Airfix adds this Bristol Superfreighter to their Vintage Classic Range : Unboxing

[@MOS6510Models]

you can buy the kit here prf.hn/l/lQAeadA/ (Airfix website)

[@ianbutler8776]

I model for many reasons and nostalgia is a principle reason why I would buy a kit like this. Airfix are tapping into a huge part of my life by producing stuff like this.

[@MOS6510Models]

a lot of people agree

[@morgandude2]

Yep, concur. Quite simple really isn't it?👍 Also some cash for the new kits to boot. Where else can Airfix get the dosh for the new stuff?

[@flitsertheo]

I started model building a very long time ago, yet I was a few years too late to find these iconic Airfix kits in the shops. The only way to obtain these was to pay a "collectors" price. So I very much appreciate these reissues at reasonable prices.

[@MOS6510Models]

deffo helps with the scandalous prices on certain auction sites

[@LivinLargewithLCruu]

i love how detailed & thorough you are!!

[@andrewjones1649]

Yes, I'll buy it and build it. I know all the limitations, but I enjoy making these old kits good more than I enjoy just bashing a modern kit together.

[@MOS6510Models]

sometimes its all about the challenge isnt it :)

[@andrewjones1649]

@MOS6510Models I just like finding solutions to the shortcomings of these old kits. Loads of people go on about how wonderful Tamiya are. I've never finished one in my life.

[@MOS6510Models]

@ you’re not the first who has never finished a tamiya kit lol

[@simonrichards6739]

Love it, my mum and dad had their honeymoon on the south coast and told me in later years about seeing these at Lydd. I’d love to make this as a tribute to mum RIP!

[@kevinwilliams4899]

Flew out of Lydd a couple of times with my parents in the mid/late 60s £25/10shillings return to Le touquet with the car and 4 passengers. and then drove down to southern Spain in two days to visit freinds. I now live on the coast at Greatstone virtually off the end of the now disused runway. Still remember watching these approaching the airport from the West from my Uncles house in Rye nearby.

[@MOS6510Models]

memories indeed

[@Gloomendoom]

Mine did the same when my mum was pregnant with me. So, I suppose I can say I have flown on one. I built the kit in the 1970s

[@johnscarsandstuff]

It's definitely a kit I want to build. I've done plenty of Vintage Classics and actually vintage kits, so it doesn't scare me.

[@MOS6510Models]

brilliant.. its about the challenge too

[@fightersweep]

When I got seriously into modelling in the very early 80s, Airfix was a shadow of it's former self after bankruptcy and purchase by General Mills. But I had a 1979 catalogue I had bagged in a playground swap and could see the full extent of what their range used to be and I wanted lots of those subjects. However, finding these kits as a kid with a very limited budget was nigh on impossible. The 'Classics Range' re-releases give me a chance to finally have a crack at some of these models without having to pay collectors prices and I get cartograf decals too! Win win. I didn't think I'd get the chance to build the SRN1 and Bond Bug, but I did and I hope Airfix keep giving us these long lost kits. Fingers crossed for the Cherokee Arrow, Skyvan and Islander once again (Morris Marina and Austin Maxi too please)

[@martinoconnor4314]

I wish they'd bring back some of their old motorcycle kits, especially the BSA C15 and BMW.

[@fightersweep]

@@martinoconnor4314 Yeah! I'd vote for that too. I had the Ariel Arrow back in the 80s. Love to have another go at that kit. Those motorcycle kits were nice.

[@MOS6510Models]

I think the maxi is long gone sadly....

[@martinoconnor4314]

@@fightersweep I've seen a few of the bike kits on ebay but they tend to go for silly prices. I built the Ariel, BSA and BMW as a kid and in adult life I've owned a few real BSA C15's, always fancied building the kit to resemble one that I owned.

[@fightersweep]

@@MOS6510Models Well, there was a rumour that the moulds were damaged, but the same was said about the Bond Bug. I did ask the late Darrell Burge several years ago at one of their annual trade launch weekends at Margate (I loved being in the model trade back then) about the old 'Modern Car' moulds over a few beers. He told me that the moulds were accounted for, including the 1980 hot rod conversions, but he didn't think there would be enough interest in re-releases. I tried to argue the point citing the ridiculous prices of the second hand market for those kits, but don't think I got anywhere. However, the thinking must have changed with the Vintage Classic re-releases of the Bond Bug and the Jaguar 420 so there is hope I suppose.

[@brianartillery]

I have one of these from it's last release - and to say it's a big bugger would be a slight underestimation. Get one, certainly, but make sure you have plenty of room! 👍👍👍

[@MOS6510Models]

yes its got some width to it

[@MaxTSanches]

Nice airplane. I saw the last one land and take off at a dirt strip in Northern British Columbia, Canada in 1996. It was there to fly out gold ore from the mine. A sad day as the crew had heard that only other flying one had just crashed.

