discussion We all love to speculate....

[BarryW]

.... over what kits might be released.....


I spotted on the dreaded Facebook that HK Models have been asking opinions about a 1/32 scale Short Sunderland.


Now their 1/32 B17 is big, their Lancaster will be even bigger, but if they do a 1/32 Sunderlnd it will dwarf the others with a wingspan of 42" (39" for the Lancaster).


We will certainly need the wall fixings they supply to be able to display that one! Mind you even on a wall it is a high aircraft and will stick out by over 12".....


I will just have to get one. I am sure I can find somewhere in my garage to fix it to the wall.... I just love the Sunderland and well remember when I was a child back in pre-history my grandfather buying me the 1/72 Airfix one....


I also understand they may do a Halifax and B24, not to mention a B26 as well....after the Lancaster and a P51B/C.


This is a great time to be a modeller.....


What do you think and will you build the Sunderland?


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[colin m]

It sounds great Barry. You should build it.

 

[papa 695]

I did the 1/72 not too long ago Barry and that's big enough never mind 1/32.


But I'll look forward to you getting and building it

 

[BarryW]

By the way the pic is just one I found on the web, I did not build that one......

 

[Guest]

I wouldn't build one. Not because I don't like it or it will be a bad model, I just would not have anywhere to put it.


I have a weird 'memory' of these aircraft. When I was at school (yes I did go and no it wasn't 'approved... be quiet at the back!) anyway, when I was at school we went on a Youth Hostel trip by coach. One of the YH was in Ryde, Isle of Wight. Now I am not sure of the date but it would have been early 1960s. My 'memory' was that as we crossed over on the ferry, I believe I saw a number of these anchored on a sandbank. I can see them now in my mind but I cannot be sure that it isn't a fake memory. I have not been able to find any info of if any were left there, possibly ready for breaking up, I just don't know.

 

[PaulTRose]

i wouldnt want one..........i struggle to find room for twin engined 1/72 aircraft!!!


and how would you paint it?.........you would need a walk in spray booth


but if you are going to have a go at it id love to watch

 

[yak face]

Sounds amazing barry , huge though! Its a very charismatic aircraft and like a lot of people i made the airfix one as a kid and have a very soft spot for them , id love to see them make it and love to see one built, cheers tony

 

[Gern]

Depends on whether I could raise a second mortgage so I could afford it!

 

[Ian M]

Personally once things get up to that size, they had better be fly able lol.


To big for me but I think it is great that they may be taking it on.


I will watch very close when you do a blow by blow on your one.

 

[Dave W]

Ive seen the 'Sanger models' 1/48 vacform Sunderland built up and that is a very big model. A 1/32 would be too big for me.Looking forward to your build thread though Barry!.