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  • @johnreed3638
    @johnreed3638 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Just wish someone would do these early British aircraft in 1/32 scale.

  • @MrPDoff
    @MrPDoff 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I think its fair to say, That when Airfix ask what would you like to see. The Lysander, in any scale is a very common choice. Its certainly up there on my list, along with a Scout/Wasp.

    • @thescalemodellingcafe
      @thescalemodellingcafe  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Would you like a Lysander?
      Yes please!
      Or...
      What would you like to see?
      Insert favourite pet project...

  • @davispen
    @davispen 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    The main thing that struck me with the Lysander is the flaps and slats option. Most images I have of the Lysander show them down, but the Eduard/Gavia doesn`t have this option. I have two Eduard and an SBS engine, but I still might get the Airfix.

  • @TheEdmond30
    @TheEdmond30 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    It does mean i can stop looking at my Eduard special edition Lysander quite so hungrily. Thankyou Airfix

  • @robertmarsh3588
    @robertmarsh3588 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'm not currently building kits but that Lysander is very nice! I love 1/48 and bigger scales. Two of my favourite builds as a teenager were a 1/48 Tornado and P51 Mustang. I always fancied a 1/24 Spitfire but that never happened. Maybe a project for my upcoming retirement..

  • @peteradshead6566
    @peteradshead6566 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Two releases with local interest for us here in Somerset!

  • @Pipewellgate
    @Pipewellgate 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Brilliant surprise this, great to see. For me the biggest missed opportunity Airfix have right now that I don’t really see mentioned is a 1/48 Hawker Typhoon. They’ve done it in 1/72, and unlike the other RAF fighter types from WW2 they wouldn’t really have a competitor. Eduard have smashed the Tempest out of the park, Arma have done the same with the Hurricane, and it’s hard to see past Tamiya/Eduard for most marks of Spitfire- but the only competition out there for the Typhoon would be the Hasegawa kit, which is a quarter century old now. Anyway, ramble over- nice update, can’t wait to see your Gulf Sea King!

  • @lesvenus3788
    @lesvenus3788 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Nice brief mate. I’m absolutely staggered that they’ve not upscaled their 1/72 Spey Phantom. Ur as you said; there’s a spreadsheet somewhere l; would we all live a peek at that!

    • @thescalemodellingcafe
      @thescalemodellingcafe  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Cheers Les, if I saw it I'd never tell. I'd hate to be "that bloke"!

  • @howardkilburn2024
    @howardkilburn2024 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Fantastic that they, ve done the Lysander Jamie, can't wait

  • @jcwoodman5285
    @jcwoodman5285 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Lysander is overdue!
    I built the Eduard-Gavia kit, very nice😊
    Now, I'm a Yank & see this as a desirable addition BUT...
    Airfix I think needs to add some foundational 48th kits like bombers.
    I know HK is doing that but do any of us really think tariffs etc aren't coming for Chinese manufacturing?...

  • @ronaldbyrne3320
    @ronaldbyrne3320 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I love surprises and I love the new Lysander model. I like the new Sea King variants. Yes, Airfix needs to go on doing these out-of-the-blue releases around Telford time, it adds to the fun and creates more excitement. Now if Airfix has a Lysander landing in Telford as an opening gambit, wouldn’t that be ultra cool? 😊

  • @GrahamHunt-pz3re
    @GrahamHunt-pz3re 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    What about a 1/48 Lockheed Hudson, no company doing it now. Hasn’t been around for a long time. A major WWII player. Been totally forgotten about. A good looking and interesting Bomber and patrol aircraft. Served with RAF, RAAF, RNZAF, USAAF, USN and many others. This aircraft needs to be recognised. Plenty examples on display in the world in museums including a flying one in Australia. Played a roll in most theatre’s of WWII. Don’t forget the Hudson. We need this aircraft.
    Cheers mate 🍻

  • @HO-bndk
    @HO-bndk 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    1/32 scale Phantom II?

