Airfix Nimrod

[kitnut617]

I notice a bit of a JMN thread about the Nimrod developing on Hyperscale.....

Didn't take them long, did it?

[P1127]

http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/message/1204868259/Airfix+inaccuracies-

As I post, I don't mind knowing about inaccuracies, I'll post them myself then decide if I want to fix them or not.

But somepeople go OTT

[Aircav]

It'll get to the point when a kit manufacturer will just say "Why bring out a new kit at all if all we'll get is slanged off" even if the kit was perfect they'ed still twist about something....................

[Thorvic]

Dont bother getting dragged down that path, if you want to discuss Nimrod Accuracy go see the Nimrod section on Britmodellers that Dave mentioned as that has a fair number of Nimrod guys who still like the kit despite some issues.

As for the Hyperscale forum i would avoid any threads relating to Airfix products as their are some Anti-Airfix trolls with an irrational vendetta against the company

For What-if discussions of the Nimrod then please continue 

So Todds thinking of a JMSDF version to go with his Canadian one ?

[nev]

As for the Hyperscale forum i would avoid any threads relating to Airfix products as their are some Anti-Airfix trolls with an irrational vendetta against the company

Yep, like one poster said - "the same old characters pushing the same old vendettas"



Hmmm, JMSDF Nimrods  If only you could find some Japanese P-3 decals....

[jcf]

As for the Hyperscale forum i would avoid any threads relating to Airfix products as their are some Anti-Airfix trolls with an irrational vendetta against the company

Yep, like one poster said - "the same old characters pushing the same old vendettas"

Yep, and it seems that a particular individual doesn't understand the difference between discussion and diatribe.

Jon

[Aircav]

Hmmm, JMSDF Nimrods  If only you could find some Japanese P-3 decals....

Would that be in the two tone blue camo ? 

Still think a Chilian AF version would look good as payment for helping during the Falklands war 

[P1127]

I wish I had the (a) money (b) time and (c) space to do the whiff Nimrods I want to do - please please scale it down to 1/144th Airfix!!

(i) Hawkrod - Nimrod fuselage with E-2C radome, and 'comet style' nose
(ii) R1 with RC--135 style side cheeks
(iii) Range instrmentation aircraft (effectively Nimrod with front AEW radome only)
(iv) Tanker (re-roles AEW aircraft)
(v) ECM aircraft (another use for redundant AEW airframes)

[Captain Canada]

Hmmm, JMSDF Nimrods  If only you could find some Japanese P-3 decals....

Are you trying to say you want some ? I've got Japanese Neptune decals....and French Naval neptune decals, if anybody wants some.

And no dice, Geoff.....I can barely afford the one I have on order ! Mind you, she would look absolutely splendid in Japanese colours.....

[Mossie]

Just remebered, Iranian F-14A did a handful of Nimrod profiles.

[Mossie]

Another thought, Orions have been used as water bombers, how about the Nimrod, especially surplus USN or Canadian aircraft?  Aero Union colours, or even Newfie Carrot & Peas???

[kitnut617]

Another thought, Orions have been used as water bombers, how about the Nimrod, especially surplus USN or Canadian aircraft?  Aero Union colours, or even Newfie Carrot & Peas???

Hmm! you wouldn't even have to add the pannier either!

[nev]

Hmmm, JMSDF Nimrods  If only you could find some Japanese P-3 decals....

Would that be in the two tone blue camo ? 

Probly not - that's a JASDF scheme, only seen on F-4s and F-2s, although now some of their UH-60Js are wearing it as well 

I was thinking the classic white over grey with the stonking big squadron markings on the tail.  They now have gone to an all grey camo on their P-3s, BORING!

Are you trying to say you want some ? I've got Japanese Neptune decals

No, I haven't even got a Nimrod yet....

[Aircav]

But it would look so good in the blue......................and blend in with the sea 

[Captain Canada]

Now that you mention it, an early variant in Aeronavale service (blue like the Lanc  ) would be a good idea !