Captain Triggers Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 A whole Canberra?I'm still waiting on my 2/3 FD2...flushed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBucca Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 New tool 1:72 Tornado GR.1 (Revell's nose shape is off), Tornado F.3 (all existing options are inaccurate to some degree), Jaguar GR.1 (again, existing options are inaccurate) would be nice to round off the RAF Cold War jets Airfix are so good at (all 3 V-Bombers, Phantom FG.1/FGR.2, Buccaneer S.2, Harrier GR.1/3, Sabre F.4, Swift FR.5, Lightning F.6 etc).I agree that a Canberra would be good, but I think it should be able to be a bomber nosed B.2, Fighter Canopy B(I).6/8/PR.9, AND a tandem nosed B-57! Get some Vietnam options in there. If not, a rebox of the PR.9 and B(I).8 would be good. Rebox of the Nimrod would be good too!With the 1:48 Buccaneer being Martel (and maybe Sea Eagle?) capable, I hope that can be scaled down so we can have a 1:72 Buccaneer with Martel missiles (12 Sqn and 208 Sqn) :) I also find myself wondering if an S.1 Buccaneer is a possibility? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBucca Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 And just to throw in my unrealistic options, I'd love a Rivet Joint, Globemaster, Voyager, or especially Poseidon (all RAF)! A USAF KC-135R from Mildenhall would be great too ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Mediocre Modeller Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 And just to throw in my unrealistic options, I'd love a Rivet Joint, Globemaster, Voyager, or especially Poseidon (all RAF)! A USAF KC-135R from Mildenhall would be great too ;) They all sound great. what scale would you go for 1/72 or 1/144? Personally I'd go for 1/144, even though I'm usually 1/72, on size and space grounds. If Airfix were to produce a basic C-135 airframe there would be an almost limitless amount of kits that could be produced by swapping out engines and other sprues. Also with the B.737 based airframes like Poseidon, you could do civil airliners, Wedgetails etc.Good call PhantomBucca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Boy Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 And just to throw in my unrealistic options, I'd love a Rivet Joint, Globemaster, Voyager, or especially Poseidon (all RAF)! A USAF KC-135R from Mildenhall would be great too ;)1/72nd scale or 1/144th??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBucca Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Plus with 60+ years of service, there's almost infinite livery options for C-135 variants!I was actually thinking 1:72, they'd go well with Revell's monster A-400M. I'm looking forward to their RAF Atlas C.1 rebox later this year :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellE Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Ok, I'll have a swing, as yes, Airfix do pay attention to these posts!Previously I've requested new tool 1/24 Spitfire (all you Spitfire haters can blame me grinning) and a new tool 1/72 Hawker Tempest, so thank you Airfix! I agree, a new tool 1/72 HP Hampden would be great, to fill out the twin engined bombers.I would also be great to see the following in 1/72 as new tool: B24 LiberatorSupermarine Walrus (1/48 just too big for many of us, need the space for what's coming below)Arado ar 196 to go up against the WalrusAnd in 1/350 and later on in 1/700HMS Queen Elizabeth/Prince of WalesType 26 Frigates (Lots of potential as these are being built by two other navies as well as the RN.1/350 for the serious ship builders and 1/700 as the bread and butter model wink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBucca Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 I would also be great to see the following in 1/72 as new tool:B24 Liberator This would be good, especially if they do USAAF and RAF boxings as they did with the B-17G. I’d like a 100 Group Liberator to go with my Fortress III, or an RAF Coastal Command or bomber variant 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellE Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 I would also be great to see the following in 1/72 as new tool:B24 LiberatorThis would be good, especially if they do USAAF and RAF boxings as they did with the B-17G. I’d like a 100 Group Liberator to go with my Fortress III, or an RAF Coastal Command or bomber variant 😀 This list of military operators from Wikipedia...AustraliaCanadaChinaCzechGermany (Luftwaffe)IndiaNicaraguaNetherlandsNew ZealandPolandPortugalRomaniaSoviet UnionTurkeyUnited Kingdomand of course the US With so many military operators, surely with a carefully selected variant (D/J) there's a good potential target market there? wink (Not to mention privateers...thinking_face) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aad Gadgie Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Definitely concur with the 1/72 Liberator, and the Hampden. I'd add a new-tool Battle, Fulmar, and Lysander. Yes, I know Dora Wings have a Lizzie, but I think Airfix could pitch one more at the mass market, without crowding. What about a Westland Wessex in 1/48 and/or 1/72 (the helicopter, not the fighter)?Re-work the Bloodhound missile in 1/72 (don't forget the Alsatian!)In 1/35, an Alvis Stalwart amphibious lorry - plenty of variants to choose from, and