As a kid in the early 70's I used to wait with anticipation for the new Airfix catalogue to arrive at our local model shop. I'd cycle home on collecting it and eagerly flick through the pages to find the 'NEW' stars alongside the newly added model kits.
50+ year old memories! I have a Mk1 Spitfire to build which was the first one I built as a young lad. I was born in Bromley, Kent, but now live about 1.5 miles from the original Hornby factory. What made me buy it is that it has the markings of a RAF Biggin Hill based fighter which is very close to Bromley, and where I have visited many times in the past. RAF Manston is near where I live now, and they have a fantastic Spitfire and Hurricane museum that I urge everyone to visit. RAF Hawkinge near Folkestone is also a magnificent venue.
Well done Airfix you will never please everyone especially in the modelling world, but some interesting new and remarked stuff. For my area of interest B 24 is very welcome, I think the Beaufort will sell well in those markings, Whitley is a great kit. Like the snap together tanks for young modellers great to them into the hobby.
So looking forward in seeing the B-24H in 1/72nd scale. I am building a number of models for some Museums in my area and looking forward in adding this one to the Displays. I am currently working on the B-25C and enjoying every minute on it.
Airfix models are brilliant. So many childhood memories of members of our family making aircraft and ships. Received one for my birthday last year and must get on with it.
I wish Airfix would do more ships in 1/350 Like a Leander class Frigate or a new tooled Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier. Also famous liners like the Queen Mary, QE2.
Some decent kits in that lot, but both lifeboats are what I'm most excited about. Seriously, Shannon class as a starter set? Blown away. Nice launch, Airfix. You showed Hornby how it's done.
I’m happy of the new tools of B-24H Bf-109f and D-Day sets and I hope for the new tool 1/72 scale Spitfire XIVc/e for the surprise release of 2024 well done to the teams of Airfix.
The H model Liberator is a very smart choice. The old Academy kit was reasonable for its time, but had a J model nose with the H model turret, so it is about time we had an accurate one. I'm sure it will be tooled to allow future releases of other variants. Perhaps even a Coastal Command one?
Really good to see the "Uncensored" box art coming back - I have an Airfix book should all the original box art relating to WWII combat action aircraft - it was a real shame that items were airbrushed out but so nice to see it coming back as it was in both real life and PRE PC... I do hope you intend to do this for all you releases going forward.
I'm honestly deeply confused as to why people feel so strongly about this. Personally I just want a box that shows me a useful view of the vehicle I'll be building
@@petercollingwood522 I assumed that they simply wanted to move the brand more towards 'technical' than 'action'. Also what makes you assume that it is "unable" rather than "they decided not to"? Have you ever been to the Air Show on Sicily? It's really interesting: instead of aerobatics there's a lot of 'planes flying past slowly with flaps open so you can see all the mechanical bits'. People get different things out of aircraft. Also it's not "reality". Reality would be a photo of the model or the real plane.
Very impressive range, well presented. A tiny quibble: In the British armed forces, lieutenant is pronounced "leff-tenant" not "loo-tenant". (9:37). Thank you for the video and the exciting new range.
Nice. The two 1/76 Guards band and colour party is great. I´m just about to start making a series on the HO scale figures starting from 1959 and doing one video for every year onward with every HO figure set released that year. Just missed an almost mint first set of guards in pink but I´m still on the hunt so I can start the series. These two sets will be a fun comparison to make. Then I will make videos on the nine sets of 1/32 scale that were realesed in brown boxes. It´s gonna be a fun next few months. Looking forward to the two sets :)
I was cheered by the Guards and they are in red too. I think the early “pink” sets may be a myth. They were always moulded in red but the early ones were not colour fast and could fade if kept in extreme conditions. Really looking forward to your videos, though. And I still have my first Airfix figures: Type 1 8th Army from 1970.
I have heard that to but in my mind they would not be evenly faded in color between sets and even within sets. I it was a matter of fading I think there would be more variation. @@jefthing
I don't expect Airfix have changed anything with the Severn-Class Lifeboat re-issue, unfortunately. I have just built one from my stash and it is an appalling kit. Warped hull, poor fit (gaping hole in the hull around the lateral propeller), lack of clarity in the instructions. One of the worst kits I have built in 40 years of modelling. The box says skill level 2 which is ridiculous, this kit is well beyond the ability of a novice to make the necessary corrections. Such a shame Airfix continually sit so low in the quality tables against Tamiya and the modern manufacturers.
Airfixx are really getting better every year. The last 3 kits I've made were Airfix. The 1/48 Lighthing F1. Their 1/48 Spitifre MK14 converted to a high back, and the 1/48 Sea Vixen. All look amazing. I wish Airfix would design proper crew figures though and not generic on file ones with hands on laps and oxygen masks off. I would love to see a 1/350 HMS Victory, with loads of photo etch. Even though it would be small it could be displayed with other ships of the same scale.
So excited to see that Bristol Bulldog, definitely a pre order for that little beauty. Shannon lifeboat looks good too, but best of all is that P1127, given to me in original packaging. Now I can display a built up model and the 1963 version together.
Looks like my Bomber Command will grow! This new Beaufort painting schemes are great, Liberator in 1:72 looks magnificent... And I've been dreaming about Whitworth being available again! Thank You for it. (Hoping for PB4Y-2 Privateer, BTW!)
Chinook is a great addition! Will we see an RAF Puma please? RAF VC-10's, especially the tankers, need the Airfix treatment please in 1/72 to go with the Victor. Civil variants expand the range further. Does anyone else agree?
Definitely excited, lots of interesting kits this year great to see Bravo November and the new/ returning lifeboats in the range. Thank you Airfix team
Slick presentation and very informative. Well done Airfix; I hope these will do well in 2024. B24 is the highlight for me but I like all the new starter sets as well, especially the RNLI offering. Re-releases - great new schemes for Gladiator, Tiger Moth, MIG 17 and the especially wonderful Beaufort, I'll certainly take on another. The Meteor FR9 club kit was one of my 2023 favourites. Maybe a Vintage Classic ship for the list?
