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All:

 

I have a strong suspicion, based on recently issued decals and/or mooted after-market parts, that we will see the following models, among many others, reissued in the new year:

 

1/72 Piper Cherokee

1/72 Shorts Skyvan

 

Of course, I could be totally wrong.

 

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On the release of decals, I bought a set of decals from Bkackbird Models a few years ago which included the decals I wanted for a whirlwind helicopter in 1/72.

 

I asked the Blackbird chap if he was releasing the decals because Airfix or Italeri were re releasing their kits, and he said no, he had no idea, but people with those kits in their stashes might want them.

 

(I found a kit at a show after I bought the decals).

 

iI’m assuming he was telling the truth, and if you remember, xAirfix did re release the Whirlwind helicopter in 1/72, but 3 years or so after I bought the decals.

 

I wouldn’t go too much on decal releases for hints as to what manufacturers are going to release soon.😕

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I've got more than enough Five Ton Budgies in my stash to cover my collection of aftermarket decals. However, I would be more than interested if Airfix was to do an "Irish Concorde" (an SD-360), several of which operated out here in some quite nice schemes.

 

I'll certainly have a few more Cherokees - a good basis for other PA28 variants.

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8 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said:

All:

 

I have a strong suspicion, based on recently issued decals and/or mooted after-market parts, that we will see the following models, among many others, reissued in the new year:

 

1/72 Piper Cherokee

1/72 Shorts Skyvan

 

Which decals would these be? Could certainly use some for the Cherokee and Skyvan.

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I'd quite enjoy seeing either of those back.

Any chance of the Islander/Defender returning soon too, do you think?   I have a vague memory of someone saying the mould for the Islander had been damaged, but maybe I am mis-remembering.

 

John B

 

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22 hours ago, fightersweep said:

Which decals would these be? Could certainly use some for the Cherokee and Skyvan.

26 decals for the Skyvan.  Nothing for the Cherokee unless someone gets a bright idea and prints registrations and cheat lines.

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Interesting! You'd think they'd know when their own kits were originally released though. Hopefully, this is a hint. I'd be up for a couple.

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1 hour ago, fightersweep said:

Interesting! You'd think they'd know when their own kits were originally released though. Hopefully, this is a hint. I'd be up for a couple.

I think some of their customer relations staff put stuff out to what they think are 12 year old boys.
On a related note to the above, about a year ago, I suggested to Airfix via their customer relations department that the Bristol Superfreighter might be a suitable candidate for a Vintage Classics re release, given the somewhat silly prices being asked back then in the second hand market. They replied that it was unlikely because it had already been released in that VC guise. Well of course, it hadn't been seen since 2005 when Humbrol put it out. What is their latest VC release ? Why, the Superfreighter. I gnash my teeth sometimes and feel very much akin to a latter day Victor Meldrew. Having said all that, this latest 'Freighter release is a gem. Thanks Airfix, nice one.

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6 hours ago, fightersweep said:

Interesting! You'd think they'd know when their own kits were originally released though. 

They do.  Those comments were specifically about the actual boxing being used in the video.  They do point out when the moulds are older than the boxing.

 

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Hi

    I often wonder why they do not release the 1:600 SS Canberra

   I think it would be a good sell as a classic release

   cheers

      jerry 

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I posted this list in a now locked “Airfix 2025” thread but you might find it useful here:

 

These are all the 1/72 scale kits that have not seen a rerelease in the Hornby era with the last year of issue in parentheses. I haven’t included kits that have been superseded by new toolings where the original molds are suspected to be worn out/retired.

 

Airco D.H.4 (1996)

Avro 504K (2007)

Avro Anson (2008)
B-29 (2007) 

Bristol Superfreighter (2007) - just reissued 2024

Boeing Vertol 107/CH-46 (2005)

Cessna O-1A Bird Dog (2009)

Cessna O-2A (1981)

Dassault Super Mystere (1979)

Douglas A-1 Skyraider (1994)

Douglas F4D-1 Skyray (1988)

Douglas A-26B/C Invader (1998)

Fairey Firefly (2003)

Fiat G.91 (2003)

General Dynamics F-111E (1994)

Gloster Javelin FAW.9/9R (2005)

Grumman TBF-1 Avenger (2005)

Heinkel He-177 (1994)

Henschel Hs-129 (1994)

Ilyushin IL-28 Beagle (1994)

Kaman SH-2F Seasprite (2001)

Kamov Ka-25 Hormone (1988)

Lockheed F-104G (1994)
Lockheed F-117A (2008)

