Airfix

[Mossie]

I think it's safe to assume that UNLESS Airfix have announced kit X as a new tool, it's their old one or a tool bought in from elsewhere (see the 48th Spitfire VIII, Fw 190A and 72nd Hercules and B17).

I've found the page where they state this, I'd been looking on the model description for the info.  I'll update the list above to include this.

[ChernayaAkula]

Hyperscale has an IN-BOX REVIEW of the 1/72 Bf 110. Best mainstream Bf 110 in his eyes.

Thought this was interesting:
"I can't help thinking that Airfix would be snapping at the heels of Hasegawa if only panel lines were crisper and finer."
Very true!  Go Airfix!

[NARSES2]

Hyperscale has an IN-BOX REVIEW of the 1/72 Bf 110. Best mainstream Bf 110 in his eyes.

Thought this was interesting:
"I can't help thinking that Airfix would be snapping at the heels of Hasegawa if only panel lines were crisper and finer."
Very true!  Go Airfix!

Very fair review and one I'm in total agreement with.

It's good that they've put a "non mottle" scheme in the box as well. Suits younger modellers (and me  ) who would struggle getting a good mottle finish 

[beowulf]

It's good that they've put a "non mottle" scheme in the box as well. Suits younger modellers (and me  ) who would struggle getting a good mottle finish 

ditto  ....its what puts me off doing RW Luftwaffe stuff 

[Green Dragon]

Got to agree with you on the mottle shemes, I've got around 20-30 Me 262's unbuilt coz I'm scared of the mottling!

Paul Harrison

[thedarkmaster]

Found this on the Key publishing site toay


http://www.keypublishing.com/view_news.asp?ID=2429


Looks like some sort of Airfix magazine is back 

[The Wooksta!]

Bad time to launch a new magazine. I know of one modelling magazine which is close to folding.

[Mossie]

I guess it'll be international though rather having a largely UK base.  It's probably going directly against the Tamiya mag.

[The Wooksta!]

Apart from it being a recession, print media is slowly dying.  Working for a newspaper, I'm reminded of that every day...

[nev]

With all the recent new mags being launched, it is a very crowded market at the minute - probably overcrowded.

[The Wooksta!]

Comment and photos on Britmodeller about the new Spitfire Mk Ia.  Looks utterly stunning and as good as, if not better, than the Tamiya one and possibly CMK standard.  All for less than a fiver...

[James]

Thanks for the head up. Looks like I'll have to get myself a few.

[philp]

My LHS has one of the older versions in stock but think I will wait to see if they get the new one.  Gotta do my Dutch version.

[NARSES2]

Here's my take on a Dutch one Phillip using the origional Airfix kit. I'll get a couple of the new ones (at least) when I see them 

[Thorvic]

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10125656

There your go Stratos IV TSR2.MS by Airfix now showing up on Japanese stockists for pre-ordering.

G