Your aircraft wishlist that's never been made or out of production?

I second the vote for a good 1/48th scale Twin Mustang. I would also like to see a 1/48th scale A-10 that is worthy of the planes popularity. Four 1/48th A-10's on the market, and none of them make an accurate hog out of the box. 

Would also like to see more 1/48th scale pilot figures for the cockpit. 

A 48th scale F-86E Sabre / Canadair Sabre 2 with the "V" shaped front windscreen and wing flaps.  A 32nd scale of this icon, with similar options, would be nice too.

After flying on EAA's Ford yesterday (see my thread up in the Ready Room), I'd like to see a good 1/48 scale Ford Trimotor with a number of options for markings. I know Monogram offers the Ford in 1/72 scale, but that's just too small for my old eyes and nubby fingertips.

Another civilian aircraft that would make a nice model would be the Cessna 310,circa 1950's.  It's a low wing, light twin, with wingtip fuel tanks.

Ditto the Ford Tri-motor in 1/32nd scale. I got to fly in one when they were doing the Lake Erie Islands and it was an experience. I would also like to see a nice Bell X-5 in 1/48th or 1/32nd scale. This was developed from the Messerschmit P1011 if I recall correctly. It is the first "swing-wing" (variable geometry)aircraft that I know of.

I'll second the B-47, multiple variants, in 1/48 and 1/72.  Also F-111 in all variants A-G, plus the Sparvark and FB-111.  1/48 and 1/72

How about an F7U Cutlass in 1:48.  Only one I know of is the Lindberg, and the subject cries out for something better.

Don Stauffer

How about an F7U Cutlass in 1:48.  Only one I know of is the Lindberg, and the subject cries out for something better.

 

 

There is also one by Hobbycraft for certain. And I believe there is a resin one by Collect-aire. But yes, a nice, new tool and affordably priced Cutlass would be nice!

The Lindbergh F7U was in 1/60 IIRC.

As far as retooling a kit, I've always thought that there are a lot of kits out there that only need some modification and if instead of a resin set a single sprue set of replacement parts could be produced to be shipped with and/or sold aftermarket to modify the existing kit.

The first that comes to mind is the 1/72 scale B-52D kit. A single sprue with a bomb bay, bombs, and a few other detail parts would be nice. 

goldhammer

IIRC the YF-17 was done in styrene, have seen it around once in awhile.  By Revelle I think.

Do you know what scale it's in?

The Me p1011 never left prototype stage. They didn't solve the wing root problem.

Never paid attention, but I think maybe 1/48 from what I remember of the size of the box.  Haven't seen it for around 8-10 years

Another possibility could be the Martin Sea Master.  Was leaps and bounds ahead of it's time. - 1/72, in 1/48 would be a monster.  Sadly no examples left, doubt much of specs either from what I've read.

1/32 PB4Y-2 Privateer

1/48 B-25D

goldhammer

Another possibility could be the Martin Sea Master.  Was leaps and bounds ahead of it's time. - 1/72, in 1/48 would be a monster.  Sadly no examples left, doubt much of specs either from what I've read.

 

Mach 2 does a 72nd kit. Saw one built up a few weeks back, it is a biggy. Would be nice if a more mainstream company did one.

seasick

 goldhammer

IIRC the YF-17 was done in styrene, have seen it around once in awhile.  By Revell I think.

 

 

Do you know what scale it's in?

 

 

The only one I know of is in resin from Anigrand.

I'm goin' in - I'll say a 1/48 B52 and Peacemaker.  Need to build a bigger house !!!

I was going through Route62's mega-stash earlier today. Last month I got a 1/48 scale B-24D from him and today I was looking at the Revell 1/48 scale B-17F Memphis Belle kit. I might bring that kit home later, maybe next month. It occurred to me, after the fiasco of trying to build a B-17D in 1/72 scale, that a B-17B/C/D kit in 1/48 scale might be a good deal. With my nubby fingers and old eyes, a 1/48 scale version of these early B-17's would be a lot easier to build than the smaller 1/72 scale.

Back in the late 50s or early 60s Revell did a 1/48th scale F-102 with a lot of moving parts and features, e.g. engine. I would like to see this kit retooled and reproduced again. that goes for the Aurora X-13 kit as well. Anyone know if those molds still exsist?

Would also like to see A F-11 Tiger in 1/48

rangerj

Back in the late 50s or early 60s Revell did a 1/48th scale F-102 with a lot of moving parts and features, e.g. engine. I would like to see this kit retooled and reproduced again. that goes for the Aurora X-13 kit as well. Anyone know if those molds still exsist?

The Revell H-282 F-102A kit molds are lost.  I have one in the stash and also the reissue without the ground equipment.  It is 1/49 scale.  I wish the ground equipment set with it were available again, but I would use it with the current F-102 or any other Century Series airplane.  As I did with the F-101B.

I don't know about the X-13 but I'd like to have one to build along with the original kit I have in the stash.

Okay , you asked for it !

 D.C.6-B , D.C.7C , PiperTri-Pacer ,Piper Tail Dragger ( Just before the Tri -Pacer ) Super"G"Constellation Pan Am Version . Beech Staggerwing and let's see How about A Cessna182 and 180 With and without floats ? How about a Taylorcraft and a Beech Bonanza and and Ercoupe . How about a Beech "Super 18 " twin . And maybe a few " Ag - Cat " farm spray planes . Do you want me to continue ? Here's a good one , a 1954 Stinson Voyager .

 I would like to see the Pipers ( High Wing and Cessna's  ) done in 1/24 /Why ? Well I have built some in paper and with the engines showing  and doors open , and everyone wants to know what they are .I would also like really good De Havilland Beavers and Otters in both twin and single in 1/48 . Darned good planes those . 

 Now here's some modern ones I would like to see .How about a Dassault Aviation Falcon 10 and 20 in 1/48 scale . Fed Ex started with those as their first jets . Besides a salute to a plane that engineering wise is a work of art  . Lears just don't cut it for me .

Don ;

 You mean to tell me you haven't nabbed the old Revell one at a vendor at a show .They're Still out there .

I would be happy to see the Monogram B52 reissued.  My grandfather bought me one back in the day but i didnt do it justice.

Also would like the Revell 1/48 B-1 reissued.  Missed it last time it came out.

New kits, I think we need an updated B-36 Peacemaker in a larger scale, and an updated XB70 Valkyrie.  The sole example at Wright Patterson is one beautiful aircraft

David2080

...I think we need an updated B-36 Peacemaker in a larger scale...

Did you know that HpH Models in the Czech Republic issued a 1/48 B-36 kit?  It's fiberglass and resin:

http://www.hphmodels.cz/hph/b-36-peacemaker/?lang=en

Hi folks !

I work in 1/72 scale.  How about some air racers such as the Laird Solution, or Travelaire Mystery Ship.  Injection moulded would be nice.  The resin GeeBee I built was a bear.

THX

Geez, I just thought of another good example for 1/48 scale: the North American, and later Ryan, Navion! NAA had hoped the Navion would capture nearly the same excitement of the P-51. So many paint schemes to choose from, military and civilian.

Double post.

Well, there is always the Lindberg kit.  Only took me about 20 years to find one!  And yes, it will need a little rework.  Like windows.  And an interior.