airscale Posted June 6 Posted June 6 On 5/22/2025 at 10:58 PM, LSP_Kevin said: An airscale Typhoon would make me swoon! Kev Well Kev, it’s time to hit the deck This auspicious date is perfect to announce what marks the start of the next journey for airscale. The Defiant kit is selling so the venture is a success in my eyes, meaning I will take a chance on another subject in what I dream will be a long line of new exclusively 1/32 kits The Typhoon, the brutish, powerful, hedgehopping, unrelenting powerhouse that didn't whisper death from above; it announced it with violence – especially after D-Day. I chose the car-door version, both because I think it is more atmospheric, but also because I thought the transparent parts would be easier to manufacture – bubbletops are hard and have seams…. that said, the centre section is modular so assuming there weren’t many/any other airframe changes it could be done afterwards Key with this kit is the partnership with Typhoon Legacy, where Ian Slater and team are restoring JP843 to fly. As mammoth a task as could be imagined so I wanted to help. A healthy % of the sale proceeds will go towards that. The kit will feature JP843 before her conversion to a bubbletop as one of the options. I am keen on suggestions for other options too, especially any that were in non-standard or interesting markings. I have also been working with Arthur Bentley whose drawings and CAD knowledge have really helped kick-start the project. So here is where we are at… the cockpit is virtually complete, the remaining structure about 90% done but not ‘kit ready’ and the surface detailing less than 50% ..and a few coarse test prints to check a few things.. I would anticipate another 4 -6 months of development / production and welcome any and all contributions to this thread so we, together can make this something to fill the gap in the market. We are off again Peter Uncarina, KiwiZac, scvrobeson and 43 others 40 6
mozart Posted June 6 Posted June 6 (edited) Happy days…….at last a Typhoon! Thanks Peter! Given your proximity to and association with Tangmere, one of the squadrons based there could be a contender possibly this one? Sqdn Ldr “Jacko” Holmes was a member: A small area of interest, the undercarriage doors were black with a white zig zag along the line of rivets, perhaps tape. It’s exact purpose isn’t known, perhaps anti-corrosion? And the “Z” identifier repeated on the wing leading edge is of interest. The pictures you’ve posted so far are very useful for my current build! And a reminder of an excellent recce day at Jet Age a couple of months ago: Edited June 6 by mozart Martinnfb, Shoggz, Uncarina and 10 others 12 1
Kagemusha Posted June 6 Posted June 6 Good grief, it really is going to be best in class, looking forward to see it progress. Martinnfb, DugyB, airscale and 1 other 4
dennismcc Posted June 6 Posted June 6 Mind boggling news, as Max has said already it's about time we had a decent Typhoon, like Max I am rather partial to Typhoon and Tempests and a car door one to boot. Got to thank Max for his latest build causing this to happen, I will have to build a Skua, Fulmar or Battle to spur Peter on. Cheers Dennis Uncarina, Martinnfb, Shoggz and 4 others 4 3
monthebiff Posted June 6 Posted June 6 This is fabulous news Peter, have you thought about including the tropical filter and decals option at all as would be a very nice option. Regards. Andy Martinnfb, airscale, williamj and 1 other 4
LSP_Kevin Posted June 6 Posted June 6 Lost for words... Kev williamj, KiwiZac, airscale and 2 others 4 1
alaninaustria Posted June 6 Posted June 6 Peter is benchmarking the standard of the industry! Beautiful! Cheers Alan williamj, Martinnfb, airscale and 1 other 4
Westland WhirlWill Posted June 6 Posted June 6 ALthough I'm sure it's wonderful, as are all of your products Peter, I just am not that much of a fan of the Defiant. THIS however... Definitely will be getting one once you release it! 🙌 That test print of the cockpit looks amazing! Just make sure you provide it in enough parts so that we can easily access all that beautiful detail... Will Martinnfb and airscale 2
Artful69 Posted June 6 Posted June 6 Wow ... Planning to pull the trigger on the second defiant run and then this comes along ... Wondering if I'll ever be able to catch up!! Go for it Peter ... You obviously have the skills and the passion ... I hope it becomes a regular earner for you. Wishing you all the best Rog airscale and Martinnfb 2
scvrobeson Posted June 6 Posted June 6 Somebody's certainly not taking a break after one incredibly ambitious project ends. Can't wait to see this come together as well. Matt Martinnfb and airscale 2
Martinnfb Posted June 7 Posted June 7 I don't ofter post pictures of Typhoons, but when I do....nah I am more than happy to boost the notion. Thank you Peter! williamj, Uncarina, airscale and 2 others 5
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