fishplanebeer Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Does anyone know what prompted the change of windscreen from flatter type to the more upright version and why this change didn't result in a new Mark number/designation being used? It's just a bit confusing to me to have Mk1's with such a very obvious difference in appearance. Regards Colin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Roberts Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 (edited) From the You Tube vision posted by Ray also looks like two different cowlings in the kit. Love the RAAF scheme, but from Ed’s posts this looks to be a bit of a myth - hopefully it’s not too late for Airfix to amend it. Edited January 20, 2022 by Peter Roberts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz rb fan Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Peter Roberts said: From the You Tube vision posted by Ray also looks like two different cowlings in the kit. Love the RAAF scheme, but from Ed’s posts this looks to be a bit of a myth - hopefully it’s not too late for Airfix to amend it. its only the codes that are wrong thought to be normal grey rather than red. (red roo have done it in the right colours) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishplanebeer Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 I'm still confused about the windscreen change and why a new mark number wasn't issued as the nose had to be significantly modified to accommodate the flatter version, which I presume is catered for in the kit by having a choice of panels directly ahead of the windscreen (as the mock ups seem to suggest). Regards Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Roberts Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 9 hours ago, oz rb fan said: its only the codes that are wrong thought to be normal grey rather than red. (red roo have done it in the right colours) And the camouflage according to Ed so incorrect on many levels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 17 minutes ago, Peter Roberts said: And the camouflage according to Ed so incorrect on many levels. Don't worry Pete @Peter Roberts it will turn out okay! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 On 1/21/2022 at 9:45 AM, fishplanebeer said: I'm still confused about the windscreen change and why a new mark number wasn't issued as the nose had to be significantly modified to accommodate the flatter version, which I presume is catered for in the kit by having a choice of panels directly ahead of the windscreen (as the mock ups seem to suggest). Regards Colin Possibly they brought the screen closer to the pilot to reduce reflection and glare issues. I believe this was a problem with the Blenheim Mk I. That's just a guess though. I may be way off! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Just a thought. In the CA kit there was a replacement part to remove the turret and have a smooth section in this area so that subjects like FAA training Anson's could be made. Will Airfix supply this for future boxings?? Dick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Tool Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) On 1/20/2022 at 9:08 PM, fishplanebeer said: Does anyone know what prompted the change of windscreen from flatter type to the more upright version and why this change didn't result in a new Mark number/designation being used? It's just a bit confusing to me to have Mk1's with such a very obvious difference in appearance. Regards Colin. Here is all I can find about the reason for the windscreen change: "The sloping windscreen was found to leak badly in wet weather and this was altered to a more upright configuration." From 'Warpaint series 53 Avro Ansons Mks 1-22'. Edited January 23, 2022 by New Tool Spelling 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Roberts Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 7 hours ago, jenko said: Just a thought. In the CA kit there was a replacement part to remove the turret and have a smooth section in this area so that subjects like FAA training Anson's could be made. Will Airfix supply this for future boxings?? Dick Is it just a case of blanking off the turret hole and blending in to the upper fuselage, or is the upper profile different for these aircraft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Peter Roberts said: Is it just a case of blanking off the turret hole and blending in to the upper fuselage, or is the upper profile different for these aircraft? To the best of my knowledge ....Yes. Just blanking off. Inside might be different. Dick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 More renders Source: https://www.facebook.com/officialairfix/posts/10159631551641271 Quote The "dark-horse" of 2022, the Avro Anson Mk.I! Extremely detailed, this 48th scale newly tooled kit is very near completion. Have you pre-ordered yours yet? Skill Level 3 | Parts 175 | Scheme Options 3 Find out more here: https://uk.airfix.com/products/avro-anson-mki-a09191 or check with your local stockist V.P. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 18, 2022 Author Share Posted March 18, 2022 Have a look at the Workbench: https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/avro-anson-stunning-airfix-addition V.P. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Now that Airfix's team has the data for the Cheetahs and the turret...1/48 Airspeed Oxford in 2023? 😇 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 (edited) That really looks very impressive. As Ansons were based locally at Manston and Detling this is a must for me. Will Edited March 19, 2022 by Scimitar F1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 I hope that Airfix includes the fairing used when the turret was not fitted - many training aircraft seem to have operated that way, and it makes the task of converting the kit to a civilian variant that much easier! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 On 21/01/2022 at 09:45, fishplanebeer said: I'm still confused about the windscreen change and why a new mark number wasn't issued as the nose had to be significantly modified to accommodate the flatter version, which I presume is catered for in the kit by having a choice of panels directly ahead of the windscreen (as the mock ups seem to suggest). Regards Colin Because the way it works in the British system is that a mark change is associated with a major change in performance/capability. A mark change could occur when an internal equipment upgrade has occurred which changes how the aircraft is used or its effectiveness in its current role, it may have no impact upon the external appearance of the aircraft. A change like the windscreen is a modification, it doesn't really alter the fundamentals of the aircraft, it's just an improvement, hence no mark change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 On 1/10/2022 at 6:09 PM, brewerjerry said: Hi Nice but at Gbp 46.99 might only get one cheers jerry Don’t you have a first-born or kidney that you could sell? Or an SWMBO?🤣🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 (edited) On 3/22/2022 at 3:19 PM, stever219 said: Don’t you have a first-born or kidney that you could sell? Or an SWMBO?🤣🤣 Hi kidneys to old to sell need first born to look after me in a few years time😂 and swmbo left for greener pastures years ago 👍 which means i have a hobby budget again, but only enough for one airfix anson cheers jerry Edited March 27, 2022 by brewerjerry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) It was said on the Airfix live Q and A that Portuguese schemes are under consideration for a future release. Edited May 19, 2022 by Adam Poultney 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 Box art Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-9ZOynTSM0 V.P. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Vey interesting kit, little time to spend on scale modelling, and no money to draw from other expenses! But still, a very welcomed kit and long anticipated!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 I've pre-ordered two. It looks like one of Airfix's best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 Sprues & test build Source: https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/faithful-annie-destined-classic-airfix-status V.P. 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammer625 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Wow that looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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