[@MOS6510Models]

thats a shame.. ill have to look it up

[@jefthing]

That was my post! But it was the older pre-70s Matchbox and my dad was the genius that fixed the doors so they opened and closed easily.

[@MOS6510Models]

ah fair play matey.. i knew it was a subscriber who said that.. thats for the info

[@onixfieroandscalemodelworks]

😊I love that the model companies are rereleasing these old kits. I gotten to build a few I never thought I would be able to work on. Round 2, Atlantis , glencoe. These are a few of the companies releasing these kits along with airfix. Yes they are much more of a challenge due to the fact the technology of the time just couldn’t do what we can do today. For me it adds another challenge to the build that I enjoy more than a prefect kit that just falls together. I hope this trend will never end.

[@MOS6510Models]

i agree with all that :)

[@milgeekmedia]

Real nostalgia with this one. My parents were big fans of the Belgian seaside town of Ostend. We went on many family holidays to there in the 1960s and 70s and back then you could get there by ferry, hovercraft OR by flying with your car in a Bristol Superfrieghter! ...I'm usually a military model chap but I am really tempted to give this a try. (Sadly, times change and the only way to get to Ostend now is by rail via the Eurostar or to fly by passenger plane).

[@MOS6510Models]

yep.. how it all changed.. the tunnel has a lot to answer for.. we lost the hovercrafts because of that

[@Claymore5]

Love this one Mos - built this about 1975. Can't wait to do it again!!

[@MOS6510Models]

use the link if you can to buy one :|)

[@KevinMurphy-kk6yz]

Brilliant video mate, I love all of those vintage Airfix kits, made a lot of them when I was a little lad in the 1970’s . All the best from Brighton pal

[@MOS6510Models]

thank you.. i like a classic myself too

[@Phantomflyer56]

If you can find the Oxford Diecast cars then they fit perfect . Also they are rather nice and made for OO/HO train layouts .

[@jimbrook9469]

I love a Vintage Classic, warping, gaps and flash just makes it more fun to build. I just don't see how the prices are so high, given its just a fresh set of decals.

[@MOS6510Models]

Totally agree!

[@SamsVlogstrainsmore]

Very nice unboxing Mos! Looks like an interesting kit

[@MOS6510Models]

It is!

[@NickAndrewsFaulkner]

Thanks for an early unboxing of this very vintage kit, it’s older than me (just)! Not one for my stash as I’ve been bitten on the backside by some of these rereleases, although if the stash was a bit smaller I might be tempted. The mouldings look pretty good and the dry fitting was positive too. Airfix now teasing us with what is going to appear on 8/11…..

[@MOS6510Models]

i think its gonna be brilliant.. gotta be a new tooling

[@MannsModelMoments]

2 points for me in the Mostradamus 2024 predictions....I'm a happy bunny! ;-)

[@MOS6510Models]

Boom! it was a good shout

[@safa_abdul_rehman]

I love this kit and wish to get it 😢

[@MOS6510Models]

link in description

[@birodude]

Ok... ok... you've convinced me. It's now ordered. Thanks for the heads up. (The missus isn't too happy... "What do you need another old model for? You old git!)

[@MOS6510Models]

send us pics when its built my friend and have fun building it

[@Rubberduck217]

When frankton modern shop gets them in definitely doing it in RNZAF scheme 😊

[@MOS6510Models]

nice idea

[@markshellard5894]

Airfix do a decent job on the classics to be fair

[@MOS6510Models]

i tend to agree

[@Darrenh84]

Great review Mos 👍🏼

[@MOS6510Models]

Thanks! 👍

[@BarrowZigger]

Have they actually done new instructions for this? They look very clean.

[@MOS6510Models]

i was wondering the same.. they are very clean

[@morgandude2]

Oh if only I had a bloody job! Been hoping for this for many years and now it appears at the worst time for me 😥 I had one once but lost it somewhere along the way (but no loading ramp supplied with that issue).....those decals are worth a few quid on their own.

[@MOS6510Models]

Yep its amaziong the cost of the decals in some of these kits

[@basilbean5085]

As you mention, these Vintage Classic's ARE worth getting for the new decals. Mos, next time you talk to the good folk at Airfix how about a metal Vintage Classic Badge....any chance their make them??

[@MOS6510Models]

Can't see why not.. will have to ask

[@flapsmcginty4039]

Dear Mos, Please make a video asking Airfix to release the SR N4 hovercraft as a Vintage Classic… Thanks!

[@MOS6510Models]

its on my list :)

[@emmabird9745]

Hi Moss, I doubt I will buy this, not because its a VC but more because the actual subject doesn't quite float my boat as it were. Would I buy a VC, well I have the Rotadyne, Belvedere, Bristol Fighter, Fokker DR1, Hawker P1127, Sopwith Camel, Westland Whirlwind, so I don't mind an oldie challenge. The problem for all the deriders is that many of these VCs are niche interest subjects and unlikely to appear as modern toolings simply because the market is too small (well I would recon so anyway) so we should be grateful to Airfix that we see them at all. Keep it up Airfix, lets have a few more. Moss, have you tried any "light sanding" techniques to reduce the rivet prominence? I haven't but it might be interesting to try.

