Aladdin Models 1/32 Anson

[Archimedes]

Hi Folks

 

In common with some other members here I received an email letting us know that the Aladdin Models 1/32 Anson files are available for purchase. Whilst I don't (yet) have a 3D printer and wasn't planning on buying any models in 2026 beyond those that I ordered in late 2025, I may well pull the trigger on buying these files. Anyone else tempted?

 

Kind regards,

Paul

[mozart]

2 minutes ago, Archimedes said:

Hi Folks

 

In common with some other members here I received an email letting us know that the Aladdin Models 1/32 Anson files are available for purchase. Whilst I don't (yet) have a 3D printer and wasn't planning on buying any models in 2026 beyond those that I ordered in late 2025, I may well pull the trigger on buying these files. Anyone else tempted?

 

Kind regards,

Paul

Be aware Paul that you can only can one Anson accurately with these files, and that’s the ex-NZ one. If you’re happy with that or ready to compromise on accuracy, go for it, but for many I imagine it will be a huge disappointment. 

[Archimedes]

1 minute ago, mozart said:

Be aware Paul that you can only can one Anson accurately with these files, and that’s the ex-NZ one. If you’re happy with that or ready to compromise on accuracy, go for it, but for many I imagine it will be a huge disappointment. 

Indeed Max - a highly relevant point. 

 

Kind regards,

Paul

[Christa]

Approximate Annie with an empty dance card? 

[RCPlym]

20 hours ago, mozart said:

Be aware Paul that you can only can one Anson accurately with these files, and that’s the ex-NZ one. If you’re happy with that or ready to compromise on accuracy, go for it, but for many I imagine it will be a huge disappointment. 

 

No. It can't make an accurate NZ model either. The model has the early wing shape.

 

The NZ aircraft has the later wing design with short ailerons and tapered trailing edge.

 

Also, the model ailerons are 23mm +/- too long.

 

Several issues need addressing for this fileset to be able to reproduce any correct rendition unfortunately.

 

[RCPlym]

21 hours ago, Archimedes said:

Hi Folks

 

In common with some other members here I received an email letting us know that the Aladdin Models 1/32 Anson files are available for purchase. Whilst I don't (yet) have a 3D printer and wasn't planning on buying any models in 2026 beyond those that I ordered in late 2025, I may well pull the trigger on buying these files. Anyone else tempted?

 

Kind regards,

Paul

 

Hold off buying for now.

 

Many problems need wringing out.

 

[mozart]

1 hour ago, RCPlym said:

 

Hold off buying for now.

 

Many problems need wringing out.

 

But who goes about informing Aladdin of the monumental **** up their designer has made? 

[RCPlym]

14 minutes ago, mozart said:

But who goes about informing Aladdin of the monumental **** up their designer has made? 

 

 I did. Just before tea! 😂😂😂 

 

Edit:

Reply received my relatively lengthy message has been passed to the designer.

Edited April 8 by RCPlym

[Archimedes]

I haven’t looked at it in detail, I just saw the email. Is the error the windscreen? Or, is there more to it than that? 
 

Kind regards, 

Paul

[mozart]

3 hours ago, Archimedes said:

I haven’t looked at it in detail, I just saw the email. Is the error the windscreen? Or, is there more to it than that? 
 

Kind regards, 

Paul

The Aladdin design features the earlier windscreen but also the metal wings, a combination rhat simply didn’t happen with ANY Anson except the restored New Zealand one. 
 

One of the Aladdin designer’s CAD drawings:

 

 

 

Edited April 9 by mozart

[RCPlym]

3 hours ago, mozart said:

The Aladdin design features the earlier windscreen but also the metal wings, a combination rhat simply didn’t happen with ANY Anson except the restored New Zealand one. 
 

One of the Aladdin designer’s CAD drawings:

 

 

 

 

The model wing isn't correct for the restored NZ one either, as it has the planform of the wooden wing, has the lumps and bumps of the wooden wing and the rivet detail actually follows what would have been the wooden structure. Sanding off the rivet detail would go some way toward a better representation of the wooden wing. 

However look closely at the aileron in the CAD drawing - it is too long (by 23mm on the model).

 

This being said, details have been fed back to the designer, so I think it best to see what transpires.

[Archimedes]

Thank you @mozart and @RCPlym. Ok, the current effort starts to look a lot less convincing. I hope the (well intentioned) feedback has been received well. 
 

Kind regards, 

Paul

Edited April 9 by Archimedes

[RCPlym]

1 minute ago, Archimedes said:

Thank you @mozart and @RCPlym. Ok, the current effort starts to look a lot less convincing. I hope the (well intentioned) feedback has been received well. 
 

Kind regards, 

Paul

 

Agreed the design as is is not what it was intended to be, but certainly can be in the end.

The feedback is being taken well.

Very well indeed so far, so I am pretty optimistic there will be - at the very least - an accurate sloped-screen, wooden winged early Mk.I Anson. 👍👍👍 

(I will broach the subject of the possibility of a way forward with the later more common 'upright' windscreen as an alternative option once the main issues are settled).

[TomcatKirby]

On 4/9/2026 at 7:21 AM, RCPlym said:

 

Agreed the design as is is not what it was intended to be, but certainly can be in the end.

The feedback is being taken well.

Very well indeed so far, so I am pretty optimistic there will be - at the very least - an accurate sloped-screen, wooden winged early Mk.I Anson. 👍👍👍 

(I will broach the subject of the possibility of a way forward with the later more common 'upright' windscreen as an alternative option once the main issues are settled).

I have been very impressed with Aladdin’s willingness to receive and act on feedback. I think we can be optimistic.

[RCPlym]

1 hour ago, TomcatKirby said:

I have been very impressed with Aladdin’s willingness to receive and act on feedback. I think we can be optimistic.

 

Yes indeed. Feedback is taken well.

Changes to the Anson have already been made by the designer, but I am unaware if the files on sale have yet been updated.