chrisov Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) For those waiting for the Domine, Jetstream and Heron they are now showing as March 2020 on their web site. Edited May 5, 2019 by chrisov Clarify date year 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 20 hours ago, chrisov said: For those waiting for the Domine, Jetstream and Heron they are now showing as March 20 on their web site. But what year? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 March 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisov Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 Year clarified on original post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 If this delay is a result of time required to update some nice decal options, then I’ll happily wait a little while longer. Time will tell I guess. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 A Heron would be nice........in 48, said he, hopefully...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: If this delay is a result of time required to update some nice decal options, then I’ll happily wait a little while longer. Time will tell I guess. Cheers.. Dave Pretty sure that the philosophy behind the Airfix "Vintage Classics" kits is to do a straight re-release (are they even updating the instructions to the new format since CAD images don't exist for the older kits) with minimal changes. I wouldn't expect new decal options. In the case of the Jetstream specifically, there are no possible alternatives since the configuration kitted was for one customer (USAF), who ultimately canceled. Even the supplied marking options are hypothetical for that kit. Edited May 5, 2019 by VMA131Marine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) One wonder why Airfix are so stucked with Titanic kits when they have (?) 1/600 moulds with so many fine liners as RMS Queen Elizabeth, QE2, SS France and SS Canberra... ...that made it wery well with the United States and RMS Queen Mary from Revell... Or are all moulds lost? /André Edited May 5, 2019 by Andre B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 5 hours ago, VMA131Marine said: Pretty sure that the philosophy behind the Airfix "Vintage Classics" kits is to do a straight re-release (are they even updating the instructions to the new format since CAD images don't exist for the older kits) with minimal changes. I wouldn't expect new decal options. Then what's with the Six month delay then? It would also appear that a good number of other '2019' Classic vintage announced kits have also moved to March 2020, with only the Hs123, Demon and Bulldog still showing Sep / Oct 2019. Anyway - odd but not surprising I guess. Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Rabbit Leader said: Then what's with the Six month delay then? It would also appear that a good number of other '2019' Classic vintage announced kits have also moved to March 2020, with only the Hs123, Demon and Bulldog still showing Sep / Oct 2019. Anyway - odd but not surprising I guess. Cheers.. Dave Airfix don't own their production facilities. Except for short runs, all kit production is done in India by a third party, which will have other clients vying for production time. I also suspect that production priority is affected by how much a company is willing to pay. My guess is Airfix's priority is the equivalent of holding an airline standby ticket, meaning they'll get the production run in when they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisov Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 Jetstream, Heron and Domine now showing as Pre Order expected winter 2020!😥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 I think the release dates for other items in this years range are slipping too Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Does this include the re-pop of the Cessna L-19 birddog ? Im kind of desperate for one to make an appearance as I've always wanted one. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 On 05/05/2019 at 21:34, Andre B said: One wonder why Airfix are so stucked with Titanic kits when they have (?) 1/600 moulds with so many fine liners as RMS Queen Elizabeth, QE2, SS France and SS Canberra... ...that made it wery well with the United States and RMS Queen Mary from Revell... Or are all moulds lost? /André SS France went missing in 1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 37 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Does this include the re-pop of the Cessna L-19 birddog ? Im kind of desperate for one to make an appearance as I've always wanted one. Dennis I’m afraid not Dennis, best to check on the Airfix website under their “new for 2019” section, not that they will be it seems. Can’t be too hard to track one of these down is it not? Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, Rabbit Leader said: Can’t be too hard to track one of these down is it not? Surprisingly no as a member noticed my post and PM'd me. In discussions as i write this as to how to post it from there to me. Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 On 5/5/2019 at 1:07 PM, Rabbit Leader said: If this delay is a result of time required to update some nice decal options, Airfix, are you kidding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 As they are using the original box art, I suspect the decal options will remain the same, albeit hopefully with modern decals (Unlike the Kitstarter Basset, which used copies of the original horrible inaccurate decal sheet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 3 hours ago, Ratch said: SS France went missing in 1999 Didn't know it had disappeared that late Ratch, thought it had gone a lot earlier. Can't remember ever seeing one in a shop but I liked the looks of it. With the Jetstream the only real world options I can think of are the prototype and the slightly altered scheme from the UFO tv series. Looked like all they did was cut out the Star from the USAF Star and Bar. Paul Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 8 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Surprisingly no as a member noticed my post and PM'd me. In discussions as i write this as to how to post it from there to me. Dennis Glad you managed to get one Dennis. However, it's not beyond the realms of possibility that it will appear as a future Vintage Classic. For myself, I'm rather hoping for the F2-H Banshee, B N Islander, Shorts Skyvan, Fokker F -27, F-86D Sabre and, F-80C Shooting Star. I've already pre ordered (with the exception of the SM 79 and, P-61) all of the Vintage Classic aircraft for 2019 but, I am disappointed with delayed releases. Still, helps spread the cost out a bit ! Allan Allan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 On 5/5/2019 at 5:02 PM, VMA131Marine said: Pretty sure that the philosophy behind the Airfix "Vintage Classics" kits is to do a straight re-release (are they even updating the instructions to the new format since CAD images don't exist for the older kits) with minimal changes. I wouldn't expect new decal options. In the case of the Jetstream specifically, there are no possible alternatives since the configuration kitted was for one customer (USAF), who ultimately canceled. Even the supplied marking options are hypothetical for that kit. I believe you're correct about the decal options. I don't personally have an issue with that and, in any case, it might be possible to source alternatives. Regarding the Jetstream specifically, I'm sure it won't be long before some enterprising company produces an update set. Allan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 5 hours ago, GreenDragon said: Didn't know it had disappeared that late Ratch, thought it had gone a lot earlier. It went missing earlier (no confirmed date) and its omission from the 1999 tool register confirmed it was lost. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 17 hours ago, chrisov said: Jetstream, Heron and Domine now showing as Pre Order expected winter 2020!😥 reading some of the other issues schedules I think that means January/February 2020, not December-ish 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 8 hours ago, Albeback52 said: For myself, I'm rather hoping for the F2-H Banshee, B N Islander, Shorts Skyvan, Fokker F -27, F-86D Sabre and, F-80C Shooting Star. I wouldn't mind the Banshee, F-86D, or the F-80 either. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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