Paul821 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Just had an e-mail from my LMS saying that the Rotodyne will be re-issued in the Vintage Classic range. Anyone else heard this? I would certainly welcome such a release as it fits nicely into my 1950's /60's civial aviation themed build 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 That would be ace. I would definitely pick up a couple. I'm not usually a fan of what ifs, but I could make an exception in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DStewart Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, lasermonkey said: That would be ace. I would definitely pick up a couple. I'm not usually a fan of what ifs, but I could make an exception in this case. It existed and flew. How can it be a what-if, unless it's issued in liveries it never wore? Edited October 20, 2021 by 3DStewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 14 minutes ago, 3DStewart said: It existed and flew. How can it be a what-if, unless it's issued in liveries it never wore? I assume he's talking liveries. I'd definitely want to do one in RAF Transport Command crud 'n custard. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Airfix did post up a picture of the tooling block Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul821 Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 10 minutes ago, Julien said: Airfix did post up a picture of the tooling block I don't follow Airfix on social media but did find the picture here https://www.facebook.com/officialairfix/photos/10159413777041271 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IT_Man Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 14 minutes ago, Julien said: Decent lump of metal! I got one of the Revell Rotodynes a few years back (1:78?) but would probably trade it in for one in 1:72! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I would fancy one as a Navy COD. Wulfman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I too have the Revell weird scale one. If this release would prompt a decal company to issue BEA markings in near-enough scale that would be grand. There was a company did it in Revell scale years ago but I’ve never seen it in stock anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Lambess Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Some parts of the Revell one are the same size as the airfix .( From memory the wings especially) The Revell one seems to be a lot closer to 72 than 78th scale by comparison with the Airfix . Either that or the Airfix is underscaled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMB Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 5 hours ago, IT_Man said: Decent lump of metal! I got one of the Revell Rotodynes a few years back (1:78?) but would probably trade it in for one in 1:72! Big mistake! The Revell Rotodyne was far superior to the Airfix one with full interior, passengers etc. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Sadly a production one for the RAF would have been somewhat different: but given the options available, that's just too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I have one from the last issue, and a set of BEA decals from S&M. I must finish it. Austraila was interested in the beast for a tactical lifter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMB Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, Graham Boak said: Sadly a production one for the RAF would have been somewhat different: but given the options available, that's just too bad. The final scheme the prototype Rotodyne flew in had RAF roundels and ' Westland Rotodyne' titles. S&M did a lovely decal sheet with his scheme to fit the Revell Rotodyne. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/sandm-models-sm78-001-westland-rotodyne--1306104 Can't see any after-market decals being issued for a reissue of the old Airfix kit that needs a lot of work to make it acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 2 hours ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Austraila was interested in the beast for a tactical lifter. That was my first thought for a build. No clue why, it just jumped into my head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 13 hours ago, wombat said: If this release would prompt a decal company to issue BEA markings in near-enough scale that would be grand. The Rotodyne as flown was a proof of concept development prototype, the Rotodyne being developed for BEA would have been a significantly larger airframe if it had gone ahead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc2 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 I have a 2000ish release Rotodyne with no decals, does anyone know if Airfix could be persuaded to sell the transfers separately? Malc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 If or when the Rotodyne is in stock with Airfix they will sell you the decals I've bought new sheets of decals numerous times. Prices have always been fair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 I sense a strong WHIF here. Vietnam ‘Spooky’ anyone?! Mind you with the noise it generated, the Vietcong would have had hours of notice, even indulging in a spot of lunch first no doubt 🤣 Trevor 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Ah but think about it...if you can hear it from five miles away you never know if it’s actually nearby! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I built one in the last Airfix Classic group build. Most of the Haldane Place pimples had to be sacrificed, the moulding was definitely showing its age (a 1980s boxing), the nose glazing was all wrong, and the Humbrol period transfers were a disaster, but it scrubbed up okay. Now, would I buy another? Never say never. Like others here, I fancy a bit of a WHIF in RAF Transport Command colours. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 19 hours ago, Malc2 said: I have a 2000ish release Rotodyne with no decals, does anyone know if Airfix could be persuaded to sell the transfers separately? Malc. This guy has some https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165140940389?hash=item26732ac665:g:2a0AAOSw4GZfDInM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 10/21/2021 at 5:52 PM, Max Headroom said: Vietnam ‘Spooky’ anyone? Stretch the forward fuselage. Slightly bigger wingspan with tip tanks and outboard pylons. Bigger Twinwheel maingear. Astrodome. Radar nose. Bigger fins (B-24?) Smaller (square?) Fuselage windows. Olive over grey paintjob. That should about do it. 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc2 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, bentwaters81tfw said: This guy has some https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165140940389?hash=item26732ac665:g:2a0AAOSw4GZfDInM Wow, thanks, how did you find those?! However they don't look in great condition - maybe the first release? Holding out hope that the Rotodyne does get re-re-re-released. Malc. Edited October 22, 2021 by Malc2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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