Dave Fleming Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 The DH4 was 1967, so it's a year older than me! I always though if we were to get a new HP O series it would be from Roden, but they seem to have moved away from WW1 in recent years too. The second 1/72 Spitfire mk I was pretty worn by the time it was replaced - the wing tip navigation lights had gone. I remember searching ebay for early boxings so you got the better mold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Thompson Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 42 minutes ago, Graham Boak said: The DH4 was quite a bit later than 1957., or it seemed that way at the time! However, I recall Airfix claiming 100.000 for its original Lancaster a long time ago and it is currently on its third set of tools. Similarly the third early Spitfire and Hurricane Mk.1. The interval between second and third was significantly longer than between first and second, in each case. You can add P-51D and Bf.109G to this list of triple issues - there have been releases of other variants of these types in between, of course. But only two Zeroes, Typhoons, Blenheims, and only one Halifax, DH.4 or P-47. A fairly clear indication of their relative popularity. No doubt a stronger case can be made by considering the number of appearances of the kits in each year's catalogues, lacking the true sales or even production numbers. My mistake - conflating the 1957 F2B about which I'd just been talking further up this page with the 1967 DH4. That's still 54 years ago, and my arguments still applies, feeble though it may be. Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 No problem. The big book of Frog does actually give production numbers for at least some years, some types. Basic message is Spitfires sell very well but Bf.109s are off the clock. Of course that was The Good Old Days (to be referred to in future as TGOD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 35 minutes ago, Graham Boak said: No problem. The big book of Frog does actually give production numbers for at least some years, some types. Basic message is Spitfires sell very well but Bf.109s are off the clock. Of course that was The Good Old Days (to be referred to in future as TGOD. Those may have been great days but looks like for some these days aren't bad either: a few weeks ago I was talking to a friend who mentioned that Eduard sold around 200,000 copies of their 1/48 Fw.190 family.. if these figures are correct (and I can't guarantee it unfortunately), it would be a pretty impressive number. Of course the Fw.190 in all its guises is one of those subjects that are guaranteed to sell and also one for which there are many enthusiasts who purchase several boxes of the same kit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denford Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 5 hours ago, 3DStewart said: If a steel tool is worn out it's likely had 100,000+ shots through it. That's evidence of demand! Nor actual evidence of demand: only the number of sprues produced. There could be stacks of unsold kits.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Denford said: Nor actual evidence of demand: only the number of sprues produced. There could be stacks of unsold kits.... Not when you consider that this is over decades: if/when a subject stopped selling the retailers/wholesalers would stop ordering it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Hi Well my thoughts are still on a 1:24 being an american aircraft a 1:24 corsair makes sense and maybe a 1:48 Hudson cheers jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 5 hours ago, Giorgio N said: who purchase several boxes of the same kit Who would be silly enough to do that?! Oh, me....! 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 On 11/25/2021 at 2:43 PM, AntPhillips said: Airfix have tweeted this morning that they are doing an online Advent Calendar again, and are promising "an incredible aviation experience, sneak peak, giveaways, competitions & more, this is not to be missed!" Hopefully we might get some teasers of whats to come in '22 I hope what tey say is right. Some of their previous advent calenders have been a little underwhelming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Thompson Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, Meatbox8 said: I hope what tey say is right. Some of their previous advent calenders have been a little underwhelming. Yes. Stuff like 'You, too, can now own a tin with a picture on it'. Paul. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 I think they might up the ante this year having not gone to Telford and being on the telly🙂 TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatalbert Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Apparently someone has been lidar scanning the Solet to sky museums stored Scimitar.one can but hope and prey its you know who.🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Airfix Facebook link Airfix post text: Albatros D.Va. What a beauty 😍 We’re back on location, can you figure out where? #Airfix are they responding to the bi plane posts? Or are they working on something with 2 wings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, trickydicky210 said: Or are they working on something with 2 wings? A slip wing Hurricane? 