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Airfix 1/24 Typhoon inbox review


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can I please be the first on the web to post "aw man, Airfix really screwed the pooch" even though I don't really mean it?

 

Sorry Doc ... Insincere kit bashing doesn't count!!

 

The judges are only influenced by large rants, holding a perfectly sincere (though nonsensical) line ... followed by a detailed demonstration using a combination of Photographs, drawings and other associated documents ...

 

You wouldn't even make national selection with that poor effort ... leave it to the professionals ;)

 

Rog :)

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Given Airfix's legendary part replacement service I'm quite sure the canopy issue will be sorted sharpish.

The Mosquito had a problem with cracked canopies that was fixed swiftly.

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Hi Folks,

 

Got my Typhoon yesterday from Swindon Model Centre, courtesy of Rose and Jan.

 

The canopy is both cracked and distorted, so Airfix have had a little email from me.

 

The rest of the kit is very good, clean moulding and a nice surface finish. I thought the box was a bit on the big side until I opened it, there is a lot for your money. Throw a couple of resin bits at it, maybe a few etched items and it's going to look stunning.

 

The biggest drawback is the amount of paint you will need to cover the model, lots and lots and lots. The average paint pot may do a wing if you're lucky!

 

Regards,

 

Bruce Crosby

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I hope Montex will be doing masks as weathered roundels look much better in 1/24.

I fancy a scheme with a bubble top, sky blunt 3 blade prop, bombs and the original yellow wing stripes and b/w underwing stripes. I have found one 3 blade bomber and others without stripes. Anyone found one with all the above?

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email airfix,by now , loads of people will be doing likewise...

Do you have an e mail address for the right person to contact ? I have just been through the box looking for a slip with contact details but there does not appear to be one.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

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hi,

 

see below for contact details

 

my kit arrived from Amazon today (yes, Sunday!)

the canopy was indeed cracked 

 

first impressions very very good

the rivet detail is excellent - I still don't think it is as fine as on Tamiya 1/32 though

Airfix should look to Tamiya re the boxes within a box to keep certain parts particularly secure - having everything rattle around (albeit in sealed sprue bags) is not great

 

i got this for £74.28 (free shipping) btw 

the only thing i am kicking myself for is why i didn't buy more at that price

hey ho

 

 

 

 

http://www.airfix.com/contact

 

Phone: 01843 233525

Email: customercare@hornby.com

Address:
Customer Care
Hornby Hobbies Ltd
Westwood
Margate
Kent
CT9 4JX
UK

 

 

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hi,

 

see below for contact details

 

my kit arrived from Amazon today (yes, Sunday!)

the canopy was indeed cracked 

 

first impressions very very good

the rivet detail is excellent - I still don't think it is as fine as on Tamiya 1/32 though

Airfix should look to Tamiya re the boxes within a box to keep certain parts particularly secure - having everything rattle around (albeit in sealed sprue bags) is not great

 

i got this for £74.28 (free shipping) btw 

the only thing i am kicking myself for is why i didn't buy more at that price

hey ho

 

 

 

 

http://www.airfix.com/contact

 

Phone: 01843 233525

Email: customercare@hornby.com

Address:

Customer Care

Hornby Hobbies Ltd

Westwood

Margate

Kent

CT9 4JX

UK

Thanks for that, e mail sent off.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

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