[@MOS6510Models]

was talking about this to someone today, just a very light sanding would be enough to dull them down

[@emmabird9745]

@@MOS6510Models would need a fair bit of practice then to get the right feel of it. I wonder what we could practice on?

[@neilbedford5082]

I am not a brilliant model maker by any standards, but 40 years plus must have passed since I last tackled this one, so I hope to make a better job of it this time 😊

[@MOS6510Models]

send us the pics when its done my friend

[@morgandude2]

That's the spirit!!!

[@Allgo61]

I have massive respect for your builing skills and your opinion. However I sometimes think you miss why a lot of people have come back to our hobby. I'm in my 60s and back to modeling fiveyears ago. When airfix re-release kits like the one in your video I'm immediately placing an order happy in the knowledge that in all liklihood it will be a challenge. BUT if offers nostalgia and FUN. My finished kit will be full of flawes......but I don;t care because I will have enjoyed the build. Keep the vids coming

[@MOS6510Models]

Thats my argument about vintage classics.. people shove their nose at them but they have a place for those who like nostalgia and want a challenge.. There is so much hate for the vintage classics and i defend them.. ive built loads of them too.. but sometimes they dont inspire me to build them. If you listen to the video you will hear me defend airfix re-releaseing them :)

[@bugler75]

£25 for new decals on a 65 year old model that paid for itself many, many years ago. £25 for a model you have to wrestle with to have an acceptable result? I know Airfix will sell these, I was tempted, but Airfix know that people will buy and they take advantage of it. Even knock a fiver off and produce more kits, I reckon they’d sell even more. I know Airfix’s hands are tied somewhat by Hornby and their loses too. I see Hornby are selling off Oxford Miniatures so that may help the Hornby brand overall (hopefully Airfix in particular ! 💪) and allow Oxford to have more control over their business. Great channel Mos, of the best channels, I listen regularly but don’t always comment😊👍🏼🫡 Ian

[@MOS6510Models]

Thanks my friend.. Its a lot of plastic and the decal sheet isnt cheap. Are you going telford.. if so come and find me

[@bugler75]

@ Hi Mos, I’m afraid I’ve got to disagree with you on this one.😟 A 65 year old model that’s paid for itself a number of times over and needs a lot of work just is not worth 25 quid. The price of decals has also a huge mark up too even if they’re Cartograph. You often correctly defend Airfix when some people are just ‘hating’ for hates sake but I think they’ve messed up on this one. But I do think a lot of problems lies on the Hornby side. I won’t be at Telford as it always falls on Remembrance Weekend and I’m quite busy. But I’d love to go sometime ! Anyway, you’ve a great channel and I’m not falling out with anyone over a fun hobby that we share☺️ Yours, Ian

[@AlanJOwens]

Hiya All

[@thetoon50]

It’s nice to have the option to buy vintage classics but Airfix are light on new tools and for me unfortunately being left behind. Had an email today saying 10 am Friday they have a surprise announcement . Hopefully not a Spitfire as that would not be a surprise. 1/24 Battle of Britain Hurricane would be a very nice surprise

[@MOS6510Models]

I think if you look at scale mates their release schedule of kits is no different to last year,, this will be number 5 of new tooling which is good.. Remember they have been releasing starter sets to get that range up to scratch.. email me for a chat :)

[@alanharris2799]

Being honest, I think they over price these vintage classics, given they recovered all the tooling costs (assumed) over the previous issues then charging £25 for this when you compare a similarly priced kit from other manufacturers makes it really poor value. This is a niche subject and I can’t see it flying off the shelves at that price.

[@MOS6510Models]

Heard the uptake was good.. a lot of people buy them to collect them which was fascinating to hear...

[@leed2883]

TSR-2 please airfix. The prices second hand are stupid.

[@MOS6510Models]

will be interesting to see it back in the range

[@Payne2view]

I don't mind Airfix re-releasing this 65 year old kit for the last time. However, I do find it absurd that the RRP is over £20.

[@MOS6510Models]

its the decals that cost the money.. to be fair its a fair chunk of plastic too.. its as big as a 1/48 i reckon

[@morgandude2]

Without the Vintage Classics you wouldn't have ANY new, over complicated kits with a bazillion parts and a price in the stratosphere. The decals alone on this re-issue would set you back a fair whack. There's a huge chunk of plastic in this kit as well, and from memory the fit was pretty decent too. Plenty of scope for a 'modeller' if they wish to add to it, or not.

[@ewin1st]

Maybe £10 but not want there wanting for it.joke

[@MOS6510Models]

its a lot of plastic and a huge decal sheet

[@morgandude2]

Head slap.