Airfix

[kitnut617]

Well I've just signed up for another year with the Club, this year's kit is a 'new tool' 1/72 Sea Harrier FA.2 and a 1/72 Harrier GR.7 with targeting pod and guided bombs --- hopefully that's what comes anyway because I got a Eurofighter Typhoon a few months back because the box art was showing different stores but there wasn't any in the box.

[Hobbes]

Well I've just signed up for another year with the Club, this year's kit is a 'new tool' 1/72 Sea Harrier FA.2 and a 1/72 Harrier GR.7 with targeting pod and guided bombs --- hopefully that's what comes anyway because I got a Eurofighter Typhoon a few months back because the box art was showing different stores but there wasn't any in the box.

Yes, there are new stores in the GR.7 kit as shown on the box, there are photos around of a built example at this year's SMW.

[elmayerle]

Well I've just signed up for another year with the Club, this year's kit is a 'new tool' 1/72 Sea Harrier FA.2 and a 1/72 Harrier GR.7 with targeting pod and guided bombs --- hopefully that's what comes anyway because I got a Eurofighter Typhoon a few months back because the box art was showing different stores but there wasn't any in the box.

Will they be revising the standard kit or will I need to find someone to act as a purchasing agent for me to obtain these two kits?

[kitnut617]

Well I've just signed up for another year with the Club, this year's kit is a 'new tool' 1/72 Sea Harrier FA.2 and a 1/72 Harrier GR.7 with targeting pod and guided bombs --- hopefully that's what comes anyway because I got a Eurofighter Typhoon a few months back because the box art was showing different stores but there wasn't any in the box.

Will they be revising the standard kit or will I need to find someone to act as a purchasing agent for me to obtain these two kits?

Evan, according to the November News Letter, these two kit are only available as a 'set' for the 2010 Club members. But you will be able to get the new tool FA.2 soon but I don't know what decals or stores come with the kit.  The decal option for the FA.2 Club kit I've seen on an aftermarket website, I've just got to remember which one.  As for the new GR.7 stores in the Club kit being included in future regular GR.7 sales, I don't know. The membership only cost C$38.00 though.

[nev]

Does anyone know what the results were of the survery Airfix did at Telford?

(There was some collusion amongst the Whiff SIG boys for subjects include 1/48 Merlins, 1/32 Phantom FGR1/2s and 1/350 HMS Daring......)

[NARSES2]

Does anyone know what the results were of the survery Airfix did at Telford?

(There was some collusion amongst the Whiff SIG boys for subjects include 1/48 Merlins, 1/32 Phantom FGR1/2s and 1/350 HMS Daring......)

Which I thought was rather underhand, dastardly and somehow un English 

[Radish]

I agree, Chris...whatever happened to the spirit of amateur involvement.
Now then....I never even saw "the list", but who on earth would want a 1/32nd Phantom FGR2?
Or even a 1/48th Merlin (unless it's a wizard?).

[JJC]

Now then....I never even saw "the list", but who on earth would want a 1/32nd Phantom FGR2?

me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nev]

Does anyone know what the results were of the survery Airfix did at Telford?

(There was some collusion amongst the Whiff SIG boys for subjects include 1/48 Merlins, 1/32 Phantom FGR1/2s and 1/350 HMS Daring......)

Which I thought was rather underhand, dastardly and somehow un English 

We merely sat around and discussed what we would like to see....I'm sure our votes were a drop in the ocean compared to the vote-stuffing for a 1/48 Vulcan that was probly going on.

[Weaver]

Pavla have released a whole bunch of detail kits for the Canvberras PR.9, including a correct Nav's cockpit:


PAVC7287 1:72 EE Canberra PR.9 Cokpit for pilot and navigator (designed to be used with Airfix kits) £20.75 £18.04
http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=PAVC7287

PAVC7288 1:72 EE Canberra PR.9 (only pilot's cockpit) (designed to be used with Airfix kits) £11.99 £10.43
http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=PAVC7288

PAVU72113 1:72 EE Canberra Wheel bay (designed to be used with Airfix kits) £11.99 £10.43
http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=PAVU72113

Aircraft seats (resin)

PAVS7255 1:72 MB Mk.2CA for Canberra (designed to be used with Airfix kits) £2.25 £1.96
http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=PAVS7255

PAVS7256 1:72 MB. Mk.4QS Navigator seat for Canberra (designed to be used with Airfix kits) £2.25 £1.96
http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=PAVS7256

[NARSES2]

Does anyone know what the results were of the survery Airfix did at Telford?

(There was some collusion amongst the Whiff SIG boys for subjects include 1/48 Merlins, 1/32 Phantom FGR1/2s and 1/350 HMS Daring......)

Which I thought was rather underhand, dastardly and somehow un English 

Yea - well last time I saw Duncan he was almost taking dictation - might have well been sitting on a lap 

I voted (the slips were on the Airfix stand Rad along with the magazine QA sheet) and it is between me and my maker 
We merely sat around and discussed what we would like to see....I'm sure our votes were a drop in the ocean compared to the vote-stuffing for a 1/48 Vulcan that was probly going on.

[NARSES2]

We merely sat around and discussed what we would like to see....I'm sure our votes were a drop in the ocean compared to the vote-stuffing for a 1/48 Vulcan that was probly going on.

That was undoubtedly going on Nev - All my aircraft votes were 1/72.

[Thorvic]

Hmmn, well we helped get a the TSR2 into kit form using said lists so there !!!!

Actually back in 2003/4 they were just lists in A4 pads, as a result people would see what was listed above and that would sway their suggestions which has led to the TSR2 (in both scales), Canberras (in both), Nimrod and the yet to be announced Valiant.

Switching to the forms has somewhat diluted the effect, as people tend to go away and think about what they want, so less direct input and less influence from others. This however results in much broader list and less identifable favourites for the sales & marketing team to investigate.

Don't forget from the top ten they would then have to ask Trevs team what the subject is, could it be produced, what sort price and would it sell. Trev would also point out where the competition may also be looking so they won't waste money on subjects that would clash.

Sales & Marketing would then discuss the possibilities with their sales managers who would then sound out interest from buyers, shops and selected modellers in an attempt to gauge if the subject matter would generate viable sales.

There is not a cat in hells chance of the results being published Nev, as such a list would be snapped up by the competition who would try beat Airfix to be the first out !.

Myself in the Aircraft section i think i put down the 1/72 Sentinal R1, and in the the Others i put 1/350th HMS Ocean, HMS Albion and HMS Daring (Type 45) to go with the new Illustriious kit due out soon.

G

[Weaver]

If they want to play "current", they should be working on models of all the new vehicles the British Army has picked up in the last few years:

Bulldog/FV432
Viking
Mastiff/Wolfhound
Panther
Husky
Jackal/Coyote (the open-frame "dune buggy": now that should be interesting to tool for....)

[Hobbes]

(the open-frame "dune buggy": now that should be interesting to tool for....)

interesting, but not infeasible. Revell has the Mercedes 300 SLR, which uses a space frame. Similarly, rollcages are common in rally car kits.