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Airfix

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

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Not at all fazed by what new kit's they release, it's not like I will be buying any of them. Same with the classics, a O-2 or Skyvan doe's sound good, but I already got my wish for a repop of the Boomerang and I have still not got any of those. :-\
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The Wooksta!

Only three things I want:
72nd Hunter T7 with optional jetpipe for export versions
72nd single seat DH Venom
72nd Scimitar

But I'd settle for a Spitfire XIVe Highback or an Anson C19, both in 72nd.
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Quote from: The Wooksta! on January 09, 2023, 03:50:11 PM72nd Scimitar

Second that, and a 1/72nd Bristol Brigand
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AeroplaneDriver

I'd definitely be buying a 1/72 Scimitar but would prefer 1/48. Really would love a new tool 1/48 Jag (the winged version) too.
So I got that going for me...which is nice....

elmayerle

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Quote from: Freightdog862 on January 09, 2023, 01:19:31 PMI'm looking forward to the Vintage Classics, I'm a sucker for an old kit with a nice new decal sheet.

Colin   

And a nice, new inflated price... cynical and negative, me? Darn right.

Gondor

Quote from: Freightdog862 on January 09, 2023, 01:19:31 PMI'm looking forward to the Vintage Classics, I'm a sucker for an old kit with a nice new decal sheet.

Colin   

Does the 1/72 Lightning F.6 count for this?

I do agree with a lot of what people have said but we have to remember that Airfix is a commercial company and if they don't think it will make money it won't get done.

Gondor
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NARSES2

The Feb addition of Airfix Magazine has been delayed by the 2023 Models Launch, so presumably they've got a piece on it. Wonder if I should go online to a Spanish newsagent just on the off chance  :angel:
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kitbasher

Quote from: NARSES2 on January 10, 2023, 06:29:10 AMThe Feb addition of Airfix Magazine has been delayed by the 2023 Models Launch, so presumably they've got a piece on it. Wonder if I should go online to a Spanish newsagent just on the off chance  :angel:

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AeroplaneDriver

Hmmmm...1/48 Gannett...new Hunter variants...1/72 F-35...new Bucc variants.  No Scimitar or Jag. 

Oh well. Maybe next year.
So I got that going for me...which is nice....

Mossie

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Additional:
https://uk.airfix.com/new-2023

Armour:
1/35 Ferret Armoured car
1/35 30 cwt 4x2 GS truck

Cars:
1/43 Land Rover Series 1
1/42 McClaren 765LT

Vintage Classics:
1/32 Bond Bug
1/72 Rotodyne
1/72 Fokker DR.1 and Bristol F.2B dogfight double
1/180 Great Western
1/76 Bristol Bloodhound
1/72 Auster Antartic
1/72 Brewster Buffalo
1/24 Ju87B Stuka

Quickbuild:
Black cab and New Routemaster

I quite fancy the Ferret and Bond Bug. :thumbsup:
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Gondor

Quote from: AeroplaneDriver on January 10, 2023, 08:21:33 AMHmmmm...1/48 Gannett...new Hunter variants...1/72 F-35...new Bucc variants.  No Scimitar or Jag. 

Oh well. Maybe next year.

And there I went and bought all the bits to convert My Hunter F.6 into an FGA.9  :banghead:

Airfix do an F-35 already, a Snap Together kit. Interestingly when you look at the Starter Set for the F-35 it says new tool but it's not in the NEW for 2023 list  :-\

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

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

AeroplaneDriver

A couple of the vintage kits will probably find there way to my stash...thinking specifically about grabbing a few Rotodynes and Bloodhounds when they come out.  The Auster Antarctic looks fun too.  After a closer look at the range I think it's an overall good mix of kits.  The new Hunter boxing is no surprise.  The F.4 had the parts in the box for the GA.11, so it was bound to happen at some point, and the FGA.9 seems obvious.  Still disappointed in no Scimitars and Jaguars, but the Gannett seems to continue their trend towards a comprehensive range of Cold War era RN aircraft so perhaps it's just a matter of time. 
So I got that going for me...which is nice....

McColm

At last the Rotodyne is back and reasonably priced,  the quick build  LEVC taxi and Boris bus lots of whiffery a foot. I'm hoping that they will turn them both into proper kits just like the F-35.

Weaver

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Airfix 2023 range launch video:


Quite nice overall: I fancy the Rotodyne, the Bloodhound and the Auster

The 1/35th Ferret gives me hope that they might do it in 1/72nd one day, now that they've got the CAD data.

Bit too much 1/48th and not enough 1/72nd for my taste, but I understand the economics of the situation.

I like the fact that they're going for more 'oddball' paint jobs, like captured aircraft, racers and the zapped Buccaneer (if they ever do an F-105 we'll have to see if they do one of the ones with scandalous refuelling receptacle art...).
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