PLC1966 Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 44 minutes ago, Beermonster1958 said: Well, I've had another look and, I'm still convinced it's the Hellcat. I've no doubt there is a market for such kits but possibly very limited if, for no other reason than cost. I don't think size is really an issue with these kits though. I'm building the Airfix 1/24 Airfix Hurricane and , dimensionally, its about the same size as a 1/72 C-130. I'd be more interested in a Vintage Classic 1/24 kit myself. They're a bit more affordable 😊 John I think it's a Hellcat to be honest. Size is an odd thing, 1/48 Mossie is probably as large as I can go at the moment however it would take a divorce to enable me to buy the 1/24.................................divorce it is then !!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 21 hours ago, john224 said: Having looked closely at the picture, it's definitely a Hellcat. It is. Just a nice shot of the team and one of their most significant recent products. And Merry Christmas everyone. One more sleep, and it's all over... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phas3e Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 (edited) Its the Hellcat from the 2018 announcement Edited December 25, 2021 by Phas3e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 OK, it probably is the 2018 Hellcat, perhaps it was a little wishful thinking plus a small amount of Christmas juice that aided my confusion! All is not lost, this thread has helped me work out my 2022 New Years resolution- booking in for that urgent Eye Sight Test!, Cheers and apologies for suggesting sillyness.. Dave 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 I think the question should be what is that a poster of in the background. Regards Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyWessex Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 (edited) On 12/24/2021 at 3:02 AM, trickydicky210 said: That’s the Ark Royal as the image, thanks to Dave Cov spotting it. From the title I think it’s an aircraft? 1/48 Buccaneer or Phantom? Interesting choice of words from Airfix and just my tence pence worth... If going by the image alone, a 1/72 Wessex could be a contender given the Buccaneer box art and the lack of response from an Airfix designer during live interviews on YouTube... The words however could indicate a fixed wing aircraft and likely catapult launched if the image is to go by..... so potentially a 1/72 Gannet. A 1/48 Buc is a contender, but would Airfix really release it and potentially take the shine of their 1/72 sales? Edited December 27, 2021 by NavyWessex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The wooksta V2.0 Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 (edited) Fixed wing catapult launched? I'd like a Scimitar, Attacker or Sea Hawk in 72nd please. Preferably the Scimitar. Really left field - it's a Manchester, as there were proposals to catapult it into the air. I'd best get me coat... Edited December 27, 2021 by The wooksta V2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 My money would be on a Sea Vixen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsyouruncle Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 I always enjoy the build up to an announcement with all the speculation and searching for clues so the wording is interesting, as is the choice of ship. If it is the Ark, then it hints more towards catapult types rather than, say the 4Oth anniversary Falklands Harrier (shame I’ve packed my ship photos away to double check). Has anyone pointed out yet that the date given for the reveal was 11 months ago? edit: just located ship photos and bow down to that which had already been said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 I'd just like the availability of existing kits to be evened out. Where are the Whitleys and Wellingtons ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimsbymodeller24 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Does anyone know of any rumoured vintage classic kits? It would certainly be nice to have some more old tanks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 (edited) I repeat 😉 RUMOURS only, not your wishlists ! https://www.facebook.com/officialairfix/photos/a.80699376270/10159555935786271 For me THE question is: what Cold War stuff is missing from their 1/48th range which may sell well ? V.P. Edited December 29, 2021 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john224 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Phil Gollin said: . Both an Avro Manchester, or Avro Lincoln would be wonderful in 1/72nd, or 1/48th. Not being readily available for scanning is, obviously, a problem. . Avro Lincoln RF398 is on display at RAF Museum Cosford. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Homebee said: I repeat RUMOURS only, not your wishlists ! https://www.facebook.com/officialairfix/photos/a.80699376270/10159555935786271 V.P. Quite. Keep them out as well as the seemingly increasing numbers of off topic posts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, Julien said: Quite. Keep them out as well as the seemingly increasing numbers of off topic posts. 1 hour ago, Homebee said: RUMOURS only, not your wishlists ! Can we have the chat thread unlocked for that discussion? With nowhere to discuss wishlists and stuff like that it's just going to end up here 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydie Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Looks like we're getting a carrier? Question is which one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Gollin Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 20 hours ago, Boydie said: Looks like we're getting a carrier? Question is which one? . So the question is whether it will be a Ford Transit, or Mercedes parcels carrier van, and in which company's livery ? 😁 . 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, Phil Gollin said: .So the question is whether it will be a Ford Transit, or Mercedes parcels carrier van, and in which company's livery ? 😁 No doubt there will be wailing and moaning of lack of accuracy if the Hermes edition comes in a pristine boxing 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 On 12/28/2021 at 8:15 AM, john224 said: Avro Lincoln RF398 is on display at RAF Museum Cosford. Pretty sure there are preserved examples in Australia and Argentina as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 On 12/28/2021 at 4:15 AM, Beermonster1958 said: Gannet would be very nice, I agree. If we are going to go down the Naval route, may I add a Wyvern, Sea Vixen ( FAW. 2/Faw.1) to the equation? A 1/48 Gannet would be great. I love the Wyvern, but I really doubt Airfix could improve on the Trumpeter kits in 1/48 and 1/72. Those are some of the best aircraft kits Trumpeter has done to date. A scale down of the Sea Vixen to 1/72 would also be appreciated; we might finally get an accurate one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john224 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 19 hours ago, VMA131Marine said: Pretty sure there are preserved examples in Australia and Argentina as well. Two in Argentina and one in Australia, although the Australian one is in storage and probably not "scan-able". Airfix is based here, and they've scanned at Cosford before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 6 hours ago, john224 said: Two in Argentina and one in Australia, although the Australian one is in storage and probably not "scan-able". Airfix is based here, and they've scanned at Cosford before. It's a bit more complicated than that with the Australian one. The nose section is from a GAF-built Lincoln (A73-27) that was burned on the fire dump at Mascot; it's now held by the museum at Narellan. The rest is at Moorabbin and held by the museum there; IIRC it's the remains of the one used at some stage by Handley-Page for laminar flow wing experiments. The first task is to get everything together in one place (and it looks as though that will take a long time yet!), the second is to get everything together as one airframe (a comparatively simple exercise compared to Task 1 ...). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix44 Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 I'm betting on a 1/48 Typhoon... They've done it in the other scales, seems to sell well and the Eduard Tempests sell well too (can't find a cheap one anywhere and the Vs have been reissued. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IT_Man Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 15 minutes ago, Phoenix44 said: I'm betting on a 1/48 Typhoon... They've done it in the other scales, seems to sell well and the Eduard Tempests sell well too (can't find a cheap one anywhere and the Vs have been reissued. Yes, this would be where my money would go (unfortunately not got any hints from my contacts in the trade!). I'd predict a new variant of Lancaster (the pattern seems to be a new one every 2-3 years) or moving into the Lincoln Also suspect there will be a Short Tucano, probably in 1/48 though 1/72 would be welcomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 3 hours ago, IT_Man said: I'd predict a new variant of Lancaster (the pattern seems to be a new one every 2-3 years) or moving into the Lincoln Manchester!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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