Looks very cool - dont know why but I thought the box would be bigger haha! I like the inclusion of that assembly jig and the engine that can be displayed
'The Army Air Corpse or Army Cadets....' you probably haven't made any friends (or maybe you have!) by that remark. Seriously another nice review Mos. The RAF version had various models of the de Havilland Gypsy Major engine.
For the gear, the one on the left was if you were to display it on the ground, like on a shelf or whatever, and in the right it was for if you would display it from the ceiling or having it suspended. It was the same for airfix’s 1/48 JU-87-R/B2
Evening, just came over from Runnys channel to say Hi. Liked and subbed to you now. Great channel. Remembering Airfix from back in the early 70s as child. 💕
On friday I was talking to a group of modellers who agreed with everything you said, that the reasons about plastic were plain silly! and quality control is just non existent!!
Got a couple of these on order. May have to get more. I have read a few reviews saying there is a warping problem on the wings of some of these kits. Easy fix though. An ex ATC CADET (208 North Leeds sqn) here wanting a nostalgia build.
In Step 39, they are giving you the choice of gear with the oleo strut compressed, as it would be on the ground, or extended as it would be in the air.
@@mylesfinn66 my late wife used to have show Ridgies, so I understand. There are enough similarities that we both thought the Kerr dogs were probably an side breed. I prefer the Kerr personalities, great companions even if a bit clingy sometimes. The pic is from her first ride in my pickup, now she's upset of she doesn't go wherever the truck goes.
Good review, a couple of things you could have pointed out. There are two sets of undercarriage one compressed for on the ground and one unloaded as it would be in flight. I think Airfix could have done better with the interior, it’s not going to get a huge amount of aftermarket as it’s a niche subject, so no need to hold back with basic interior details.
i twigged that after i made the video.. should have edited it but i was already into the edit by then,,, i think i think kits are made to minimum requirements for maximum profit sadly.. but it brings out the best in us modellers
The engine in the Chipmunk was the de Havilland Gipsy Major Mk.8 of 145 hp. Note the spelling of Gipsy is correct, not Gypsy. I flew quite a lot of hours behind one.
I wonder what the market for this kit is, and how Airfix is to recoup the (presumably high) tooling costs. I guess the Airfix marketing boys know their job, but.....
@@mylesfinn66 Who will be buying, in your opinion? Retired RAF personnel? How many of them are there, who are at the same time modellers keen enough to go for the higher-tech & higher-priced 1/48 Chipmunk, instead of the 52-year-old 1/72 one, which Airfix could have gone on producing almost forever? I'm not saying it won't be brisk business, I'm only saying the appeal of the Chipmunk is limited, practically only to those who flew on it. Competitive modellers can hardly expect to build Chipmunk show-stoppers, no matter how detailed. New-tool V-Bombers make sense, but I'm not sure about the Chipmunk......
@@mylesfinn66 Yes, I know this little de Havilland gem is very much loved, as so many small and not-so-small D. H. planes are (the Dragon Rapide, the Tiger Moth, the Express, the Dove, the Heron, ....), but I still have reservations as to the large-scale world-wide marketability of these models. Airfix exploited (and profited from) the "love" gambit back in the sixties (when costs and scales were smaller), but I'm not all that sure about the profitability of "love" in this day and age. While on the subject, I find it astonishing that Airfix never tried their hand at that quintessentially British aircraft, the Dragon Rapide, and left her for the Froggies to come up with their excellent Heller kit in the late Seventies. Now I think that a 1/48 Dragon Rapide would make a more profitable option than the Chipmunk, taking into account the fact that very eye-catching models and dioramas could be made with it, thus attracting the IPMS-competing folks. Anyway, I wish Airfix the best with this new venture. And, if I am allowed to dream, a Heron and a Flamingo in 1/48 would really make me race to the model shop!
The trouble with airfix kits is that AF still think it is 1970 and warped parts and huge sink marks are acceptable, the vast majority if not all late kits a inferior in quality with no QC at all, it's a disgrace
Looks very cool - dont know why but I thought the box would be bigger haha! I like the inclusion of that assembly jig and the engine that can be displayed
You and me both!
Looks great! As a current air cadets, it'll be nice to make one from the old times :)
That would be cool!
'The Army Air Corpse or Army Cadets....' you probably haven't made any friends (or maybe you have!) by that remark. Seriously another nice review Mos. The RAF version had various models of the de Havilland Gypsy Major engine.
Haha yeah probably lol
Ah the same engine as the Tiger moth
For the gear, the one on the left was if you were to display it on the ground, like on a shelf or whatever, and in the right it was for if you would display it from the ceiling or having it suspended. It was the same for airfix’s 1/48 JU-87-R/B2
thank you!! appreciate that info
i remember making these with my dad. he proper love it. bringing back memories mate x
They are great fun and it’s my special place to go to to unwind
cheers for the review Les ,nice little kit ,nice details and fantastic decals ,cheers Laz
No problem 👍
The engine in the Chipmunk is a deHavilland Gypsy Major. This is the same basic engine as used in the Tiger Moth, just a later variant.
Yes and it’s been in a lot of planes :)
Wonderful to see u back
been a while lol
Thanks for watching this review Mos! I enjoyed watching.
Thank sam.. you are a legend
Thanks for sharing my friend. I really enjoyed watching. Cheers!