maybe a 105mm Light Gun & Land Rover tractor. We will have to wait and see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson1707822833 Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 I agree with the 1/72 Hampden and Liberator choices (Coastal Command version included please). I would also like to see an Airfix Fairey Albacore in 1/72. I also hope we see the 1/72 Bedford MWD/water carrier from the D-Day air assault/ Bomber resupply set released as a single kit too with army unit decals as an option too. The tooling is done and I would pick up several as softskins arr always useful (I suspect this would be an easy money maker).Dreaming a bit, but an S or T class submarine in 1/72 scale would also be great too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth ONeill Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 If we are going to use UK submarine classes, can we please use class names/pennant numbers and not just short codes like S or T? There have been 2 or 3 different UK sub classes using those short codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumps123 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 My preferences:Avro ManchesterNew tool of BattleCanberra PR 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 I'd like Airfix to redo these kits in proper 1/72 scale!Airfield Control TowerRAF Emergency SetRAF Refueling SetRAF Recovery SetAEC Matador & 5.5" GunBofors Gun and TractorChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashit Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 My 2023 wish list are all 1/72 aircraft.Avro YorkHawker Siddeley HunterGloster JavelinMesserschmitt Bf 110De Havilland HornetJunkers Ju 88Handley Page HampdenPlease could we have a full complement of crew and the option of round wheels or weighted wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Vimes Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Handley Page Hasting, Canberra B2 and a new Anson in 1/72 and HMS Vanguard in 1/600 Please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirportsEd Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Did I mention a 1/24 Defiant...and a 1/72 Manchester?HMS Iron Duke Vintage Classics, too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan-350311 Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 One that I would like to see is for airfix to bring back the 1:72 scale Avro Schackleton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Boy Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Did I mention a 1/24 Defiant...and a 1/72 Manchester?HMS Iron Duke Vintage Classics, too...Hi Airport EdYou did mention some of these items before. The 1/72nd Manchester is getting a fair amount of attention.... the Defiant in 1/24 is a bit of an outlier. The Iron Duke is new to the 2023 wish list and will undoubtedly spark some interest. ....on 15 Jan 2022 you wished for.. 1/72 Avro Lincoln, Avro Manchester, H.P. Hampden, RAF V-Force ground crew figures 1/24 Defiant 1/600 HMS Queen Elizabeth / Prince of Wales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tezzie29 Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 New tool Churchill tank in 1/72Make the mould so that components can be added for earlier/ later gun and A.V.R.E. versions.Later on, Airfix could then use this as a basis for future releases of "Hoberts Funnies", such as a bridging tank, the Crocodile or the Crab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward_langley Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Here we go!1/72 Roland C111/72 Cessna 0-2A1/48 A-4B SkyhawkJames Bond DB5 Big Scale. You choose1/48 MK 14 Spitfire1/76 SAM-2SRN-41/72 Lockheed Hudson1/72 PBY-5A Catalina1/72 Ju 88A-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jopres57 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Some good choices in that last list, the Roland is a great little kit made better by the well detailed crew figures. I'm sure the Cessna 02 would sell well, it hasn't been released since 1987 and I've no idea why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David-816843 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Totally agree about 72nd Hampton,but would include 48 Hampton as well(Whitley,Manchester).grinning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jopres57 Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Looking online today it's definitely worth mentioning again that many of the older kits need re-issueing as vintage classics. The Airfix Bloodhound missile set, and f1-11 kits from any manufacturer, are for sale at too expensive prices, and that's just two that I've noticed in a few minutes. Older models that are being sold over the odds need a new lease of life to stop people being ripped off. I'm sure there are still many vintage Airfix kits that would sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jopres57 Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 I know it's probably too late for 2023 now but I was wondering recently if Airfix had ever considered producing a detailed kit of a WW2 Japanese twin engined bomber. There are a few to choose from and finding a decent kit of any of them at a reasonable price is fairly unusual. I think it's an area that has been surprisingly neglected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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