Handley Page Hampden - Please Tool a New One Airfix - Vintage Classic Unboxing

[@MOS6510Models]

Buy This Kit prf.hn/l/eOaPozo/ (airfix website)

[@ploppysonofploppy6066]

Lot of fun to be had with these old kits.

[@MOS6510Models]

i believe there is

[@ploppysonofploppy6066]

@@MOS6510Models On my third Revell 1/32 Mosquito. So much quality after market stuff out there aimed at the Tamiya/, HK Mosels kits, it's a blast.

[@morgandude2]

I love the Vintage Classics. If I had a ****** job, I'd buy most of them. True, there is is a lot of nostalgia involved, but that's what I love about it and being able to use my modelling skills to make them how I wished I could have made them back when I was a kid. It's a challenge, which makes it really, really satisfying when you get a good result. I really can't be doing with ridiculously over complicated modern kits with a bazillion parts and a price tag in the stratosphere. If you're not going to build it Moz, send it to me!😄😄

[@MOS6510Models]

email me and ill get one sent to you

[@Blowinshiddup]

I built one of those several years ago for my late friend Reg. He was ex-RCAF, as am I now. I built probably close to 300 models for him, including all 25 RCAF Neptunes in the different schemes. The 'Suitcase' was done in 415 Sqn markings, and was simple yet satisfying.

[@MOS6510Models]

wow.. thats a lot of builds.. how did you find building this hampden?

[@Blowinshiddup]

@@MOS6510Models It was a bit of a dog, being as old as the plastic was. I did some scratchbuilding in the cockpit, and sourced better decals. I would like to do another some day, but I'm getting older and lacking room...

[@anthonylichfield3540]

Hello there mos i myself like the airfix vintage classic range built a few since returning to the hobby i remember building some of them as a boy in the 1960s anyway happy modelling everyone 👍

[@MOS6510Models]

its nolstagia at its finest :)

[@SamsVlogstrainsmore]

Looks like an interesting kit Mos!

[@leeford6398]

Sad to say MOS having watched airfix and chill the last 2 months I would not waste money on such a old remixed kit thats just thrown into the bag, im sure I could see damage to one of the bombs and the detail is awful, I threw a tamiya figure set in the bin, it was so bad. Airfix are doing themselves no favours and after Alex's video this week on retail side of things I would struggle to support them as a company when there is much better kits out there, ive only been modelling again for 10 months and you guys have opened my eyes to many things, im predominantly a armour modeller but big up airfix and chill and scale mates 👍👍👌 be nice to run into you at Telford MOS 😊

[@MOS6510Models]

@@leeford6398 I think it’s the nolstagia that brings the value to these vintage classics. People who built them years ago would want to build them again. They have a place especially when a lot of the older boxes have naff decals, this is a way of getting Cartograf decals to finish a build. Almost everything they have tooled in the last 8 years is very very good, in the last 6 years I would put them down as tamiya quality. When it comes to the retail side of things I have my reservations, but Hornby are doing nothing different than any other company selling direct to customer. To say otherwise is disingenuous and not fair.. revell in Germany or eduard in Czech Republic sell direct to customer with deals and vouchers. Online sadly is the future and the only model shops that can compete are those who heavily invest in online retail. Like Jadlam or models for instance. Anyways Airfix are investing heavily in after sales and the retail side, that includes fulfilment. All these things take time And yes I’ll be around on the Saturday at Telford so come and say hi

[@leeford6398]

Hi MOS and Andy, plz don't get me wrong I know airfix has a massive following and maybe a much better more than me would make a cracking job of these legend and reboxed kits. I just thin 40 yrs on they should be retooled. 👍👍

[@leeford6398]

@@MOS6510Models thanks for replying MOS, hope Yeovil is good, thanks for filling in some gaps, I'm an absolute novice and only two builds into rediscovering the hobby so still trying to wade through and have a better understanding of all aspects of the model world now. Its changed a lot in terms of products and as a kid I didn't even know what weathering was 🤣 now you can buy just about anything you need. I find your chats on a Monday night fascinating and I've learned a lot so thankyou 😊 I have however managed to encourage a 14 Yr old into the hobby and in turn his mum, 👍👍 Would love to find a way to make modelling cool for kids again. Will do my best to find you at Telford, im guessing you'll not have a pitch as im sure you said you were only going sat. Would be cool to meet you though and shake your hand for all the great things I've learnt and for many laughs on airfix and chill 😀 👍 have a good weekend MOS 👍

