Adam Poultney Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 54 minutes ago, MiG-Mech said: All is wrong. 1/72 Me 410 needs a new molded kit. That's a good shout, I'd buy one if I wasn't a student. I'm sure there are plenty others who would pick one up, and it looks a bit unusual so good box art might sell it (I guess similar effect to the Defiant which is a good seller) What about a late Bf109G in 1/72? A G10 perhaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 13 minutes ago, Adam Poultney said: How much new material is needed for this, is the current kit suitable as a basis? A starboard fuselage half (1 pc), waist windows (2), tail position (3), cheek panels (2), exhausts (2). Of course Airfix could also add the pitot tube (1) and laundry line antennae (2) that they blatantly disregarded so far. Who'd buy a Spitfire, P-51 or a FW 190 kit without these basic details, eh? B-17 modellers are so badly served by the model industry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 12 minutes ago, Adam Poultney said: Thread created to keep the uni discussion in a more appropriate area of the forum How much new material is needed for this, is the current kit suitable as a basis? New fuselage halves and clear parts for a start. The Airfix B-17G is not modular like the Revell kit (or the Hasegawa and Academy kits for that matter). This fits with the apparent Airfix philosophy of not requiring the builder to do surgery to get a particular version from a kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaCee26 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 8 hours ago, Paul Thompson said: If they didn't do it for the centenary then I don't see why they'd do it now. And they didn't. Perhaps my attitude isn't good, but at least I won't be disappointed. I suppose Be-2 and Fokker were used as a test ball for the Great War subject sales and they have been found too low. With more famous subjects like Camel, Se-5a or Dr.1 result might have been different. So I don't except something new from this fascinating time period nor do I believe AVRO 504 in any variant. Cheers, AaCee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Maybe we get a new B-24 and a new Catalina! The old ones need revamping 😃 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrB17 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, vppelt68 said: I haven't read all the previous posts, sorry. My guess, my hope, is an early variant of the current B-17G kit. Un-staggered waist, three-panel waist windows, a Stinger tail, new radio room roof hatch and possibly new cheeks without large bulged windows and mg:s. And correct #2 and #3 exhausts too! Hopefully the later G specific parts would also be included in the kit, at least the tail and cheeks. A Me 410 would be nice too. V-P Considering the fact that the Airfix B-17G now takes the podium for the most accurate B-17 in 1/72 scale, and B-17’s do sell, I would hope to see more of it. However it would need a new fuselage regardless, because they didn’t make the waist windows modular to give the option of unstaggered. The tail turret is modular and I really wish they would have included an earlier turret. Most of the Fortress III’s had the standard tail turret, not the Cheyenne, which is my only beef with the kit (they have 2 intersecting seams right in the middle of where a pear shaped window would be!) Cheeks are the same on all B-17G’s unless you do the rarely seen no cheeks, seen prior to field mods. I could go on, but I feel a mid to late F, Fortress IIa, would fill a huge gap in 1/72 B-17’s. The only thing you would have to do is fill in the wingtip vents, otherwise new wings. Had they made it more modular from the get go, they could have done so much more with little investment. I cross my fingers, but I don’t think it’s coming. BTW if anyone hasn’t built theirs yet, the little decals they give you for the rudder hinge access panels, the only one on the starboard side is the lower most one, they have duplicated the port ones entirely. Spitfire Mk.VIII in 1/24 is quite likely, box art with a Grey Nurse would absolutely empty many a wallet! Cheers Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG-Mech Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Adam Poultney said: That's a good shout, I'd buy one if I wasn't a student. I'm sure there are plenty others who would pick one up, and it looks a bit unusual so good box art might sell it (I guess similar effect to the Defiant which is a good seller) What about a late Bf109G in 1/72? A G10 perhaps We do have enough 109 and will get already new line from Eduard, that could include an G-10. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, MiG-Mech said: We do have enough 109 and will get already new line from Eduard, that could include an G-10. Eduard 109s don't make money for Airfix and I think it caters for a different niche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Airfiix of late seem to like the Battle of Britain era. Fairey Battle, Hudson. Plus FAA. Airfix will just fill their boots. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeg Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 I’ve seen a lot of people suggesting a 1/48 F35B. Do Airfix ever really do anything “modern”? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, Skeg said: Do Airfix ever really do anything “modern”? They did the Buccaneer. That's modern enough for most of us.