New Airfix kits - surfaces

[Guest]

Hello

Did I read somewhere that the outer plastic surfaces of new tooled Airfix kits are intentionally rough? The 1/48 Lancaster is. Is there a reason for this does anyone know? Presumably I have to give it all a light sanding? I would do anyway prior to priming but the whole kit seems to require it.

Thanks

[Guest]

Aidan not heard of this one.

Nearly finished my struggle with an Airfix Merlin and can only say the finish has been exceptional. It is a new tooling.

If you have a rough finish I would contact Aifix as that is not accetable.

Laurie

[Ian M]

I dont think the surface it rough, more like just matted. It is supposed to make them easier to paint...

A coat of primer normally takes care of it.

surely you mean 1/72 scale Airfix lancaster or Tamiya 1/48....I nearly had a bloody heart attack! lol

Ian M

[Alan 45]

I have noticed that on my tiffy Aiden but it's not very rough so I won't be sanding it

[Guest]

I dont think the surface it rough, more like just matted. It is supposed to make them easier to paint...A coat of primer normally takes care of it.

surely you mean 1/72 scale Airfix lancaster or Tamiya 1/48....I nearly had a bloody heart attack! lol

Ian M

Sorry yes. 1/72