Eric Mc Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 On 06/05/2018 at 08:10, Albeback52 said: Airfix did actually produce the NF 30 variant in both 1/72 & 1/48 scale. I believe this has the requisite modified nose. Both however are not easy to come by nowadays. Turn up on eBay from time to time at fairly reasonable prices. Allan Allan Indeed they did - I built this one 9 years ago. It's th 1/72 kit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 On 5/6/2018 at 8:10 AM, Albeback52 said: Airfix did actually produce the NF 30 variant in both 1/72 & 1/48 scale. I believe this has the requisite modified nose. Both however are not easy to come by nowadays. Turn up on eBay from time to time at fairly reasonable prices. Allan Allan I think it was an NF.XIII or XVII because it was based on the FBVI kit and therefore had single stage Merlins. I've got one somewhere in a box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 6 hours ago, Albeback52 said: Ok! Last time I was at East Fortune, I saw somebody photographing Concorde, Comet 4, Avro Vulcan, Jaguar, Twin Pioneer,MiG -15...................!😂😂😂😂 Allan Do they have a tin-wing Hurricane I by any chance? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 9 minutes ago, Meatbox8 said: I think it was an NF.XIII or XVII because it was based on the FBVI kit and therefore had single stage Merlins. I've got one somewhere in a box. Sorry, I see someone else has already made that point and that it was, in fact, a mkXIX. Doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Meatbox8 said: Sorry, I see someone else has already made that point and that it was, in fact, a mkXIX. Doh! I think the confusion is that it was boxed as an NF.XIX & J.30, the latter being an export version for Sweden, basically a Mk.XIX with four bladed props. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 NF.30, NF.XIII, NF.XIX and Mk.XIX? Is this the same type of Mosquito or is it different types confused with each other? Was the Swedish J30 one different type again as it has both fourbladed props and the bullnose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 47 minutes ago, Andre B said: NF.30, NF.XIII, NF.XIX and Mk.XIX? Is this the same type of Mosquito or is it different types confused with each other? Was the Swedish J30 one different type again as it has both fourbladed props and the bullnose? No, the NF.XXX had two stage merlins, and Airfix did this in 1/48th but not 1/72nd. the NF.XIX is also the Swedish J.30, but were fitted with 4 blade props. The XIII looks like a XIX, all 3 listed have the universal bull nose. see here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Mosquito#Night_fighters looks to be what I remember from my books which are not too hand. the Airifix 1/48th used their 1979 vintage FB VI kit with new parts, unfortunately the new bits are a bit clunky, especially the two stage engines, so a good idea let down by poor execution, they also used the FB VI for a B/PR XVI version. As the entire FB.VI kit was included in both boxings, this meant that though not listed, with some mix and match you could build things like a B.iX and NF XIII/XVII/XIX.... the base FB VI kit is still very well shaped, quite possibly still the best shaped 1/48th Mosquito, as it was based on research for a 1/24th kit that didn't get made in the late 70's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, Meatbox8 said: Do they have a tin-wing Hurricane I by any chance? Sorry, no tin wing Hurricane. They have just been presented with Red Arrows Hawk TI. https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-flight/?item_id= Allan Edited May 7, 2018 by Albeback52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 48 minutes ago, Albeback52 said: Sorry, no tin wing Hurricane. They have just been presented with Red Arrows Hawk TI. https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-flight/?item_id= Allan Is that the last surviving original ‘arrers Hawk that was recently retired? Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 14 hours ago, Albeback52 said: Ok! Last time I was at East Fortune, I saw somebody photographing Concorde, Comet 4, Avro Vulcan, Jaguar, Twin Pioneer,MiG -15...................!😂😂😂😂 Allan Was it you? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 9 hours ago, Ratch said: Was it you? Damn! I've been found out!!😂😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 10 hours ago, Max Headroom said: Is that the last surviving original ‘arrers Hawk that was recently retired? Trevor Couldn't honestly say but,I guess someone knowledgeable about such things could help!😀. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 (edited) 16 hours ago, Troy Smith said: No, the NF.XXX had two stage merlins, and Airfix did this in 1/48th but not 1/72nd. the NF.XIX is also the Swedish J.30, but were fitted with 4 blade props. The XIII looks like a XIX, all 3 listed have the universal bull nose. see here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Mosquito#Night_fighters looks to be what I remember from my books which are not too hand. the Airifix 1/48th used their 1979 vintage FB VI kit with new parts, unfortunately the new bits are a bit clunky, especially the two stage engines, so a good idea let down by poor execution, they also used the FB VI for a B/PR XVI version. As the entire FB.VI kit was included in both boxings, this meant that though not listed, with some mix and match you could build