iainpeden Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 A brace of thoughts; Has anybody spotted a Jag being LIDARed? Could it be a taster for a Telford announcement (mistaken or otherwise given what happened with the Vulcan a few years back)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 (edited) 1 hour ago, iainpeden said: Has anybody spotted a Jag being LIDARed? Certainly no shortage of suitable airframes still around at places like RAF Cosford (I believe) and museums around the country - Aifix could probably even pick one up on eBay (although not sure about the postage and packing...). Yes, I agree Airfix have been conspicuously quiet about any new releases for the second half of 2024, especially as they were reported to have been very pleased by the reception for surprise announcements such as the newly tooled 1/48 Sea King and 1/72nd scale Messerschmitt Me 410 actually available at SMW from suppliers on the day. I think you might be on to something. I'm sure some will know... 🤐 Rich Edited September 1 by RichG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby No Mac Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 I think it's a tad premature for a Telford teaser, I reckon we're looking at something more imminent. They could have posted that picture just after the aurora occurred, but they've held on to it for a few months and chosen to drop it now. If I was a betting man I'd say there will be a big announcement this week. Also, I've just remembered something said seemingly innocuous by one of the YouTube Airfix fanboys last week which has doubled my suspicions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 What was said? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 10 hours ago, iainpeden said: Has anybody spotted a Jag being LIDARed? Airfix could very easily have visited the RAF engineering school at Cosford and had a good look at Jags, without the public knowing about it. Fingers crossed they have! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Hope Airfix do this in 1/72. I have the Hasegawa kits (single and twin seat) and while the shape seems broadly OK, the cockpit and very prominent undercarriage are oversimplified and inaccurate, as are the engines and stores. The time is ripe for a new one. Justin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 1 hour ago, Bedders said: Hope Airfix do this in 1/72. I'm sure there was a topic on Britmodeller discussing Airfix switching to mainly 1/48... If I recall correctly, Airfix stated in one of their blogs that they are largely heading down the 1/48 route for their new releases. 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonlanceHR Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 2 hours ago, wellsprop said: I'm sure there was a topic on Britmodeller discussing Airfix switching to mainly 1/48... If I recall correctly, Airfix stated in one of their blogs that they are largely heading down the 1/48 route for their new releases. While I'm the 1/48 guy, this sounds like Airfix shooting itself in the foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 41 minutes ago, dragonlanceHR said: While I'm the 1/48 guy, this sounds like Airfix shooting itself in the foot. I can't find the blog now, maybe it was a YouTube video... It follows their latest releases though, over the past few years, their majority of their headline kits have been 1/48. Defiant, Tiger Moth, Blenheim, Vampire, Chipmunk, Anson, Buccaneer, Sea King, Gannet, Bulldog. Albeit there have been a couple of new tools in 1/72. Apologies, slight thread drift, but the point I'm making is a 1/48 Jaguar would very nicely beside the growing list of 1/48 Cold War jets Airfix are producing.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 I like Jaguars, I like British Cold War jets, and I like 1:48 scale. I'm also quite fond of Airfix in their current incarnation. Seems like a match made in heaven to me. I've still got a KH Jag or two in the stash, and my urge to build a British Jag is building... I'd like to have a more modern kit to work with. BTW, I didn't find the KH kit to be too painful to build, but you have to keep your wits about you, as there are some easy mistakes to make. The twin APUs caught me out, but I slapped in some scratched bits from my stalled Airfix build to get round that one. It came out a bit French in the end. Bring it on.... soon 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 By pure happenstance I picked up the Zotz Decals French Jaguars over Kosovo sheet and a new Jaguar reference book over the weekend. Was doing some light searching for a 1/48 kit and then saw this discussion about a possible new Jag kit in 1/48. Quite a coincidence! one thing I would really like to see is the ability to build one of the newer versions of the IAF’s Jaguars. The DARIN-3 upgrades include a fully functional glass cockpit, an AESA radar as the primary sensor, and new engines providing more thrust. Plus their loadout now includes advanced air-to-air missiles like ASRAAM and smart air-to-surface munitions such as the RAMPAGE, Maverick, and Harpoon missiles; Paveway precision-guided munition; Joint Standoff Weapon; and the DRDO-developed SAAW (Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon). That would be really cool to see hanging off the pylons. 