Airfix

[chrisonord]

Slightly  off topic, but I am currently building  the Buccaneer  S 2C, whilst building a mix and match super sonic  hunter,  and I  really must say how nice it  goes together. I am about half way through  building it and I  don't  think I  will need any putty and the parts line up a dream.I  think I  will buy some more of these as therapy  builds
Chris

[PR19_Kit]

Nice to hear that Chris. I've got one at home, but I've not even opened the box so far.

My Airfix Lightning ambulance went together like a dream too, and I surely needed that after the AMP FULH and the M-M AW52!

[chrisonord]

I think you will be pleased with it Kit, I am tempted to  get the new  version Airfix  have too.
Chris

[NARSES2]

Must admit the new tool Airfix kits I've built all very much fit into the "relaxing" build category 

[chrisonord]

Must admit the new tool Airfix kits I've built all very much fit into the "relaxing" build category 

My thoughts  too Chris,  I  just  need to clear  everything off my bench then  i  can enjoy building it properly.

[NARSES2]

Must admit the new tool Airfix kits I've built all very much fit into the "relaxing" build category 

My thoughts  too Chris,  I  just  need to clear  everything off my bench then  i  can enjoy building it properly.

I actually like the way that they have re-thought the "traditional" build process in some areas so that you still have to think about it a little. Also the fact that it's not just been change for changes sake.

[NARSES2]

Just been informed by the Big H that my Beaufort pre-order is on the way 

[AeroplaneDriver]

About to start a RW Airfix 1/48 Hunter. I was planning using the F.4 as a basis to make a Royal Navy GA.11.  Figured it would be an wasy conversion , mainly adding a tailhook and cutting down the nose for a Harley light.

Imagine my delight when I open the box and find a small sprue with a Harley light nose and a tailhook!  Well done Airfix for secretly including the GA.11 parts for me!! 

[NARSES2]

Sometimes it's just your day 

[Gondor]

About to start a RW Airfix 1/48 Hunter. I was planning using the F.4 as a basis to make a Royal Navy GA.11.  Figured it would be an wasy conversion , mainly adding a tailhook and cutting down the nose for a Harley light.

Imagine my delight when I open the box and find a small sprue with a Harley light nose and a tailhook!  Well done Airfix for secretly including the GA.11 parts for me!!

What's the betting that when Airfix get around to releasing the kit as a GA.11 they will include decals to do the same aircraft as you?

Gondor

[AeroplaneDriver]

About to start a RW Airfix 1/48 Hunter. I was planning using the F.4 as a basis to make a Royal Navy GA.11.  Figured it would be an wasy conversion , mainly adding a tailhook and cutting down the nose for a Harley light.

Imagine my delight when I open the box and find a small sprue with a Harley light nose and a tailhook!  Well done Airfix for secretly including the GA.11 parts for me!!

What's the betting that when Airfix get around to releasing the kit as a GA.11 they will include decals to do the same aircraft as you?

Gondor

Decals are going to be a varied mix from the spares box for me.  Seems there is only one aftermarket 1/48 RN Hunter sheet out there and it's rare as unicorn tears based on my searching.  Fortunately the FRADU machines didn't really have many unique markings and I have spares to represent at least one reference photo. 

The struggles of real world modeling!!

[The Wooksta!]

The Model Art sheet in 72nd did mainly 80s aircraft which had black codes. Find a copy, scan at a hi resolution and upscale to 48th before printing onto clear decal.

[AeroplaneDriver]

The Model Art sheet in 72nd did mainly 80s aircraft which had black codes. Find a copy, scan at a hi resolution and upscale to 48th before printing onto clear decal.

Thanks for that.  I plan on this one being EDSG over White with the white markings and serials.  I've got them all sorted from spares, but this is good info for future reference. 

[NARSES2]

Just read this about the design of the new 1/72 Tempest in the latest Airfix Workbench

https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/hawkers-tempestuous-typhoon-upgrade?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=NEW+Workbench%21&utm_campaign=Airfix+-+Workbench+-+Week+1+2021%2F20222

I'm just fascinated by the piece about the drop tanks connecting pipework 

Can't wait

[PR19_Kit]

That looks as if it's going to be a superb kit, and you could Whiff it just by painting the drop tank pylons. 

I never knew they were clear on the real thing, and it looks as if Messers, FROG, Heller, Matchbox etc. didn't either!