Hi Dale, hope you're well. I remember meeting you at the air tattoo show some time in July last year. Remembered asking for a B-24. Im really glad airfix has released a new, more available B-24. Thankyou. Very excited for this kit.
Ive been hoping that they would bring out the Hampden, cant wait hopefully it will be out soon, as for the others the Liberator and chinook look fab well done Airfix
Wonderful to see you going strong in this uncertain world. Was hoping to see some more 1/35 vehicles, preferably British. Hope some are on the cards later.
Imagine the business they will sweep up when they make vehicles in 28mm scale once the full takeover of warlord happens. Needs to be quick before companies like Victrix hoover up the bulk buying war gamers.
Some kits there I will be ordering. Never thought about modelling something like lifeboats before - but I may well be buying those! Alas, no new Fairey Battle! - or even the old kit back again! But still some to go for!!
The correct wheel nuts on the Cromwell is a superb admission and rectification of a mistake. I bought the original and paid for a new set of wheels in resin. I'm hoping Airfix will make good on the expenses that modellers have had to incur... at the very least a FREE set of wheels to anyone with a photo of the kit in their possession.
I’m struggling to comprehend the absolute day and night comparison between Hornby and Airfix considering it’s basically A twin brand, this is just so informative historically and presented smoothly, with some nice video and comp shots, compared to Hornby’s range release vid I felt like I could tell, deep down, Trains bore them
Starter sets make the curious small person obtain a gift, or save money to buy; a complete experience of building model kits. Bravo! Had to slowly buy all the bits n pieces to complete a kit in my day. Loved it. Spread the joy.!
I'll be picking up the RNLI boats, the Chinook and the Bulldog I think and interested in what you're keeping quiet about this year. There's a definite Op Granby theme through a lot of these releases recently so a new Tonka and Jag must be on the roadmap somewhere, hopefully in 1/48th
Loving the Lifeboats, especially as the Range has grown......I’ll be having both of these! 👍🏻👍🏻 Thank you for wheeling back out the HP Hampden....old but very do’able.....and I’ll be having that as well! 🤪 Re Lifeboats: It would be a massive thing if you could, as a new kit, introduce a Watson Class Lifeboat to the fleet. My reason for asking is this: In 1981, the Penlee Lifeboat “The Solomon Browne” (which was a Watson Class Lifeboat), went to the assistance of the MV Union Star. Despite the ferocity of the weather, the virtual beaching of the Union Star and knowing full well, that the situation was irreconcilable, the Coxswain Trevelyan Richards, made every attempt at rescuing all souls that were aboard the Union Star. He and his Crew almost succeeded but were cheated by mechanical failure (obstructed propellors). Without power and in hurricane force conditions, all lives were lost..... ....it would be a very honourable thing if, some 44 years later, we could remember the RNLI in general, through such a model in 2025? Thank you to all of you! ❤️
Here, here. That's a fantastic idea. I have a lot of respect for the RNLI. The Severn kit was a real challenge. I think the hull was very tricky to get right. Perhaps the new release has this updated a bit
@@narlokeill736 Thank you! Coming from a seaside town originally (Whitstable), so have I. The Crews, nationally, are absolutely the best, along side all of our Services, Armed and otherwise and generally a microcosm of our society as well. A Watson Class Boat, especially if paired with a Sea King Helicopter, would be even better. On the night, Rescue Eight Zero, From 820 Naval Air Squadron, flown by LtCDR Russell Smith, United States Navy, was prevented from rescuing the souls aboard the Union Star due to the excessive rise and fall of the ship. Rescue Eight Zero remained “on Station” until LrCDR Smith believed that the Penlee Boat was pulling away and ceasing its attempts at further rescue, so they weren’t privy to the actual destruction of the Solomon Browne. As far as stories of the truly heroic go, none in my humble opinion, surpass that of Trevelyan Richards and his Crew. The very best of us who were foiled at the very last. I was Thirteen at the time and it left a deep impression on me.
I don't expect Airfix have changed anything with the Severn-Class Lifeboat re-issue, unfortunately. I have just built one from my stash and it is an appalling kit. Warped hull, poor fit (gaping hole in the hull around the lateral propeller), lack of clarity in the instructions. One of the worst kits I have built in 40 years of modelling. The box says skill level 2 which is ridiculous, this kit is well beyond the ability of a novice to make the necessary corrections. Such a shame Airfix continually sit so low in the quality tables against Tamiya and the modern manufacturers. My son is an RNLI coxwain (Mudeford) so I built this kit for my grandson but it is a disappointment.
Goodness Airfix! Well done with the new moulds. I am currently building several of your 72nd Scale kits. I think the new quality level your company has achieved is outstanding. Great range, great subjects. Keep up the great work!
WOW! Some really ace releases - I love the fact that you've put out a new tool Shannon Lifeboat and re-released the Severn! Superb stuff. A new tool HC.4 Chinook is a cracking idea, as is the B-24H, and it's about blooming time you did a new tool Typhoon! Great stuff Guys!
It will always be a case of 'You can't please all of the people all of the time' and I can't see anything here for me - I really do love Airfix though and am hoping that some more surprises might come out later in the year.
Thank you Dale. A very tasty list, particularly Ajax (which I was only thinking about the other day). Think if you brought out Exeter (or brought back Sulfolk for the conversion) we could make a "River Plate Set". Hooray for P1127 and Belvedere that I missed first time around. There certainly are some very interesting new projects in my mind now. Incidentaly, you mentioned the Belvedere comming in exciting times, but as a follow up, Bristol sold the rights to the tandem helicopter work to Boeing Vertol from which many derivatives have followed. This sort of makes the Chinnook (another release) the great great (however many greats) grandchild of the Belvedere. Keep it up Airfix.
