Julien Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 hour ago, JamesP said: I guess PR9/10 are future possible releases? PR.9 quite easily, they did this with the 1/48 kit. The PR.10 was something of a hybrid aircraft. With the wings of the Mk.III, the tail of the Mk.IV, Fuselage of the Mk.8 and nose from the PR.9. So will take a great deal more work so cant see them doing that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 7 minutes ago, Julien said: PR.9 quite easily, they did this with the 1/48 kit. The PR.10 was something of a hybrid aircraft. With the wings of the Mk.III, the tail of the Mk.IV, Fuselage of the Mk.8 and nose from the PR.9. So will take a great deal more work so cant see them doing that. Wonder if the parts will be in the initial boxing or like the Mpm kit on a separate spruce….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, PhantomBigStu said: Wonder if the parts will be in the initial boxing or like the Mpm kit on a separate spruce….. For the 9 probably a new release like Airfix did with the 1/48 kit. As I said I doubt you will see a 10. MPM already had the other marks toolded so was easier for them to do a 10. I would never say never but dont think we will see a Mark III or IV from Airfix any time soon. For the 8 and 9 a least they had the basic CAD data already from the 1.48 kits. Lets hope this one is a good seller. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Julien said: PR.9 quite easily, It should be an easy conversion, just requiring a new nose cone, but there's no indication of this in the CAD images releases so far. It would appear this is one that Airfix are leaving for the aftermarket boys @Colin @ Freightdog Models is no doubt looking at options! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Dave Swindell said: It should be an easy conversion, just requiring a new nose cone, Having a couple of the old Aeroclub ones aimed for the Matchbox kit in stock, I'll assume they'll be good to go for this one instead? Would likely be a whole lot less work than beating the Matchbox one into submission!! Mark. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Coombs Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 I've just been looking through my decal library, and reckon a couple of dozen F8 kits should do the trick to thin the herd! I should have a couple of IKEA SYVDE cabinets in the flat by summer to house them, among other builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafdec Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Just noticed on Air Graphics website, a clear FR / PR nose is going to be available later. Steve. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 None of the renders show the all-glass canopy, although one of the colour options shows it. Hope they include both intake styles too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treker_ed Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 56 minutes ago, Dave Fleming said: None of the renders show the all-glass canopy, although one of the colour options shows it. Hope they include both intake styles too They have said on the website that there are two sizes of intakes included in the kit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Any thoughts on how plausible a conversion to a variant with this style of canopy would be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Thats a T.7 with the earlier tail @Adam Poultney, you’d be better off starting out with an F.4 base kit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Adam Poultney said: Any thoughts on how plausible a conversion to a variant with this style of canopy would be? Special Hobby, MPM, Xtrakit all did T.7’s in 1/72 scale. It would be easier to gind an actual kit than converting something ? Its also on my wanted list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 5 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Special Hobby, MPM, Xtrakit all did T.7’s in 1/72 scale. It would be easier to gind an actual kit than converting something ? Its also on my wanted list. The T.7 is currently available on Special Hobby website under the Azur Frrom brand. No British decals in this latest box though. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Also available at Hannants in an xtrakit box. https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/XK72005?result-token=A5oRI 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 37 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Also available at Hannants in an xtrakit box. https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/XK72005?result-token=A5oRI And for a very good price too... that brings me to a thought on the announced Airfix kit... £ 24.99 is IMHO quite a steep price for a 1/72 Meteor- Guess this is where prices are heading in general and the Airfix kit will likely be better than the old MPM one and its reboxes. However when I think that not too long ago I got the "Commonwealth trainer" box of the T.7, with resin and PE parts for less including postage from abroad, I start hoping for the new kit to be much better ! Speaking of T.7s, IIRC the MPM kit features incorrect framing on the canopy, should Airfix decide to do the two-seater they could offer something more accurate 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 10 hours ago, Adam Poultney said: Any thoughts on how plausible a conversion to a variant with this style of canopy would be? Jack up canopy, replace airframe, then replace canopy 🙂 As stated, T7 available from Special Hobby, MPM, Xtrakit plus Azur/Frrom for less than the New Aifix kit will retail at - even if extra work may be needed to build them they'll still be less hassle and less cost than converting a new too Airfix F8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) I know next to nought about the details of Meteors, but it looks to me that, in addition to the thick trailing edges of the wings, the base of the canopy looks awfully thick as well. But even so, I’ll be buying one. Edited January 13, 2022 by Space Ranger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammer625 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 24 quid - wow (translates to $47 AUD). Just as well I bought a few MPM RAAF ones for $25 AUD - I hate comments about about price (it is what it is) but this is a single seat, smallish jet. Ok it’s big brother is now 47 quid. I hadn’t looked at Airfix for a while and sadly this might continue. When they release a RAAF one I will still get one, but I’m a bit flabbergasted at the price. Hoping that they end up similar in price as the Mosquito (mid 30’s) when they finally make their way to Down Under. BUT, looks good so far!! Loving all the new kits in 1/72 across the board!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I’d be hoping for the PR nose in the F.8 box so I can make a better attempt at my Ecuadorean build Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: I’d be hoping for the PR nose in the F.8 box so I can make a better attempt at my Ecuadorean build Martin I hope they do as none of the existing 1/72 PR noses are completely accurate - they miss out the 'flat' areas around the side looking camera ports Edited January 14, 2022 by Dave Fleming 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 On 1/14/2022 at 10:54 AM, Dave Fleming said: I hope they do as none of the existing 1/72 PR noses are completely accurate - they miss out the 'flat' areas around the side looking camera ports I hope so too, Dave. I would need the nose but with camera ports blanked over, plus the underwing rocket rails. 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Club Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Regarding Meteors, I have the two Dragon kits. They look nice at first sight, but are they accurate ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 (edited) On 1/10/2022 at 3:55 PM, Mr T said: Interesting, that after years of saying they are not going to scale down 1/48th kits, that is exactly what they do. Might lead the way to a decent Javelin. Irrespective of what an individual may say, you can tell from the engineering in these latest kits if there is intent to scale up or down. Having built their new 1/72 Buccaneer, it was totally over-engineered for that scale....I just knew a 1/48 kit was on its way! The Typhoon, Blenheim, Defiant, and Meteor F8 are good examples of this. It remains to be seen if the Vixen or Javelin will receive the down-sizing treatment. Their internal engineering would certainly be suitable. Edited January 23, 2022 by David A Collins 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) 14 hours ago, Violet Club said: Regarding Meteors, I have the two Dragon kits. They look nice at first sight, but are they accurate ? I’ve never seen any adverse comment on them. (Other than the price of the original release!) EDIT: Just remembered they got the elevators wrong. They should have a horn balance on the end, but Dragon modelled them inset, with the end of the tail plane fixed. Not a difficult correction! Edited January 21, 2022 by Dave Fleming 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 This Meteor future kit is the main subject from the last Airfix Workbench under title: "Gloster Meteor - the RAF fighter aircraft without propellers" https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/gloster-meteor-raf-fighter-aircraft-without-propellers V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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