ReccePhreak Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I just read on another forum that the entire decal sheet for the new Airfix 1/48 B-57B/RB-57E Canberra is too large. Can anybody confirm that? If so, I sincerely hope somebody will be doing replacement decals for the kit? Larry BTW, here's where I read it: http://ipmsuk.proboards.com/index.cgi?boar...amp;thread=5400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollieholmes Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 That would be me who discoverd that. I have just seen Hannants are releasing 2 sheets for the kit sometime. Also after engthy discussion with Airfix they are working on a fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReccePhreak Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) That would be me who discoverd that. I have just seen Hannants are releasing 2 sheets for the kit sometime. Also after engthy discussion with Airfix they are working on a fix. I hope their "fix" includes sending a corrected decal sheet to everyone who sends them a UPC from their kit (as proof of purchase). Leave it to XtraDecal to come to our rescue! Larry Edited July 9, 2009 by ReccePhreak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollieholmes Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I hope their "fix" includes sending a corrected decal sheet to everyone who sends them a UPC from their kit (as proof of purchase). Leave it to XtraDecal to come to our rescue! Larry Lets hope so. they have promised to keep me up to date so i will pass on anything i hear to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofjim Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 bloody airfix and thier decal fairys eh ? they just seem to get worse dont they ? how long have airfix had a problem with decals production ? c'mon Airfix sort it guys you make some awsome kits but awful decals ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XL929 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I've got one of these in my stash.....excuse my ignorance but what's a 'UPC' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigsty Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I've got one of these in my stash.....excuse my ignorance but what's a 'UPC' ? Universal Product Code - it's the bar code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XL929 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Universal Product Code - it's the bar code. Ah that makes sense now! thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Although I do fancy one of these, I've held off buying one yet for various reasons. Looks likt it was a good thing if the 1:32 decals thing turns out true. Ollie... could you elaborate on what the problem seems to be, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollieholmes Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Although I do fancy one of these, I've held off buying one yet for various reasons. Looks likt it was a good thing if the 1:32 decals thing turns out true.Ollie... could you elaborate on what the problem seems to be, please? The photos posted on the IPMS forum show the problem well but i will post them here to. I will get a photo of the rest of the sheet later to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 They do look a bit.... big? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dambuster Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 They do look a bit.... big? Nah..... it's just that the Canberra came out at the wrong scale..... forget the 1/48 Vulcan - my money's on a 1/32 Cranberry!!!! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dragon Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Is it the angle of the photos or does the canopy look a bit like "Bridget the Midget"? (Short and humped) Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Is it the angle of the photos or does the canopy look a bit like "Bridget the Midget"? (Short and humped)Phil I wonder how you know about Bridget the Midget?? Have you been looking at my film stash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dragon Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Yes!! I wonder how you know about Bridget the Midget?? Have you been looking at my film stash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollieholmes Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Ill get a photo of the rest of the sheet later. And shes a tail sittter even with 4.5 ounces in the nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofjim Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 (edited) .....or does the canopy look a bit like "Bridget the Midget"? (Short and humped).....Phil I'll have you know thats my mother your talking about ....And shes a tail sittter even with 4.5 ounces in the nose.... mum Edited July 10, 2009 by sonofjim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 They do look a bit.... big? Just a tad Boss, Im so glad I havent got one of these................ yet Nah..... it's just that the Canberra came out at the wrong scale..... forget the 1/48 Vulcan - my money's on a 1/32 Cranberry!!!! Peter Now that would be just peachy Bexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Hi Phil,and all I agree, it dose look very thin and too humpy! I may be wrong, but it looks as if Airfix have just scaled up the 1/72 scale B.57, if you compare the parts they look very similar,and equally wrong. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Ill get a photo of the rest of the sheet later. And shes a tail sittter even with 4.5 ounces in the nose. No change there then. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dragon Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Those were my thoughts, any one know if there is a vac-form B-57 canopy available? Phil Hi Phil,and allI agree, it dose look very thin and too humpy! I may be wrong, but it looks as if Airfix have just scaled up the 1/72 scale B.57, if you compare the parts they look very similar,and equally wrong. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kspriss Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 having a quick look turned this up... http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Air/M...erra/1252411/M/ canopy doesnt look too bad to me..and the US air force WAS quite large on them...or i might just be getting old and senile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFY21 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 canopy doesnt look too bad to me..and the US air force WAS quite large on them...or i might just be getting old and senile Nope, you've already got there Steve. rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kspriss Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Nope, you've already got there Steve. rich humph!!...heehee when did you want this 2nd disk mate?? steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Hi Steve I'm not the sort of modeler who gets hung up over every rivet, but if you compare the photo of the EB.57 with the kit the bottom line of the canopy is quite flat compared with the Airfix kit canopy. If you have an Italeri or Clasic Airframs B.57 and compear them with the Airfix kit you will see the diferance. I've also looked at the drawings in my B.57 flight manuels, and they don't look much like the Airfix kit! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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