Air Graphics 1/72 Auster AOP.9

[AMB]

I have been advised that Air Graphics are working on a 1/72 Auster AOP.9 kit.  After years of only having the old Airfix Antarctic, plus the short-run AZ kits (that cannot be found anywhere), this is more than welcome. Can't wait to do an Army Air Corps one with dayglo panels or Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force! Previously the only AOP.9 kit was the horrendously difficult Hallam-Vac kit.

Edited September 30, 2021 by AMB

[TEXANTOMCAT]

This is good news - but to be 'that guy' I'd love a J/1!

 

TT

[Head in the clouds.]

2 hours ago, AMB said:

Hallam-Vac

Got that but not aware of any short falls so thanks for the heads up. I would be up for one of these in RAE Radio Flight colours.

[JamesP]

I asked Gary about this and he says it's due Q3 2022.

[fightersweep]

Fantastic news! I've been after an AOP 9 for years. Too much of a coward to try the Hallam vac kit.

[AMB]

Also proposed this to Micromir, Vallom and CMK. Will see who bites the bullet first!  🙄

[Homebee]

In 2022 Air-Graphics is to release a 1/72nd Auster AOP.9 resin kit - ref. AIRK-7202

Source: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/bf85fbf2-2d34-4acd-b014-778f37b089c4/downloads/Newsletter Dec 2021.pdf

Box art

 

 

V.P.

Edited January 7, 2022 by Homebee

[AMB]

So, over three years later, where is it??

[Robertone139]

I believe that Air Graphics is no longer with us.

[Trenton guy]

1 hour ago, Robertone139 said:

I believe that Air Graphics is no longer with us.

Actually, they are alive and well. They issue multiple conversions and details every months. Also, really good decal sheets that are available through Hannants. Everything else must be ordered directly from their website. I do so pretty regularly and have always been satisfied. Full kits do seem to have very long lag times between announcement and issuance. Don’t give up.

[Ed Russell]

No longer in their Future Projects list so probably abandoned. It does happen over the years that what seemed like a good idea at the time turns out to be not so good. You could always ask them directly - their Faecbook page is quite active.

[Robertone139]

8 hours ago, Trenton guy said:

Actually, they are alive and well. They issue multiple conversions and details every months. Also, really good decal sheets that are available through Hannants. Everything else must be ordered directly from their website. I do so pretty regularly and have always been satisfied. Full kits do seem to have very long lag times between announcement and issuance. Don’t give up.

Sent several emails with questions, never got a reply.

[viscount806x]

3 minutes ago, Robertone139 said:

Sent several emails with questions, never got a reply.

Back to the Hallam Vac kit then.....pleased now that I didn't sell it on.

[AMB]

11 hours ago, viscount806x said:

Back to the Hallam Vac kit then.....pleased now that I didn't sell it on.

That's sad!  So many requests for an Auster AOP.9 kit. Gary has just messaged me that it has indeed been abandoned!

[Graham Boak]

So many is how many?  Five or six?  If many more then it would be worth commissioning one paid for by crowdfunding.  However, there is a big difference between those who would like a specific subject and those prepared to pay for it once it appears.