Thank you! Cheers!
Evening, just came over from Runnys channel to say Hi. Liked and subbed to you now. Great channel. Remembering Airfix from back in the early 70s as child. 💕
Thanks for coming
Great.. another "made in India" kit...
On friday I was talking to a group of modellers who agreed with everything you said, that the reasons about plastic were plain silly! and quality control is just non existent!!
Got a couple of these on order. May have to get more. I have read a few reviews saying there is a warping problem on the wings of some of these kits. Easy fix though.
An ex ATC CADET (208 North Leeds sqn) here wanting a nostalgia build.
fair play matey.. i think thats the market they have aimed for.. besides its a world wide plane used everywhere in its day
Oh boy... calling the Army Air Corps the Army Cadets is a quick way to find an AH-64 above your house 😂
i try :)
In Step 39, they are giving you the choice of gear with the oleo strut compressed, as it would be on the ground, or extended as it would be in the air.
Yeah I worked that out after.. :) thanks bud
A Gypsy Major, cartridge self-starter by shotgun (like) cartridge.
Yes, i have an empty shell for another engine on my desk :)
This is an amazing model. Trying to get the Portuguese markings for it.
Xtradecal ??or im sure AZ models did a Portuguese one??
Interesting looking kit. Am curious if it's a "weekender" Thanks for showing it Mos
Not sure yet but i might have a go over a wet weekend lol
Is that a Ridgeback?
@@mylesfinn66 She's a Florida Black mouth Kerr.
@@crazylocha2515 wow, really looks a lot like a rodesian ridgeback, thanks for that info, you learn something every day 😀
@@mylesfinn66 my late wife used to have show Ridgies, so I understand. There are enough similarities that we both thought the Kerr dogs were probably an side breed. I prefer the Kerr personalities, great companions even if a bit clingy sometimes. The pic is from her first ride in my pickup, now she's upset of she doesn't go wherever the truck goes.
Looks like a nice kit
agreed
cool looking kit Mos
always a pleasure my friend
Gypsy Major (Inverted) actually. The undercarriage was shorter on the ground due to compression on the oleo legs.
Yes went i went back over it i saw it clearly later
Good review, a couple of things you could have pointed out. There are two sets of undercarriage one compressed for on the ground and one unloaded as it would be in flight. I think Airfix could have done better with the interior, it’s not going to get a huge amount of aftermarket as it’s a niche subject, so no need to hold back with basic interior details.
i twigged that after i made the video.. should have edited it but i was already into the edit by then,,, i think i think kits are made to minimum requirements for maximum profit sadly.. but it brings out the best in us modellers
The engine in the Chipmunk was the de Havilland Gipsy Major Mk.8 of 145 hp. Note the spelling of Gipsy is correct, not Gypsy. I flew quite a lot of hours behind one.
Thanks for the info.
I wonder what the market for this kit is, and how Airfix is to recoup the (presumably high) tooling costs. I guess the Airfix marketing boys know their job, but.....
This will sell shed loads
@@mylesfinn66 Who will be buying, in your opinion? Retired RAF personnel? How many of them are there, who are at the same time modellers keen enough to go for the higher-tech & higher-priced 1/48 Chipmunk, instead of the 52-year-old 1/72 one, which Airfix could have gone on producing almost forever? I'm not saying it won't be brisk business, I'm only saying the appeal of the Chipmunk is limited, practically only to those who flew on it. Competitive modellers can hardly expect to build Chipmunk show-stoppers, no matter how detailed. New-tool V-Bombers make sense, but I'm not sure about the Chipmunk......
@@javiergilvidal1558 I think there's a lot of love in the UK and probably Canada for this little trainer and many can still been seen in use.
@@mylesfinn66 Yes, I know this little de Havilland gem is very much loved, as so many small and not-so-small D. H. planes are (the Dragon Rapide, the Tiger Moth, the Express, the Dove, the Heron, ....), but I still have reservations as to the large-scale world-wide marketability of these models. Airfix exploited (and profited from) the "love" gambit back in the sixties (when costs and scales were smaller), but I'm not all that sure about the profitability of "love" in this day and age. While on the subject, I find it astonishing that Airfix never tried their hand at that quintessentially British aircraft, the Dragon Rapide, and left her for the Froggies to come up with their excellent Heller kit in the late Seventies. Now I think that a 1/48 Dragon Rapide would make a more profitable option than the Chipmunk, taking into account the fact that very eye-catching models and dioramas could be made with it, thus attracting the IPMS-competing folks. Anyway, I wish Airfix the best with this new venture. And, if I am allowed to dream, a Heron and a Flamingo in 1/48 would really make me race to the model shop!
@@javiergilvidal1558 Well i`d love a new tool Rapide myself please. Good luck with that Flamingo i think you maybe waiting some time.
I'm looking forward to this one
I love WW2 fighters in 1:48
I'm a 1/72 kinda guy
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Four versions of this aircraft. Nice looking airfix model kit small plane.🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧💔💘👐🙌👏😀💩
pleanty of choices, like a eduard weekend kit
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Mos sent you.
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The trouble with airfix kits is that AF still think it is 1970 and warped parts and huge sink marks are acceptable, the vast majority if not all late kits a inferior in quality with no QC at all, it's a disgrace
I think they are pushing the QC to be better