5 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 IF a new Jaguar is in Airfix's plans, I hope they went to Cosford to do their LIDAR scans and research. Cosford has a selection of GR1, GR1A and GR3A airframes available to see the subtle differences. If they went to a single example in a museum then there could be issues. It could end up like the Buccaneer. Kit options for FAA and early RAF aircraft having scanned an airframe that was representative of it's end of RAF life state. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectroSoldier Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 So that one single picture of the Jaguar under the Northern Lights is what is making you think its next in their sights? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 33 minutes ago, ElectroSoldier said: So that one single picture of the Jaguar under the Northern Lights is what is making you think its next in their sights? From your theory then Airfix is subtly suggesting a Lockheed CP-140 Aurora aircraft then. 🤨 😺. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinistervampire319 Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 On 8/30/2024 at 3:44 PM, dnl42 said: If they do a GR1, I wonder if they'll do markings for the XZ382 gate guard? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 We're going to look daft if it's a new E Type 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectroSoldier Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 36 minutes ago, amos brierley said: From your theory then Airfix is subtly suggesting a Lockheed CP-140 Aurora aircraft then. 🤨 😺. No. I got the impression the person who posts on their social pages thought it was a good photo. The Northern Lights were visible over most of the country a few weeks back. Maybe it was on their mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 2 hours ago, Phone Phixer said: IF a new Jaguar is in Airfix's plans, I hope they went to Cosford to do their LIDAR scans and research. Cosford has a selection of GR1, GR1A and GR3A airframes available to see the subtle differences. If they went to a single example in a museum then there could be issues. It could end up like the Buccaneer. Kit options for FAA and early RAF aircraft having scanned an airframe that was representative of it's end of RAF life state. Based on the Vampire, Sea King and Buccaneer releases, I think it's very likely that, if Airfix do a Jaguar, all those 3 variants will be able to be made from the same kit. 1 hour ago, ElectroSoldier said: So that one single picture of the Jaguar under the Northern Lights is what is making you think its next in their sights? See my post here for why I think the Jaguar is likely... I correctly predicted the Sea King and Gannet, using a few assumptions. The Jaguar is also on my predicted list, with a couple of others. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 3 minutes ago, wellsprop said: Based on the Vampire, Sea King and Buccaneer releases, I think it's very likely that, if Airfix do a Jaguar, all those 3 variants will be able to be made from the same kit. Exactly. But they would have to research all the variants, not a one scan suits all attitude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix44 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 10 hours ago, wellsprop said: Based on the Vampire, Sea King and Buccaneer releases, I think it's very likely that, if Airfix do a Jaguar, all those 3 variants will be able to be made from the same kit. See my post here for why I think the Jaguar is likely... I correctly predicted the Sea King and Gannet, using a few assumptions. The Jaguar is also on my predicted list, with a couple of others. So you've made a number of predictions, only 2 of which have come true. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 49 minutes ago, Phoenix44 said: So you've made a number of predictions, only 2 of which have come true. Better than some of the punters here I reckon. Steve. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 1 hour ago, Phoenix44 said: So you've made a number of predictions, only 2 of which have come true. Its worth reading my linked post in full, I made the point that the most likely contenders were the Fairey Gannet and Jaguar, as it would allow Airfix to be the only kit on the market. I also included the Sea King as an obvious model to make, but I didn't think they would as it's such a large kit (fortunately, I was wrong!). I included a few others that met the criteria, but I guessed we're much less likely. 9 minutes ago, stevehnz said: Better than some of the punters here I reckon. Steve. I think so. Trying to apply some logic/reasoning to Airfixs subjects for release actually seems to work well. Its fairly clear that they have "collections", 1/48 Cold War British jets is one of those - the Jaguar would fit right in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 I think all this ado about the Jag is just a cover story for the 1:48 Spey Phantom... 😉 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozothenutter Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 On 9/1/2024 at 11:19 AM, drake122 said: I was very excited the last time Airfix announced a Jaguar... but it turned out to be a bloody car! 😬 wouldn't mind Airfix doing a few Jaguar D-Types in 1/24 though.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Come on guys, be serious. It's a cover story for a 1:48 Stranraer. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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