st george Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Can some one confirm that this letter is real please 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 I hope so because I was asked to write part of those notes to accompany that model - which incidentally, I scratchbuilt! Dave 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st george Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 Thanks Dave. Great. Email sent then, and great work on your two models mate. Any chance you could do a build thread on these forums? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.sin Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 I wish Airfix would tool a 1/350th scale model of the original Queen Elizabeth ocean liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.sin Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 40 minutes ago, davecov said: I hope so because I was asked to write part of those notes to accompany that model - which incidentally, I did scratchbuild! Dave BTW, magnificent work! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 32 minutes ago, st george said: Thanks Dave. Great. Email sent then, and great work on your two models mate. Any chance you could do a build thread on these forums? I have had a build thread going on the ATF which is detailing two builds, a full-hull version plus a waterline version which I am making for myself. Airfix have asked for a build description of the full-hull version for their Workbench Blog so I will be editing the build thread to just show that. When it has been done, I will post a copy here with some more photos of the completed model. Dave 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 This is an excellent idea by Airfix- the cost to tool it up I guess would be considerable so direct audience engagement rather than via the trade seems a smart move. Is this more acute market research by Airfix showing a culture change? TT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Nice build. Gave my feedback and filled in one of the forms they had, although asked for 1/700 so it fits with the other carriers in my collection. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellE Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Is this something that anyone can provide feedback to Airfix on, or is it only exclusive to those who received the letter above? I too would love to see Airfix produce a 1/350 scale kit of the QE class-it would go nicely with my Type 45 destroyer and hopefully a Type 26 Frigate will emerge in 1/350 at some point (Also from Airfix, hint, hint). But, I really believe that Airfix also need to release a 1/700 scale version as well, because, let's face it, this is where the volume sales will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 3 hours ago, B.sin said: I wish Airfix would tool a 1/350th scale model of the original Queen Elizabeth ocean liner. I'd be MUCH happier with a 1:350 Queen Elizabeth superdreadnought - in her "as commissioned" state ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Just now, Admiral Puff said: I'd be MUCH happier with a 1:350 Queen Elizabeth superdreadnought - in her "as commissioned" state ... Confess I was surprised 2016 came and went with no QE model. Warspite, Malaya or Barham. I guess the numbers don’t crunch the right way for one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, JohnT said: Confess I was surprised 2016 came and went with no QE model. Warspite, Malaya or Barham. I guess the numbers don’t crunch the right way for one That would have been the time to do it ... I have a couple of Trumpeter Warspites, which have her post her final refit, with a view to converting back - one to Warspite "as commissioned", the other as Malaya post her first refit (with the truncated funnels). They're both a LONG way down the road, though! Trumpeter have done both in 1:700, but I like 'em big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 38 minutes ago, RussellE said: Is this something that anyone can provide feedback to Airfix on, or is it only exclusive to those who received the letter above? That wasn't a letter sent out to punters but an explanation on the Airfix stand as to why that model was built and to ask for feedback. If you want to provide feedback yourself on this build or wish to let Airfix know what kits you would like to see released, send them an email to [email protected] Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellE Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, davecov said: That wasn't a letter sent out to punters but an explanation on the Airfix stand as to why that model was built and to ask for feedback. If you want to provide feedback yourself on this build or wish to let Airfix know what kits you would like to see released, send them an email to [email protected] Dave Dave, you are an absolute legend for scratch building a 1/350 scale QE CV, not just once but 3 times! 😀 Something that lack of time would never allow me to do! A kit on the other hand opens a world of possibilities. Letter now being formulated ready to send to Horby 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 I have asked Airfix if I can make one of their first QE kits off the production line. It remains to be seen if they ever remember to send me one! Dave 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellE Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 11 hours ago, davecov said: I have asked Airfix if I can make one of their first QE kits off the production line. It remains to be seen if they ever remember to send me one! Dave If they do, ask them for a second kit and I'll build that one 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4scourge7 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Mail Sent! Can I get mine in time for Christmas? 🎅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Full-hull or waterline version - Dave 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Nice! Hopefully, Airfix will provide both options when they produce their kit. E-mail sent to Airfix. I'd love to see a 1/350, but that might be too big and expensive for many. Would they make one to 1/600 and be out of sync with the rest of the modelling world or start a new-to-them 1/700 scale range? A chance to do other modern RN subjects, too? And I'd love to see F-35B and Merlin 3 and 4 models to go alongside in 1/72. Perhaps a Wildcat, too... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I was pleasantly surprised to see that on the Airfix stand. Can they do the refitted variant with Cats and Traps too Seriously though (I'm no fan of the F-35) that would be an excellent kit to produce in 1/350 and 1/700 too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperUK Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Just spotted the Prince of Wales sailing south in the North Channel between Northern Ireland and Scotland, she's huge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4scourge7 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 3 hours ago, bentwaters81tfw said: I was pleasantly surprised to see that on the Airfix stand. Can they do the refitted variant with Cats and Traps too Seriously though (I'm no fan of the F-35) that would be an excellent kit to produce in 1/350 and 1/700 too. Fascinating to see models of both projected versions side-by-side at the FAA Museum, Yeovilton. Interesting how the design has changed in places on the STOVL carrier. C`mon Airfix, be a chum! 2 hours ago, sniperUK said: Just spotted the Prince of Wales sailing south in the North Channel between Northern Ireland and Scotland, she's huge. When HMS QE made her first, night transit of the Forth Rail Bridge it was genuinely eerie the way her massive size blocked out the lights on the bridge as she passed by, and all that could be heard in the low light was a slight humming noise. It was otherworldly. It were great! 👽👽 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I hope they do release this kit - it would definitely be a good one to get. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellE Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 6 hours ago, Paul Bradley said: Nice! Hopefully, Airfix will provide both options when they produce their kit. E-mail sent to Airfix. I'd love to see a 1/350, but that might be too big and expensive for many. Would they make one to 1/600 and be out of sync with the rest of the modelling world or start a new-to-them 1/700 scale range? A chance to do other modern RN subjects, too? And I'd love to see F-35B and Merlin 3 and 4 models to go alongside in 1/72. Perhaps a Wildcat, too... I think 1/350 and 1/700 are the scales for ships these days. Whilst 1/600 was historically Airfix's naval scale, a modern kit of a RN vessel would do well to be in 1/700 for compatibility with kits of other modern navies from other manufacturers. Having said that, Airfix have forayed into 1/700 already in the form of their release of the Titanic. What would be interesting and probably a popular move would be for Airfix to release the QE/POW in both 1/350 and 1/700 scales and further on down the track bolster the range with the Type 26 and 31 Frigates in both scales. They could also re-introduce their Type 45 DD to bolster the range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 To give you a good idea of the size of a 1/350 QE carrier, here are two pictures showing my 2014 1/350 HMS Queen Elizabeth build alongside the Airfix 1/350 HMS Daring. Dave 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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