  • @GordonPell
    @GordonPell 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Evening Jamie. I did make it to Telford and the Airfix Lysander is a thing of beauty. The pilot has to be one of the best representations in this scale. Sadly didn’t take a picture of the whole sprue, so can’t answer the ladder question.

  • @mh53j
    @mh53j 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Already pre ordered the HC-4 here in the US.
    I hope that airflow strake on the port tail boom is optional or can be removed easily; it wasn't present on Falklands era and earlier aircraft; it was present on the HAR 3 "Grey Whales" sent down in the fall of '82. I hope they also include a lifting frame or at least lifting cables that were pretty much standard. I doubt it, but there is hope.
    Now to find crew figures; I have a PJ Productions Lynx set i hope will fit. Black Dog has a set but they cost half as much as the kit itself; with postage to the US.... Not really an option.

    • @thescalemodellingcafe
      @thescalemodellingcafe  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Lynx pilots are far better looking than SeaKing pilots, FACT!

  • @NickAndrewsFaulkner
    @NickAndrewsFaulkner 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Excellent, considered review of the releases. Airfix will never please everyone all of the time, but having stuck their plastic together for over 50 years I am more than happy with their releases even if some don't 'float my boat'. There was a good interview with Dale Luckhurst yesterday in which he addressed the QC issues, his frustration was obvious and they are making efforts to resolve the problem. In the same vein, Airfix Customer Services have been excellent and in my experience do their utmost to help us consumers. Lysander pre-ordered!

  • @stevenpotter2071
    @stevenpotter2071 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    There has always been something about the Lysander for me,so yeah I’ll be getting one for sure.

  • @andrewwilson9271
    @andrewwilson9271 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    fantastic releases. Really didn't see the Lysander coming it came straight out of left field and is a fantastic subject. Really pleased to see Airfix do it. Well done Airfix :)

  • @IPMSOC
    @IPMSOC 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Would really like to see the dirty pink Sea King! Put that on your list for this year!

  • @48_Crash
    @48_Crash 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Sea King "rivets" - Is weathering more important than realism?

    • @thescalemodellingcafe
      @thescalemodellingcafe  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Cost is. So much more expensive doing tiny scale raised rivets, I think it's a great compromise.

  • @Skyraider4171
    @Skyraider4171 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Nice video Jamie thank you. I really like you informed, experienced, humourous and concise approach. I also like what Airfix does in terms of these announcements as it gets everybody talking about them. I am excited by the Lizzie. My only thought is what do with the Eduard re-boxed one that I bought that I bought a while back. Hey ho, it is only money 😊.

    • @davidi4306
      @davidi4306 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think there are a few with the Eduard rebox in their stash. I pulled mine out and looked at the decal options - what do you know - SEAC markings as well as a spy taxi option. Now if the ladder and long range tank are on the sprues...hmmm

    • @thescalemodellingcafe
      @thescalemodellingcafe  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks mate! EBay!!!!

  • @Greywolf1066
    @Greywolf1066 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Hurrah for the Lysander!

  • @Calatriste54
    @Calatriste54 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Love that Lysander..

  • @SEMJW
    @SEMJW 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Best reaction video on the Lysander that I have watched so far, Jamie.
    Canadian Spitfire pilot, Dave Hadfield has three videos of Lysander, '416' that are worth a watch.
    We should not mind the wait for new kit subjects as it gives time for improvements in design/manufacturing and the excitement in the anticipation. The only subject that I find a little odd in waiting this long for is a updated or a new tool;
    1/32 Tamiya F-4E, EJ. Despite having two E nose spare sprue parts to convert J kits, I have made a silicone mold for casting noses, 4 to date. It appears that Tamiya are focused on 1/48.

