spfparker Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 18 minutes ago, Enzo Matrix said: My kit is in the old classic Series 4 box and that box is definitely jam packed! The panel lines are very fine raised lines but the access panels are engraved. The interior detail is superb for a 70s era kit and wouldn't look out of place on a modern one. There is a full bomb bay and undercarriage bays. The cockpit isn't bad but could do with a bit of extra detail. I don't think the younger enthusiasts that Airfix are aiming for will mind too much. Anyway, I imagine Airfix will spruce the cockpit up with decals for instument panels and seatbelts. That would look quite good. My 70s era kit is in that horrid very brittle grey plastc that Airfix used to use. It will be far better using their current plastic type. And let's face it, it's about half the price of the only other freely available competitor. I'll be getting one - Remember making it as a lad and struggling to get the fuselage halves to join neatly as there was so much detail inside - and forgetting to add any noseweight. Hopefully make a better job of the re-release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Just now, spfparker said: and forgetting to add any noseweight. That's not a problem. Airfix provide a strategically placed ladder to act as a prop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 6 minutes ago, Paul J said: Has the AEW Shack hit the shops yet? If not, then that is a nother new/ revised tool for 2018. An the Royal Navy Phantom... that has only just been released so thats another new tool for 2018.. despite being announced for 2 The Shackleton AEW was out in December, I got mine from Hornby the week before Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Max Headroom said: I would rather they take my pre order! Trevor That the Spitfire XIV was mentioned suggests they were still working out the details of the range up to the very last minute. Given all these kits have a 2-3 year lead time, my suspicion is that they figured out late that they couldn't get it released before the end 2018. So, already something to look forward to in 2019. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 2 hours ago, GordonM said: If the Victor is coming out with an SR2 variant isn’t that a standard B2 airframe not the short winged K2? SR.2 was a modified B.2 with same wing so I imagine the K.2 release will probably be the existing B.2 kit reissued with additional parts for the K.2's. shorter wingtips , underwing HDU Pods and centreline HDU arrangement along with Air Sampling extensions for the SR.2 wing tanks as shown in the artwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Coombs Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Having spent half of 1986 cataloguing and clearing out assorted jigs and tools from Hangar TS at British Aerospace Weybridge (as was) and seeing the embryonic Brooklands Museum, I feel obliged to acquire and build at least one Wellington. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Just a thought... who will be the first to release a clear resin nose for the Hunter FR.10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Enzo Matrix said: Just a thought... who will be the first to release a clear resin nose for the Hunter FR.10? How do you know that Airfix won't include it with the kit? The Meteor FR.9 is coming this year so it wouldn't be unprecedented. For that matter, maybe they will also do the bits needed for a GA.11 as well Edited January 9, 2018 by VMA131Marine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Mike said: So now we know, which is nice I'm happy about the kits being 1:48, as I model in 1:48. Last year was a bit of a let-down for 1:48, so it's swings and roundabouts from my POV. They're doing 3 kits I'm interested in too, which is also nice. Not much point moaning anyway, as one voice on a forum that Airfix probably hardly visit isn't going to make much of a difference to their output. I guess I'm just weird in accepting what companies release and not subscribing to all these "I'd really like...." threads But Mike, since public flogging and hanging, Bear baiting, Hare coursing and hunting HAVE been banned, you can't half get some fun from modeller baiting.................... 33 minutes ago, McYellowbelly said: AIRFIX, SCHMAIRFIX!!! It's all wrong...wrong kits reissued, wrong new kits announced, wrong markings on all of them.......and there's not enough rivets. Cat put amongst pigeons and tiptoes slowly away......... Ah ha, I see someone subscribes to the Shackleton school of modelling Mate, if you REALLY want to see meltdown, just toss a 'what colour is olive drab' grenade............... Oh, and flak jacket and battle bowler ARE mandatory........ Paul 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainpeden Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I think it is an example of a well thought out future strategy. The 1/72 soldiers will appeal to the war gamers and will gauge an interest in possible future releases and the quick build stuff will appeal to the Christmas present buying community – especially if they’re sold through Amazon (do Airfix have an Amazon outlet?), Argos etc.. The re-release items with new decals are making good use of existing moulds – Hasegawa and Revell have been doing it for years. I also like the markings for the FGR.2 and the Meteor – is there a 2 squadron fan at Airfix; I wonder if they’ll use the blue Phantom on the box art (and which blue will they recommend?). On my shopping list: a few Phantoms, a couple of Hunters, the Meteor (for the 2 squadron markings), a Sea Fury, a Spitfire 22/24, a Mustang IV and a Marauder (of which I have happy memories when it first came out.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Meatbox8 said: How about Thatcher vs Heseltine? They could call it Blue on Blue. Black Hawk and Sea King, one imagines... