Oliver Hyett Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Classic British aircraft, where there are holes in the 1/48th scale market...Tempest: The AMT kit is an old, dead loss. The Eduard kit is flawed and now hard to find. Imagine a good Tempest kit with options for MkII engine and MkVI wings. A fabulous kit that would become the go-to Tempest on the market.Spitfire: Not another one! But the Mk XIV/XVIII is poorly served. The Academy Mk XIV kit is poorly dimensioned and there are no Mk XVIII kits - and finding a resin rudder to convert one is difficult. So a nice Mk XIVe/XVIII kit with plenty of decal options - post war, Palestine etc, with a larger rudder option would be fabulous. Or even a high-back XIVc based on the lovely MkXIX kit would be good.Hawker Hunter: Hard to find the Italeri/Academy kit - but it too has issues. Having just released a fine kit of the Meteor, how about a good Hunter with plenty of options for different versions - a pointed nose for WB188, or even a twin seat nose option like that provided on the old 1/72 Matchbox kit?Between the wars biplanes are not easy to find either. You've re-released the Hawker Fury a few times so it must sell ok, and I have two to build in the stash. But it's an old kit now. So how about a Siskin, Bulldog, Grebe and Gamecock plus an updated new Fury or a Hind, Hart, Demon or Audax?Good ideas, like the Hunter could go alongside the Meteor, but there is one problem,ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SPITFIRE!!!!!!!!!!! NO NOT NOW ,DON'T CARE ABOUT IT, NEVER SHALL I BUY A SPITFIRE AGAIN AND YOU SHOULD ALL TAKE THAT VOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Hyett Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 PS. I still think Airfix will pull something out of the 1/24 hat for Spitfire's 80th birthday in 2018. IE a new tool Spit 😮SHUT UP, NO SPITS EVER ,NOT NOW ,NEVER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellE Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 PS. I still think Airfix will pull something out of the 1/24 hat for Spitfire's 80th birthday in 2018. IE a new tool Spit 😮SHUT UP, NO SPITS EVER ,NOT NOW ,NEVER! 😆 but they call to me in the night, just like the lambs 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Hyett Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 PS. I still think Airfix will pull something out of the 1/24 hat for Spitfire's 80th birthday in 2018. IE a new tool Spit 😮SHUT UP, NO SPITS EVER ,NOT NOW ,NEVER! 😆 but they call to me in the night, just like the lambs 😉AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🫨 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the F-111C dude Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 PS. I still think Airfix will pull something out of the 1/24 hat for Spitfire's 80th birthday in 2018. IE a new tool Spit 😮SHUT UP, NO SPITS EVER ,NOT NOW ,NEVER! 😆 but they call to me in the night, just like the lambs 😉AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🫨realy?????????? can you guys stop quarelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellE Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 ah, we're only jesting, F111C dude-please don't stress 😎 model making is meant to be fun and definitely not about quarelling. Life's too short! 😀 but a little joviality here and there is part of the course 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Hyett Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 ah, we're only jesting, F111C dude-please don't stress 😎 model making is meant to be fun and definitely not about quarelling. Life's too short! 😀 but a little joviality here and there is part of the course 😉Well said, coundn't have put it better myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG Writer Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 PS. I still think Airfix will pull something out of the 1/24 hat for Spitfire's 80th birthday in 2018. IE a new tool Spit 😮SHUT UP, NO SPITS EVER ,NOT NOW ,NEVER! 😆 but they call to me in the night, just like the lambs 😉AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🫨realy?????????? can you guys stop quarelling1:24 Triumph Spitfire. That'll do for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Mediocre Modeller Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Trouble is Spitfires is what Airfix is most famous for! By the way, I do enjoy a good spitfire, I have over 30 built up in my collection, with at least another 3 in the stash (Mk XII, PR XIX and 1/48 Mk Vb). Now Airfix how about a PR X or XI, and decent Mk XIV or XVIII or any Seafire (all in 1/72 of course). Oh No I've turned the thread into a wish list again! Ps. Guy a couple of houses down the road has got a Triumph Spitfire, which he is restoring on the roadside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the F-111C dude Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 PS. I still think Airfix will pull something out of the 1/24 hat for Spitfire's 80th birthday in 2018. IE a new tool Spit 😮SHUT UP, NO SPITS EVER ,NOT NOW ,NEVER! 😆 but they call to me in the night, just like the lambs 😉AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🫨realy?????????? can you guys stop quarelling1:24 Triumph Spitfire. That'll do for me.actualy, i wouldent mind a 1/24 spitfire in raaf darwin livery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG Writer Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 /media/tinymce_upload/b70d9423d45eb25d0e29df7e56d44340.png PS. I still think Airfix will pull something out of the 1/24 hat for Spitfire's 80th birthday in 2018. IE a new tool Spit 😮SHUT UP, NO SPITS EVER ,NOT NOW ,NEVER! 