[@ModelMinutes]

I've got mine to unbox at some point - I agree that a mask set could make it much easier to paint

[@MOS6510Models]

need those masks.. lot of glass to cover lol

[@davidhinkson8856]

This kit is definitely showing its age, and since some other companies have come out with newer and better detailed versions of this plane, Airfix should bring out an all new one because some of Airfix's more recently tooled kits are pretty nice and can hold their own with the competition.

[@julianmhall]

I think Airfix use the Vintage Classic releases to test the water. If a release is very popular and/or gets comments like yours David then Airfix consider redesigning/retooling it as a modern kit.

[@MOS6510Models]

i agree 100%

[@julianmhall]

@@Andy.Gledhill.Models. that's not what I said. I said they'd /consider/ not, not that they /would/.

[@julianmhall]

@@Andy.Gledhill.Models. *again* key word.. MAY

[@julianmhall]

@@Andy.Gledhill.Models. I give up. Clearly you're going out of your way to make up your own WRONG interpretation of what I said. Ignoring future trolling.

[@davidshanahan5134]

I have about 40 olden days Airfix kits, not the re-released Classics. I intend to make them, plus newer kits, in my retirement ( 2 years away ). I look at them not so much as accurate representations of the real aircraft, but rather an artifact of their time, and will build them out of the box as carefully as I can. Just going to go with the spirit of when the kits were made and enjoy myself!

[@MOS6510Models]

thats a good way of looking at it.. nostalgia is king sometimes

[@robertmunoz7543]

Mr sulu says "oh my"!😳 Jman

[@ENLSN77]

Thanks for the video, Mos. I can't think of any plane kit from my past that I'd want to build again.. it would feel too much like a punishment

[@MOS6510Models]

we are spoilt these days hahah

[@ericadams3428]

One kit where the decals are worth more than the plastic.

[@MOS6510Models]

i agree

[@CraigLynch-y5o]

Hey! Congratulations! You got one with a complete nose!

[@MOS6510Models]

was there many with short shot? mine looks ok

[@CraigLynch-y5o]

Was reading the comments of some members of Gary’s Friends FB page. His example had a short shot fuselage half. A couple of guys on his group said they had similar issue. Was glad when yours was whole. I have a Airfix Red Box issue in the light bluish grey plastic, which is nice and complete. I would like to build another example when this release reaches a store near me.

[@Payne2view]

I've built the 2010 issue of this kit and it can be made into a decent model. I've ordered it again to replace the damaged beyond repair one I previously made but will use parts of the old build and call it a repair/rebuild. There is a Hampden masking set available but bits of tape will do the job too.

[@MOS6510Models]

i think its the time you put into it so it looks the part

[@MarkCollins-io1cv]

Nice kits

[@judebrad]

I'm glad I saw this review. Not the best for a beginner as lots of cleanup required. Funny how we thought their kits were great back in the 70's though.

[@MOS6510Models]

i agree..its one ive never built but im sure there will be plenty who have and will build it

[@guidor.4161]

The Bond Bug is very nice. Luckily I was able to get one over here on the continent - with some effort.

[@MOS6510Models]

Good to hear. i liked the bug too, nice easy build, one orange colour with black..

[@Sam-xq8xh]

I believe ICM are bringing out a brand new tool next year, after seeing a lot of people asking for it

[@MetaHughJorgen]

Gotta love ICM for doing it, they saw comments on a video requesting a Hampden in 1/48, quickly researched the (lack of) kits available, and started the pre-production process immediately. 2025 release, allegedly. I hope they follow up with a 1/72, and I hope Airfix chooses to rebox the ICM kit rather than waste resources making their own.

[@brettpeacock9116]

ICM are releasing a Hampden...in 1/48 scale, like their Beaufort.

[@andrewmacdonald4833]

I'm building one of these now...not sure how old the kit is...but there's nowhere near as much flash as there is on the kit above...much clearer parts.

