We're
just a few weeks out from the annual IPMS-UK Nationals. Although most kitmakers
announce their new releases at intervals throughout the year, Airfix is one of
the few manufacturers that tries to hold something back for the UK show. We all
have types that we want someone to produce - so what 1:72 kits would I like to
see from Airfix in 2015?
Imagine
BBSS.
Fairey
Battle. An important early war type that will fit in well with 2014's Blenheim
and Do-17. Might even get the nose correct this time.
HS
Buccaneer. Something of a long shot, but it really is needed and is in line
with their longstanding policy of redoing popular ancient kits.
Avro
Shackleton. This has been rumored since the Nimrod was issued. And there is a
tale that Airfix staff were measuring a restored example in the UK. Sometimes this
is mentioned as a Lincoln. I'd go for either one.
Supermarine
Scimitar. Another long shot, but if their research said a Swift would sell,
this should be a natural.
And if
they want something with less effort, just scale down the CAD file for the Javelin
and cut some metal.
Despite
being a Yank, Airfix is dear to me. I loved most of their 2014 program (Tiger
Moth, ragwing Hurricane, Blenheim, Do-17, DC-3, Swift) and will likely be at
least interested in whatever they release in my scale. Well, ok, if they come
out with a line of F-16s that might cause me to go catatonic. Hopefully we'll
get some answers at Telford this year.
Discuss amongst yourselves....
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