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The Wooksta!

#7260
October 26, 2024, 04:19:54 PM
Falcon canopies are the gold standard and are geared to go with specific kits.
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Weaver

#7261
Today at 02:14:25 AM Last Edit: Today at 01:46:47 PM by Weaver
They're releasing the Bristol Superfreighter as a Vintage Classic:

https://uk.airfix.com/products/bristol-superfreighter-a05002v

It's saying "pre-order" on the general listing but "in stock" on the individual page at the moment: Airfix's wonderful website design at work again...
There's an unboxing video and it's not in stock then it's described as 2024 release, so it can't be too far from being in stock:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ShYeSOBAC8





Got an idea for an "innovative" Vietnam gunship version but I'm not sure if I want to spend £25 on one...

EDIT: updated the Youtube link.
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Beermonster58

#7262
Today at 02:39:04 AM
Quote from: Weaver on Today at 02:14:25 AMThey're releasing the Bristol Superfreighter as a Vintage Classic:

https://uk.airfix.com/products/bristol-superfreighter-a05002v

It's saying "pre-order" on the general listing but "in stock" on the individual page at the moment: Airfix's wonderful website design at work again...
There's an unboxing video and it's not in stock then it's described as 2024 release, so it can't be too far from being in stock:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8furqh1NTxE





Got an idea for an "innovative" Vietnam gunship version but I'm not sure if I want to spend £25 on one...


I'm inclined to agree. Kit is only one year younger than me and, £25 for what is a fairly crude and basic kit is, I think, stretching things a bit.
It can be built into a decent model (I've done it) but, it's a lot of effort. I'd prefer a military option myself.
I believe it's still the only game in town though in the one true scale. I'll wait and see if I can get one cheaper.
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zenrat

#7263
Today at 03:52:31 AM
Wonder what the clear parts fit is like?
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..

kitbasher

#7264
Today at 04:12:17 AM
Vid at the end of the YouTube linky has been removed by the uploader.
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Mossie

#7265
Today at 05:07:30 AM
Quote from: Beermonster58 on Today at 02:39:04 AMI believe it's still the only game in town though in the one true scale. I'll wait and see if I can get one cheaper.

It is for a Superfreighter, although Fly do several boxings of the short nose variant. The Fly kit will cost a lot more however, it's going for £60 on eBay.

Quote from: zenrat on Today at 03:52:31 AMWonder what the clear parts fit is like?


I've got one in the stash, memory seems to recall 'average for its time', i.e. not great. I'll check the fit if I can find it.
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The Rat

#7266
Today at 06:32:59 AM
Quote from: zenrat on Today at 03:52:31 AMWonder what the clear parts fit is like?


The fuselage windows are ok, although they aren't thick enough to fit flush with the surface, rather recessed. The flight deck canopy will probably cause much :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
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McColm

#7267
Today at 12:17:08 PM
I had a go at creating a gunship version and I think that there's a slight gap in the cockpit canopy although this can be rectified with a bit of filing.
You can still get the Magna conversion sets and I think I have seen a vacform conversion set as well.
Makes a good donor for several whiffs.

Weaver

#7268
Today at 01:47:40 PM
Quote from: kitbasher on Today at 04:12:17 AMVid at the end of the YouTube linky has been removed by the uploader.

Don't know what that was all about, but they've re-uploaded it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ShYeSOBAC8

I've updated my original post as well.
"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

kitbasher

#7269
Today at 02:10:50 PM
Quote from: Weaver on Today at 01:47:40 PM
Quote from: kitbasher on Today at 04:12:17 AMVid at the end of the YouTube linky has been removed by the uploader.

Don't know what that was all about, but they've re-uploaded it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ShYeSOBAC8

I've updated my original post as well.

Ta.

Watched it.  Had one for years.  Even got a Magna conversion set to enable conversion into an A&AEE or TRE Mk 21.  But tempted by another for whiffery - what if Harold Wilson hadn't said no to UK involvement in Vietnam?  Transport, gunship, medevac, lots of options.
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The Wooksta!

#7270
Today at 03:06:21 PM
Wilson standing up against US pressure to get the UK involved in a pointless war is one of the high points of his otherwise dismal regime.  It was a matter of pride for him that no UK servicemen died during his time in office.
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Rick Lowe

#7271
Today at 08:24:14 PM
The NZ forces weren't as fortunate...
Apparently the US airbase commander was 'thrilled to bits' the first time one of our Freighters landed in its' shiny Silver and White scheme! ;D  ;D

By the next time, they were in standard SEA cam...

I have one of the old vac conversions and lots of 'Full Intentions', but time and space are precluding at the mo.
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