Paul821 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I think there are 13 Vintage Classics in the list A00717V Russian Infantry A00718V Japanese Infantry A01046V FIAT G50 A01307V Joseph Stalin JS3 Russian Tank A01319V Type 97 Chi Ha Japanese Tank A02025V Beagle Basset 206 A02043V F-80C Shooting Star A02056V Westland Whirlwind Helicopter A02099V Commonwealth CA-13 Boomerang A03017V de Havilland Beaver A03202V HMS Devonshire A03205V HMS Fearless A18001V Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 Interesting the Beagle Basset is in ther as I thought (like last years Jetstream) this was one of those kits issued in a limited edition a few years ago with Airfix indicating it would be the last release. The Harrier GR1 through me as the image on the web-site is that of the 1:72nd version so I was somewhat surprised to see the price at £94. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I’ll take the Beaver and F-80C please, possibly a Whirlwind SD 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Happy with all of those, but the Beaver and Basset get a big YES from me! Cherokee Arrow next year. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 The Basset and Beaver are of interest to me, a good couple of choices for the classic range. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 The Harrier is the 1:24th one which is nice, surprised it's being released as a GR.1 and not a GR.3, given the Falklands anniversary this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Humm Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 It is going a bit from the sublime (the F-80C) to the gorblimey (the JS-3). Still, I do want a Fiat G.50, a Basset, a Whirlwind and a Boomerang for a 1960s kit build project, and I'll probably pick up a Beaver and F-80. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) That would be the Basset mould that was going to be retired after the Kitstarter release (of which I have four). Oh well, at least the decal sheet will be decent on the new one Edited January 10, 2022 by Dave Fleming 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 The F-80 really is a 'Vintage Classic' worthy of the name, even now it's neatly done, with petite raised panel lines. I've heard grumbles about the canopy, but that's about it, and it has been mentioned on here as good candidate for the treatment, even in the latest 2022 rumourmonger thread. As an aside, there was an interesting article in Airfix magazine around 1976, which has photos of the original 'saggin dragon' and AFAIK, the very dark blue nose and art on only starboard side is correct, see https://static.thisdayinaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/tdia//2017/11/F-80-51stfg-16thfbs-jato.jpg EDIT the link shows a F-80 from the same unit, not Saggin' Dragon, but was to shows the dark blue used, in contrast to other sources that show a bright mid blue. EDIT - which Airfix used in the 1983 issue. I built the kit in 1975, and still have the remains, the decals were dark blue, as does the same boxing I picked up a few years ago. neat build here 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLos Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I will stock Beavers! And will get a Basset and an F-80 too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fittedkitchens Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) Great to see the Beaver being re-released, it's just such a fun kit to build. Edited January 10, 2022 by fittedkitchens 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 This list is going to make me very, very poor /P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostbase Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Delighted to see HMS Devonshire is to be re-released, some childhood nostalgia there because the County class destroyers just looked so cool to this young child and who can forget the oddly named Seaslug missile? I suspect that HMS Fearless might be a purchase as well. Thank you Airfix. Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWFK10 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Well, having built both of them, I much prefer the Airfix F-80 to the much more recent Sword one. For one thing, it fits. I might have been tempted by the noticeably underscale Whirlwind but at £10.99, probably not. The Fiat G.50 really (I mean, really) needs a replacement cowling and engine, available for £13.99 which is the same price as the new AML G.50 kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 The Whirlwind, F-80, and Beaver will almost certainly find their way into my stash, but the list is otherwise a bit underwhelming given all the other subjects they had to choose from. No Bond Bug for example, and I need the Morris Marina kit so I can drop a 1/32 scale piano on it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Beaver, Basset and Boomerang all okay with me. Already have an original boxing of the Beaver and another in a later box showing the US army one on floats . The reissues of the long nose Blenheim pleases me I was kind of hoping it would come back. And the Swordfish is good to see again as to a number of the other newer toolings coming back. The 48th Anson could end up in my stash but not fussed by the rest. The Bucc will need mortgage to fund it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Hmmmm - no sign of the 1/72 Yak-9D; that must mean they're working on a "new tool" for 2023! Woo hoo!!! John 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Humm Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 37 minutes ago, VMA131Marine said: I need the Morris Marina kit so I can drop a 1/32 scale piano on it. There was a rumour some years ago that the Marina tooling had been stored poorly in the 1980s and had rusted to the point that restoration would cost more than the then owners of Airfix thought they could raise from reissuing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 19 minutes ago, Paul J said: The Bucc will need mortgage to fund it! Without VAT and with the 10% club discount the Bucc is £54.37, which seems eminently reasonable. Order 4 and shipping to the USA is free as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 1 minute ago, Richard Humm said: There was a rumour some years ago that the Marina tooling had been stored poorly in the 1980s and had rusted to the point that restoration would cost more than the then owners of Airfix thought they could raise from reissuing it. So the tooling suffered the same fate as most of the real ones then. Seems fitting 🤣 3 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Ghostbase said: Delighted to see HMS Devonshire is to be re-released, some childhood nostalgia there because the County class destroyers just looked so cool to this young child and who can forget the oddly named Seaslug missile? I suspect that HMS Fearless might be a purchase as well. Thank you Airfix. Michael Surprised they haven’t considered Leander and Amazon also for the Falklands Conflict anniversary Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aww94 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) The Basset gets a big thumbs-up from me, and I might get a Type 97, but I'm otherwise underwhelmed by this year's offering of Vintage Classics. Was hoping for the SA Bulldog and Chippie to get a release. Edited January 10, 2022 by Aww94 Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Richard Humm said: There was a rumour some years ago that the Marina tooling had been stored poorly in the 1980s and had rusted to the point that restoration would cost more than the then owners of Airfix thought they could raise from reissuing it. Just like the real thing then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dambuster Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Anyone able to confirm the parts count in the previous issue of the Whirlwind? The 2022 info gives a part count of 55 but none of the online data gives more than 49 or so.Are they including the parts for the wheel flotation bags from the HAR issue? Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I have a pile of old RotorCraft Whirlwind HAS.22 decals left, glad I didn't bin them when I was tidying the other day. They might be in demand again. I'm pleased about the Basset, the company I work for had a fleet of them back in the day, for use for training and as air taxis. Colin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 The Beaver is a sure buy for me, excellent news! 3 hours ago, Dave Fleming said: That would be the Basset mould that was going to be retired after the Kitstarter release (of which I have four). Oh well, at least the decal sheet will be decent on the new one I saw it and immediately wondered how Kitstarter supporters would react to the news. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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