  • @NeilMicklethwaite1812
    @NeilMicklethwaite1812 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Wot No 1/24 TSR.2 - I'm writing to my MP - Seriously some people need to get a life - I'll make do with the Heller 1/48 Jaguar for the time being!
    Going to get the HC.4 Junglie sadly not the Lysander, not my bag, but it looks lovely - well done Airfix
    Be patient Jamie I am sure you shall return to Telford one year.

  • @jackdanielsisgoodjc
    @jackdanielsisgoodjc 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    1:48 Lysander is not for me, but, I think it is a fantastic addition to the range & can't wait to see the builds & I hope it sells by the bucket load, so that Airfix might consider scaling it down to 1:72 😉🤞)

  • @xavierrennes7014
    @xavierrennes7014 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for the information ! One question: which version is it that you call 'crab yellow version' ?

    • @mh53j
      @mh53j 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Royal Air Force HAR 3 in rescue yellow. RAF referred to as "crab Air"

    • @xavierrennes7014
      @xavierrennes7014 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@mh53j Thanks a lot !

    • @thescalemodellingcafe
      @thescalemodellingcafe  11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      HAR3

    • @xavierrennes7014
      @xavierrennes7014 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thescalemodellingcafe Thanks Jamie !

  • @Lee0568
    @Lee0568 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'd have loved to have seen the SEAC markings in the box

  • @SMAZVidoes
    @SMAZVidoes 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    1/48 Lysander was pleasant surprise. This one has been missing from the WWII aircraft range and will complement the Tamiya Strock nicely. I did built a Eduard Redbox version many years ago but I am sure that the Airfix kit will be far superior.

  • @garoidodubhaill
    @garoidodubhaill 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Delighted with the Lysander, great subject

  • @archer159
    @archer159 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great choices by Airfix, both good subjects, both would make for a good diorama in varied situations if desired. Nice!

  • @fotomakr
    @fotomakr 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    That IS a big plane, got up close to the Lysander at Shuttleworth.

  • @RichardsModellingAdventures
    @RichardsModellingAdventures 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    In 1/24th scale the Lysander would be awesome. 1/48th, not so much for me.

  • @gary33558
    @gary33558 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi jamie, that's fantastic news on both kits. I, for one, will definitely preorder the Lysander. Yes, it's a pity they didn't do a new tool, hampden, but I'm sure it will come in time. Plus, I've preordered the sea king as I really do like the helicopter. cheers, Gary uk 🇬🇧

  • @BobbyG-bp9xr
    @BobbyG-bp9xr 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Hi Jamie, hope you're well.
    Airfix have had a fantastic week, with the Bristol Superfreighter Vintage classic earlier and now today's news!
    I'm more inclined to but this Sea King version than the first release, and I think this one looks incredible with 4 fantastic versions! The Lysander however is absolutely wonderful news! Looks a beautifully detailed model, which will hopefully go together well (the new tooled stuff generally does) and it opens up more versions as you said. I really hope people will give Airfix bashing a rest for a while now! Getting a bit fed up with all the negativity surrounding them lately. We want this, why don't they do that?! Give me a break!! Get a grip! You're never going to like everything, every manufacturer does. I think Airfix do really well considering the restraints they have to operate under or within, etc. I'm really looking forward to next year's releases and the future too. Look forward to your vid later mate! 👍 Hope the 12 (or is it 14!) conversion is going well.
    Take care 👍👊

    • @thescalemodellingcafe
      @thescalemodellingcafe  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      All good thanks mate. You make some good points there

  • @snobbigretep
    @snobbigretep 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Can we have the Lysander in 24th scale to go with the latest Spitfire please ?

  • @qwerk707
    @qwerk707 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    A 1/48 Sea Harrier in Falklands War markings..they have done a lot of Cold War Fleet Air Arm and RAF aircraft so I think arguably the most famous of that periods jets in 1/48 world be a winner. I know they’ve a got a 1/72 kit but 1/48 would be the way to go. And if as you said they are big on pre war RAF aircraft a 1/48 Fairey Battle would be a good choice.

