Aviation 72, what's happening???

Well now, I bet many are wanting to know what's happening with Aviation 72. More to the point, where's that Draken and Viggen?! 

According to Aviation 72 we can expect the first models in the summer of 2012 (northern hemishpere).

I've had a look at their website and have some updates in terms progress in the form of some pics. Some models are painted, some pre-painted, others raw.

Tiger Moth.

Chipmunk.

Bulldog.

Gazelle.

Gnat.

Seahawk.

Draken.

Viggen.

UK Exclusive Century Wings F-14A Tomcat VF-1 "Wolfpack"

Captain Tiger of Tiger Hobbies Limited made the following announcement on a die-cast forum:

Announcement from Tiger Hobbies Limited

Reference UK Exclusive Century Wings F14 VF-1 Wolf Pack.


It is with deep regret we have had to cancel this project for the foreseeable future. CW gave Tiger Hobbies an almost 40% increase in the price of the model at cost from our original quote which would have resulted in a price rise to the collector from £99.99 or about $155.00 to £139.99 or about $217.00. Not only is the price an issue but concerns over recent QC issue with some of the recent CW/XPlus products made this project too risky.


Tiger Hobbies will continue to import CW/Xplus but concentrating on their existing stock (i.e) the one made in the HM Factory such as older SR71, A6, F8, F14 and A7 which are fantastic value and fantastic quality models.

 

UK Exclusive Century Wings VF-1 F-14A Tomcat CANCELLED!!!

The UK Exclusive Century Wings F-14A Tomcat, VF-1, "Wolfpack", USN, USS Ranger has been cancelled.

The model was cancelled by the UK importer, Tiger Hobbies, who sited Quality Control and Price Increases as the reasons.

This was an eagerly anticipated model and this news is sure to disappoint many who have pre-ordered this model. VF-1  and VF-2 were the first US Navy F-14 squadrons. 

Witty / Sky Guardians Javelin.

I came across pics of this new Witty Sky Guardians 1/72 Scale Gloster Javelin FAW 9R of 64 Sqn. RAF, XH766.

By all accounts it doesn't seem to be attracting positive comment in Diecast Land. Of course there is no other Javelin in 1/72 die-cast, so, if you really want one, the choice is yours...

You judge for yourselves. The model does come with external stores but they haven't been added. 

Photos by regtheveg.

New Gemini Aces F-4K Phantom XT868.

Spey engined Phantom lovers take note!!! Gemini Aces have another Royal Navy F-4K in the pipeline. 

The GA Rolls Royce Spey engined Phantoms make for a great addition to any Phantom collection. It's a refreshing change to the J-79 engined F-4s and adds some diversity.

GARNS4006, Royal Navy F-4K, XT868.