🚪 Trevor 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperUK Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 1 hour ago, TEXANTOMCAT said: I think they might up the ante this year having not gone to Telford and being on the telly🙂 TT Quite probably 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 4 hours ago, Paul Thompson said: Yes. Stuff like 'You, too, can now own a tin with a picture on it'. Paul. Pretty much sums it up perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 1 hour ago, trickydicky210 said: Airfix Facebook link Airfix post text: Albatros D.Va. What a beauty 😍 We’re back on location, can you figure out where? #Airfix are they responding to the bi plane posts? Or are they working on something with 2 wings? If they do a DVa something in my waters makes me think it will be in 1/48th. Either way not a biggie for me as I've built the 1/72 Roden one ( a million times better than their D.VIIs) and have had a Dual Combo Eduard box in the stash for more years than I care to remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Thompson Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 1 hour ago, trickydicky210 said: Airfix Facebook link Airfix post text: Albatros D.Va. What a beauty 😍 We’re back on location, can you figure out where? #Airfix are they responding to the bi plane posts? Or are they working on something with 2 wings? If I was Airfix, and privy to all sorts of secret market research info, and if the other me had spiked that research, then I might go out on a limb and make my next 1/24th superkit an Albatros, featherless variety. But then both of me would have been responsible for finally sinking the company. Still......................................... nah. Wishful thinking. Be nice, though. Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, Paul Thompson said: If I was Airfix, and privy to all sorts of secret market research info, and if the other me had spiked that research, then I might go out on a limb and make my next 1/24th superkit an Albatros, featherless variety. But then both of me would have been responsible for finally sinking the company. Still......................................... nah. Wishful thinking. Be nice, though. Paul. I think that is a pretty good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Thompson Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Meatbox8 said: If they do a DVa something in my waters makes me think it will be in 1/48th. Either way not a biggie for me as I've built the 1/72 Roden one ( a million times better than their D.VIIs) and have had a Dual Combo Eduard box in the stash for more years than I care to remember. I like the Roden kits, but would happily take more in 1/72nd if it was new Airfix. And the Eduard 1/48th, well, it was a quantum leap when it came out, but as you say, that was a loooong time ago. And to be accurate you should make new, longer undercarriage legs. I really wonder what the potential number of buyers would be compared to one of the more mainstream (i.e. Spitifrey) types. Those who do primarily WW1 (me, but also at least two others) tend to build multiples if cheap enough due to the scores of substantially different colour schemes. I mostly build allied aircraft, but still have over 20 built Albatrosses, and plenty of afternarket decals still to go. Glass half emptilly though, I'd probably have to buy at least 2,000 for Airfix to break even. Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mps02 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 I think the next 1/24 super kit will be a German one and I am hoping for a Me262. I would be surprised if Airfix went WW1 especially after the centenary coming and going without much new. I wonder if there is a different aircraft out of shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPuente54 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Count me as a supporter of a Luftwaffe ground transport set. Airfix has 3 new medium bombers and there are a large number of other kits of Luftwaffe bombers to make such a set a great addition to anyone's collection. And, Airfix will probably add several new Luftwaffe bombers to its line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 23 hours ago, brewerjerry said: Hi Well my thoughts are still on a 1:24 being an american aircraft a 1:24 corsair makes sense After the Hellcat? I'm not so sure. Maybe it's time to revisit the Spitfire in that scale. A bubbletop, clipped wing Mk XIV or a Mk XVI would be sufficiently different from their earlier marks. I wouldn't mind one, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 On 11/26/2021 at 4:49 AM, Dave Fleming said: I always though if we were to get a new HP O series it would be from Roden, Well, it’s not 1/72, but we know the Wingnut Wings 1/32 tooling for the O/100 exists along with a number of near final test shots that have been built. It would be a shame if that kit were never issued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 3 hours ago, Meatbox8 said: If they do a DVa something in my waters makes me think it will be in 1/48th. Although they have done 1/48th biplanes (Hawker Fury, Supermarine Walrus, actually, I think that’s it) they have never done a WWI biplane in 1/48th. It’s a small sample size though, so they wouldn’t really be breaking precedent. Edit: I forgot about the 1/48 Tiger Moth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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