Very impressed the boys from Airfix!!! How hard to choose what is viable and of interest to a hobby audience so varied in tastes,age groups and competence. Love the Liberator,just thinking recently how few B-24 options there are out there available or just long in the tooth. Bulldog bring back memories of a childhood build,what a detailed kit in my fav scale 1/48. Huge fan of the Beaufort and the schemes are perfect,the Eurofighter was a great idea as the Chinook in again perfectly chosen markings. Would be nice to have 3 decal choices in the larger scales. Whitley gratefully received and lovely idea with the Lifeboat and proceeds going to the heros who protect our shores. Impressive markings on the ' Glad' and late Spit too plus the Tiger and Shermans making another mark in bigger scale. Huge P-40 fan so another excuse to go shopping and great to see the Swift. Part of british jet evolution.Vey happy to see we can now add the Hampden to our Blenheim and Beaufort for lighter twin engined bombers.Well done Gentleman,you cant please everyone all the time and us impatient picky lot can remember that there will be more to come. Get the till ready gents,im on my way. Oh and . . . THANK YOU! :-)
Great to see the Shannon lifeboat. Would be great if the launching tractor/trolley were also available. Airfix missed out on that potential for a great diorama. And yes, some RNLI crew please! Otherwise, same old same old. The Supermarine Scimitar needs modelled. Absent in the Airfix catalogue since . . . oh, yes, forever. 1/48 preferably, but 1/72 would be good. Maybe it will be this year's surprise 1/24 scale Christmas release! Not nearly enough non-military subjects - aircraft, ships, cars. eg Skyvan, BN Islander. Vintage cars. A 1/150 Mary Rose (okay, it was a warship). A 1/350 Mauretania or Canberra, or one of the classic 1970s Sealink ferries.
Lot's of 1/72 which is nice, looking forward to the Chinook, B-24 and Meteor PR9 releases but a bit dissapointed that the new typhoon FGR4 is only a starter kit and not a full blown kit like the phantom, buccaneer and lightning. Still very nice looking releases, good job.
Ive got several 100 Airfix, Frog and Revell 1/72 made up painted kits from the 1960s packed vertically in a large tea chest packed away since 1973. Watching this promo vid has stired those wonderful model making feelings maybe to start again at the age of 70😊
Definitely plan on getting myself the Sherman and the Tiger 1. I’ve already got 3 Sherman’s and a panzer III but the Tiger 1 will be my first model of the Tiger series
Bravo Airfix..The quick build kits look amazing especially the 1/35 Sherman and Tiger,which is a clever move.!.Love the shadow stands on the Q/B aircraft and love them in 1/48 as well.!Also the lifeboats,both the older release and the great new release are something a bit special and can’t wait to buy.!.Finally a Bristol Bulldog..Wow.!.A great aircraft from the 20’s/30’s.!.Thank you Airfix..👍 Ok now the just me wishing bit..How the Swift looks a gem in 1/72..But in 1/48 would fit so well,,,,,,,along with a rerelease of the 1/48 E/E Lightning…You know..Go well with the New R.A.F Buccaneer,,,Sea king,,Lightning,,,Swift🤞,,,maybe the Canberra and Jaguar…Who knows…😉…All the best and thanks again.!🇬🇧👍
Good to see the new beginner kits still have seated pilots, wheels up and flight stands engineered in! Pity there's droop on the Chinook blades though, but they can be bent easily enough for inflight mode. Wouldve liked to have seen more 1/24 re-releases, particularly Hellcat and Typhoon which are hard to find these days...cheers Chris
Great to see the Guards Band and Guards Colour Party back, along with the P.1127 and the Belvedere. Just a pity there are no new small scale armour kits, or 1/32nd scale vintage cars. Keep the Vintage Classics coming.
Got my first ever airfix build for Christmas off my partner, the spit fire, really enjoyed building it and painting, she really has started a new hobby here for me now 😀
Some great choices. For me though the only "must have" is the P1127. The Liberator is tempting. I really should pick up a Swift as I have worked on one. I may get the Jet Prov. Even though I have about six unbuilt as I like both schemes. For a future scheme how about depicting a college of air warfare example? One of theirs, XS186 still exists. Pictures and viewing can be arranged 👍🏻
Why not try ULMs as model kits? FK9, FK12 (!), FK14, VL3, Storch, Renegade, Tecnam P92, Tecnam P-2002, Blackshape, SD1, MCR, ... and oh my goodness, the Shark! So many great models. This would be something NEW instead of the old which we have had for 60+ years now. Or what about the Red Bull air race airplanes (Edge 540, Extra 300, ... )? Even without all the publicity on them. Gosh... people would LOVE it!
I just pre-ordered the new 1/48 Bristol Bulldog, only fair to support your efforts Airfix, after asking for one for some time! Tremendously appreciated good people, well done! I do hope to see more interwar aircraft in 1/48, I'm sure that they'll sell like hot cakes! 👍🏻 Oh, I actually pre-ordered two! 😉 Roll on spring! 😁😎
I like the life boat release. I usually don’t make boats or ships and being from the United States. I don’t know much about the RNLI but I think that is going to be a nice build.
It's different from the US system in a few interesting ways. Offshore patrol and icebreaking is done by the Navy. Lights and navigation markers by the Lighthouse Board(s). UK Border Force has its own cutters for tax and crime etc. As a result life saving is done by the Royal National Lifeboat Institute, who use small and tough little boats for their specialised rescue ops. The iconic color scheme is a mix of royal blue and bright 'international orange'
Just a quick question guys... I've recently noticed that Luftwaffe aircraft in kit form no longer come with Swazstika decals but the Corgi range of resin models have them applied. Is there a reason for this as Corgi and Airfix are part n parcel of the same company. Apologies in advance if my question causes offence. I no way whatsoever mean any offence to anbody
Bristol Bulldog! New tool in 1/48!? 😳😲 Happy days! 😍🥰😎 Keep these classic biplanes coming please! Hawker Fury, Demon or even a Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA next in the same scale? I hope that you all are doing well at Airfix! Here's to a better, more successful 2024! 🤜🏻🤛🏻🍻
Wow the Spitfire is back. It was getting this pack as a dogfight double with Messerschnitt 110 and in 1976 that caused me a lifetime of poverty. First all my money went on 1:72 scale aircraft and since then all my money has gone on 1:1 scale aircraft !
