593jones Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 hour ago, franky boy said: Now showing as in stock on the Airfix website🙂 I don't think that news has reached the Airfix shop yet, I pre-ordered one a few hours ago and it was still a pre-order as the confirmatory e-mail said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
352nd Fighter Group Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Just ordered my Mossie from the Airfix website it says in stock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 It looks from the box art and paint guides like they might have listened and corrected the cockpit side windows to the appropriate type. That's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 On 8/7/2021 at 10:13 PM, Tbolt said: The way you worded it I thought you meant it would need an AM canopy, but we know we are getting a PR.XVI as they have already shown the kit with the PR canopy config. As shown in that image though, it's a PR.IV canopy not a PR.XVI canopy. This is due to the teardrop observation blisters on either side window. This style of canopy was discontinued after the B.IX i.e. it was only ever used on glass-nosed variants without cockpit pressurization. You can see the correct blown bulged side window type used on all pressurized cockpit variants (i.e. B.XVI, PR.XVI and later) on the various photos of fullsize aircraft above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-21 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Airfix have emailed today to say the new Mosquito has arrived at the warehouse. Mine was pre-ordered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 7 hours ago, Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies said: As shown in that image though, it's a PR.IV canopy not a PR.XVI canopy. This is due to the teardrop observation blisters on either side window. This style of canopy was discontinued after the B.IX i.e. it was only ever used on glass-nosed variants without cockpit pressurization. You can see the correct blown bulged side window type used on all pressurized cockpit variants (i.e. B.XVI, PR.XVI and later) on the various photos of fullsize aircraft above. Okay thanks, looks like I was looking at bad references, like Airfix were as well! Anyway the image shows we are getting the astrodome and the side windows are separate parts so we have the canopy config for the PR.XVI , so chances are they will box one like they did in 1/48th scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Looks like some places have them in stock, saw on Instagram that the DeHavilland museum has some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Its available on the Airfix website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
352nd Fighter Group Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Black Knight said: Its available on the Airfix website yes its in stock now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john224 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Ordered one (and a Chippy) on Thursday, they gave delivery as within 6 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshiretaurus Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 And here it is, arrived through the door 40 minutes ago Nice interior detail 2 Prop & gear sprues 2 Canopys (Part 5 is not mentioned in the instructions - future releases then!) 20 Page instruction booklet Going to be a nice build! CT 14 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 According to a Facebook post from Freightdog Models, conversion sets for B.IX, PR.IX, PR.XVI, PR.32, PR.34 and B.35 are due for release soon . 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Cheshiretaurus said: And here it is, arrived through the door 40 minutes ago Nice interior detail Going to be a nice build! CT Thanks for those, looking pretty nice. I bet it's going to be a fun build. Is that three areas I see for the PR cameras aft of the bomb bay? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 56 minutes ago, Stephen said: According to a Facebook post from Freightdog Models, conversion sets for B.IX, PR.IX, PR.XVI, PR.32, PR.34 and B.35 are due for release soon . No mention of a conversion set to a B.XVI though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john224 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Mine arrived a few minutes ago. Provides masks for painting the undersides before adding the undercarriage, not seen that before. Might be just me, but the pilot looks a bit "undernourished", and no navigator provided, which is odd. Overall, pretty impressed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) By my calculation it is still summer (2021) and Airfix have delivered the mossie as promised.... credit where its due - well done Airfix! Although shame about the rise in prices. Just received this message from Jadlam: "Today, we have received our stock of Airfix A04023 Mosquito. This delivery arrived without notice and took us by surprise - apologies for not giving you a heads up! Anyway, we have reviewed the pricing on this specific line and decided to take the price increase on the chin and honour all existing pre-orders. In the name of being open and honest, we will make a small loss once all pre-orders have been sent, but you're worth it. We hope you will continue to support and order from us - don't forget about those J-Points in your account! Have a great day, the warehouse are packing your Mossies as I type!" Well done Jadlam - great supplier and you'll get more of my business! Rich Edited August 17, 2021 by RichG 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Dave Swindell said: No mention of a conversion set to a B.XVI though.... Do you replacement bomb bay doors? Isn't that just a case of sanding off the raised detail? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, Tbolt said: Do you replacement bomb bay doors? Isn't that just a case of sanding off the raised detail? Rear bomb bay fairing as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshiretaurus Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 27 minutes ago, Tbolt said: Thanks for those, looking pretty nice. I bet it's going to be a fun build. Is that three areas I see for the PR cameras aft of the bomb bay? Could be. CT 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Dave Swindell said: Rear bomb bay fairing as well. Speaking of which, I can't see the kit provide example in those sprue photos... am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, Rabbit Leader said: Speaking of which, I can't see the kit provide example in those sprue photos... am I missing something? I was struggling as well, but I think it's here, item 2, near the top left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 19 minutes ago, Dave Swindell said: Rear bomb bay fairing as well. There does only seem to be the skinny fairing on the sprues. If it's missing I'm sure we will see a resin one from someone very quickly, hopefully along with a wider tail wheel assembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshiretaurus Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 16 minutes ago, Rabbit Leader said: Speaking of which, I can't see the kit provide example in those sprue photos... am I missing something? 11 minutes ago, Tbolt said: I was struggling as well, but I think it's here, item 2, near the top left. Correct 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 I can see why I missed it, I was looking for a fatter shaped part. That’s completely wrong to my eye. Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Dave Swindell said: No mention of a conversion set to a B.XVI though.... Don't worry Dave, I've done corrections as well as conversions. I have a one piece B.XVI bulged bomb bay without the TT.35 door detail, which does includes the rear section, and missing scribed detail. Also a flat B.IX and enlarged PR.34 fuel/camera bay to. Also Anti-shimmy tail wheel to correct kit part will be in each set. Colin 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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