Convair Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 It doesn't seem very difficult to modify existing Lancaster tooling to make an Avro 694. Airfix or Revell could do it. Even a klunkz like me managed to adapt Revell's old Lancaster (1963 tooling) to become a Lincoln (without any aftermarket parts, just pieces of plastic). 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammer625 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 I’m doing my bit to make this happen. I’ve recently got two Airfix Bii and two Blackbird conversions. Just need two Red Roo updates and then Airfix will announce this as a surprise for this year. 😳🤣 5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 9 hours ago, Cammer625 said: I’m doing my bit to make this happen Good for you, then! Make it so! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 It would make more sense economically for Airfix to “scale down” their 1/48 Javelin to 1/72 than to produce a Lincoln. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 It would actually make more sense to start from scratch as most parts need modifying/replacing New outer wings New nose and front tureet New tail turret New mid upper turret New engines, nacelles and props New rear fuselage New wheels New rudders 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 7/13/2022 at 7:36 AM, Cammer625 said: I’m doing my bit to make this happen. I’ve recently got two Airfix Bii and two Blackbird conversions. I've done my bit, too! https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235014024-172-lincoln-b30/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Club Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 it is a good idea, but I really want a new Gloster Javelin in 1/72 ! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 On 7/13/2022 at 7:11 PM, Mr T said: It would actually make more sense to start from scratch as most parts need modifying/replacing New outer wings New nose and front tureet New tail turret New mid upper turret New engines, nacelles and props New rear fuselage New wheels New rudders Yes, but apart from that there's not much else that needs changing. 😀 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Keep this thread alive and maybe the Airfix Gods will take note! We can always dream, right? I'm curious as to what they'll unveil at Telford this year.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 I thought Airfix did a Lincoln years ago........ did you all miss it? ] 😄 6 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) Yes, but that was the Australian-built version, we want the British version! Plus, that kit had big rivets all over it, and the clear parts were too thick. Best Regards, Jason Edited July 28, 2022 by Learstang 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammer625 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) So , so cruel Ed 🤣 (I’m assuming one is pulling one’s leg) Edited July 28, 2022 by Cammer625 Add to the post 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 3 hours ago, Learstang said: Yes, but that was the Australian-built version, we want the British version! Plus, that kit had big rivets all over it, and the clear parts were too thick. Best Regards, Jason Id still take it …. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 43 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Id still take it …. I would too, if it were real. Regards, Jason 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 On 7/12/2022 at 3:28 PM, Convair said: It doesn't seem very difficult to modify existing Lancaster tooling to make an Avro 694. It would just need a new fuselage, wings, engine nacelles and props, tail surfaces, etc … Is the main cockpit greenhouse the same? Might be able to reuse that … 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 On 3/5/2021 at 4:08 PM, Denford said: (though my first choice) would be a PB4Y-2 Privateer. There were over 700 Privateers built and they served in the armed forces of several countries so that makes them more than three times more numerous than the Avro Shackleton, which only served with the RAF and SAAF. Revell and Airfix both have released kits of the Shackleton within the last several years. The Shackleton does have the advantage of longevity over the Privateer however (excluding those Privateers converted to firefighting duty). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 A couple of Lancaster kits and a Shackleton, and Bob’s your uncle… best, M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 minute ago, cmatthewbacon said: A couple of Lancaster kits and a Shackleton, and Bob’s your uncle… best, M. I always wondered about the origin of that phrase. It’s not at all what I expected: ”In 1887, British Prime Minister Robert Gascoyne-Cecil appointed his nephew Arthur James Balfour as Minister for Ireland. The phrase 'Bob's your uncle' was coined when Arthur referred to the Prime Minister as 'Uncle Bob'. Apparently, it's very simple to become a minister when Bob's your uncle!” https://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/why-do-we-say-bobs-your-uncle 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho590hm Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 I think it would be the first time Airfix used a photo of a real aircraft on a boxlid. +1 for wishlist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convair Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, VMA131Marine said: On 12/07/2022 at 16:28, Convair said: It doesn't seem very difficult to modify existing Lancaster tooling to make an Avro 694. It would just need a new fuselage, wings, engine nacelles and props, tail surfaces, etc … Is the main cockpit greenhouse the same? Might be able to reuse that … 😉 Exactly. I, who am not even a kit manufacturer, did it. Imagine what a professional, established manufacturer like Revell or Airfix could do. Edited July 28, 2022 by Convair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 5 hours ago, ho590hm said: I think it would be the first time Airfix used a photo of a real aircraft on a boxlid. Their Manchester kit had a real aircraft on it too! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 15 hours ago, Convair said: 😉 Exactly. I, who am not even a kit manufacturer, did it. Imagine what a professional, established manufacturer like Revell or Airfix could do. So you're suggesting that Airfix or Revell should modify an existing tool of a very famous subject into a much lesser known and hence potentially less profitable one? So spend money to end with a tool of dubious value and lose one guaranteed to make money.. for some reason I can't see that happen... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 17 hours ago, Convair said: Exactly. I, who am not even a kit manufacturer, did it. On a serious note (unlike my other posts) there is a huge difference between modifying a plastic kit and modifying steel tooling. What you are suggesting is completely impracticable. However, making new tooling is becoming cheaper so the chances of new kits is not as limited by tooling costs as it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 On 7/13/2022 at 7:36 AM, Cammer625 said: I’m doing my bit to make this happen. I’ve recently got two Airfix Bii and two Blackbird conversions. Just need two Red Roo updates and then Airfix will announce this as a surprise for this year. 😳🤣 You have to make them first for that to happen! Still a couple in stock at time of writing. https://www.redroomodels.com/product/gaf-avro-raaf-lincoln-enhancement-set-1-72-scale/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 15 hours ago, Ed Russell said: Their Manchester kit had a real aircraft on it too! Whose Manchester kit? As I recall, it was a Matchbox one. Steve. 9 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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