Really excited about the B-24! For some reason the 1:72 B-24 is rarer than hen's teeth which is strange for the most produced American aircraft ever. Even Short Stirlings are easier to purchase these days.
Grew up on the west coast of the Pacific, my pop was involved in the Korean war, and grew up on Frog , Airfix, and Hawk model kits (Yes I'm old)Just got My hands on the 1/72 scale Vulcan! What a kit!, outside of real crew members, I was invited into the cockpit and the coal hole. My take-away was the smell, Every jet has a smell, The Vulcan was unique...
Being a predominately Sailing ship modeller (plastic & wood) i havent bought anything from Airfix for a number of decades due to the fact that i have built all the Sailing ships and most of the warships you have produced. However i always tune in to your release updates in hope. That said the 2 Lifeboat kits caught my eye as its a charity i give to regularly and i like the detail on them which is a big must for me, so i have actually pre ordered these 2 kits now, but would still like the company to releases 1 new sailing ship as there is a hell of a lot of us modellers out there obviously depending on the ship choice but have no doubts that the company would make a profit on this after production costs, just dont forget about us period Navy guys n gals. Btw the 2 Lifeboats look Awesome 👌 👏
I love the new tool kits for this year! Especially the Liberator it fills a huge gap in the market. Also that Shannon class lifeboat is so cute like I have to get one even though I'm not a ship modeler :D
The current Wellington kit has a German marking option and the Me 262 night fighter had a post war RAF evaluation option so we get interesting mashups here and there.
@@Reactordrone Thanks, I guess that is a start, but it would be nice to have German aircraft with markings for No. 1426 Flight RAF from the period between 1941 and 1945.
Overall a nice collection of kits. I'm just wondering if the Liberator is the Academy tooling. I noticed they didn't show the actual kit as they did of the other releases. I must be honest I was hoping for a new tooling of the Jaguar GR1 and the Hampden. Hopefully they may suprise us yet in the future.
Great new (and not so new) kits in the range this year, for the old timers, you should make a kit of the flying car from the bbc's rendition of the box of delights
I watched the episode where the young designer introduced the ‘shadow’ stand to the aeroplane models. Absolute genius and I hope that he was rewarded for this inspired creation. 👏👏👏👏👏
As a kid in the early 70's I used to wait with anticipation for the new Airfix catalogue to arrive at our local model shop. I'd cycle home on collecting it and eagerly flick through the pages to find the 'NEW' stars alongside the newly added model kits.
1/72 well catered for. Thank you Airfix, for bucking current fashions, some of us guys are loyal to the scale.
Yeah I like the smaller scale. Just feels right. It's what I did as a kid
Nah … let’s have more 1:24 with lots of etches, backed by aftermarket options and leave the primitive stuff behind.
50+ year old memories! I have a Mk1 Spitfire to build which was the first one I built as a young lad. I was born in Bromley, Kent, but now live about 1.5 miles from the original Hornby factory. What made me buy it is that it has the markings of a RAF Biggin Hill based fighter which is very close to Bromley, and where I have visited many times in the past. RAF Manston is near where I live now, and they have a fantastic Spitfire and Hurricane museum that I urge everyone to visit. RAF Hawkinge near Folkestone is also a magnificent venue.
Well done Airfix you will never please everyone especially in the modelling world, but some interesting new and remarked stuff. For my area of interest B 24 is very welcome, I think the Beaufort will sell well in those markings, Whitley is a great kit. Like the snap together tanks for young modellers great to them into the hobby.
I hope we get a BAC TSR-2 maybe in 1/72
I was thinking the same thing 😁
We need the 1/72 TSR2 back in the range.
Always surprised nobody has done another TSR2 after the Airfix one sold out despite its limitations
yeah, the kits are fetching quiet a bit now in the second hand market, carnt bring myself to 70-80 quid for it. but nothing as yet for this year
Yes… but not the old tool 😮 new tool please 🙏
Oh and with 3D printed landing gear! The old tool gear just splayed out :(
This range looks incredible! Some seriously nice looking new tools plus some really interesting re-releases. A lot of variety of sure. Great job!
Love the helis! B24 and D-Day set also brilliant! 1/72 Tornado GR4 and Jaguar GR3 would be great. Great catolouge in my opinion
So looking forward in seeing the B-24H in 1/72nd scale.
I am building a number of models for some Museums in my area and looking forward in adding this one to the Displays.
I am currently working on the B-25C and enjoying every minute on it.
Airfix models are brilliant. So many childhood memories of members of our family making aircraft and ships. Received one for my birthday last year and must get on with it.
Please re-release the 1:12 'Historical Figure' range. Charles 1 and Oliver Cromwell as a double pack, for instance, would be nice.
I wish Airfix would do more ships in 1/350 Like a Leander class Frigate or a new tooled Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier. Also famous liners like the Queen Mary, QE2.
Definitely more warships please Airfix.
UK Aircraft carrier would be amazing.
Some decent kits in that lot, but both lifeboats are what I'm most excited about. Seriously, Shannon class as a starter set? Blown away. Nice launch, Airfix. You showed Hornby how it's done.
I’m happy of the new tools of B-24H Bf-109f and D-Day sets and I hope for the new tool 1/72 scale Spitfire XIVc/e for the surprise release of 2024 well done to the teams of Airfix.
The H model Liberator is a very smart choice. The old Academy kit was reasonable for its time, but had a J model nose with the H model turret, so it is about time we had an accurate one. I'm sure it will be tooled to allow future releases of other variants. Perhaps even a Coastal Command one?
and indeed other RAF variants would please me greatly!