Lockheed S-3A Viking (1989)

Lockheed U-2C (2007)

Lockheed YF-22 (2004)

LTV A-7D/E Corsair II (1991)

MBB Bo 105C (1997)

McDonnell F2H-2 Banshee (1989)

MiG-23 Flogger (1997)

Mil Mi-24 Hind (1988)

NA F-86D Sabre Dog (1989)

NA RA-5C Vigilante (2003)

Northrop RF-5E (1991)

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak (2003)

Republic F-105G Thunderchief (1991)

Rockwell B-1B Lancer (2003)

Rockwell OV-10D (1988)

LFG Roland C.II (1994)

Saab J35F Draken (2007)

Sikorsky HH-53C (1997)

SPAD VII (2003)

Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker (2007) - Heller issued the Su-27UB version

Supermarine S.6B (2006)

SA 330 Puma (2007)


 

Then there are the kits that haven’t been released but current Airfix probably never would because the molds have worn out or they are subjects that have been replaced with new tools. The original year of release is in parentheses. Some have been directly replaced, others have been replaced with different variants.

Avro Lancaster B.I (1958)

Avro Lancaster B.I/III (1980)

Avro Vulcan B.2 (1983)

BAC Canberra B(I).6 (1973) - retooled to B-57B

BAC Jet Provost Mk.3 (1960)

BAC Lightning F.3 (1988) - retool from Lightning F.1A

BAE Harrier GR.3 (1982)

BAE Harrier GR.5/7 (1991) - Heller issued as AV-8B

BAE Harrier T.10 (1991) - Heller issued as TAV-8B

Blackburn NA.39 Buccaneer (1960)

Boeing B-17G (1962)

Boulton-Paul Defiant NF.I (1960)

Bristol Beaufighter TF.X (1958)

Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (1968)

Consolidated B-24J Liberator (1963)

Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk (1964)

DH Mosquito FB.VI - first tool (1957)

DH Tiger Moth (1957)

Dornier Do 217E-2 (1960) retooled to Do 217E/J

Do 217E/J (1978)

Douglas A4D-1 Skyhawk (1958)

Douglas AC-47 (1973) - retool of DC-3

Douglas DC-3/C-47 (1960)

E.E. Lightning F.1A (1963)

Fairey Swordfish Mk.II (1958)

Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8/F-8 (1978)

Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 (1958)

Folland Gnat (1964)

Gloster Gladiator Mk.I (1956)

Gloster Javelin T.3 (1993) retooled to FAW.9/9R - this was originally a Heller kit

Gloster Meteor F.Mk.III (1970)

Grumman Wildcat VI (1964)

Hawker Hart (1957) - retooled to Hawker Demon

Hawker Hunter F.6 (1960) - retooled to FGA.9

Hawker Hurricane Mk.I (1979)

Hawker Hurricane Mk.I/II (1972)

Hawker Hurricane Mk.IV R.P. (1957)

Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B (1989)

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 (1969)

Hawker Siddeley Hawk (1975)

Hawker Typhoon Ib (1959)

Heinkel He 111H-20 (1962)

Junkers Ju 87B (1957)

Junkers Ju 87B/R (1978)

Junkers Ju 87B-2 (1980)

Lockheed AC-130H (1987) - retool of C-130K

Lockheed C-130K (1969)

Lockheed P-38J (1958)

Messerschmitt Bf 109E (1977)

Messerschmitt Bf 109F (1956)

Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 (1965)

Messerschmitt Bf 110D (1959)

Messerschmitt Me 262A (1960)

MiG-15 (1958)

Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero (1959)

North American B-25H/J Mitchell (1965)

North American P-51D Mustang (1958)

North American P-51D Mustang (1974)

Sikorsky SH-3D Sea King (1969)

Spitfire “BTK” (1955)

Spitfire Mk.I (1979)

Spitfire Vb (1975)

Spitfire Mk.IX “JE-J” (1959)

Vickers Wellington B.III (1959)

Westland Lysander Mk.II -first tool (1956)

Westland Whirlwind I -first tool (1958)

 

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I don't think the Scottish Aviation Bulldog has seen the light of day since the late 1990s or early 2000s. Not surprised the O2 hasn't reappeared. I built one from  1973 in a blister pack and it was pretty beaten up, sink marks and poor transparencies, with poor fit. 

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You missed the Messserschmitt Me 163B - last issued in 1984. However, as half the mould is on display in the Hornby Visitor Centre, it's not likely to be reissued in the immediate future. Also missing are the Scottish Aviation Bulldog and Piper Cherokee Arrow, last out in 2003.

