I still can't tell the differance between the new tool Airfix kits and the old on the shelf or online at Ebay unless it actually says it's a new tool kit which is rare. I wanna buy some new tool kits but the last 2 I bought were the old crummy ones that I hate.
I'm finally retired. Now time I got, money I don't. Jay Jay I still can't tell the differance between the new tool Airfix kits and the old on the shelf or online at Ebay unless it actually says it's a new tool kit which is rare.
This is about my only gripe with Airfix. A little bit of research gives the answer Oh yeah, this is especially tricky in case of the Sea King - at one point in time youhad to buy a model set with paints and brush because it was your only chance at getting the new tooled Seak King with floats - the Commando version could be had as new tool without the paints.
Scalemates is a must in this case. I have a few in my stash. But I have only built one, a submarine. I think that they are certainly a great case of more bang for your buck. As far as telling the new from the old, nowadays we have the answer right at our fingertips with a smartphone and Scalemates.
A minute or two will tell you all you need to know. One good thing about Hannants is that they indicate if its a new tol. Of course this only applies to the kit they have listed.
I fine this a problem with other companies as well, like Revell. Be nice if they were all like Dragon and tamiya. Pawel Oh yeah, this is especially tricky in case of the Sea King - at one point in time youhad to buy a model set with paints and brush because it was your only chance at getting the new tooled Seak King with floats - the Commando version could be had as new tool without the paints.
I don't agree, they have never opted for sequential numbers like Dragon or Tamiya, its just their way. Revell are the same. I have built two of the "old" tooling and had some fit issues, but for the price I cannot complain.
I have recently purchased 4 of the "new" tooling and look forward to building them. I have not been doing this as long as most of you Tounge in cheekthe one still sealed in the box on the dealer shelf.
I've built the Meteor F. The most important thing to me is shape accuracy, and the two I built are very good indeed in that respect. Retired In Kalifornia I've prefered Airfix's "old tooled" for decades though the handful of their new tooled kits I've built are nice.
III remains a strong favorite, wouldn't mind building yet another. But i have heard people calling for Airfix to re toll their Mk III but i think the Vulcan is the one most people want to see re done. Revell have a couple of Halifax kits out, including the Mk III, going to get one of those myself next year.
I've had very good experience with the new Airfix toolings. My only complaint is the occasional thick sprue attachment.
Sometimes it's a challenge to remove delicate items like a control stick or pitot tube. My experience with their customer support has been very good. I have a Cromwell tank in the lineup, my first attempt at armor.
From what I can see, everything looks great and the reviews are favorable. The only Airfix kit I've had problems with is the Sabre, lots of fit issues. The kit is currently out of production so hopefully it's up for a re-tooling.
I had someone explain to me a couple of years ago how slide molding works. Now, I am wondering how the new high detail molding works. When resin kits and aftermarket first came out, the explanation of the fine detail was the low surface tension of the polyurethane resin. I know in metal diecasting this is import- why type metal is used in printing industry.
Low surface tension of the various alloys of lead and other low temp metals. Is there a change in the styrene material used, or is it to do with the dies and the casting process it self? Also, the red centres of RAF roundels have been printed separately to avoid any alignment problems during print.
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Popular tags airshows aviation art history miscellaneous people Reference Spitfire Mk. V Tamiya warbirds Other tags IX Kit Review. Be the First to Add a Comment! Evangelion 6, posts months. Nice to hear that the long-in-the-tooth Mk 1 Spit is finally being updated. I my throw my half-completed one in the bin and buy the new one instead.
The Spitfire Ia is quite an accurate rendition of the Spitfire but it is rather basic interior wise. I would hope that the new rendition will feature some interior detail and maybe engraved panel lines rather than raised ones - not that there is anything terribly wrong with raised lines.
MartG 18, posts months. Kaelic 2, posts months. Langweilig 3, posts months. But don't touch the the DB5. Rubbish mould quality.
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