Airfix

[Weaver]

Don't know why, but I've never really got on with acrylics. Sure I had some unsatisfactory results when they were in their early days and tended to be a bit "plasticy" (early Games Workshop stuff in particular), but then I've had at least twice as many problems with rum batches of enamel and I've always instantly forgiven them. Maybe it's just a case of being used to them, or maybe I like the smell......

Mind you, it's all right Humbrol making all the new colours, but somebody has to actually stock them. I havn't seen one of the RLM enamels that they brought out this year in the shops yet. I don't know if this is because the model shops are overstocked with existing paint or if the exisiting displays havn't got room for them....

[ChrisF]

Whereas after the horendous time i had with enamel a couple of years ago i swore id never go back... And havent.

[NARSES2]

Mind you, it's all right Humbrol making all the new colours, but somebody has to actually stock them. I havn't seen one of the RLM enamels that they brought out this year in the shops yet. I don't know if this is because the model shops are overstocked with existing paint or if the exisiting displays havn't got room for them....

I know what you mean. When Alders (now closed) had a Hornby franchise they stocked all the colours, inc. the railway ones. Not sure what local MZ stocks, have to check.

Must admit I use both enamels and acrylics. Found Humbrol acrylics have a habit of drying out in the tub, although that's easily fixed with a drop of water. Lifecolour had the same problem (and cure) until they changed the jar. Now they stay liquid 

[The Wooksta!]

The old Aermaster enamels used to dry up in the jar too.  Well, turn to jelly.  And sometimes that was without them being opened.

I'll stick to Xtracrylics.

[Weaver]

You can do a lot to stop Humbrols from drying in the tin:

1. Open them carefully so that you don't distort the rim. I find the closed end of a pair of tweasers to be the best tool.

2. Try not to get paint on the rim, either accidentally or by wiping the brush on it. Over-enthusiastic stirring of a full tin can cause it to slop too. If this happens, wipe the rim immediately with a paper towel with a LITTLE thinners on it. Don't worry about spillage in the "moat" around the rim, it's the rim itself that matters.

3. Scrape off rings of dried paint from the outside of the lid/inside of the rim on old jars so that the lid presses fully back down into the tin.

4. Having said all that, NOTHING will stop Humbrol Black from drying up: it dries on the brush if you put the tin too far away from the model.....

[Freightdog862]

Colin, I was hoping that you would issue a single-seat Gnat conversion for the new Airfix tooling.  Could that be a possibility?

Paul and I looked long and hard at it, we had a test shot months before the kit came out but in the end the changes needed were so much you ended up needing the Airfix kit for maybe just the tailplanes and mainwheels! This was the same problem for the Naval proposal and night fighter versions. As complete kits they might have been a better option, but probably other kits would sell better. The old Maintrack Midge kit has been re-issued by Whirlybird and that looks very nice and simple to, for around 20 quid, or the more complex Pro-resin one is good to. 

Colin

[McColm]

I haven't seen any of the two-tone paint scheme for model cars either!!

[NARSES2]

The Vampire T 11 is due very shortly - has anyone else pondered the question as to why the trainer variant first ? The fact that an aircraft is still flying plays a role I suppose. Must admit if it had been a NF version I would have bought it, but trainer, doubt it.

[Thorvic]

The Vampire T 11 is due very shortly - has anyone else pondered the question as to why the trainer variant first ? The fact that an aircraft is still flying plays a role I suppose. Must admit if it had been a NF version I would have bought it, but trainer, doubt it.

http://www.vampirepreservation.org.uk/news.htm

Thats exactly why, but we do have a number of single seater kits currently available so they have chosen a different and stil popular option.

Erm why not your a Whiffer why not a 2 seater who says it has to be a trainer 

[Freightdog862]

Thats exactly why, but we do have a number of single seater kits currently available so they have chosen a different and stil popular option.

Erm why not your a Whiffer why not a 2 seater who says it has to be a trainer 

I think they chose a trainer off the back of the positive response and sales to the Gnat?
Colin

[Thorvic]

Thats exactly why, but we do have a number of single seater kits currently available so they have chosen a different and stil popular option.

Erm why not your a Whiffer why not a 2 seater who says it has to be a trainer 

I think they chose a trainer off the back of the positive response and sales to the Gnat?
Colin

Wonder if we can get them to do a decent Hunter T-7 then ?

[Mossie]

Or a two seater Lightning?

[Army of One]

The Merlin looks great in the latest AMW magazine.....ssoooooooo tempted....

[ChrisF]

The Merlin looks great in the latest AMW magazine.....ssoooooooo tempted....

I was till i saw the price... Its no doubt worth it but it still seems a lil steep for me as it would be a spur of the moment purchase really... Its not really my usual thing... lol

[Army of One]

Yeah....is a bit steep....but then compared to other kits.....like a Hase F18 or any of their ridiculously priced an weapon less modern jets....it seems a bargain.....on the other hand there are the Revell 1/32 Lynx at under £20...!!!! But I know what you mean......but it does look a spanking kit.....!!!