Any one else enthused by the latest Airfix announcement of a brand new tooled Westland Sea King in 1/48 scale. Apparently comes with 4 sets of marking, 3 x RN and 1 x Civilian operator.
Went straight onto my Want list - saving pennys right now thpugh for the 1/48 Fairey Gannet due Autumn time.
RangerNeil wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:42 am
Any one else enthused by the latest Airfix announcement of a brand new tooled Westland Sea King in 1/48 scale. Apparently comes with 4 sets of marking, 3 x RN and 1 x Civilian operator.
Went straight onto my Want list - saving pennys right now thpugh for the 1/48 Fairey Gannet due Autumn time.
I've been thinking I need a another Stukka ( Border 1/35) and I can't wait for Thunder Models to release their BR 80 in styrene. Might be a long wait though it's been on the drawing board for a couple of years now.
Re: New release - Airfix 1/48 Sea King
Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 7:04 am
by psmithmags
Just seen this on youtube, thought it might interest you
Re: New release - Airfix 1/48 Sea King
Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 8:33 am
by Stokesy44
Classic British company releases classic British subject.
Its ironic because I was searching this week for a decent MH-53 Pave Low kit and now Airfix have a new tool Sea King out. Close but no cigar for me.
Good luck to all who build her. She looks a beaut.
Re: New release - Airfix 1/48 Sea King
Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2023 7:49 am
by Steve64
This looks like a great subject with some appealing colour schemes, I just hope Airfix's quality control hits the standard of its better kits, and that the important details are well captured in scale. I must admit, this one may tempt me back to Airfix after decades. Fingers crossed!
Re: New release - Airfix 1/48 Sea King
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:53 am
by Tomcat64
For those that are interested there's a build review in this month's Airfix Model World.
I've not had chance to read the whole article, but in the summary it seems to have a positive review with only one minor fit issue mentioned.