[@MOS6510Models]

its over 50 years old

[@BradleyHatchen-vv3fd]

Note the canopy glass is a little off on the fit the front nose

[@MOS6510Models]

yes i have heard that

[@EricIrl]

Not that long ago I built this kit from the 2010 Red Box issue. The moulds certainly have been through the wars so the fit was not that great - especially where the wings were inserted into the fuselage. I bet an original 1968 issue would go together much better. I really would like Airfix to issue a brand new tooling of the Hampden.

[@MOS6510Models]

ICM will have theirs first i guess

[@NOSHER]

Vintage classic= vintage cash cow for Airfix...new tools are what's needed please Airfix!

[@MOS6510Models]

one last release, they always sell well.. we have loads of new tooling from airfix matey,..

[@Damien-u2x]

Gary over at Garys stuff did a box opening on his kit and his 1 has mould issues /short shots

[@MOS6510Models]

mine was fine,

[@Damien-u2x]

@@MOS6510Models added 3 more kits to the stash

[@davidedwards8554]

Saw a in box review of the new vintage classics release and one fusalage half was short shot moulded so if you have bought one best check it now even if you don't plan to build it for a while.☹️

[@MOS6510Models]

yes, first thing i looked for, happy mine was complete

[@BradleyHatchen-vv3fd]

Be carefully there been short shots on that kits

[@MOS6510Models]

mine came ok

[@jabonorte]

Surprised that Airfix haven't at least teased a new tool, but that's obviously not coming for at least 3 years now. Maybe we'll get a 1/48 kit first - quite a good size for a bomber. I don't object to paying for a genuine 'classic' kit, especially if it's a relatively obscure plane that won't get covered otherwise. And it contributes to Hornby's deficit, so it's sort of a charity donation

[@whtalt92]

ICM apparently is going for a Hampden, planned release in 2025 in 1/48

[@guidor.4161]

Too late, ICM will be coming out with their 1:48 next year, we hear....

[@whtalt92]

Quite a big span on this plane, even in 1/72. /fondles his Valom Hampden kits for the time being

[@MarkCollins-io1cv]

Kit ment

[@whtalt92]

Yeah... it's not going to beat the Valom Hampden by any stretch.

[@MOS6510Models]

i agree

[@marianmm7034]

🙂🖐👍👍

[@BradleyHatchen-vv3fd]

Nothing to look out is the glass sort of. out of sink you be sanding that part valom kit has the same issue I held off buying it

[@xRepoUKx]

Some of the parts look pretty good for the age of the tooling, but others... not so much 😅 I think it could become a very nice model in the right hands, but £21.99 is way overpriced IMHO; £14.99 would be closer.

[@MOS6510Models]

its a lot of plastic in the box though.. but it still is a bit rich

[@warriorblue6765]

A box of vintage flash and some nice new decals. They'd do better to release a new tooled 1/48 one rather than keep bumping out old kits from worn out moulds. In fact just release something new Airifx and not made in India!

[@MOS6510Models]

They release new stuff all the time, more than ost model kits. The vintage classics sell well for them and they will only release it once, you will probably never see it again

[@warriorblue6765]

@@MOS6510Models On their website there 47 kit in their 2024 range. Just 3 that I know of are new toolings The rest are re-boxes with different decals. 3!

[@robpowell8633]

Always wanted to do this one back in the 70s but never did. This looks pretty awful, Airfix must be getting desperate. I'll wait for the ICM release in 1/48. You're right, some of these molds should be retired- permanently!

[@MOS6510Models]

I think its a last hoorah for this kit matey

[@xMrChippyx]

Thanks but no thanks, had too many poorly made redone kits that cost too much. I'll just buy the original on ebay or at flea markets.

[@SniperDash]

Hey @MOS6510Models it’s Craig we met at bovington tank museum I was the lad who makes 1/72 and 1/76 scale dioramas I showed you my Omaha beach diorama on my phone it’s great to see you doing a 1/72 scale ww2 aircraft review plus could you remind me how I can contact you better for if I need advice or help/kits for you please? As i have forgotten what you said before hope you can help and would be great to chat with you some more if possible cheers Craig 👍

[@MOS6510Models]

@@SniperDash hi matey Email in my about section

[@SniperDash]

@@MOS6510Models thanks I will get in contact with you when I can cheers for that 👍