TEXANTOMCAT Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Fair play to Airfix on two counts - firstly its the same price as the Victor and I thought it would be more especially with the two bombload options which brings me to point 2 - they have included both options in the same box - had I been Airfix I would have issued two versions one conventional and one Blue Steel with different markings. I imagine at least a couple of boxings though - antiflash white & camo, Black Buck and I was going to say XH558 but the old tool is still available for pre order for £38.99 which seems a bit odd to me! I guess one of the markings options will be the Newark example wot they used to LIDAR. I wondered if they were going to do a Starter/Gift Set for the new tool Vulcan as well but that seems unlikely. That said if they do a Strike Command Support Set then combine it with the Tin Triangle there is a third boxing there.... Of note the Victor is not on the Airfix website any longer if you search for it - a google search shows it as out of stock. TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Will it come with crew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 Just now, Ratch said: Will it come with crew? Doubt it. Hopefully it will though, although I would rather see that space taken by more options on the aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 And very little is more invisible on a finished model than a 1/72 Vulcan crew 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Maybe the crew could be part of the (yet to be announced) V bomber support vehicle set. Comprising crew running as for a scramble with one at the foot of the ladder , one foot on bottom rung. Houchin, tug and tow bar, Matador Blue Steel transporter/loader, Cpl snowdrop plus airdog. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 3 hours ago, Aeronut said: Cpl snowdrop plus airdog. Collectively known as "brain on a chain". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 6 hours ago, TEXANTOMCAT said: ... I thought it would be more especially with the two bombload options.. Me too, however all those CAD diagrams shown within Airfix’s Pre-Order page just show the Blue Steel option. I know the Workbench blogger mentioned both bomb load options will be included in the initial box, however I still have my doubts and will wait to see the final sprues before I’m fully convinced. Cheers.. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanm Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 20 hours ago, TEXANTOMCAT said: Of note the Victor is not on the Airfix website any longer if you search for it - a google search shows it as out of stock. It is still available on special offer from Hannants - I got one a couple of months ago...... https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AX12008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 17 hours ago, Aeronut said: Maybe the crew could be part of the (yet to be announced) V bomber support vehicle set. Comprising crew running as for a scramble with one at the foot of the ladder , one foot on bottom rung. Houchin, tug and tow bar, Matador Blue Steel transporter/loader, Cpl snowdrop 'lecy plus airdog. Corrected that for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Oh brilliant Airfix, ditching the k2 before I had a a chance of getting one cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 (edited) 13 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: Me too, however all those CAD diagrams shown within Airfix’s Pre-Order page just show the Blue Steel option. I know the Workbench blogger mentioned both bomb load options will be included in the initial box, however I still have my doubts and will wait to see the final sprues before I’m fully convinced. Cheers.. Dave I suspect you'll get a Falklands option in the kit Edited November 28, 2019 by Dave Fleming 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 I’m taking about the images on the website pre-order page @Dave Fleming, as shown here Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickoshea52 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 17 hours ago, Aeronut said: Maybe the crew could be part of the (yet to be announced) V bomber support vehicle set. Comprising crew running as for a scramble with one at the foot of the ladder , one foot on bottom rung. Houchin, tug and tow bar, Matador Blue Steel transporter/loader, dog****er plus airdog. 29 minutes ago, PLC1966 said: Corrected that for you. Just correcting your correction. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 20 hours ago, Aeronut said: Maybe the crew could be part of the (yet to be announced) V bomber support vehicle set. Comprising crew running as for a scramble with one at the foot of the ladder , one foot on bottom rung. Houchin, tug and tow bar, Matador Blue Steel transporter/loader, Cpl snowdrop plus airdog. This is both highly do-able and highly desirable. I would actually buy an Airfix V-bomber just to have something to display this set against. Do it, Airfix 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMB Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 (edited) When Airfix unveiled this model at Telford, I was deeply disappointed and underwhelmed at yet another Vulcan! Okay, the tooling is much better than the first release and there is all that internal detail....which will not be seen when built! Any modeller worth his salt will have made a decent job of Airfix's first Vulcan release. I have one built and another in my stash and I have no intention of paying £60 for yet another! Sorry, but just my feelings that there is no innovative thinking or imagination from Airfix to bring us something not already done before. Edited November 28, 2019 by AMB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: I’m taking about the images on the website pre-order page @Dave Fleming, as shown here Cheers.. Dave L suppose we'll have to wait until they show which aircraft and schemes are actually to be released. Will be waiting in anticipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Rickoshea52 said: 17 hours ago, Aeronut said: Maybe the crew could be part of the (yet to be announced) V bomber support vehicle set. Comprising crew running as for a scramble with one at the foot of the ladder , one foot on bottom rung. Houchin, tug and tow bar, Matador Blue Steel transporter/loader, dog****er plus airdog. Just correcting your correction. This correction thread made me spit coffee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 4 hours ago, PhantomBigStu said: Oh brilliant Airfix, ditching the k2 before I had a a chance of getting one cheap There’s one in an eBay shop now for £50.95, I had 2 from this seller very recently and they are reliable and very quick despatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 2 hours ago, stever219 said: There’s one in an eBay shop now for £50.95, I had 2 from this seller very recently and they are reliable and very quick despatch. i shall make a note of that, hopefully ebay run a 20% off soon as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 15 minutes ago, PhantomBigStu said: i shall make a note of that, hopefully ebay run a 20% off soon as well At that price it’s nearly the equivalent of VAT free, which has got to be worth a go. Failing that you might be lucky and find one or two “under the table” at a model show for under £50 if you’re willing to wait a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMB Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 On 11/28/2019 at 12:59 PM, 593jones said: L suppose we'll have to wait until they show which aircraft and schemes are actually to be released. Will be waiting in anticipation. With already every Vulcan scheme and squadron produced by after-market decal manufacturers, what is there worth waiting for? l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 2 hours ago, AMB said: With already every Vulcan scheme and squadron produced by after-market decal manufacturers, what is there worth waiting for? l I don't buy aftermarket decals, I'm quite happy to use the ones provided in the kit, that's why I'm anticipating the Airfix choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 I also want to wait and see what is in the kit, no need to buy more decals if the scheme I want is included Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon J Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 I see the new tool Vulcan listed on the Airfix website for £59.95. That seems quite a lot to me. Is that a lot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 All relative innit - but its the same price as the Victor IIRC - If a Hasegawa B-17 is £50...... TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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