Reader Paul Adams from NZ sent me this clip from Airfix.
Enjoy!
and a review from Paul too:
Here is the Airfix 2023 range. Lots of re-issues of recent kits in new boxes, but there are some new models, and several interesting re-issues in the Vintage Classics line.
The 1/32nd Bond Bug is back. I know you said a friend of yours had one of these. I will certainly be getting one.
Airfix are producing their third Aston Martin DB5 kit. Previously they did the James Bond DB5 in 1/24th scale, later changed in to a standard DB6 (unavailable for decades), and a 1/32nd scale DB5. Now a 1/43rd scale Starter Set. There are some other new 1/43rd scale cars, including a very early Series I Land Rover.
Vintage Classics include one of the Dogfight Double two-plane sets, the Fairey Rotodyne, Auster Antarctic, and the Brewster Buffalo - I had one of those decades ago, and the Bristol Bloodhound missile.
The Quick Build range of Lego-type kits is also expanding.
Nothing new in the way of small scale armour models, but the planes will keep me busy.
Paul Adams from New Zealand
Gosh! That takes me back! I suddenly remember the Auster Antarctic was the first model kit I ever had. My mother helped me put it together (on a spread sheet of newspaper) and I remember us being jointly mystified by the instructions "glue the pitot tube in place" -what's a pitot tube?
ReplyDeleteA pitot tube is a wing mounted tube that is used to measure air speed for the air speed indicator
ReplyDeleteI never had the Auster Antarctic, so I will certainly be getting one. The Rotodyne is another must-have. Along with the Bond Bug, and at least a couple of the Buffalo kits. It is so good to see these older kits again. Many have not been produced since the 1970s, although some have been in and out of production over the years.
ReplyDeleteMy first kit was an Air New Zealand DC-8, and Mum helped me too - sort of.
Bond Bug is a real throwback and such a tiny kit, too. As i recall its only about 3" long. Nice to see they are releasing some back catalogue stuff, maybe we will see the Blohm and Voss bomber with the assymetrical cockpit! Personally, I want the Russian Vostok back again and maybe the Cosmic Clipper. Bill
ReplyDeleteGreat video. Thanks for the link Paul.
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