Quote from: Weaver on October 13, 2024, 01:28:41 PMAlready done it for you. Done the Sea Vixen too: I even made the point that the Cyber-Hobby one is rubbish and they've already got the CAD data from the 1/48th one.

Nice one 

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Quote from: Gondor on October 13, 2024, 02:15:39 AMOn X, formally known as Twitter, Airfix are asking for ideas for next year's catalogue. I have yet to reply but I am thinking 1/72 Scimitar and Venom, the Venom in three versions, Single seat, two-seat RAF and Naval.

Gondor

I've already made three replies to that post, using all 280 characters each time...

  

Just put in another vote for the Venom.

And what we'll probably see produced is another Spitfire variant and a new tool FW190.  Both in 1/48.

Quote from: zenrat on October 14, 2024, 04:58:53 AMAnd what we'll probably see produced is another Spitfire variant and a new tool FW190.  Both in 1/48.

because with eleventy-one kits on these subjects already available, what's needed is one more

Can you retract that statement, as it's somewhat offensive?

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Quote from: scautomoton on October 14, 2024, 05:58:13 AMbecause with eleventy-one kits on these subjects already available, what's needed is one more

The market's been that way for decades, but it doesn't stop manufacturers trying to out-do each other with some rather pointless detail upgrades.

Airfix's Shackleton being a classic case, umpteen hours and pounds spent on 'fully detailing' the interior, and yet when the model's built not ONE item of it is visible! What's the point?

I have no problem with firms actually dong that, but for goodness sake provide at least one fuselage half in clear plastic so we cane SEE the interior.

sounds like a bit of an untapped niche

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Quote from: zenrat on October 14, 2024, 04:58:53 AMAnd what we'll probably see produced is another Spitfire variant and a new tool FW190.  Both in 1/48.

because with eleventy-one kits on these subjects already available, what's needed is one more

Only eleventy one? Seems like a lot more unfortunately.  Personal view only but, Even one more Spitfire is one too many. FW-190 would be nice though.

Quote from: Gondor on October 13, 2024, 02:15:39 AMOn X, formally known as Twitter, Airfix are asking for ideas for next year's catalogue. I have yet to reply but I am thinking 1/72 Scimitar and Venom, the Venom in three versions, Single seat, two-seat RAF and Naval.

Gondor

YES! I would do the Sea Venom as RCN, and maybe the Scimitar.

Quote from: The Wooksta! on October 13, 2024, 01:22:39 PMThe single seaters are easy enough, with a new pod for the two seater, but a Sea Venom would need new undercarriage cut out, as well as wing fold and new roots. 

Plus an arrestor hook fairing. 

Plus different radomes, different tail booms and different canopies if each of the Venom NF/Sea Venom FAW variants were to be covered.

I'd like to see a retooled BAe Nimrod MR.2P and since no one has provided a complete plastic Avro Shackleton MR.1 . It would mean that the MR.2 fuselage having a new cockpit and new engines for the earliest versions.
A simplified tank transporter as I've never been able to complete the Airfix kit!

Personally and given the current financial situation various companies are in I'm just happy to see them still going and producing new tools.

Quote from: kitbasher on October 14, 2024, 10:26:02 PM

Quote from: The Wooksta! on October 13, 2024, 01:22:39 PMThe single seaters are easy enough, with a new pod for the two seater, but a Sea Venom would need new undercarriage cut out, as well as wing fold and new roots. 

Plus an arrestor hook fairing. 

Plus different radomes, different tail booms and different canopies if each of the Venom NF/Sea Venom FAW variants were to be covered.

As I said, too much change for Airfix to cover every variant with one set of tools.  Their current business model sees either decal changes or minimal extra tooling to get a different mark (see the Blenheim, Mosquito and Lightning for prime examples).

Airfix have re-released the Hawker Typhoon in 1/72. It's priced at £15 in most online stores.

Hawker Typhoon RB396 are building a new full size Typhoon. That's the one with the markings in the box. And they have them for sale at £9.99 plus £3 postage. £12.99 
RB396 Supporters can get an extra 10% off 
And all the proceeds go to this charity.

https://hawkertyphoon.com/product/airfix-172-scale-hawker-typhoon-mk-1b-rb396