😊 Dick 2 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, Skeg said: Do Airfix ever really do anything “modern” Hawk T2? Buccaneer? Westland Lynx? Box art is digital. Emoji ikon isent working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 20 minutes ago, amos brierley said: Hawk T2? Buccaneer? Westland Lynx? Box art is digital. Emoji ikon isent working. Phantom, Harrier, A-4B, Jet Provost, Gloster Meteor, Vampire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellE Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Ok, FWIW, I'll play too, my list of new tool predictions: 1/72 B-24 Liberator Sepecat Jaguar 1/48 Lysander Something in 1/35 armour And something in the car range. That's all.... But.... I just can't help but think they might announce something extra special at the Hawker Hurricane event they've planned... 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 On 1/5/2023 at 8:01 AM, Lord Riot said: A 1/48 Jag would be amazing, especially if it includes the option of a two-seater. I'd love to see a two seater, with the option to build the French version that features two 30mm cannon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 On 1/7/2023 at 8:53 AM, Max Headroom said: I guessed the 1/24 Hellcat correctly 😁 Allow me to go out on a limb and I'll hand you the saw. Would a 1/24 Hawker Hunter be too out of line? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One 48 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I still think a 1/48 Lysander is a strong contender. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) My 1/48 prediction Twin Otter Only because I want one. Edited January 10, 2023 by Scooby 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Not long to go now until they announce the following new tools: Q1, 1/72 Fairey Battle, 1/72 Avro Lincoln, 1/72 Westland Lysander. Q2, 1/72 Handley Page Hastings, 1/72 Fairey Flycatcher. Q3, 1/72 Avro Lancastrian, 1/72 Bristol Belvedere HC1. Q4, Boeing B29 Washington, 1/72 de Havilland Venom FB4. Well, a man can dream, can't he? 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 hour ago, cngaero said: Not long to go now until they announce the following new tools: Q1, 1/72 Fairey Battle, 1/72 Avro Lincoln, 1/72 Westland Lysander. Q2, 1/72 Handley Page Hastings, 1/72 Fairey Flycatcher. Q3, 1/72 Avro Lancastrian, 1/72 Bristol Belvedere HC1. Q4, Boeing B29 Washington, 1/72 de Havilland Venom FB4. Well, a man can dream, can't he? Is tomorrow April Fool’s Day? I thought it was still January. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 List of potential 1/72 Aircraft Vintage Classics releases. I went through the Airfix 1/72 military aircraft and created a list of kits which have not been superseded nor are the moulds known to be missing or worn out (except the SR.53). I also omitted kits that have been reissued relatively recently. This is what Airfix has to choose from for their Vintage Classics. There are better kits of some subjects by other manufacturers and some weren’t that great to begin with but this is what there is. 1/144 Vickers VC.10K.2 1/72 1967 Airco DH4 1958 Auster Antarctic 1974 BAC Strikemaster 2005 BAC TSR.2 1991 BAe Harrier T.10 1970 Blohm und Voss Bv141 1965 Boeing B-29 Superfortress 1972 Brewster F2A-2/B239 Buffalo 1959 Bristol Belvedere 1960 Bristol Bloodhound 1959 Bristol Superfreighter 1973 Cessna O-1 Bird Dog 1969 Cessna O-2A 1964 Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina 1968 Curtiss SB2C-3 Helldiver 1979 Dassault Mirage F.1C 1973 Dassault Super Mystere 1972 Dornier Do 17E/F 1968 Douglas A-1 Skyraider 1971 Douglas A/B-26 Invader 1963 Douglas Boston III 1977 Douglas F4D-1 Skyray 1983 Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt 1966 Fairey Firefly Mk.V 1970 Focke Wulf Fw 189 Uhu 1979 Fw 190D-9 1976 Fouga Magister 1976 General Dynamics F-111E 1968 Grumman F6F-3/5 Hellcat 1976 Grumman F-14A Tomcat 1959 Grumman Gosling/Widgeon 1966 Grumman TBM-3 Avenger 1967 Heinkel He 177A-5 1968 Henschel Hs 129B 1968 Ilyushin IL-28 Beagle 1965 Junker’s Ju 52/3m 1983 Kaman SH-2F Seasprite 1984 Kamov Ka 25 Hormone 1992 Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk 1972 Lockheed P-38F Lightning 1979 Lockheed S-3A Viking 1984 Lockheed U-2B/D 1973 Martin B-26B Marauder 1979 MBB Bo 105C 1980 McDonnell F2H-2/2P Banshee 1976 Messerschmitt Me 163B Komet 1989 MiG-23 Flogger 1990 MiG-29 Fulcrum 1984 Mil-24 Hind 1975 North American F-86D Sabre Dog 1971 North American RA-5C Vigilante 1974 F-84F Thunderstreak 1983 F-105F Thunderchief 1984 North American Rockwell B-1B Lancer 1971 Saab Drakken 1971 Saab Viggen 1958 Saunders-Roe SR.53 1975 Short Skyvan 1966 Short Stirling 1959 Short Sunderland 1990 Shorts Tucano 1983 Sikorsky CH-53G 1990 Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker 1957 Supermarine S.6B 1973 Westland Puma 1978 Westland Whirlwind Mk.I 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Lambess Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 4 hours ago, cngaero said: Not long to go now until they announce the following new tools: Q1, 1/72 Fairey Battle, 1/72 Avro Lincoln, 1/72 Westland Lysander. Q2, 1/72 Handley Page Hastings, 1/72 Fairey Flycatcher. Q3, 1/72 Avro Lancastrian, 1/72 Bristol Belvedere HC1. Q4, Boeing B29 Washington, 1/72 de Havilland Venom FB4. Well, a man can dream, can't he? Ild buy All of those ..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 A release of the S-3 would be good, in a lot of ways it builds better than the hasegawa kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 9 hours ago, SAT69 said: Allow me to go out on a limb and I'll hand you the saw. Would a 1/24 Hawker Hunter be too out of line? Maybe one year, but the Spit has just been released, so no 1/24 aircraft for a few years. I think a 262 would appear beforehand, because anything German sells. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABeck Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 News series of Mossies in 48,3 boxings, each one contains single and two stage Merlins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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