The 1/48 Bristol Bulldog is a great surprise! Thank You Airfix!
Really good to see the "Uncensored" box art coming back - I have an Airfix book should all the original box art relating to WWII combat action aircraft - it was a real shame that items were airbrushed out but so nice to see it coming back as it was in both real life and PRE PC... I do hope you intend to do this for all you releases going forward.
I'm honestly deeply confused as to why people feel so strongly about this. Personally I just want a box that shows me a useful view of the vehicle I'll be building
Agree. Its history and those "offended" wont buy the kits anyway, but will scream and whine it "offends" them.
@@cyberleaderandy1 do you have *any* examples of *anyone* saying that the kit offends them?
@@pavarottiaardvark3431 What other reason would they have for being unable to show reality?
@@petercollingwood522 I assumed that they simply wanted to move the brand more towards 'technical' than 'action'. Also what makes you assume that it is "unable" rather than "they decided not to"?
Have you ever been to the Air Show on Sicily? It's really interesting: instead of aerobatics there's a lot of 'planes flying past slowly with flaps open so you can see all the mechanical bits'. People get different things out of aircraft.
Also it's not "reality". Reality would be a photo of the model or the real plane.
Fantastic to see HMS Ajax, and great to see the new releases too. We'll done Airfix ✔️ 😌
absolutly fantastic !! something for everyone there !!!! well done Airfix !!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Very impressive range, well presented. A tiny quibble: In the British armed forces, lieutenant is pronounced "leff-tenant" not "loo-tenant". (9:37). Thank you for the video and the exciting new range.
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Nice. The two 1/76 Guards band and colour party is great. I´m just about to start making a series on the HO scale figures starting from 1959 and doing one video for every year onward with every HO figure set released that year. Just missed an almost mint first set of guards in pink but I´m still on the hunt so I can start the series. These two sets will be a fun comparison to make.
Then I will make videos on the nine sets of 1/32 scale that were realesed in brown boxes. It´s gonna be a fun next few months.
Looking forward to the two sets :)
I was cheered by the Guards and they are in red too. I think the early “pink” sets may be a myth. They were always moulded in red but the early ones were not colour fast and could fade if kept in extreme conditions. Really looking forward to your videos, though. And I still have my first Airfix figures: Type 1 8th Army from 1970.
I have heard that to but in my mind they would not be evenly faded in color between sets and even within sets. I it was a matter of fading I think there would be more variation. @@jefthing
That lifeboat might just get me into building naval subjects!
I don't expect Airfix have changed anything with the Severn-Class Lifeboat re-issue, unfortunately. I have just built one from my stash and it is an appalling kit. Warped hull, poor fit (gaping hole in the hull around the lateral propeller), lack of clarity in the instructions. One of the worst kits I have built in 40 years of modelling. The box says skill level 2 which is ridiculous, this kit is well beyond the ability of a novice to make the necessary corrections. Such a shame Airfix continually sit so low in the quality tables against Tamiya and the modern manufacturers.
Airfixx are really getting better every year. The last 3 kits I've made were Airfix. The 1/48 Lighthing F1. Their 1/48 Spitifre MK14 converted to a high back, and the 1/48 Sea Vixen. All look amazing. I wish Airfix would design proper crew figures though and not generic on file ones with hands on laps and oxygen masks off. I would love to see a 1/350 HMS Victory, with loads of photo etch. Even though it would be small it could be displayed with other ships of the same scale.
More 1/48 aircraft, figures and airfield equipment please!
Was hoping for a b-29 but happy we get a b-24! That chinook is exciting too! They’ll be joining my stash for sure
Beautiful kits! I just finished their spitfire and me-109 and was pleasantly surprised by these new kits! Good work guys!
So excited to see that Bristol Bulldog, definitely a pre order for that little beauty. Shannon lifeboat looks good too, but best of all is that P1127, given to me in original packaging. Now I can display a built up model and the 1963 version together.
It's great to see a new tool 1/72 B-24. I was hoping for a new tool 1/48 Jaguar GR1. Maybe it'll be one of the surprise announcements?.
Looks like my Bomber Command will grow! This new Beaufort painting schemes are great, Liberator in 1:72 looks magnificent... And I've been dreaming about Whitworth being available again! Thank You for it.
(Hoping for PB4Y-2 Privateer, BTW!)
Chinook is a great addition! Will we see an RAF Puma please? RAF VC-10's, especially the tankers, need the Airfix treatment please in 1/72 to go with the Victor. Civil variants expand the range further. Does anyone else agree?
Definitely excited, lots of interesting kits this year great to see Bravo November and the new/ returning lifeboats in the range.
Thank you Airfix team
The lifeboats should pair nicely with the recent rescue helicopter starter kit.
Slick presentation and very informative. Well done Airfix; I hope these will do well in 2024. B24 is the highlight for me but I like all the new starter sets as well, especially the RNLI offering. Re-releases - great new schemes for Gladiator, Tiger Moth, MIG 17 and the especially wonderful Beaufort, I'll certainly take on another. The Meteor FR9 club kit was one of my 2023 favourites. Maybe a Vintage Classic ship for the list?
Hi Dale, hope you're well. I remember meeting you at the air tattoo show some time in July last year. Remembered asking for a B-24. Im really glad airfix has released a new, more available B-24. Thankyou. Very excited for this kit.
Ive been hoping that they would bring out the Hampden, cant wait hopefully it will be out soon, as for the others the Liberator and chinook look fab well done Airfix
Wonderful to see you going strong in this uncertain world. Was hoping to see some more 1/35 vehicles, preferably British. Hope some are on the cards later.
you never know what the rest of 2024 will bring!
some of us want to see more 1:72 vehicles, preferably modern :) The Ferret in 1:72 would be nice
Imagine the business they will sweep up when they make vehicles in 28mm scale once the full takeover of warlord happens. Needs to be quick before companies like Victrix hoover up the bulk buying war gamers.
