Marcel Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Nobody expects the Spanish inquisition but the Battle could be expected. I feel fine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: Looks like the games over… It’s a Fairey Battle. @Heather Kay and many others (including me) will be very happy! http://www.frrom.com/index.php?page=Accueil-2 Cheers.. Dave. Great choice! This is what I was expecting rather as the IBG latest release (and similar game), anyway it will be the hit! Regards J-W Edited November 20, 2021 by JWM mispelling corrections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Yay! Good to see, there have been rumours for about 5 years of Special Hobby doing a new Battle, so I guess this is it! With this and the Venom, what do I put on my wish list now? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 (edited) Box art, schemes & decals Source: http://www.frrom.com/index.php?page=frrom-fr0046-2 The Fairey Battle Mk.I was widely used by RAF, with AASF sent to France in 1939, by Australia (367), Belgium (16), Canada (754), Eire, Greece (11), lndia (2), New Zealand (2), South Africa (179), Rhodesia (25), Turkey (30). The Poles in RAF Sqn 301 also used the plane. from July to November 1940. Three boxes announced. The kit has been designed from 3D (new moulds), soon some pictures. Release expected in March / April 2022. - ref. FR0046 - Fairey Battle Mk.I - https://frrom.com/index.php?page=frrom-fr0046 Belgium - T-70 - in Belgium, 1940 AASF - PM-L - 103 Sqn RAF - France 1940 Greece - B-274 - 33 Mira - Greece 1940 - ref. FR0047 - Fairey Battle Mk.I - https://frrom.com/index.php?page=frrom-fr0047 Poles in UK - GR-F - Sqn 301 - 1940 RAF pre-war - 52-B - Sqn 57 - 1937 Canada - tactical code 59 - serial 1837 - ref. FR0048 - Fairey Battle Mk.I - https://frrom.com/index.php?page=frrom-fr0048 AASF - MQ-R - 226 Sqn - Reims France 1940 Australia - OO/K7700 - Air Gunnery School - Marwell, Victoria South Africa - 33-B - Algato - East Africa July 1941 V.P. Edited December 30, 2023 by Homebee 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Well done Heather, and well done FROMM, Battle on my wish list for a long time ! I thought Airfix would give us a replacement tool, but no. Wulfman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkoZG Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 I just wrote a mail to Mr.Fontaine and strongly objected on his game because it was misleading. One of the very first hints given was that is is the kit that was already done in injection in 1/72nd more than 30 years ago. This clue took me away from Fairey Battle as a possible choice because it has been done as injection kit by MPM in 2000 and that was 21 years ago: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/mpm-production-72096-fairey-battle-t-mki--141290 Therefore I strongly object to this game as one of the very first clues was misleading and the whole game is unfair because of that. 4 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrzeM Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 (edited) 54 minutes ago, MarkoZG said: I just wrote a mail to Mr.Fontaine and strongly objected on his game because it was misleading. One of the very first hints given was that is is the kit that was already done in injection in 1/72nd more than 30 years ago. This clue took me away from Fairey Battle as a possible choice because it has been done as injection kit by MPM in 2000 and that was 21 years ago: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/mpm-production-72096-fairey-battle-t-mki--141290 Therefore I strongly object to this game as one of the very first clues was misleading and the whole game is unfair because of that. To be honest, the hint: "Already done in injection in 1/72 nd more than 30 years ago" may have been somewhat misleading, but logically was true. Airfix Battle kit really has been done more than 30 years ago. Of course MPM kit was younger, but technically that sentence doesn't exclude existence of the other kits. 7 hours ago, Homebee said: The Poles in RAF Sqn 301 also used the plane. from July to November 1940. In fact it was PAF (Polish Air Force) squadron. Polish airmen in Britain, initially enlisted in RAF Volunteer Reserve, since 5th August 1940 were really and formally in Polish Air Force (international military agreement, confirmed 22th August by British Govt in "Allied Forces Act") , Also the PAF Sqn 300 used Battles in Battle of Britain (both squadrons bombed German invasion landing crafts in French, Belgian and Duch harbours). Battle from Sqn 300 (BH code), Edited November 20, 2021 by GrzeM 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 I was hoping against hope that it might be a Battle! This is one very happy little black duck! I can see more than a few with blue/white roundels in my future ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 1 hour ago, MarkoZG said: Therefore I strongly object to this game as one of the very first clues was misleading and the whole game is unfair because of that. Was there actually a prize to be won at the end of this game? Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Well, at least it's not a Yak-9. That would really be an outrage. John 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkoZG Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 57 minutes ago, Rabbit Leader said: Was there actually a prize to be won at the end of this game? Cheers.. Dave Yes, according to their website: "Winner in each geographical zone will get a set of these three kits, shipment to our charge (the winner will be the first one to give the right answer, according to the rules)." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, MarkoZG said: Yes, according to their website: "Winner in each geographical zone will get a set of these three kits, shipment to our charge (the winner will be the first one to give the right answer, according to the rules)." Well if that's the case, I can see why you and others would be disappointed. I must admit, I wasn't entering the prize, however did dismiss the Battle for the same reasons you did. Good luck with your feedback and I hope you receive a reply. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalea Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Now let's hope it's a good one and not a warmed over MPM . I'll be digging out my Ian Huntley monograph. I hope Azur/Frrom has already done so. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkoZG Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: Well if that's the case, I can see why you and others would be disappointed. I must admit, I wasn't entering the prize, however did dismiss the Battle for the same reasons you did. Good luck with your feedback and I hope you receive a reply. Cheers.. Dave Yes, I got the reply and it says: "The information was right, Airfix did the kit in injected more than 30 years ago. We never said that the kit was not produced in injected more recently." To be honest, this claim would never pass any court, but it is futile to fight further. I remain disappointed by the unfairness and misleading of the organizer. Edited November 21, 2021 by MarkoZG 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammer625 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 The real prize is, hopefully, a really good rendition of this aircraft. Lots of blue and white roundels here too. The current crop of new releases are certainly accelerating my stash growth. And my RAAF wish list is being reduced as well. Very happy chappy! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 I'm a happy camper here, I can see three boxes coming my way. Not sure where the 2 examples said to be operated by New Zealand sprang from though (Homebee's post at top of page quoting Frrom release), not heard of them before unless one of the RAF NZ squadrons had them on strength for a short time? Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Will the Fw-190D and Battle competition clues inspire others to follow suit ? If so what fun to be had ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 11 hours ago, MarkoZG said: I just wrote a mail to Mr.Fontaine and strongly objected on his game because it was misleading. One of the very first hints given was that is is the kit that was already done in injection in 1/72nd more than 30 years ago. This clue took me away from Fairey Battle as a possible choice because it has been done as injection kit by MPM in 2000 and that was 21 years ago: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/mpm-production-72096-fairey-battle-t-mki--141290 Therefore I strongly object to this game as one of the very first clues was misleading and the whole game is unfair because of that. Sorry, you, and others commenting on this appear to have misinterpreted the statement "already done in injection in 1/72nd more than 30 years ago" All it says is there was an injection moulded kit of the subject more than 30 years ago. There is no implication in this statement that there has been no further injection moulded kits of the subject since then. FFrom provided an accurate clue from which you made an inaccurate assumption, you can't blame them for that! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Dave Swindell said: Sorry, you, and others commenting on this appear to have misinterpreted the statement "already done in injection in 1/72nd more than 30 years ago" All it says is there was an injection moulded kit of the subject more than 30 years ago. There is no implication in this statement that there has been no further injection moulded kits of the subject since then. FFrom provided an accurate clue from which you made an inaccurate assumption, you can't blame them for that! This is a conflict of what psychology name "the deep message" and what is literally written. Normally people read both messages, this "deep one" or the hidden one, is what is only suggested (here that there was ONLY once model kitted over 30 years ago) and what is really written (that there was a model of it designed more than 30 years ago, but it could be other, younger as well...) . I do not know what the court will judge in such circumstances, maybe it depends on the country where this court will be preceding . Anyway we have learnt that the game may content misleading (however still true) suggestions but the real bonus is that we will all have chance to do a good model of Battle! Regards J-W 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 I’m going to need a few of these for my East Anglian Aviation in WWII project. I just need to find some photos of Battles from Nos. 35, 51, 63, 103, 150 & 226 squadrons during the short period that qualifies. No luck so far… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 I could well be interested in this kit (or, as is heavily speculated, an Airfix equivalent). I'm in awe of the courage displayed by the crews of such wildly outclassed machines in pressing home their attacks. A 12 Squadron machine as used in the suicidal attacks on the Vroenhoven bridge on May 12th 1940 would be of particular interest to me. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 A newly tooled (hopefully) Fairey Battle? Be still my heart. How can I add more years to my lifespan so I can build all this great new stuff? Maybe I should back off sniffing resin dust and Mr. Color fumes... Cheers, Bill 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 First of all, congratulations to everyone requesting a Fairey Battle during the last few years! It obviously worked! Not top on my list, but I`ll probably buy it too. Secondly, if IBG is making Focke-Wulfs now and Arma is making Mustangs, who`s making the IAR 80? Each time one of these manufactureres start a guessing game I lose half my will to fight the Amodel kit again. Perhaps starting with the "it`s not the IAR 80" clue next time? Thank you! Looking forward to the sprue shots of the Battle now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 On 11/21/2021 at 9:26 AM, Wulfman said: Will the Fw-190D and Battle competition clues inspire others to follow suit ? If so what fun to be had ! Wulfman These things sure are fun, however I'd also try to be a more more accurate with their clues, as both this and the IBG "competition" included clues that could easily be misinterpreted, as seen above. Really from the kind of clues Azur gave the answer could have been a Spitfire or many other types. Same for the clues used by IBG, where a few could have been contested... that of course is not a big deal if it's just a bit of fun but things change if there's something to be won. On the Battle, not a subject that interests me but fits well with Azur Frrom choice of subjects and I'm sure many will be happy. Wonder if this will be a short run kit, like previous kits from the same brand, or will be a more "mainstream" product like the latest SH offerings (P-40 et al) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKR Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, Giorgio N said: These things sure are fun, however I'd also try to be a more more accurate with their clues, as both this and the IBG "competition" included clues that could easily be misinterpreted, as seen above. Really from the kind of clues Azur gave the answer could have been a Spitfire or many other types. Same for the clues used by IBG, where a few could have been contested... that of course is not a big deal if it's just a bit of fun but things change if there's something to be won. Look at it this way: these guesses can't be obvious so that they last until release. If it were possible to guess immediately, why organise such a game - then it would be easier to simply announce the item instead of letting someone guess 5 minutes after the announcement of the competition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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