things like a B.iX and NF XIII/XVII/XIX.... the base FB VI kit is still very well shaped, quite possibly still the best shaped 1/48th Mosquito, as it was based on research for a 1/24th kit that didn't get made in the late 70's. And just to add to the confusion some NF.XIIIs had the 'Thimble' nose and so looked like the NF.XII although I seem to remember that the XIII had the FB.VI wing, so could carry drop tanks, while the NF.XII was converted from the NF.II which didn't have the pipework. P.S. I hope Airfix read this forum. The interest generated by this Mosquito discussion must indicate a strong need for a new, multi-part, two-stage Merlin, 1/72nd scale new tool Mossie! Edited May 8, 2018 by Meatbox8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_ Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 On 5/6/2018 at 3:28 PM, Albeback52 said: With all due respect, it surely is just that - coincidence! Are we really getting to a stage now where someone merely photographing aircraft at a museum is going to give rise to fevered speculation about a new kit! Allan Back when Airfix released the new tool Me262 they just happened to mention that the 262/Mosquito dogfight double was their top selling doubles kit. Well, they have the new 262 now, so a new tool Mossie is starting to make good sense. Plus having made their way through Spitfires, Hurricanes, Hunters, Lancasters and Harriers - it's probably the most famous British aircraft that they have yet to retool in recent memory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LN-KEH Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 A new Mosquito makes sense The old mould is worn out and needs replacing. It is one of the best known British aircraft after the Spitfire and Hurricane. A Mosquito rebuild is ongoing to bring the aircraft back to the skies of Britain and maybe the rest of Europe - http://www.peoplesmosquito.org.uk Documentation is easy with Airfix on good terms with the DH Museum. Multiple versions are possible, so several releases to follow. It was used by other nations, making for more decal options and international sales. Size is reasonable, Airfix seems to like kitting twin engined bombers. And I still want a Harvard / Texan / T-6 family as well from Airfix. KE 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 What still is missing in the modelling world is an correct 1/72 P-51B/C. What can we do to get Airfix making one? Cheers / André Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 42 minutes ago, Andre B said: What still is missing in the modelling world is an correct 1/72 de Havilland Venom FB.1/4. What can we do to get Airfix making one? Cheers / André There. Fixed that for you. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, Truro Model Builder said: There. Fixed that for you. Well, a Venom is not what I want. A Scimitar or an new Mustang. But Venom, no. Seen it, built it and... /André Ps. Truro, do you often change other people's messages? Edited May 10, 2018 by Andre B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg B Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 3 hours ago, Andre B said: Well, a Venom is not what I want. A Scimitar or an new Mustang. But Venom, no. Seen it, built it and... /André Ps. Truro, do you often change other people's messages? He did not change your message, he quoted and then changed the quote as an attempt at levity. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Greg B said: He did not change your message, he quoted and then changed the quote as an attempt at levity. He changed my worlds and used my name in an way that isn't ok. Edited May 11, 2018 by Andre B 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I'm not sure what the chances are - slim, I fear, but either/both a new Westland Lysander or Fairey Battle would: Make me very happy Separate me from my money Cheers, Stew 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 3 hours ago, Stew Dapple said: either/both a new Westland Lysander or Fairey Battle would: Make me very happy Separate me from my money Couldn't agree more... 1/48 of course. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 7 hours ago, Andre B said: He changed my worlds Wow - superhuman powers! Or love at first sight? Edit - is it time for the Airfix 2020 thread yet? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, Ed Russell said: Wow - superhuman powers! Or love at first sight? Edit - is it time for the Airfix 2020 thread yet? 'Ere Ed, VERY funny but you have to remember that 'English' humour is something we've grow up with, others can find it insulting. To level the field, how's your Swedish? 'cos I know Andre B has a better command of English than I'll ever have of Swedish. Just saying.......... Paul Edit - NO! Like Christmas one day befores early enough! Edited May 11, 2018 by PhoenixII 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Jag har varit i Sverige men jag talar inte språket. Svenska människor är väldigt gästvänliga. Jag håller med om att Andre har mycket bra engelska. The wonders of translation software mean that you can make any language sort of intelligible but I agree that the nuances remain obscure. The Swedes I have met seemed blessed with a good, if sometimes dark, sense of humour (even for pathologists) and excellent English - a credit to their school system. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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