Chimpion Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Nocoolname said: Looking at the size of ‘my’ stash I can only hope that Airfix’s announcement is a 1:1 reticulated stash concealer That'd be a scaled-up reissue of the TARDIS for you then! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 20 minutes ago, Chimpion said: That'd be a scaled-up reissue of the TARDIS for you then! Infinite space and an infinite amount of time to build the stash. What’s not to love?! Trevor 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 31 minutes ago, Max Headroom said: Infinite space and an infinite amount of time to build the stash. I'd still need a KUTA... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 12 hours ago, Plasto said: 1/24 Spitfire mk 1 or Vb or Mk ix is my wish.... Is it possible that since they’re already doing the Mk.XIV in 1/48 that the opted to scale that up simultaneously to 1/24th ? Or st the least 1/32nd ? Just me being hopeful but if you're doing one. It seems like it wouldnt be to hard to duplicate the molds in a larger scale ? Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 My guess is a 1/24 Bristol Brexit. A relatively unknown type, it was ordered in a surprise move but then repeatedly delayed as they fiddled with the design. The finished product eventually lumbered into the air, but so big were the changes that it failed to live up to expectations and was quietly scrapped. Maybe... 1 1 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 50 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Is it possible that since they’re already doing the Mk.XIV in 1/48 that the opted to scale that up simultaneously to 1/24th ? Or st the least 1/32nd ? Just me being hopeful but if you're doing one. It seems like it wouldnt be to hard to duplicate the molds in a larger scale ? Dennis Airfix has never done 1:32 planes, for whatever the reason, but would a 1:24 Spitfire XIV be profitable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Sturmovik said: Airfix has never done 1:32 planes, for whatever the reason, but would a 1:24 Spitfire XIV be profitable? Why not , it would be the only one on the market , great for the enthusiast and for the casual buyer a Spitfire is a Spitfire. Andrew I'm still hoping for a 1/48 Brigand Edited October 11, 2018 by Andrew Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Sturmovik said: Airfix has never done 1:32 planes, for whatever the reason, but would a 1:24 Spitfire XIV be profitable? The 1/24 Typhoon was hugely profitable so I can imagine a Spit XIV in the same scale would also do well. There is the potential for several variants to maximise profit potential from the molds: 'c' vs 'e' wing, clipped wings vs full span, bubble canopy or highback fuselage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I think it's about time they redid the 1/24 kits. The Mustang for a start is way overdue a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 We are all going to be rather disappointed if it isn't a kit. What if they announce a revamped Airfix Club? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 On 10/8/2018 at 9:59 PM, Nocoolname said: Or a ship? One with two islands, perhaps? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 10 minutes ago, Col. said: We are all going to be rather disappointed if it isn't a kit. What if they announce a revamped Airfix Club? That is a good point, whilst they have already announced the new clubs coming, Telford could be sadly be the unveiling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) Next year is the 75th anniversary of the Meteor entering service with 616 sqn🤔............. ....mmmmm 24th........Mk1.................🤔 OK - I'm just saying😁 Do I get a prize if I'm right?🤗🤗 Edited October 11, 2018 by Radpoe Spitfire 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 22 minutes ago, Radpoe Spitfire said: Do I get a prize if I'm right?🤗🤗 Yes, you get to buy one 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 1 hour ago, SeaVenom said: I think it's about time they redid the 1/24 kits. The Mustang for a start is way overdue a replacement. Well they've already done research resulting in new 1/48th kits for the Spitfire, Hurricane, Bf 109E, Stuka, and P-51D. So, you may be onto something. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovis Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 7 hours ago, Chimpion said: That'd be a scaled-up reissue of the TARDIS for you then! Can you imagine the size of the interior photo-etch for the TARDIS? 😵 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 I think the reality is there is definitely a market for large scale well rendered kits. Airfix’s sales success with the Typhoon and WNW’s success with its WW1 aircraft let us know that. So a large scale release in 1/24 would sell well if it was well rendered and the subject was reasonably main stream... so why not a 1/24 Spitfire XIV or a 1/24 P-51D... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 6 hours ago, Meatbox8 said: One with two islands, perhaps? The P&O Irish Sea ferry? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, hovis said: Can you imagine the size of the interior photo-etch for the TARDIS? 😵 You’d have to buy a C/A factory and have a warehouse just for the etch and C/A. Edited October 12, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 A reminder here is what the SMW site says: "PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT Airfix are planning to make a product announcement on their stand at 11:00 on Saturday morning." https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/about-scale-modelworld/ I don't think the Airfix club counts as a product And just to throw into the speculation, as the Airfix 2019 thread is closed, Airfix Lidar'd their biggest aircraft at the Seattle Museum of Flight. A few things were ruled out such as a B29 & B52, but someone pointed out they are restoring a Privateer their- that would make a nice subject. I am happy for Airfix to keep going and providing interesting subjects. Am hoping that it will be something WW2 or post war related in 1/24 (don't think it will be modern due to the licensing fees). Just have to wait and enjoy the speculation Rich 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammer625 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Given the above - 1/72 747 - it’s big👍👍 or, more realistically a 1/72 de Havilland D.H. 106 Comet Mk. 4C - 70th anniversary next year? Still biggish. And British👍 about time a civvy jet gets a modern tool 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Ah - now I know: Apollo 11 - the lunar module in 1:24! 11:00 and 50th anniversary - THANK YOU AIRFIX!!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 1 hour ago, trickydicky210 said: A reminder here is what the SMW site says: "PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT Airfix are planning to make a product announcement on their stand at 11:00 on Saturday morning." https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/about-scale-modelworld/ I don't think the Airfix club counts as a product And just to throw into the speculation, as the Airfix 2019 thread is closed, Airfix Lidar'd their biggest aircraft at the Seattle Museum of Flight. A few things were ruled out such as a B29 & B52, but someone pointed out they are restoring a Privateer their- that would make a nice subject. I am happy for Airfix to keep going and providing interesting subjects. Am hoping that it will be something WW2 or post war related in 1/24 (don't think it will be modern due to the licensing fees). Just have to wait and enjoy the speculation Rich To be fair I think this has become the new Airfix 2019 thread 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camper1 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Could it be this in 1/24 scale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
averarandy Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 What exactly was their purpose? This is at the Naval Museum in Pensacola. Is This LIDAR or, as it appears, a camera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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