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Offline The Big Gimper

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Blackbird Models
« on: October 15, 2015, 11:36:06 PM »
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We are just bringing customers up to date with news from Blackbird Models regarding new releases and new ranges in stock.
 
New Decals
We have just released four new decal sheets today.
 
BMD72029 - RAF 1945-50 Pt:1
This sheet includes a P-51D Mustang, Spitfire PRXIX and Avro Lincoln
 
BMD72030 - Operation Torch Pt:3
This has a Martlet IV, Seafire and Hurricane included
 
BMD72034 - Supermarine Seafire
Three FAA and one RCN options on this sheet
 
BMD72035 - Argentine Avros
A Lancaster and Lincoln feature here
 
All retail at £5.00
 
Telford Releases
As well as the new decals we shall be releasing several new conversion next month in 1/72nd scale.
 
Avro Manchester
Avro Lancastrian
Avro Lancaster VI
Sea Gladiator
P-51 Cavalier Mustang
 
We are also to release our first full resin kit with the Supermarine Southampton mk.I. We have purchased the former Silver Wings kits and soon we shall add the mk.II followed by the former Montex Vickers Viking.
 
 
TAN Model
We have the 1/72nd scale Hurkus A trainer in stock and shall soon have the 1/48th scale RF-84F too.
 
Red Roo Models
As their UK distributor we are adding the range step by step.
 
 
Happy Modelling
 Glenn Ashley
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Re: Blackbird Models
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2015, 10:10:02 AM »
Quote from: The Big Gimper on October 15, 2015, 11:36:06 PM
BMD72034 - Supermarine Seafire
Three FAA and one RCN options on this sheet
Aaaaargh seriously? I JUST ordered something similar, for more, from Hannants last week!!!  :icon_twisted:

Thanks for sharing the news, TBG  :icon_beer:
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Re: Blackbird Models
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2017, 08:06:31 PM »
Coming in 2017:  1/72 Lockheed P2V-5 Neptune/RAF MR.1 - conversion set for Hasegawa kit

Image are from here: http://www.72news.eu/2016/12/blackbird-models-lockheed-p2v-5.html







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Re: Blackbird Models
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2017, 02:09:04 AM »
I was in a P2V7 squadron.  Like this conversion kit.  Look forward to buying one.
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Re: Blackbird Models
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2017, 08:40:37 AM »
Here is the completed set. Not ready for sale but will be soon.



Can be purchased here: http://www.blackbirdmodels.co.uk/lockheed-neptune-p2v-5mr1-conversion-72-2010-p.asp
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Re: Blackbird Models
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2017, 04:04:07 AM »
Via Email October 11th.

1/72nd scale Saro Lerwick.
We finally have the Lerwick kit out and it's selling well. This is a brand new resin kit of this RAF flying boat from WW2. Retailing at £70.00 it is a completely new product.
 
Conversions:
1/72 P2V-5/Neptune MR.1
Our initial batch has sold out and there are more on order for this conversion that allows you to build the earlier version using the Hasegawa kit.
 
1/72 AP-2H Neptune
We got the first part of the castings yesterday so this will be out shortly.


 
Decals:
We have just released three new 1/72nd scale decal sheets today.
 
BMD72040 - USAAF at War Pt:3 £5.00
This features P-40F, P-51D, C-49 [DC-3] and C-79 [Ju52] in USAAF service.


 
BMD72042 - Far East Air War £10.00
This has PBJ-1, C-47A, F4F3 x2, P-61A and P-47D featuring on it.

BMD72043 - Air War Vietnam Pt:2 £10.00
This has USAF B-57E, F-100D, RF-101C, USN AP-2H, VNAF C-47, U-6A and UH-1H


 
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Re: Blackbird Models
« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2017, 05:17:34 AM »
These guys are reportedly also considering doing a 1/72 Short Shetland next year as well

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Re: Blackbird Models
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2018, 01:45:11 AM »
Coming soon.



Pre-order yours from Hannants: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/BMK72005
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Re: Blackbird Models
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2018, 02:28:59 AM »
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