Some kits there I will be ordering. Never thought about modelling something like lifeboats before - but I may well be buying those! Alas, no new Fairey Battle! - or even the old kit back again! But still some to go for!!
The correct wheel nuts on the Cromwell is a superb admission and rectification of a mistake. I bought the original and paid for a new set of wheels in resin. I'm hoping Airfix will make good on the expenses that modellers have had to incur... at the very least a FREE set of wheels to anyone with a photo of the kit in their possession.
Agree! 😂
I got a couple in the Christmas/new year sale which both have the eight nut wheels so looks like they're out there already.
I’m struggling to comprehend the absolute day and night comparison between Hornby and Airfix considering it’s basically A twin brand, this is just so informative historically and presented smoothly, with some nice video and comp shots, compared to Hornby’s range release vid I felt like I could tell, deep down, Trains bore them
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Starter sets make the curious small person obtain a gift, or save money to buy; a complete experience of building model kits. Bravo! Had to slowly buy all the bits n pieces to complete a kit in my day. Loved it. Spread the joy.!
I'll be picking up the RNLI boats, the Chinook and the Bulldog I think and interested in what you're keeping quiet about this year. There's a definite Op Granby theme through a lot of these releases recently so a new Tonka and Jag must be on the roadmap somewhere, hopefully in 1/48th
With two Lifeboats in the range, how about some crew?
Loving the Lifeboats, especially as the Range has grown......I’ll be having both of these! 👍🏻👍🏻 Thank you for wheeling back out the HP Hampden....old but very do’able.....and I’ll be having that as well! 🤪
Re Lifeboats: It would be a massive thing if you could, as a new kit, introduce a Watson Class Lifeboat to the fleet. My reason for asking is this: In 1981, the Penlee Lifeboat “The Solomon Browne” (which was a Watson Class Lifeboat), went to the assistance of the MV Union Star. Despite the ferocity of the weather, the virtual beaching of the Union Star and knowing full well, that the situation was irreconcilable, the Coxswain Trevelyan Richards, made every attempt at rescuing all souls that were aboard the Union Star. He and his Crew almost succeeded but were cheated by mechanical failure (obstructed propellors). Without power and in hurricane force conditions, all lives were lost.....
....it would be a very honourable thing if, some 44 years later, we could remember the RNLI in general, through such a model in 2025?
Thank you to all of you! ❤️
Here, here. That's a fantastic idea. I have a lot of respect for the RNLI. The Severn kit was a real challenge. I think the hull was very tricky to get right. Perhaps the new release has this updated a bit
@@narlokeill736 Thank you! Coming from a seaside town originally (Whitstable), so have I. The Crews, nationally, are absolutely the best, along side all of our Services, Armed and otherwise and generally a microcosm of our society as well.
A Watson Class Boat, especially if paired with a Sea King Helicopter, would be even better. On the night, Rescue Eight Zero, From 820 Naval Air Squadron, flown by LtCDR Russell Smith, United States Navy, was prevented from rescuing the souls aboard the Union Star due to the excessive rise and fall of the ship. Rescue Eight Zero remained “on Station” until LrCDR Smith believed that the Penlee Boat was pulling away and ceasing its attempts at further rescue, so they weren’t privy to the actual destruction of the Solomon Browne.
As far as stories of the truly heroic go, none in my humble opinion, surpass that of Trevelyan Richards and his Crew. The very best of us who were foiled at the very last. I was Thirteen at the time and it left a deep impression on me.
I don't expect Airfix have changed anything with the Severn-Class Lifeboat re-issue, unfortunately. I have just built one from my stash and it is an appalling kit. Warped hull, poor fit (gaping hole in the hull around the lateral propeller), lack of clarity in the instructions. One of the worst kits I have built in 40 years of modelling. The box says skill level 2 which is ridiculous, this kit is well beyond the ability of a novice to make the necessary corrections. Such a shame Airfix continually sit so low in the quality tables against Tamiya and the modern manufacturers. My son is an RNLI coxwain (Mudeford) so I built this kit for my grandson but it is a disappointment.
Goodness Airfix!
Well done with the new moulds. I am currently building several of your 72nd Scale kits. I think the new quality level your company has achieved is outstanding. Great range, great subjects. Keep up the great work!
That Chinoik has my name inscribed on the box 😍
Love the warships, would love to see the QE and POW aircraft carriers one day on here.
Here's hoping!
WOW! Some really ace releases - I love the fact that you've put out a new tool Shannon Lifeboat and re-released the Severn! Superb stuff. A new tool HC.4 Chinook is a cracking idea, as is the B-24H, and it's about blooming time you did a new tool Typhoon! Great stuff Guys!
Didnt they have a newish one just before the Tempest. Nice markings and wheel bay and cockpit detail
Yes, couple of years before... open gun bays option too, really nice little kit.
It will always be a case of 'You can't please all of the people all of the time' and I can't see anything here for me - I really do love Airfix though and am hoping that some more surprises might come out later in the year.
Was hoping for a Jag to go with the Bucc but can't sniff at the Chinook and Liberator - both going onto my to buy list for this year.
Thank you Dale. A very tasty list, particularly Ajax (which I was only thinking about the other day). Think if you brought out Exeter (or brought back Sulfolk for the conversion) we could make a "River Plate Set". Hooray for P1127 and Belvedere that I missed first time around.
There certainly are some very interesting new projects in my mind now.
Incidentaly, you mentioned the Belvedere comming in exciting times, but as a follow up, Bristol sold the rights to the tandem helicopter work to Boeing Vertol from which many derivatives have followed. This sort of makes the Chinnook (another release) the great great (however many greats) grandchild of the Belvedere.
Keep it up Airfix.
A 'River Plate' set for the 85th anniversary at the end of the year would be a great idea.
