Spots on the Internet 2019.

[AlanG]

Ooooo i could be tempest(ed) by that kit

[Dave Ward]

On the Zvezda Facebook page - 1/35 Gaz Tiger, with RWS
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This is the third variation, the original basic vehicle, then a version with anti-tank missiles.
I've made the Meng Tiger - has anyone made the Zvezda version?
Dave

[Dave Ward]

The Airfix website ( if you can get on it! ) has the 2019 range - I had a look, and was only attracted by two models! The 1/48 Tiger Moth & the 1/72 Buccaneer - both of the sparse 'new tooling' - all the others seem to be re-issues ( some will be welcome ).[ATTACH]325309[/ATTACH]
What is intriguing is a range of 1/35 tanks - I can't be sure, but they could be Academy models ( or some Italeri ), I can't imagine Airfix having new tooling for a dozen or so 1/35 models.
One quaint hangover from the past ( Revell do this as well ) is Airfix charging you for a catalogue - who wants a paper catalogue ( OK, maybe shops & collectors! )?
Dave

[SimonT]

Hi Dave - I was just looking at the Airfix release list and found that 1/35 list. Someone must have been having a sale on 35th tooling :thinking:

[Guest]

I went and looked at the list because of Dave’s mention of it, and couldn’t really place all of them with a single, other manufacturer, so I am kind of wondering if these will be reissues (perhaps with a few new parts) or indeed entirely new kits.

[Dave Ward]

On the Amusing Hobby Facebook page, a 'paper panzer'[ATTACH]325512[/ATTACH][ATTACH]325513[/ATTACH]
In comparison to a Marder I -quite a beast.
On the Takom Facebook page, in 1/72................[ATTACH]325514[/ATTACH]
I could see this with a T-72, or T-80 on the back - nice size in 1/72
Dave

[Dave Ward]

From an emailshot from MiniArt.....................[ATTACH]325707[/ATTACH][ATTACH]325708[/ATTACH]
Reboxing of earlier models. Bet that has a massive parts count.
On the Trumpeter/HobbyBoss Facebook page, boxart for their upcoming Pantsir AA System[ATTACH]325709[/ATTACH]
Dave

[Dave Ward]

Regarding the 'mystery' of the new range of 1/35 Airfix tanks - I gather they are all Academy tooling - and will include their latest Panther G. I hope that they will be realistically priced, some of those Academy models are pretty good - the Hetzer, for one...........
Dave

[Guest]

It had to be something like that. Still a somewhat unexpected move, though: are there places where Airfix has a strong presence but Academy doesn’t?

[Gary MacKenzie]

It had to be something like that. Still a somewhat unexpected move, though: are there places where Airfix has a strong presence but Academy doesn’t?

Maybe many know "Airfix" name but not "Academy"

And cheaper for Airfix to use others work than create their own from scratch.

[Dave Ward]

On the Zvezda Facebook page - 'available from February' BM-21 Grad[ATTACH]325950[/ATTACH]
Trumpeter already do several versions of the BM-21, it'll be interesting to see the pricing from Zvezda. This is based on the 2017 Zvezda Ural 4320 - which had pretty good reviews ( BM-21 refers to the weapons system - various chassis were used )
Dave

[Graeme C.]

The new 1/35 Airfix range are some of the Academy range & for similar prices too.
See here Link

[Dave Ward]

On the Trumpeter/HobbyBoss Facebook page a trial assembly of their up coming Pantsir chassis
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And a teaser.................[ATTACH]326194[/ATTACH]
On the Meng Facebook Page, - something different, their first motorbike? - in 1/9 Scale[ATTACH]326191[/ATTACH][ATTACH]326192[/ATTACH]
Well, painting looks simple black ( and a little green ).
Dave

[Dave Ward]

From an emailshot from MiniArt ( and Facebook ) 'coming soon '[ATTACH]326199[/ATTACH][ATTACH]326200[/ATTACH]
A mini-katyusha - looks a bit flimsy to me!
Dave

[Dave Ward]

The Airfix website has published a long newsletter - including the coy statement about their 'new' 1/35 scale tanks "models are being released in partnership with one of our modelling associates, but will be given a distinctly Airfix flavour before they appear on the website and in good model stores everywhere. Benefiting from new box artwork and Airfixised instruction booklets, the initial range consists of 16 tanks and one US tractor, each one produced to exacting standards and incorporating impressive levels of detail. Each model will include two meticulously researched scheme and decal options for the modeller" So, no new parts, but new decals. Given that a lot of the Academy models are still available, I can't help thinking that the prices quoted on the Airfix website seem a little high?
Dave