Airfix

The Wooksta! · June 04, 2014, 02:42:30 PM

I'm just looking forward to the Blenheim I (not too fussed about the IV, would much rather have had the V).

Some of the options on the Xtradecal sheet look nice but again, they show a stunning lack of imagination with some of the choices. That overall black one for a start.

McColm · June 04, 2014, 09:25:05 PM

There's a new Red Arrows Gnat two seater A50124 coming soon with poseable ailerons and landing flaps, highly detailed cockpit, open or closed canopy, detailed nose equipment bay. Size not given.

NARSES2 · June 05, 2014, 01:20:13 AM

Quote from: Thorvic on June 04, 2014, 09:42:03 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on June 04, 2014, 07:03:28 AM
The July (these early issue dates drive me nuts ) Airfix magazine I received today has a build of the new tool Blenheim Mk I. Looks really nice. I have plans for at least 3

http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/X72202

Hannants have just issued a new decal set for it too !

Cheers Geoff

That will do me nicely for a couple of projects I have in mind

As for the Blenheim I's I get. 1 will be RAF out of the box, 1 will be Belgian AF (instead of Battles) and I'm not sure on the third yet - perhaps Danish to go with the Hurricane ?

Mossie · June 05, 2014, 01:55:07 AM

France, pre-war? Might make for a head scratcher as we're used to seeing later Blenheim's in Free France markings.

NARSES2 · June 05, 2014, 02:18:18 AM

It would, wouldn't it. And in that lovely 3 colour upper camo finish. As they (and we) actually ordered Caproni 313's, and at least one was delivered, then it's plausable

zenrat · June 05, 2014, 03:56:57 AM

There's always this...

I can visualise a mk1 as a mail plane or maybe flying doctor.

Spey_Phantom · June 05, 2014, 05:33:00 AM

Quote from: NARSES2 on June 05, 2014, 01:20:13 AM
1 will be Belgian AF (instead of Battles)

im looking forward to seeing that one

ive got a Belgian bird planned aswell when it comes out here

PR19_Kit · June 05, 2014, 07:08:58 AM

Quote from: zenrat on June 05, 2014, 03:56:57 AM
There's always this...

I think that 'Blenheim Car' was the basis for the cockpit that the Duxford guys putting (or have already put...) on their Blenheim. Nice to see that it survived so long.

Green Dragon · June 05, 2014, 01:04:56 PM

Quote from: McColm on June 04, 2014, 09:25:05 PM
There's a new Red Arrows Gnat two seater A50124 coming soon with poseable ailerons and landing flaps, highly detailed cockpit, open or closed canopy, detailed nose equipment bay. Size not given.

It's 1/48th scale.

Paul Harrison

McColm · June 05, 2014, 01:14:02 PM

Cheers Paul.

NARSES2 · June 21, 2014, 05:23:21 AM

The Blenheim I is on the Airfix site as being out and available to order

http://www.airfix.com/catalog/product/view/id/595/category/15/

zenrat · June 21, 2014, 06:00:15 AM

As a kid I was never moved to buy a kit where the box art showed it being shot down.

Old Wombat · June 21, 2014, 06:39:26 AM

Quote from: zenrat on June 21, 2014, 06:00:15 AM
As a kid I was never moved to buy a kit where the box art showed it being shot down.

At least the box art depicts the normal state of a Blenheim I in battle.

zenrat · June 21, 2014, 06:28:02 PM

True.
What did the Airfix Fairey Battle box art show?
The airfix Ju 52 boat plane is the same IIRC - one engine burning.
It just seems counterintuitive to me. How often does armour model box art show a burning tank or a car kit show it pulled over getting a ticket?

philp · June 21, 2014, 09:05:51 PM

I believe it is depicting the mission where Squadron Leader Arthur Stewart King Scarf earned a Victoria Cross.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Stewart_King_Scarf

Besides, maybe the artwork will go on sale at some point and this kind of art is interesting.

But do see your point and you are right, I don't think I have seen a burning tank on a cover selling that tank.

I have seen car art cover with people working on the engine, etc. but never thought there was a mechanical issue with the car.