@@Peter-ho6ei Wouldn't it just.
Very impressed the boys from Airfix!!! How hard to choose what is viable and of interest to a hobby audience so varied in tastes,age groups and competence. Love the Liberator,just thinking recently how few B-24 options there are out there available or just long in the tooth. Bulldog bring back memories of a childhood build,what a detailed kit in my fav scale 1/48. Huge fan of the Beaufort and the schemes are perfect,the Eurofighter was a great idea as the Chinook in again perfectly chosen markings. Would be nice to have 3 decal choices in the larger scales. Whitley gratefully received and lovely idea with the Lifeboat and proceeds going to the heros who protect our shores. Impressive markings on the ' Glad' and late Spit too plus the Tiger and Shermans making another mark in bigger scale. Huge P-40 fan so another excuse to go shopping and great to see the Swift. Part of british jet evolution.Vey happy to see we can now add the Hampden to our Blenheim and Beaufort for lighter twin engined bombers.Well done Gentleman,you cant please everyone all the time and us impatient picky lot can remember that there will be more to come. Get the till ready gents,im on my way. Oh and . . . THANK YOU! :-)
Looks great! Would love to see airfix get back into making 1/72 figure kits though.
1.76 scale would be better for soldiers.
Well done to airfix..you certainly know how to keep a chap hooked😅😊...kind regards Dave ❤
Great to see the Shannon lifeboat. Would be great if the launching tractor/trolley were also available. Airfix missed out on that potential for a great diorama. And yes, some RNLI crew please!
Otherwise, same old same old.
The Supermarine Scimitar needs modelled. Absent in the Airfix catalogue since . . . oh, yes, forever. 1/48 preferably, but 1/72 would be good. Maybe it will be this year's surprise 1/24 scale Christmas release!
Not nearly enough non-military subjects - aircraft, ships, cars. eg Skyvan, BN Islander. Vintage cars. A 1/150 Mary Rose (okay, it was a warship). A 1/350 Mauretania or Canberra, or one of the classic 1970s Sealink ferries.
Lot's of 1/72 which is nice, looking forward to the Chinook, B-24 and Meteor PR9 releases but a bit dissapointed that the new typhoon FGR4 is only a starter kit and not a full blown kit like the phantom, buccaneer and lightning. Still very nice looking releases, good job.
Ive got several 100 Airfix, Frog and Revell 1/72 made up painted kits from the 1960s packed vertically in a large tea chest packed away since 1973. Watching this promo vid has stired those wonderful model making feelings maybe to start again at the age of 70😊
Definitely plan on getting myself the Sherman and the Tiger 1. I’ve already got 3 Sherman’s and a panzer III but the Tiger 1 will be my first model of the Tiger series
Bravo Airfix..The quick build kits look amazing especially the 1/35 Sherman and Tiger,which is a clever move.!.Love the shadow stands on the Q/B aircraft and love them in 1/48 as well.!Also the lifeboats,both the older release and the great new release are something a bit special and can’t wait to buy.!.Finally a Bristol Bulldog..Wow.!.A great aircraft from the 20’s/30’s.!.Thank you Airfix..👍
Ok now the just me wishing bit..How the Swift looks a gem in 1/72..But in 1/48 would fit so well,,,,,,,along with a rerelease of the 1/48 E/E Lightning…You know..Go well with the New R.A.F Buccaneer,,,Sea king,,Lightning,,,Swift🤞,,,maybe the Canberra and Jaguar…Who knows…😉…All the best and thanks again.!🇬🇧👍
Good to see the new beginner kits still have seated pilots, wheels up and flight stands engineered in! Pity there's droop on the Chinook blades though, but they can be bent easily enough for inflight mode. Wouldve liked to have seen more 1/24 re-releases, particularly Hellcat and Typhoon which are hard to find these days...cheers Chris
Great to see the Guards Band and Guards Colour Party back, along with the P.1127 and the Belvedere. Just a pity there are no new small scale armour kits, or 1/32nd scale vintage cars. Keep the Vintage Classics coming.
Got my first ever airfix build for Christmas off my partner, the spit fire, really enjoyed building it and painting, she really has started a new hobby here for me now 😀
Some great choices. For me though the only "must have" is the P1127. The Liberator is tempting. I really should pick up a Swift as I have worked on one. I may get the Jet Prov. Even though I have about six unbuilt as I like both schemes. For a future scheme how about depicting a college of air warfare example? One of theirs, XS186 still exists. Pictures and viewing can be arranged 👍🏻
Why not try ULMs as model kits? FK9, FK12 (!), FK14, VL3, Storch, Renegade, Tecnam P92, Tecnam P-2002, Blackshape, SD1, MCR, ... and oh my goodness, the Shark! So many great models. This would be something NEW instead of the old which we have had for 60+ years now. Or what about the Red Bull air race airplanes (Edge 540, Extra 300, ... )? Even without all the publicity on them. Gosh... people would LOVE it!
I just pre-ordered the new 1/48 Bristol Bulldog, only fair to support your efforts Airfix, after asking for one for some time!
Tremendously appreciated good people, well done!
I do hope to see more interwar aircraft in 1/48, I'm sure that they'll sell like hot cakes! 👍🏻
Oh, I actually pre-ordered two! 😉
Roll on spring! 😁😎
I like the life boat release. I usually don’t make boats or ships and being from the United States. I don’t know much about the RNLI but I think that is going to be a nice build.
It's different from the US system in a few interesting ways. Offshore patrol and icebreaking is done by the Navy. Lights and navigation markers by the Lighthouse Board(s). UK Border Force has its own cutters for tax and crime etc. As a result life saving is done by the Royal National Lifeboat Institute, who use small and tough little boats for their specialised rescue ops. The iconic color scheme is a mix of royal blue and bright 'international orange'
So happy seeing the Lib back!