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 12 minutes ago, PhoenixII said: But Mike, since public flogging and hanging, Bear baiting, Hare coursing and hunting HAVE been banned, you can't half get some fun from modeller baiting.................... It's not how we do things here though, and it's all very petty. I don't see what pleasure one would derive from purposely winding someone up, or lying about stuff just to get a rise. It's a very unpleasant side of the modern human psyche. ...and yes, I know it was only tongue in cheek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 1 hour ago, McYellowbelly said: AIRFIX, SCHMAIRFIX!!! It's all wrong...wrong kits reissued, wrong new kits announced, wrong markings on all of them.......and there's not enough rivets. Cat put amongst pigeons and tiptoes slowly away......... You're a very naughty man you. Naughty step...Now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 6 minutes ago, Mike said: It's not how we do things here though, and it's all very petty. I don't see what pleasure one would derive from purposely winding someone up, or lying about stuff just to get a rise. It's a very unpleasant side of the modern human psyche. ...and yes, I know it was only tongue in cheek Quite. Best left in the You Tube comments section - a forum so charming, erudite, well informed, considered and impartial that it would make even ancient Athens blush. Back on topic, though I am a little disappointed with the 1/72 announcements there's still plenty of interest for me and I can see the logic behind the re-releases bearing in mind the troubled waters that Hornby has had to navigate recently. Perhaps it's a year of consolidation. I certainly might be able to consolidate my stash (and bank balance) this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 With Wellington due in May I hope we'll know about at least one 1/72 new tool in June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Mike said: I guess I'm just weird in accepting what companies release and not subscribing to all these "I'd really like...." threads Why not do both? It's perfectly possible to say what you'd like and then like what you're given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 6 minutes ago, IanC said: Why not do both? It's perfectly possible to say what you'd like and then like what you're given. Maybe it's my crappy memory... I can never remember what I want I do get a bit about these lists of wants all the time, but that's just me. Now where's my 1:48 Stirling and (decent) Halifax? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 9 minutes ago, IanC said: Why not do both? It's perfectly possible to say what you'd like and then like what you're given. Or… It's perfectly possible to say what you'd like and then when it doesn't happen, accept that the decision they have made is is backed by extensive market research and is probably a good move for the company. (Although a 1/24 Me 262 or 1/48 Dh.88 would have been infinity better, why don't they listen to me????!!!…. Repeat every twelve months or so). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I am happy with all of it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossiant Oliver Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Though I am a little disappointed about the new range, I can see some of the rereleases they’re putting out as the state of Hornby is shaky right now. I like the balance of new scheme, older tools, and new tools though. I’ll be getting my hands on that ME-262B once I finish the one I got for Christmas! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fea Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 On 22/12/2017 at 2:13 PM, JamesP said: Yeah, I'm sure the amount of conviction people put into predicting Airfix's next release could be put to better use in the world. Meeowwww 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 14 minutes ago, IanC said: Why not do both? It's perfectly possible to say what you'd like and then like what you're given. But please, sir, may I have some more? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Lots of predicted reboxings and why not! Meteor FR tick, F-51 tick, twintub 262 tick, Silver Wings Walri tick, FGR2 tick - and whats wrong with the ticks! Nowt I tell thee...! Very happy about the Hunter (could have been an F.2 but we'll welcome them when they come to LIDAR ours - they havent much choice its the only complete one left...) - thing is the new tooling announcements for 2019 will probably start in June so only 6 months to wait until - per esteemed colleague - the Fairey Fruitbat IV with Handley Page gussets, floats and mango dispensers will be unveiled! Congratulations Airfix, you're going through a tough time - Scalextric have a couple of new cars and some repops - Hornby a bit more on the trains front, bugger all from Pocher and Humbrol (quality control lads!) and a smatter of repop stuff from Corgi so they've done well to have two pages worth of new product at all. Sign me up for a Wimpey, got a Sea Fury on order- I really need the prototype markings to do G-CBEL though.... and will deffo get a Hunter so you've got £100 off me already! Good work fellas, KBO and don't let the buggers get you down! TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 2 hours ago, spaddad said: Hi John, that's why I'm not going there! cheers, spad Oh go on!! You know you want to!! Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Well I for one am very happy with what's on offer, the Hunter will definitely be winging its way to Chez Wez, along with the Wellington, both the Mustangs, a Mitchell, some Toom's and the Me-262, I'd like to stretch the budget to the Blenheim, Walrus and Meteor although what I really, really need is some time to do some modelling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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