A few more future releases.

Donivanp · Dec 29, 2019

And a BUFF

Airframes · Dec 29, 2019

That would be buffing big in 48 scale !

Donivanp · Dec 29, 2019

Yeah I know!

Lucky13 · Dec 30, 2019

I'd rather have a B-36 then!

nsmekanik · Dec 30, 2019

Donivanp said:
And a BUFF

1/48 Buff

nsmekanik · Dec 30, 2019

Airframes said:
Be very nice to see a 1/48th scale Lancaster, Halifax and Sterling too ................

1/48 Lancaster B.III (Special)
1/48th Halifax BIII
1/48 Stirling Mk.I

nsmekanik · Dec 30, 2019

Lucky13 said:
I'd rather have a B-36 then!

1/48 B-36

Airframes · Dec 30, 2019

There are problems with the existing Lanc, Hali and Stirling kits.

The Tamiya Lanc has bee around for over 40 years is inaccurate in a few areas and quite basic by today's standards, even after the relatively recent 'up-date' with added parts, and it's also over-priced, compared to comparable kits, for eg Monogram B-17G. Built one 40 years ago, and have been working on corrections and detail on another, off and on, for the last couple of years.

The FM Halifax can, apparently, be made into a good model, but is tricky and I believe with fit issues - it also costs a King's ransom, if one ca be founds, possibly a sign that a Halifax is desperately wanted.

The Sanger Stirling is vac-form, with all that involves.

Good, main-line injection-moulded kits of all three are long over due.

Crimea_River · Dec 30, 2019

You got it. Time for new ones for sure.

nsmekanik · Dec 30, 2019

Airframes said:
There are problems with the existing Lanc, Hali and Stirling kits.

The Tamiya Lanc has bee around for over 40 years is inaccurate in a few areas and quite basic by today's standards, even after the relatively recent 'up-date' with added parts, and it's also over-priced, compared to comparable kits, for eg Monogram B-17G. Built one 40 years ago, and have been working on corrections and detail on another, off and on, for the last couple of years.

The FM Halifax can, apparently, be made into a good model, but is tricky and I believe with fit issues - it also costs a King's ransom, if one ca be founds, possibly a sign that a Halifax is desperately wanted.

The Sanger Stirling is vac-form, with all that involves.

Good, main-line injection-moulded kits of all three are long over due.

I agree they basically all suck, but it was fun

. The possibility of a new Lanc isn't all that remote I think. if HK's B-17 doesn't do to badly they may scale down their Lanc as well. As far as the Halifax and Stirling I think we'll be more likely to see a 1/48 Hampden from Airfix in about 3 years before we see any one of those, unless Trumpy throws a curve ball and gives us one of their "if it looks somewhat like a........." thingies

Lucky13 · Jan 4, 2020

Brand: Airfix
Title: Canadair Sabre Mk.4
Number: A08109
Scale: 1/48
Type: Full kit
Released: 2020
Initial release: New tool
Status: Future

Airframes · Jan 4, 2020

Hmm - oh, b*gger !

Lucky13 · Jan 4, 2020

Airframes said:
Hmm - oh, b*gger !

Is that your No New Kits out the window, again?

Airframes · Jan 4, 2020

Possibly. I have another Academy Sabre to do as a RAF bird, but ......................
Also, I have around 3 square meters of un-built kits, with approximately 2 square meters of available display space ........... and at my present annual build rate, I reckon I'll need to live to around 112 to get them all done !!

Donivanp · Jan 4, 2020

Airframes said:
Possibly. I have another Academy Sabre to do as a RAF bird, but ......................
Also, I have around 3 square meters of un-built kits, with approximately 2 square meters of available display space ........... and at my present annual build rate, I reckon I'll need to live to around 112 to get them all done !!

See now you have a reason to live. More kits just moves that out, right.....