Hello Airfix...I suggest the 1/48 Short Tucano kit...English and Brazilian version😎
Was really hoping the 1/48 EE Lightnings would be re released, damn things are going for near 150 dollars in Australia second hand.
RAF Jaguar, please!
Just a quick question guys...
I've recently noticed that Luftwaffe aircraft in kit form no longer come with Swazstika decals but the Corgi range of resin models have them applied. Is there a reason for this as Corgi and Airfix are part n parcel of the same company.
Apologies in advance if my question causes offence. I no way whatsoever mean any offence to anbody
I think that's a great selection, with perhaps some more surprises later. Thanks and well done Airfix.
ok if you like aeroplanes but as usual no sailing ships
Brilliant, good selection Airfix!!👍
The d day fighters gift set and bf109 starter set are definitely on my wishlist!
all looks lovely but would be nice see something for 1:48
Bristol Bulldog! New tool in 1/48!? 😳😲 Happy days! 😍🥰😎
Keep these classic biplanes coming please! Hawker Fury, Demon or even a Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA next in the same scale?
I hope that you all are doing well at Airfix!
Here's to a better, more successful 2024! 🤜🏻🤛🏻🍻
Favoring sailing ship models, that Tiger Moth looks interesting. More interesting if it was 1/48.
@spikespa5208
I'm tempted to try out Airfix 1/48 Tiger Moth (A04104 and A04104A), even the ICM one in 1/32, they have several!
Wow the Spitfire is back. It was getting this pack as a dogfight double with Messerschnitt 110 and in 1976 that caused me a lifetime of poverty. First all my money went on 1:72 scale aircraft and since then all my money has gone on 1:1 scale aircraft !
Was hoping for a proper 1/48 Sea Harrier (as everyone else’s is incorrect, you could of been the first to get that t right) and 1/48 PBY-5.
Really awesome range!! well done Airfix. Eurofighter Typhoon and Bulldog are on the buy-list 😊
Really excited about the B-24!
For some reason the 1:72 B-24 is rarer than hen's teeth which is strange for the most produced American aircraft ever.
Even Short Stirlings are easier to purchase these days.
so glad your still going .grew up in Aus , building ww2 planes in the '60s early '70's
Grew up on the west coast of the Pacific, my pop was involved in the Korean war, and grew up on Frog , Airfix, and Hawk model kits (Yes I'm old)Just got My hands on the 1/72 scale Vulcan! What a kit!, outside of real crew members, I was invited into the cockpit and the coal hole. My take-away was the smell, Every jet has a smell, The Vulcan was unique...
Most excellent- very gratifying to see Airfix doing well. I've been hooked since I was 9-10 and built my first Lancaster in 1980.
Just bought the last issue of the B-24 on eBay for about £25. Dammit!
Being a predominately Sailing ship modeller (plastic & wood) i havent bought anything from Airfix for a number of decades due to the fact that i have built all the Sailing ships and most of the warships you have produced. However i always tune in to your release updates in hope.
That said the 2 Lifeboat kits caught my eye as its a charity i give to regularly and i like the detail on them which is a big must for me, so i have actually pre ordered these 2 kits now, but would still like the company to releases 1 new sailing ship as there is a hell of a lot of us modellers out there obviously depending on the ship choice but have no doubts that the company would make a profit on this after production costs, just dont forget about us period Navy guys n gals.
Btw the 2 Lifeboats look Awesome 👌 👏
We need a reissue of the vintage DINOSAURES kits !!!
I love the new tool kits for this year! Especially the Liberator it fills a huge gap in the market. Also that Shannon class lifeboat is so cute like I have to get one even though I'm not a ship modeler :D
Fantastic Airfix , great release for 24 . Walrus, Bulldog, Chinook, B24 my personal picks . Classics if Bac 1/11 release please.
1/48 jaguar and a 1/72 Halifax Lincoln and Manchester please
Looks like a new company have picked up the kitty hawk brand and molds. Probably the best chance of a 48 jaguar
00:09:36 FFS, It's NOT Flight Lootenant!
As for the US badged Mig, what's the chances we will see a Rafwaffe range?
The current Wellington kit has a German marking option and the Me 262 night fighter had a post war RAF evaluation option so we get interesting mashups here and there.
@@Reactordrone
Thanks, I guess that is a start, but it would be nice to have German aircraft with markings for No. 1426 Flight RAF from the period between 1941 and 1945.
Nice tools!
Never build AirFix before. Just bought the C47 for D-Day-Day. Very excited for this one!
Looking forward to buy some of the nee releases!
Just finished the C47. Absolute dog of a kit, it was so bad it flew straight into my bin.
@@simonbaker6962 but why? The sprues seems so perfect
Well Airfix yoh have just sold a Lifeboat start set! Definitely getting that. And great to see more boats in your range
Love it some great reissues and that new tool B-24 ❤
Airfix Dogfighter videogame was one of the coolest and most genial things ever
Overall a nice collection of kits. I'm just wondering if the Liberator is the Academy tooling. I noticed they didn't show the actual kit as they did of the other releases.
I must be honest I was hoping for a new tooling of the Jaguar GR1 and the Hampden. Hopefully they may suprise us yet in the future.
Great new (and not so new) kits in the range this year, for the old timers, you should make a kit of the flying car from the bbc's rendition of the box of delights
Great set of kits! I love building your kits and have recently purchased a Bristol Beaufighter TF.X!
Loving the fact that Airfix is in rude health; great to see, an icon of my youth.
D day and B24 kits look the goods but no new 1/72 armour military kits thats disappointing they seem to neglect that range a lot
I watched the episode where the young designer introduced the ‘shadow’ stand to the aeroplane models.
Absolute genius and I hope that he was rewarded for this inspired creation. 👏👏👏👏👏
Good mix. Good work! Happy with the Chinook, Liberator, Bulldog. Maybe a new tool Hampden next year?
The only problem is I don’t have enough money or space (or time) to build all of these 😂
What a fantastic range. Love the original artworks.