😆 but they call to me in the night, just like the lambs 😉AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🫨realy?????????? can you guys stop quarelling1:24 Triumph Spitfire. That'll do for me....and a 1:24 Triumph GT6... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan ford Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Well, I can certainly live without Spitfires, BF-109s & every other done to death already WWII subject. In fact, not only would I love for 2017 to be a TOTALLY SPITFIRE-FREE YEAR!!! 😛, I would go even further and ask for a TOTALLY WWII FREE YEAR!.. There does seem however to be a very heavy bias towards aviation related subjects with maybe just a token vehicle or ship thrown in for good measure (Yes, yes. I KNOW these wingy things are supposed to be the most popular subjects!!)However,would it hurt to show a bit of imagination for once? Eschew the standard 1/72 aircraft fare and branch out into a decent range of 1/350 WWII warships or (heaven forbid!) a brand new range of OO/HO railway locomotives. Offhand, I could probably count on no fingers at all the number of current manufacturers that produces a range of the latter - especially British diesel rolling stock. Now, before you all quote "Revell" or "Dapol" at me, I am aware that the former has produced a few items but, the latter is mainly 60s Airfix kitsAlan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan ford Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven-434888 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 A new tool replacement for the first 1/24 Airfix 'super kit' - The Spitfire Mk.I please. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Mock Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 However,would it hurt to show a bit of imagination for once? Anyone can come up with imaginative subjects, but if it doesn't sell, what's the point?a brand new range of OO/HO railway locomotives. Offhand, I could probably count on no fingers at all the number of current manufacturers that produces a range of the latter - especially British diesel rolling stock.You've answered your own question. There so product out there because no one percieves a demand for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggers Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 For my two bob, I would like to see the following in 1/48Hawker Hart/Demon seriesRE8Bristol Bull DogHP Hampton Bristol Beaufort HP HalifaxDH Tiger MothShort Sundland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Turnbull Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 For me, a ME262 in 1/24th would be a dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the F-111C dude Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 i'd like to see a 127 raaf hawk in 1/24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Grinter Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 hmas sydneylhd,hmas melburne(r21)Picked up one of these a few years back with the intention of making a HMAS Sydneyhttps://www.scalemates.com/kits/103762-heller-81090-arromanches-hms-colossus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Triggers Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 pitts special mk2 S muscle biplane 1/72!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakman Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 For me I'd like to see a Ju88A-1 followed by tbd-1 Devastator, D3A1 Aichi Val, SB Dauntless and helldiver. All in 1/72 of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marderkommandant Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 For me I wish new airfix Airplanes in 1/72:- Me 262 Versions Me 262 A1-a, A2 with R-24m rockets, B-1 /U1, B-2,- Ju 87 "tankdestroyer" Ju 87 G- Ju 52 3/m- Me 410- Ju 88 A4- Do 217 Nightfighter N1 or N2, Do 217 K with Fritz-X- Bachem Natter- Fieseler Fi 156 Storch- Me 108 Taifun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Robinson1707819865 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 1/72Westland Wasp & ScoutWestland Whirlwind Helicopter Several mksAvro Vulcan with full bombayHS Buccaneer RN & RAFJaguar GR1/3 T2Blackburn BeverleyA W ArgosyHS AndoverHawker Hunter Early and late mks + T7Gloster Javelin Several versionsCanberra B2 B(i)6WildcatHasting Ships 1/350HMS Antrim early and lateType 21 FrigateType 42 DestroyerLeander and all the modsHMS FearlessHMS Victorious WW2 and 60'SHms Hermes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the F-111C dude Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 did the HMS victorious turn in to HMAS melbourne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jopres57 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I think HMAS Melbourne was only about half the size of HMS Victorious, so from a modelling point of view a conversion would be a bit unpractical. Melbourne was a Majestic class light carrier, Victorious was an Illustrious class fleet carrier, I think both were in service at the same time during the Fifties and Sixties. It would be good to see Victorious back in the Airfix catalogue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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