-4.... (Pretty please!) Good news though.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 18 minutes ago, Radleigh said: If they can do that, they can do a Carvair using the Revell C-54/DC-4.... (Pretty please!) Good news though.... Amen to that, brother! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 6 hours ago, Admiral Puff said: Amen to that, brother! That would be an easy conversion for them to make. All the spare noses and tails you could make some cool dioramas. I want a 747 LCF, in 1/144 though, maybe they'll do one. Yes I'm dreaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Canadair CL-44 & CC-106 Yukon conversion sets are also in the pipe lien. Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215551215532252/permalink/570848246669212/ Quote Just to let you guys know about a future Aircraft in Miniature release that is currently in the design stage. I had the opportunity last Friday of seeing this kit evolve and it will be worth the wait. They are also doing a Yukon and CL-44 conversion as well. So plenty to look forward to. V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I had seen a picture Click2Detail had made 3d printed landing gear for the Britannia line in 1/72. They were looking at making a 3d kit of the Brit but don't think they ever did finish the designing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aukebruins Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 On 9/17/2018 at 12:33 AM, Admiral Puff said: Amen to that, brother! I second that very much ! Auke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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