CrankyCrafstman Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Hey all I need your guys input. I'm trying to choose between a 1/24 Airfix Mosquito for $175.00 US (these are selling fo close to $400.00 US on Ebay) or a 1/24 Airfix Typhoon 1b (bubble top) for $169.00 US. I'm kinda leaning towards the Mosquito, because it's been out of production for 9 to 10 years and they are getting scarce. The Typhoon on the other hand is also out of production although not for as long. I really like the Typhoon, looks so cool in full D day dress. I want to get both but can't afford to do both right away. So it has to be one or the other right now. I'll be able to get the other one in a year or so, but I'm having a hell of a damn time trying to figure out which one. So everyone chirp in and let me know what you think. Ron G 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wumm Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Mosquito for me. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 If you are sure you’ll get both kits eventually, then go for the scarciest first ... Hubert 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 I have the Mossie so that gets my vote, but then the Hellcat has just arrived too! Cheers Kev 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Jackster said: I have the Mossie so that gets my vote, but then the Hellcat has just arrived too! Cheers Kev My Hellcat arrives tomorrow. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Sacrifice a few beers and a Friday dinner out, and get both................. that's what I do, Friday night burgers and beer is usually around 100 bucks for Cathy and I, so One dinner out and it could work.......................... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Mossie, the other will be around or back even. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 Hey guys Ok I went for the Mossie. With the Master gun barrels. Now all I have to do is put a HUGE addition onto my condo to fit it in...lol RonG 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Nice choice Ron. If you can, check out the Master 60lb rockets. They're just as Purdy as the gun barrels. I wish they'd scale them down to 1/32. Carl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 Yup they are very nice. Right now I'm more interested in the Yahu instrument panel for the Mossie. Ron G 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 2 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: I wish they'd scale them down to 1/32. Try these in metal (there are some more sets available) http://www.profimodeller.com/detail/p32173-uk-us-hvar-rocket/ or these in resin http://www.aires.cz/en/product/r-a-f-3-inch-60lb-rockets/3-703/ I have both sets, the first for my PBJ-1 and the second for a Tamiya Mossie, both look decent and well made. 2 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said: I'm more interested in the Yahu instrument panel for the Mossie Go for it, Yahu panels are worth it. The ones I have are printed much sharper and with a more correct color appearance than Eduard PE. Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 On 6/26/2019 at 7:37 PM, CrankyCrafstman said: Hey all I need your guys input. I'm trying to choose between a 1/24 Airfix Mosquito for $175.00 US Ron, here might be a solution to your dilemma. This company has 1/24 Mossie for £99.00 ......... https://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/airfix-kit-a25001a-de-havilland-mosquito-fb-vi-1-24-scale-aircraft-model/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 5 hours ago, Bomber_County said: Ron, here might be a solution to your dilemma. This company has 1/24 Mossie for £99.00 ......... https://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/airfix-kit-a25001a-de-havilland-mosquito-fb-vi-1-24-scale-aircraft-model/ If you look back at my previous post I already got the Mosquito. Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Mossie, but it's a big mojo killer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 12 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said: If you look back at my previous post I already got the Mosquito. Ron G No, you’re welcome.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 11 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: No, you’re welcome.... Ok, now I just have to figure out how to talk the other half into letting me get the Typhoon...lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 On 6/30/2019 at 9:19 AM, CrankyCrafstman said: Ok, now I just have to figure out how to talk the other half into letting me get the Typhoon...lol You say it's discontinued and if you don't grab it now, it'll cost twice as much or more in the future. There's enough truth in it.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 15 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: You say it's discontinued and if you don't grab it now, it'll cost twice as much or more in the future. There's enough truth in it.... I'll try that on her, but I will hold on to the family jewels will I do...lol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 1 hour ago, CrankyCrafstman said: I'll try that on her, but I will hold on to the family jewels will I do...lol It worked for me. I missed out on the original release of the Fine Molds 1/72 Millenium Falcon so when did they their first re-issue, I was able to grab one without a fuss. It was a bit harder to pull off when Bandai then put out their definitive version a few years later. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 Well I stopped in to the local HS to pick up some paint, and there on the shelf was the 1/24 Airfix Typhoon 1b (bubble top). I looked at the wife and she said go ahead and get it. $139.95 US what a steel! She's the absolute best!!! Ron G 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 On 6/30/2019 at 2:08 AM, CrankyCrafstman said: If you look back at my previous post I already got the Mosquito. Ron G Sell it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 10 minutes ago, Drifter said: Sell it. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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