    • @thescalemodellingcafe
      @thescalemodellingcafe  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That would be so nice. Now Trumpeter is doing the Battle I doubt Airfix will, but I really hope so.

  • @glennspringthorpe6227
    @glennspringthorpe6227 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What about some ships?. The Great Lakes Freighters 'Arthur M Anderson' & wonderful yet infamous of the sad disaster 'Edmund Fitzgerald'. No one is doing this. Please give us something more than a Spitfire Airfix, give us these ships x

    • @thescalemodellingcafe
      @thescalemodellingcafe  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They don't sell, otherwise they'd have done them!

    • @glennspringthorpe6227
      @glennspringthorpe6227 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thescalemodellingcafe Rubbish. Bell UH1 helicopters sell ESCI, Revell, Italeri!!! but Airfix have never attempted to tool one. Typically British, like staying with the Spitfires & Hurricanes, sure fire sellers. But not very innovative.

  • @danestewart2539
    @danestewart2539 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Great release, I will be getting one…. However, I hope Airfix don’t punch themselves in testes and ruin the new kit with QC issues

  • @ljscalemodels526
    @ljscalemodels526 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey Jamie nice video - great releases from Airfix - I’m flying over to Telford in the morning, really looking forward to it, shame you can’t make it buddy, cheers Liam.

    • @thescalemodellingcafe
      @thescalemodellingcafe  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hope you had a great time mate

    • @ljscalemodels526
      @ljscalemodels526 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ thank mate, it wasn’t bad - lack of atmosphere tbh.

  • @Duececoupe
    @Duececoupe 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Pinger, Junglies and I've also heard I think Baggy, what are those nicknames about? 🤨🤔
    Definitely need a Sea King! I'm ever so slightly (😉) excited about the Lysander! 😳😲😎

    • @impartialbystander3758
      @impartialbystander3758 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      “Pinger” = Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) as fitted with a sonar which went “Ping”.
      “Jungly” = Commando which stems from the Malaysian/Borneo days where the helicopters operated in the jungle.
      “Bagger” = Air Early Warning (AEW) where some older ASW helicopters were stripped and fitted with AEW radar that was mounted externally in a bag.
      Hope that helps.

    • @Duececoupe
      @Duececoupe 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @impartialbystander3758
      Thank you kindly, very much appreciated! 🤜🏻🤛🏻🍻

    • @mh53j
      @mh53j 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I'd like to see a "Grey Whale"....HAR 3 in grey deployed to the Falklands starting in the fall of '82 for SAR and general lifting duties.

    • @thescalemodellingcafe
      @thescalemodellingcafe  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Navy are renowned for nicknames!

    • @impartialbystander3758
      @impartialbystander3758 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thescalemodellingcafe Too true “Haggo”!!

  • @ste6787
    @ste6787 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I wish someone would do a swordfish, long, long overdue, hint icm airfix eduard cheers Jamie.....

  • @Demun1649
    @Demun1649 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'd sooner have a re-tooled Puma or Super Puma. Much better looking helicopter, and it is used by so many countries, that the after-market will be stressed to meet the demand.

  • @nickcowell4744
    @nickcowell4744 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Why isn't there a cross-over between Hornby and Airfix? They're missing a trick there. No AIrfix Mallard? No AIrfix Flying Scotsman? Mystifying.

    • @captainmagenta899
      @captainmagenta899 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That would be chuffing great, though I'd be praying they did them in a proper scale and not the abomination that is OO.

    • @nickcowell4744
      @nickcowell4744 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@captainmagenta899 Sure we would prefer 1/72 or 1/35 for diorama potential, but Airfix have some 1/76 (OO) and Revell have 1/87 (HO), and that is also great because you can then get track, buildings, accessories etc easily. Great for youngsters. If Airfix made the engines with a screw on chassis, Hornby could supply screw on replacements with motors.
      Joined up thinking.

