JerseyChris Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 A 1-24 scale Korean War era Sabre would be a bit tasty... Royboy and R Palimaka 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Yep. A Panther too. Royboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm-tree Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Airfix 1/24 E E Lightning Airfix 1/24 Sepecat Jaguar Airfix 1/24 Blackburn Buccaneer Airfix 1/24 Jet Provost Mk V Airfix 1/24 BAe Hawk Airfix 1/24 Tuccano Airfix 1/24 Bulldog right lads, get to it!..... Royboy and reconspit 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Ahhh, just another one of the many many many I want a......... topics. RLWP and Pup7309 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I wonder if there is a market for the typically larger jets in 1/24. The tooling will be expensive so there is a big risk for the manufacturer. But I would love anyone trying anyway! MiG-15 and 17 are not so big so this could be a possibility. The previously mentioned Sabre could be done too. Alain PS: I would go for an Airfix Hawker Fury (biplane). That would be so cool! R Palimaka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I'd think the Swordfish would be a good biplane choice in 1/24th. Go well with the Hurri and Spitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2962 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 what if we had a 1/24 GLOSTER METEOR now that be great as it was our first jet to go into production Royboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 The interesting thing about this scale in particular is that the size of the subject makes it either a credible possibility or a commercial 'no go' for some manufacturers. If we took the 1/32 Su-27 as an example, and compared it with say a 1/24 scale BAe Hawk/DH Vampire, the sizes are quite comparable. Would Trumpeter or HB 'have a go' at these types of aircraft in time? I'd gamble that they would at least try 'one for size' so to speak to test the market. I must admit though, Airfix would currently be my preferred manufacturer for this scale though. Right now we live in LSP modelling heaven, I truly believe NOTHING is off the table now! Happy days! R Palimaka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) If they were to gamble on a new 1/24 jet, I think the Sabre is a classic and would be a leading choice. Not too big, and it served everywhere. The problem would be, which version? Korean War, or one of the Canadair Sabres which wore so many different air force liveries, including the RAF...giving you the UK connection. And if it was the Canadair Sabre, which mark? I think one issue with jets is that generally they are so much bigger than prop aircraft, although that doesn't seem to be a limiting factor any more for LSP. My impression is that trainers would not be a first choice. It seems most modellers prefer aircraft that saw combat, or maybe I'm projecting. Of course, there is always the Me 262, but that may be too early for the jet guys. I'd like to see a Vampire, but that's not likely to be a big seller. Richard Edited February 12, 2020 by R Palimaka Royboy and Alain Gadbois 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Colvin Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 While I agree with the most of the comments here the "smaller" jet aircraft would be pretty slick in 24th. They would probably sale. I would certainly buy one, however if you are going to dream...... F-4, F-8, F-100, F-104, F-101, F-106, F-102....and Yes a 105 ( i know they would be huge) but hey it cant be worse than the wing span of the 32nd Lancaster or Liberator right? F-15, F-16, F-14, F-18......The 16, 14 and 18 were produced in 1/18th ......so at least 24th would be smaller LOL. Rob Alain Gadbois and Royboy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Rob, you have mentioned 1/18 scale and I wonder if 1/24 has, in fact, been skipped over for large scale aircraft. So this might be the new large scale that will prevail, simply because there are already more products available. They are more toy-like, but that could be the key to keep costs down for tooling and price. The rest is up to the modeler. Alain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 There's always Stuart Harris' 1/24 Blackburn Buccaneer in resin... http://buccaneermodels.moonfruit.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmsman Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Not the type of kits we used to but sure 1/24 MiG-29: Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 That is super cool! Doesnt look 1/24th big to my eye however. Probably a trick of the camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) https://www.model-space.com/build-the-mig-29-model-plane-uk.html A tad expensive Edited February 12, 2020 by Stokey Pete Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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