 

The Bristol Superfreighter is currently available. The Super Mystere did get a Humbrol photobox issue and was last seen in the 1988 catalogue.

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Just speculation on my part, but the moulds for some of those not-recently-released kits might not have made it back from France, i.e., lost or still in Heller's possession.  I'm thinking in particular of kits that also had Heller releases, e.g., the Javelin.

 

IMHO the moulds for the Airfix F-104 were clapped-out when they were brand-new.  A terrible kit with many glaring inaccuracies on top of the habitually ill-fitting parts, I for one would be happy to see it consigned to the dustbin of history.

 

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54 minutes ago, WillDeeks said:

Just speculation on my part, but the moulds for some of those not-recently-released kits might not have made it back from France, i.e., lost or still in Heller's possession.  I'm thinking in particular of kits that also had Heller releases, e.g., the Javelin.

 

IMHO the moulds for the Airfix F-104 were clapped-out when they were brand-new.  A terrible kit with many glaring inaccuracies on top of the habitually ill-fitting parts, I for one would be happy to see it consigned to the dustbin of history.

 

Yep. The Anson (1/72) is pretty awful too. Surely the research and digital files from their lovely 1/48 kit would be re-scaleable for a new tool 1/72 version.

The Anson and Starfighter kits I built as toys on releaase when I was at school, and are really only fit for 'toys' now and should be retired (like I am). I'd add both the Camel and RE8 in that category too. It really is deplorable that an 'icon' like the RE8 is still only represented by Airfix's ancient affair 60-odd years later.

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15 minutes ago, alancmlaird said:

Yep. The Anson (1/72) is pretty awful too. Surely the research and digital files from their lovely 1/48 kit would be re-scaleable for a new tool 1/72 version.

The Anson and Starfighter kits I built as toys on releaase when I was at school, and are really only fit for 'toys' now and should be retired (like I am). I'd add both the Camel and RE8 in that category too. It really is deplorable that an 'icon' like the RE8 is still only represented by Airfix's ancient affair 60-odd years later.

The Choroszy RE8 is an excellent kit, probably not surpassable for detail in plastic for the afficianados, although I'd prefer plastic due to not liking resin much so do, Airfix, by all means make a new one. Just not a reissue.  Same as the Camel, I'm not sure who'd buy it unless it was as a Dogfight Double with the equally hideous Albatros and an old A stand (which seems to have worked with the recent Classics reissue of the F2b and DrI).

 

DH4 and Avro 504K have just missed the boat really. The KP kits are flawed, but more accurate, and probably a Classic issue wouldn't be much different in price.

 

I'd like a Hawker Demon reissued with a choice of decals though.

 

Paul.

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Missing from both lists is the 1964 new tool Ju 88, the latest re-boxing of which took place in 2010. I was one of those fooled by the fancy boxart and bought it... No, I do not want that to be added to the Airfix Classic Reissues! V-P

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4 hours ago, vppelt68 said:

Missing from both lists is the 1964 new tool Ju 88, the latest re-boxing of which took place in 2010. I was one of those fooled by the fancy boxart and bought it... No, I do not want that to be added to the Airfix Classic Reissues! V-P

 

Remember being a bit underwhelmed when I picked up the Airfix Ju 88 as a kid. Really wanted a good 88 too. That kit wouldn't have been quite so bad had the transparencies not been so awful. That was the main thing that put me off at the time.

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5 hours ago, alancmlaird said:

It really is deplorable that an 'icon' like the RE8 is still only represented by Airfix's ancient affair 60-odd years later.

Well, there is the Wingnut Wings kit … if you can find one.

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23 minutes ago, VMA131Marine said:

Well, there is the Wingnut Wings kit … if you can find one.

I only build 1/72 - and have no wish to re-mortgage my house! 😄

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6 hours ago, Paul Thompson said:

ce.

 

I'd like a Hawker Demon reissued with a choice of decals though.

 

Paul.

 The Demon was of course released as a Vintage Classic in 2019 - but much like all VC releases it carried the original scheme. I know what you mean about options  - that said the ModelDecal sheet (108) is easy to find cheaply.

 

In regard to the kit - I agree too it's surprisingly good - razor thin wings and importantly the only 1/72 kit  to have moulded in dihedral for the lower wing - the AZ/Avis series have better detail in many aspects but are a sod to build, mainly due to the turtledeck insert IIRC 

 

TT 

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