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Started by Radish, September 01, 2007, 09:46:18 AM

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The Wooksta!

There's a good Modeldecal sheet with Wessex and or Chinnook markings on it that are ideal for it. Don't recall the number though.
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Old Wombat

Quote from: kitbasher on November 03, 2023, 10:27:22 PMRotodyne returns - as a 'Vintage Classic' repop.

https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/fairey-rotodyne-spectacular-product-britains-aviation-industry

That should make Fred reasonably happy! :thumbsup:

A new mould Rotodyne would have made him ecstatic! ;D
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NARSES2

Quote from: Old Wombat on November 04, 2023, 01:47:03 AM
Quote from: kitbasher on November 03, 2023, 10:27:22 PMRotodyne returns - as a 'Vintage Classic' repop.

https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/fairey-rotodyne-spectacular-product-britains-aviation-industry

That should make Fred reasonably happy! :thumbsup:

A new mould Rotodyne would have made him ecstatic! ;D

Probably would have caused our planet to have a slight "wobble" in its orbit around Sol. ;D
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Beermonster58

#6453
I somehow don't think that many Rotodyne kits will be completed in the kit colour options. I myself see multiple versions of an AT-AT (Armed Tactical Assault Transport). It could land in a  space  about the same size as a Chinook and, given that the latter isn't exactly quiet either, I suspect that noise from the tip jets (only used in vertical flight) would not be of importance in such a scenario. Anyway, that's  my story and, I'm sticking to it!! ;)  ;D
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zenrat

Quote from: Accidental Loggie on November 04, 2023, 12:55:12 AM
Quote from: kitbasher on November 03, 2023, 10:27:22 PMRotodyne returns - as a 'Vintage Classic' repop.

https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/fairey-rotodyne-spectacular-product-britains-aviation-industry

The longer it takes for Airfix to release it this time, the more options run through the Whiffery part of my brain, increasingly causing decision paralysis!  I see at least a 7 Sqn one, but there may be more later...

I've already got two on pre-order with an LHS.
One will be in the kit Fairey scheme but with subtle mods and detail improvements.

Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Gondor

Quote from: Accidental Loggie on November 04, 2023, 12:55:12 AM
Quote from: kitbasher on November 03, 2023, 10:27:22 PMRotodyne returns - as a 'Vintage Classic' repop.

https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/fairey-rotodyne-spectacular-product-britains-aviation-industry

The longer it takes for Airfix to release it this time, the more options run through the Whiffery part of my brain, increasingly causing decision paralysis!  I see at least a 7 Sqn one, but there may be more later...

As Lee says there is a Modeldecal set, Number 99, that has 7 Squadron marking on it. You also get Wessex HAS 1 & 3 markings and some for a Lightning of 56 squadron so you could go Naval or Air Force from the one sheet.

Gondor
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Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

zenrat

Quote from: NARSES2 on November 04, 2023, 01:53:45 AM
Quote from: Old Wombat on November 04, 2023, 01:47:03 AM
Quote from: kitbasher on November 03, 2023, 10:27:22 PMRotodyne returns - as a 'Vintage Classic' repop.

https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/fairey-rotodyne-spectacular-product-britains-aviation-industry

That should make Fred reasonably happy! :thumbsup:

A new mould Rotodyne would have made him ecstatic! ;D

Probably would have caused our planet to have a slight "wobble" in its orbit around Sol. ;D

I have come to accept that will never happen.   Some aftermarket upgrades inspired by the re-pop would be very welcome though.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

PR19_Kit

Quote from: zenrat on November 04, 2023, 03:41:39 AMI have come to accept that will never happen.   Some aftermarket upgrades inspired by the re-pop would be very welcome though.


Such as a resin 'Beaver Tail' like the RAF's Argosies perhaps.......................  ;)
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The Wooksta!

Quote from: Gondor on November 04, 2023, 03:07:16 AM
Quote from: Accidental Loggie on November 04, 2023, 12:55:12 AM
Quote from: kitbasher on November 03, 2023, 10:27:22 PMRotodyne returns - as a 'Vintage Classic' repop.

https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/fairey-rotodyne-spectacular-product-britains-aviation-industry

The longer it takes for Airfix to release it this time, the more options run through the Whiffery part of my brain, increasingly causing decision paralysis!  I see at least a 7 Sqn one, but there may be more later...

As Lee says there is a Modeldecal set, Number 99, that has 7 Squadron marking on it. You also get Wessex HAS 1 & 3 markings and some for a Lightning of 56 squadron so you could go Naval or Air Force from the one sheet.

Gondor

Not the one I'm thinking of, will come back later.
"It's basically a cure -  for not being an axe-wielding homicidal maniac. The potential market's enormous!"

"Visit Scarfolk today!"
https://scarfolk.blogspot.com/

"Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio!"

The Plan:
www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic

The Wooksta!

Modeldecal 89 and 95 are the two I was thinking of.  I bought quite a few at Telford last year before they all vanished.
"It's basically a cure -  for not being an axe-wielding homicidal maniac. The potential market's enormous!"

"Visit Scarfolk today!"
https://scarfolk.blogspot.com/

"Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio!"

The Plan:
www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic

Gondor

Quote from: The Wooksta! on November 04, 2023, 11:42:28 AMModeldecal 89 and 95 are the two I was thinking of.  I bought quite a few at Telford last year before they all vanished.

Yeah, 95 is a good one with all the Wessex options although 7 Sqn was talked about which is why I said 99.

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

Weaver

#6461
Hmm... I've got Modeldecal 89 and 99. One set is going on a CH-53 one of these years, but that leaves the others spare...

There are still 20+ Modeldecal 89s on Hannants and they're only a fiver each...
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zenrat

Quote from: PR19_Kit on November 04, 2023, 06:39:57 AM
Quote from: zenrat on November 04, 2023, 03:41:39 AMI have come to accept that will never happen.   Some aftermarket upgrades inspired by the re-pop would be very welcome though.


Such as a resin 'Beaver Tail' like the RAF's Argosies perhaps.......................  ;)

Better detailed rotor head & tip jets, cockpit, cabin interior etc.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Beermonster58

Or,instead of wasting money on aftermarket frippery  which would probably cost as much as, if not more than the basic kit, one could conceivably scratch build a fair amount of cockpit/interior detail? I'd venture to suggest that most, if not all of us have a fair bit of modeling time under our belts so, it shouldn't be that difficult! ;)  ;D  :rolleyes:  Use the money otherwise saved to buy another Rotodyne(s)?
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Rick Lowe

Quote from: Beermonster58 on November 05, 2023, 03:56:25 AMOr,instead of wasting money on aftermarket frippery  which would probably cost as much as, if not more than the basic kit, one could conceivably scratch build a fair amount of cockpit/interior detail? I'd venture to suggest that most, if not all of us have a fair bit of modeling time under our belts so, it shouldn't be that difficult! ;)  ;D  :rolleyes:  Use the money otherwise saved to buy another Rotodyne(s)?

I like the way you think! :thumbsup:
And I find scratching up that sort of detail fun, which is what the hobby is supposed to be...
Plus, I'm Cheap - oh, I mentioned that already? Multiple times? Never mind, then...  ;)