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Started by Radish, September 01, 2007, 09:46:18 AM

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Rheged

Quote from: Martin H on September 18, 2014, 02:16:06 PM
Quote from: Gondor on September 18, 2014, 01:56:47 PM
1/72 scale Avro York perhaps?

Gondor

I would be very happy if that was the case

Me too! A 1/72 Javelin would be nice too.
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kitbasher

All 1/72:
Javelin
Spitfire 14
Mosquito bomber
Beaufighter
Jet Provost
F-104
Tempest
Sea Fury
Firefly 5
Barracuda

And I'm sure it'll never happen but the market must be there otherwise they wouldn't keep re-releasing the crock that is the million year old moulding - a shiny brand spanking new dH.88 Comet please Mr Airfix.  Grosvenor House airworthy again, Shuttleworth Collection, airshow circuit next year....c'mon, you know it makes sense!
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Captain Canada

Love to see a 72nd scale Scimitar.

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rickshaw

Quote from: Captain Canada on September 18, 2014, 05:00:18 PM
Love to see a 72nd scale Scimitar.

:wub:

Yes, that would be nice.  Not expecting it though.
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zenrat

 How about a 1/72 Berlin radar Ju88.  They seem to be rather highly valued...  ;D

About 35 years ago I built a balsa and tissue rubber band powered Tiger Moth that must have been about 1/24.  Took ages building it and doping the tissue and then on its maiden flight down the garden it veered left into a concrete planter and destroyed both port wings.  I was not impressed.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Thorvic

Quote from: Captain Canada on September 18, 2014, 05:00:18 PM
Love to see a 72nd scale Scimitar.

:wub:

You mean a decent kit done to Airfix's latest standard 72nd Scimitar, as Xtrakit do an Injection Moulded Scimitar created by Sword, but it has the fit and detail issues associated with a limited edition kit.

Yes I would like to see a decent Scimitar kit

I would also like to see them scale down the Sea Vixen and Javelin to 1/72nd, retool the Buccaneer again along with the Tornado and Typhoon to cover the modern Royal Air Force.

New Tool wise I would love them to do a British Phantom with the optional fin tips and RN/RAF fits (possibly as separate kits of the K & M), The Sentinel, the Shackleton and the remainder of V-Force. One that might be good would be a new C-130 kit with options parts for the conventional and stretched fuselages along with separate fits for the K & J as that could be a popular export kit too.
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PR19_Kit

Quote from: Thorvic on September 19, 2014, 12:26:33 AM
One that might be good would be a new C-130 kit with options parts for the conventional and stretched fuselages along with separate fits for the K & J as that could be a popular export kit too.

The latest Airfix Mag has exactly that proposal on its last page, the one where people write in to suggest old kits that need to be re-moulded in modern times.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Gondor

Quote from: Thorvic on September 19, 2014, 12:26:33 AM
One that might be good would be a new C-130 kit with options parts for the conventional and stretched fuselages along with separate fits for the K & J as that could be a popular export kit too.

Tracked Rapier as the load for the RAF version perhaps to replace the Bloodhound?

Gondor
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I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

zenrat

Quote from: PR19_Kit on September 19, 2014, 12:52:40 AM
Quote from: Thorvic on September 19, 2014, 12:26:33 AM
One that might be good would be a new C-130 kit with options parts for the conventional and stretched fuselages along with separate fits for the K & J as that could be a popular export kit too.

The latest Airfix Mag has exactly that proposal on its last page, the one where people write in to suggest old kits that need to be re-moulded in modern times.

I look forward to reading that when the tramp steamer they ship them over on finally docks...

Does it have to be a plane?  How about a 1/24 MTB or Dog Boat?

Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Weaver

Quote from: Gondor on September 19, 2014, 02:19:41 AM
Quote from: Thorvic on September 19, 2014, 12:26:33 AM
One that might be good would be a new C-130 kit with options parts for the conventional and stretched fuselages along with separate fits for the K & J as that could be a popular export kit too.

Tracked Rapier as the load for the RAF version perhaps to replace the Bloodhound?

Gondor

Towed Rapier with all the different units would be more "international", and they already have the Landrovers to tow them... Alternatively, 1/72nd Supacats or Jackals/Coyotes would be good.
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ChernayaAkula

Quote from: PR19_Kit on September 19, 2014, 12:52:40 AM
Quote from: Thorvic on September 19, 2014, 12:26:33 AM
One that might be good would be a new C-130 kit with options parts for the conventional and stretched fuselages along with separate fits for the K & J as that could be a popular export kit too.

The latest Airfix Mag has exactly that proposal on its last page, the one where people write in to suggest old kits that need to be re-moulded in modern times.

Old kits that could use a re-mould? That's an interesting concept. Not simply "suggest whatever floats your boat, no matter how ludicrous", but "we've got this catalogue that's worked for us so far, now tell us which one you'd like to see redone".
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PR19_Kit

Quote from: zenrat on September 19, 2014, 03:21:27 AM
Does it have to be a plane?  How about a 1/24 MTB or Dog Boat?

Anything that's been modelled by anyone, not only Airfix, previously.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Weaver

The Last Chance availability list has updated again.

The Angel Interceptor, Landrover and Valiant PR conversion are back in stock, as are a lot of the 1/46th Herrik things.

http://www.airfix.com/shop/last-chance-to-buy-collection.html
"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

PR19_Kit

Quote from: Weaver on September 20, 2014, 08:29:11 AM
The Last Chance availability list has updated again.

The Angel Interceptor, Landrover and Valiant PR conversion are back in stock, as are a lot of the 1/46th Herrik things.

http://www.airfix.com/shop/last-chance-to-buy-collection.html

Don't forget that the Valiant PR conversion doesn't come with any clear parts for the camera windows. In a 'superb' marketing ploy Airfix supplied those with the original Valiant kit and if you're planning on using it on something else you'll need to have some Kristal Klear handy.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

rickshaw

It's a shame their postage rates are so blasted ruinous.  :o
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