NWR-Gordon-4 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Yes, anything pre 1990 woald do like -gosh- an mgb Especially if it's an R107, Mercedes-Benz SL Class! 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG Writer Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Yes, anything pre 1990 woald do like -gosh- an mgb Especially if it's an R107, Mercedes-Benz SL Class! 😆I'm with you on the idea of the Mercedes, but my point was that Airfix could perhaps initially exploit some kind of 'usp' and an obvious one could be 'British subjects'. Assuming that idea got buy in, perhaps step two would be to do a review of who else has done a reasonably recent good quality kit already, because it seems to my simple brain that if someone has already produced a frankly brilliant kit - such as the Tamiya Austin/Morris Mini Cooper - then why spend the money tooling up the same model, unless you can add something worthwhile. My pet favourite the MGB has been modelled in kit form by Aoshima, and they tell me they're thinking of bringing it back. Both Airfix and Revell have listed the MGB Roadster before, so even I have to admit that tooling up a new MGB kit perhaps doesn't make sense. But Airfix could look at extra sprue, maybe for specific variants - say a Le Mans MGB, Sebring MGB, maybe even an MGB GT. Then there is an FX4 taxi kit doing the rounds (Aoshima have licensed it for 2018) but if it is the kit I think it is, it is pretty horrible. How about the brand new electric London Taxi as a subject!? Then there are other subjects like the MGA, TR4/5/6, Morris Minor that nobody other than white metal kit makers have bothered with. Did Tamiya do the Lotus Seven? How about a 'Prisoner' special and a Caterham Seven too? Lotus Elan? Jaguar C/D/E Types (even if the Jaguar E Type has been done before, is the kit any good?). A Mini Traveller? Jaguar Mark II (including an Inspector Morse limited edition?). What do others think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Jags appeal to me, but which would sell in enough volume to encourage Airfix to tool up others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-muc Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 @RatchThere's no modern Aston Martin and they are fine cars (design), either 32nd or 24th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebeep Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 ... but which would sell in enough volume to encourage Airfix to tool up others?^^^This.I'd second many of the suggestions put forward here, but I'm a pragmatist. Sorry to be a wet rag guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebeep Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 There's no modern Aston Martin and they are fine cars (design), either 32nd or 24th.Apart from the 1/24 Tamiya DBS, that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-muc Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I didn't know that, because I've never seen this kit on eBay. And other retailers like Amazon or others say that the kit is not available at the moment. With about 60 euros for the kit it would be far to expensive for me. Perhaps also for others. Thanks for the info.This discussion is running in circles since years. The same arguments again and again. Why don't we accept, that Airfix won't do cars? I have the Jaguar MK II from Tamiya, the XKSS from Revell, the Mercedes 450 SLC from Esci. What's wrong with these kits, that they are not from Airfix? I don't need an Airfix box, if I'm interested in a model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Triggers Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I didn't know that, because I've never seen this kit on eBay. And other retailers like Amazon or others say that the kit is not available at the moment. With about 60 euros for the kit it would be far to expensive for me. Perhaps also for others. Thanks for the info.This discussion is running in circles since years. The same arguments again and again. Why don't we accept, that Airfix won't do cars? I have the Jaguar MK II from Tamiya, the XKSS from Revell, the Mercedes 450 SLC from Esci. What's wrong with these kits, that they are not from Airfix? I don't need an Airfix box, if I'm interested in a model.They are all impossible to get and everpriced by every second hand dealer ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebeep Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 This discussion is running in circles since years. The same arguments again and again. Why don't we accept, that Airfix won't do cars? Pretty much my own view, but it won't stop others debating it. I think it's quite possible that Airfix will go back to doing vehicles (and other genres) when everyone's economic prospects are more favourable, but at the moment they are hanging tight with what they know is guaranteed turnover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 @MG Writer I completely understand what you mean by the 'British subjects', but however, my favourite cars are German cars. there have been some great British cars, like the MG MGB, to name one, as you mentioned. Despite this, German cars will always be my no. 1 favourite and the German car that tops all to me, is the R107 SL, from Mercedes. Any car tooling needs to be added to the range though, as the choices are next to nothing! Whether it's a favourite of mine or not, more needs to be added. Come on Airfix / Hornby Hobbies! We know you are reading! 😆 GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG Writer Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 This shows what you could achieve - this is an Aoshima (as per Airfix and Revell) MGB in race guise /media/tinymce_upload/fe623a6c83c5623e28f3b806ac84a810.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Triggers Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Lovely, did you do it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 That looks cool. 😀 GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorman Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 lovely build MG if you didn't say anything I'd have thought it was the real thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 😆 GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-muc Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Just another suggestion for the Mini: police and fire fighters on a parade in Munich. /media/tinymce_upload/e8e63c33d04b8a0a127f6b16fc0bb282.jpg /media/tinymce_upload/a2002d7586234b85b716a02723846789.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth ONeill Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 The text "BMW Werkfuherwehr Munchen" on the car in photo 2 translates as "BMW Works (or factory) Fire Brigade Munich", so it's not a general service car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Nice MINI's! The fire car MINI, is my favourite out of those two! GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Triggers Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Don't give me any ideas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG Writer Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Lovely, did you do it ?I wish! But it just goes to show what is possible - and with the best will in the world, 1:24 or larger whilst more expensive will nearly always give a better level of realism without recourse to lots of photo etched parts and special glazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG Writer Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Just another suggestion for the Mini: police and fire fighters on a parade in Munich. /media/tinymce_upload/e8e63c33d04b8a0a127f6b16fc0bb282.jpg /media/tinymce_upload/a2002d7586234b85b716a02723846789.jpgYes, good idea - making more variants makes sense. Tam**a made Morris, Austin, racing and rallying versions of the classic Mini, sold as different kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Don't give me any ideas... 😆 GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Appears to be a parade, or some sort of show-off day. They also appear to be on the line of a drag race, maybe? GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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