Dave Swindell Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 On 06/01/2020 at 16:37, tonyot said: Be nice if it was followed up by a Mk.Ia and a Mk.II plus Aussie versions, If there is going to be a follow up release I'd say MkIa odds on, but for MkII plus Aussie versions you'll be looking at aftermarket conversions. Airfix 3D renders generally give a good clue to future variants, with optional parts being rendered in a darker colour so.. Initial release options:- Dark trailing edge extensions aft of the nacelles so should be separate optional parts for early/late configuration Dark rear fuselage hatch so poseable open/closed and possibly optional with beam Vickers K guns Dark cowling gills so optional closed/open position Dark DF diamond, so possible raised/stowed option Separate rudder, posable Dark exhaust along side of cowling, I'm not aware of any different style exhaust fitted to the Taurus so presume this is just indication of a separate part Not immediately obvious but would assume the under nose gun is optional fit Later release options:- Separate turret insert, darker navigator/main canopy and collapsable D/F Diamond, so possible later twin browning turret, twin nose gun armament and streamlined DF loop for MkIa Dark carb intakes, so possible Vokes filters for med based Beauforts No indication of this , but an easy option for later MkIa's would be additional ASV aerials Tailfin is integral with the fuselage, so no Aussie built versions with the extended fin Nacelles aft of the cowling in base colour, so no changes for Twin Wasp engines, no MkII 19 hours ago, IanC said: Be nice if they include markings for Kenneth Campbell VC. Airfix have a track record for releasing a VC related option where available, so I'd think there is a good chance of this. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 4 hours ago, Dave Swindell said: If there is going to be a follow up release I'd say MkIa odds on, but for MkII plus Aussie versions you'll be looking at aftermarket conversions. Airfix 3D renders generally give a good clue to future variants, with optional parts being rendered in a darker colour so.. Initial release options:- Dark trailing edge extensions aft of the nacelles so should be separate optional parts for early/late configuration Dark rear fuselage hatch so poseable open/closed and possibly optional with beam lewis guns Dark cowling gills so optional closed/open position Dark DF diamond, so possible raised/stowed option Separate rudder, posable Dark exhaust along side of cowling, I'm not aware of any different style exhaust fitted to the Taurus so presume this is just indication of a separate part Not immediately obvious but would assume the under nose gun is optional fit Later release options:- Separate turret insert, darker navigator/main canopy and colapseable D/F Diamond, so possible later twin browning turret, twin nose gun armament and streamlined DF loop for MkIa Dark carb intakes, so possible Vokes filters for med based Beauforts No indication of this , but an easy option for later MkIa's would be additional ASV aerials Tailfin is integral with the fuselage, so no Aussie built versions with the extended fin Nacelles aft of the cowling in base colour, so no changes for Twin Wasp engines, no MkII Airfix have a track record for releasing a VC related option where available, so I'd think there is a good chance of this. The 3D render on the 72 news site (which I think is scanned from Airfix Magazine) does appear to have the hatch open and a gun poking out. Wouldn't it be a Vickers K gun though? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 23 minutes ago, Meatbox8 said: The 3D render on the 72 news site (which I think is scanned from Airfix Magazine) does appear to have the hatch open and a gun poking out. Wouldn't it be a Vickers K gun though? Yes, correct on both counts, oops. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 23 hours ago, AlCZ said: Sniff, i can it in 1/48... I'm with you there. A 1/48 one would be fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 This is probably the pick of the 2020 range for me personally (I have beaten the old Vulcan into shape in the last few years but never got far through my SH Beaufort). Got to be 217 squadron in TSS with black undersides for me, although I'd be seriously tempted by a Malta based aircraft... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 This is all good for me. Those 3d renders will help me finish my Frog one while I wait for this to come out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 16 hours ago, Dave Swindell said: Tailfin is integral with the fuselage, so no Aussie built versions with the extended fin Didn’t Airfix provide seperate tail fins on their new tool Beaufighter? They may adopt a similar approach to this Beaufort and thus (hopefully) provide the provision for a wider Aussie fin. Cheers.. (a fingers crossed) Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Yes, the Beaufighter has two different tails. Let's see how this Beaufort turns out then 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 On 1/7/2020 at 6:40 AM, Patrick Martin said: There are at least 6 complete down south and the one in the UK (couple bits in the USA) Umm... south of where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 16 minutes ago, Ed Russell said: . south of where Up north. Sorry Ed, couldn't resist. I for one am thrilled at this news, 489 had them for a short time before they stole them back & subbed in Blenheim's. So pleased I never managed a Frog or SH one now, I held the faith. Steve. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 5 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: Didn’t Airfix provide seperate tail fins on their new tool Beaufighter? They did Dave, but the alternate fin was shown on th CAD drawings. The fin on the Beaufort CAD is shown integral with the fuselage, so no alternate part for this tooling. If you're wanting an Aussie one (or a P&W powered one) you'll be looking at aftermarket to convert the new kit ( @Ed Russell ??) or stick with the High Planes or Special Hobbies kits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 21 hours ago, Dave Swindell said: Nacelles aft of the cowling in base colour, so no changes for Twin Wasp engines, no MkII Now that's a pity. I had a hankering for an all-white FAA T.II. I had visions of Airfix milking this kit for at least 3 boxings (Mk.I, Mk.II and Aussie variants). Thanks for a very useful analysis of what's in store for us. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Ed Russell said: Umm... south of where? Here you go 😁👍🏻 https://acesflyinghighthesurvivors.wordpress.com/2019/01/23/the-survivors-restoring-a-raaf-dap-bristol-beaufort-torpedo-bomber/amp/ Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Aero Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Looking at the render, it's got a forwards exhaust ring and Brit rotation props, so its a Taurus version. The Australian Curtiss Electric props were available some time ago. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 It's about time🤞, nice one Airfix 👍🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 10 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Not even my field of interest but I simply have to have one! TT 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kushan_Farsight Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Some lovely renders there. it would be interesting to see if they do a sit down before they start working on the models as to how they could best split up parts to make several versions. I agree with @Seahawk, they could have created a number of versions from the same basic tooling if they had thought to design it as such from the outset. On the flipside, you could always say they are keeping that niche open for the aftermarket parts and decals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Hugo Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Well that's another two for starters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Well done Airfix, I'll be buying at least two. It looks like it's going to be a beauty, nice internal details as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doccur Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Duly pre-ordered... after seeing how much those special hobby ones fetch on eBay this is a god-send... Hopefully lives upto the hype. Ash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 On 07/01/2020 at 12:35, Dave Swindell said: On 06/01/2020 at 22:26, IanC said: Be nice if they include markings for Kenneth Campbell VC. Airfix have a track record for releasing a VC related option where available, so I'd think there is a good chance of this. Yep, there you go Ian (though it is still stc) 2 hours ago, occa said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Yes, very pleased about that. Two interesting options straight out of the box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 2 hours ago, TEXANTOMCAT said: Not even my field of interest but I simply have to have one! TT Its in mine for sure... Malta and the TSS/Black scheme are on my wants list of future builds. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Yep the Malta bird tipped it for me! 👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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