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Loll · Posted: Sat 17 Oct 2009 21:55 pm Post subject:

I wouldn't be surprised to see the Hawk take the place of the Spitfire in the sales figures. It seems to have the same sort of appeal for the kids, and it's 'not old fashioned' either .

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Tim · Posted: Sat 17 Oct 2009 23:52 pm Post subject:

Oh well, whatever their thinking behind it, I still think it's a shame that all we're going to get is essentially the old (and not very good) kit with a few new bits - especially when no other mainstream manufacturer is likely to tackle the subject. Think I'll stick with Airfix's 48th kit - it might be covered in ghastly surface detail but it does at least look every inch a Buccaneer!

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Beaufighter · Posted: Mon 26 Oct 2009 23:25 pm Post subject:

It astounds me how something as substantial as a mould can just be mislaid. And why the insurance doesn't pay for a replacement.
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Steven Pietrobon · Posted: Tue 27 Oct 2009 04:14 am Post subject:

jebrook who has good contacts with Airfix confirms this. The old tool had been lost or damaged.
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Jamesy · Posted: Tue 27 Oct 2009 15:56 pm Post subject:

Ayup chaps...

Don't mean to be a party pooper but... going Off Topic

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Jamesy · Posted: Mon 02 Nov 2009 13:25 pm Post subject:

Looking at Wonderland Models' website, it would seem that the Bucc is now in stock, but there is no sign of it on the Airfix website and I've had no email from them as a stock notification. So.... what's the truth?

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Ratch · Posted: Mon 02 Nov 2009 13:33 pm Post subject:

Wonderland have a reputation for jumping the gun

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Loll · Posted: Mon 02 Nov 2009 15:27 pm Post subject:

I'd blame the Mad Hatter ...... Sofa

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walrus · Posted: Mon 02 Nov 2009 16:54 pm Post subject:

or the Mad March Hare ?

Got Bucc teeth
an' a pair of big eers!

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jezbrook · Posted: Mon 02 Nov 2009 17:15 pm Post subject:

The Hawk was not lost, it just represented the prototype Hawk and as such, lovely though it was, did not represent a current Hawk.

The Buccaneer was 95% remoulded in the 90's to make a current Buc. Since it would only require a few extra parts to make SAAF versions I can't see Airfix moulding a completely new one. But then you never know!

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Jamesy · Posted: Tue 03 Nov 2009 18:31 pm Post subject:

Ayup all...

According to another website, it would seem that they have 'sold out'.

After sending them an email to clarify what they meant, they said that' Hornby had told them they were out of stock for 2009 and it may be available some time next year'. WHAT?! Bam!

Out of stock? How can it be if it hasn't even been released yet?! Who can we rely on for accurate information?

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walrus · Posted: Tue 03 Nov 2009 18:45 pm Post subject:

Well if they haven't any IN stock they must be OUT of stock

Loll · Posted: Tue 03 Nov 2009 21:50 pm Post subject:

Out of stock to them perhaps ? or for everybody.

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