dalea Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, dalea said: At the risk of contributing further to thread hijack, the HiPlanes "very shortrunnish" Douglas Havoc with the small tail is still available from HPM Models in Singapore. Yes it has been issued with French markings, pre and post Vichy Edited December 5, 2021 by dalea clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 I for one welcome the upcoming 1/72 Fairey Battle kit. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 @dalea, @Graham Boak and all who are interesting on early DB7 - I asked question on it to SH here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 So now we can get back to the thread subject? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilles_53 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Following the various remarks on the 3D design (particularly here, on Britmodeller), some improvements will be done by FRROM and Special Hobby. The plan is, now (that might change) : - all the types of exhausts will be supplied (probably in all boxes - these are small parts). So, specific exhausts for the Belgian version, as well as three types for the other versions. Not sure there were exhausts protruding as much as indicated in the thread, they seem to be quite parallel to the cowling - clear part for the bombing panel under the fuselage (to be painted when necessary - we still don't know when Fairey and Austin started to put in place the clear panel) - cowling and fuselage shape around the engine will probably be improved (under study) 16 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 18 hours ago, Gilles_53 said: Following the various remarks on the 3D design (particularly here, on Britmodeller), some improvements will be done by FRROM and Special Hobby. The plan is, now (that might change) : - all the types of exhausts will be supplied (probably in all boxes - these are small parts). So, specific exhausts for the Belgian version, as well as three types for the other versions. Not sure there were exhausts protruding as much as indicated in the thread, they seem to be quite parallel to the cowling - clear part for the bombing panel under the fuselage (to be painted when necessary - we still don't know when Fairey and Austin started to put in place the clear panel) - cowling and fuselage shape around the engine will probably be improved (under study) Glad to hear you have taken on board constructive comments! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilles_53 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Some additionnal 3D views from the Battle incorporations some of the remarks we received. We will get a clear panel under the belly, the hump immediately after this panel, the forward part was slightly modified (if not mistaken), we will get the standard MG and probably the specific Belgian and Greek ones. Under study : clear navigation lights. : 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Excellent !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 That is all looking quite exciting. I'm quite excited about this. Steve. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 Release now expected in September 2022 Source: http://www.frrom.com/index.php?page=Accueil-2 Quote Due to production constraints, we have to reschedule the Fairey Battle. Quote 3D views of two rear firing MG (3 different MG should be supplied), Browning et FN38 http://www.frrom.com/index.php?page=frrom-fr0046-2 V.P. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 I can wait. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Been waiting for a Battle for 30+ years, I think a few more months is worth it. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 Source: http://frrom.com/index.php?page=Accueil Some molds - incl. the Super Mystère B2 & the Fairey Battle - were planned to be made in Ukraine. Considering the war going on in this country, delays are expected. Quote Nouvelles : certains moules du Super Mystère B2 au 1/48 ème et du Fairey Battle au 1/72 ème devaient être faits en Ukraine. Compte tenu d'événements indépendants de notre volonté, ces projets vont prendre du retard ... Le SPAD 510 est réalisé selon une technique différente et sa date de sortie n'est pas modifiée V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warhawk Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 On 2/16/2022 at 7:34 PM, Homebee said: 3D views of two rear firing MG (3 different MG should be supplied), Browning et FN38 http://www.frrom.com/index.php?page=frrom-fr0046-2 It would be great if these could also be made available for separate purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piotr Mikolajski Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Gilles posted images of sprues, unfortunately small ones. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 17, 2022 Author Share Posted August 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Piotr Mikolajski said: Gilles posted images of sprues, unfortunately small ones. Source: http://www.frrom.com/index.php?page=frrom-fr0046 V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatG Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 This has been in the offing for so long now (and personally also on back-order with Hannants for ages) that I'm beginning to think it will never appear so does anyone have any up to date information to confirm either way? Judging by the scans of the parts break down it looks quite superb but then again so is a perfect vacuum which is also similarly elusive! I'm looking to add a Battle to my Battle of France themed display at some point this year so may have to resort to the old Airfix kit instead, or the MPM one if I can find one somewhere. Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKinksFan Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 33 minutes ago, PatG said: This has been in the offing for so long now (and personally also on back-order with Hannants for ages) that I'm beginning to think it will never appear so does anyone have any up to date information to confirm either way? Judging by the scans of the parts break down it looks quite superb but then again so is a perfect vacuum which is also similarly elusive! I'm looking to add a Battle to my Battle of France themed display at some point this year so may have to resort to the old Airfix kit instead, or the MPM one if I can find one somewhere. Pat. From the Frrom website : "FR0046 Fairey Battle is also progressing, Milling started, the sprue layout is in the dedicated page. Release : Q2 2023." 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 This is going to be a great kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatG Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 It certainly looks superb and very much in line with the sort of quality and detail we see from Arma, SH and Eduard, so fingers crossed! Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatG Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Re-reading this thread it seems SH are involved which bodes well for the final product so hopefully it will arrive in the next couple of months. Pat. Ps. have 3 on back-order with Hannants and expect canopy masks etc.. to follow as well, and perhaps a rendition of the questionable ventral gun and sight. Just hope the dorsal gun options include a Vickers as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKinksFan Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Update from Azur / Frrom: "FR0046 Fairey Battle is near completion, we should show 3 test shots in Bron (Wings, small parts, clear parts), fuselage mold will be sent to Prague in a few days. Box arts and camouflage schemes under validation. Expected release : May 2023 in Prague." 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Great news. I hope it comes to fruition soon. I think I need to build one which reflects the courage of those crews who went on those practically suicidal raids. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 ^Wot 'e said. I want to do a Belgian one for the same reason, and a couple as examples of the many used out here as trainers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Here is nice variety of Battles in RCAF service, could be a subject for interesting conversions: https://www.silverhawkauthor.com/post/canadian-warplanes-4-fairey-battle Regards J-W 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now