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A Westland Wasp in 1/72 & 1/48 would be nice.
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Iirc Fujimi did a 48 scale Wasp. Hard to find kit now though.

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An AH-1G Cobra or as I say the Legacy Cobra in 1/48 scale
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MarkyM607 wrote:
Saxon wrote:Thought this could be an interesting discussion. For quite some time the Valiant in 1/72 would have been one of the most sought after subjects. It goes back to the original Airfix forum and probably even earlier.
So what other subjects have been requested for a long time but are yet to be produced by any major manufacturer?
I think the Avro Lincoln in 1/72 would be another contender.
1/72 Supermarine Scimitar.
1/72 Skyraider AEW.
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Any others?
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Yeah they did. It's hard to find now though. I think it was a bit pricey as well when it came out.

I can't justify $60 Aussie on a conversion set. Knowing my luck if I bought it Airfix would release an Avro Lincoln the next day. Similar happened to me when I bought a vac form Valiant!
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Gregers wrote:Iirc Fujimi did a 48 scale Wasp. Hard to find kit now though.

All the best.

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I have one and it's a dog of a kit, considering its 1/48 any below average 1/72 scale kits of the 70's have better detail :cry:
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I'm not sure how this thread is differing from any other wish list but....

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JamesPerrin wrote:I'm not sure how this thread is differing from any other wish list but....

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There are overlaps but I was curious to compile a list of long sought after subjects. Just curious really.
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A decent 1/72nd scale Mig-19 would be nice. Trumpeter have been promising one for ages but singularly failed to deliver. :frown:
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Dazzled wrote:A decent 1/72nd scale Mig-19 would be nice. Trumpeter have been promising one for ages but singularly failed to deliver. :frown:
YES!!!!! Can't believe they all keep missing this aircraft.
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Not a flying thingy, but I always wanted a crack at HMS Warrior.
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I´m waiting for Uncle Airfix to fix the Fairey Battle.
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Yes, a MiG-19 that is younger than me would be nice, the KP kit does its best but it can't really compete these days. Also could Mr. Airfix (if he's reading) consider re-popping the Cessna O-2 so I don't have to bankrupt myself on Ebay? A 1/72 Alouette II wouldn't hurt either, if we're shooting for the moon.
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And a Stormovic. Such an important aircraft such a carp kit!
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Stamford wrote:And a Stormovic. Such an important aircraft such a carp kit!
But there are two very good kits available in 1/72; one from Academy and one from Tamiya.
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But there are two very good kits available in 1/72; one from Academy and one from Tamiya.[/quote]v

I´ve done the Accurate Miniatures in 1/48 and it´s one of my favourite kits! Deserves a decent airfix version too I reckon.
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