    • @thescalemodellingcafe
      @thescalemodellingcafe  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If it would sell, they'd have done it already. Lots more sales in Spitfires and Lysander's than trains!

    • @nickcowell4744
      @nickcowell4744 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thescalemodellingcafe They've already done half the work; they're in financial trouble; their competitors are starting to produce mostly plastic alternatives; and they should be looking to attract new customers.
      They'll sell. People still buy the Triumph Herald.

    • @captainmagenta899
      @captainmagenta899 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thescalemodellingcafe ​ steady now claiming kits won't sell - who do you think you are, Peter Oxley?? 🤣

  • @markfranks1329
    @markfranks1329 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Early war? A 1/48 Fairey Battle would be nice.

    • @thescalemodellingcafe
      @thescalemodellingcafe  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Trumpeter are about to release theirs

    • @markfranks1329
      @markfranks1329 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thescalemodellingcafe Oh yes, I'd forgotten about.
      Let's hope they've done their homework and researched the type properly this time. If so, it'll be a beauty. 🤞

    • @George-pp2hr
      @George-pp2hr 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The 1/48 Lysander is a must. It's about time some good kits by Airfix. The previous is the Fairy Gannet 1/48 scale. I have neither of these Airfix kits except the 1/32 Matchbox Lysander and 1/48 Dynervector Fairy Gannet that were good for back in the day.🙁🇭🇲🦘✌️👋 From Australia.

    • @markfranks1329
      @markfranks1329 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @George-pp2hr Hi, George. Yes, the 'Lizzy' is a welcome addition to the range. From the test shots, it looks great. It just doesn't push my buttons presently. If I wanted a 1/48 Lysander, I would have searched out Gavia's offering as I hear that's still a nice kit.
      I hope you get those kits that you've listed.
      From a "whingin' pom" in the 'old country'. 😁👍

    • @George-pp2hr
      @George-pp2hr 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @markfranks1329 Thanks for your response. Yes I hope I can find them. Airfix is improving but slowly. I'm seeing interesting models but still many great looking Aircraft are missing. But I'm winging from aus land. Thanks.🙂👍🇭🇲🦘✌️👋

  • @Damien-q8t
    @Damien-q8t 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Zero intrest in either to be honest....i dont build bigger than 1/72 nor do i build ww2.....and i have 1/72 sea kings already so even a 1/72 version of the sea king is out for me

    • @markfranks1329
      @markfranks1329 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Ohooo, ain't life a bummer!? 🤭

    • @thescalemodellingcafe
      @thescalemodellingcafe  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Each to their own mate, I'm sure they'll sell well.

  • @George-pp2hr
    @George-pp2hr 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I would like to see rerelease of all the 1/32 scale figures series. The we're the best back in the 70s and still are today. They are still out there but sellers ask for astronomical prices. And the way things are now prices will increase on everything! Please Airfix or Hornby 1/32 scale toy soldiers series! 🙏☹️🇭🇲🦘✌️👋

    • @thescalemodellingcafe
      @thescalemodellingcafe  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I rather think there are better figures out there than 50 year old Airfix ones!

    • @George-pp2hr
      @George-pp2hr 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thescalemodellingcafe I agree but would like to collect the 1/32 Airfix figures sentiment reasons and nostalgic.🤫🇭🇲🦘✌️👋👍

  • @George-pp2hr
    @George-pp2hr 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I feel the same about pilot figures love them but can't paint them. No matter how detailed they can be.🙁🇭🇲🦘✌️👋

    • @thescalemodellingcafe
      @thescalemodellingcafe  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's all practice, but I don't want to take away aeroplane time!

  • @George-pp2hr
    @George-pp2hr 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Unfortunately I'm not in to 1/72 scale anymore with the exception of big bombers some big Jets and transport Aircraft. The rest no interest. 1/48 and 1/32 are the better and of course 1/24. 🙁✌️🇭🇲🦘👋