dmorrissette Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 To view this email online click here Forward to a Friend To help ensure inbox delivery please add us to your safe senders list or address book Welcome to the Airfix Newsletter In this week's newsletter we have two brand new Ford Fiesta RS WRC kits and an exclusive sneak peek at the Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX, which is due for release in 2013. Don't forget to check out our Afghanistan range, packed full of fantastic model kits including the Supacat HMT600 Coyote and Supacat HMT400 Jackal! New Releases: Developed from the standard Fiesta road car, the Ford Fiesta RS WRC is a bespoke rally car built by M-Sport for the works Ford Rally Team for use in the World Rally Championship. The new WRC regulations for 2011 required a turbocharged 1600cc - this engine is both reliable and powerful, keeping the flame-spitting character of the WRC cars intact. A number of teams now drive the Fiesta WRC in the World Rally Championship and it has scored a number of victories and has been competitive with both the works rally team and a number of privateer teams. Contains: Model Kit, 6 Acrylic Paints, Glue and 2 Brushes The Handley Page 0/400 was one of the first heavy bombers used by Great Britain during the First World War. Succeeding its predecessor, the Handley Page 0/100, the 0/400 proved to be an effective and ultimately famous aircraft. Entering service in April 1918, the 0/400 was able to carry a single 1,650lb bomb and often operated in formations of up to 40 aircraft, first during the day, then later increasingly at night. Operation HERRICK is the codename under which all British operations in the war in Afghanistan have been conducted since 2002. It consists of the British contribution to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and support to the US-led Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Airfix now offer you the chance to build some amazing 1:48 scale models from this operation. Designed and developed by Supacat at their facility in Devon, England, the Jackal or MWMIK (Mobility Weapon-Mounted Installation Kit) is a wheeled, armoured vehicle used by the British Army. Its primary role is one of deep battlefield reconnaissance as well as rapid assault and convoy protection. In all of these roles, good mobility and visibility are paramount and it is in these areas that the Jackal excels. http://airfix.hornbynews.com/ukassets/images/340/Newsletter/2012-11-23/A05301-Pod.jpg Developed from the Supacat designed Jackal 2, the Coyote differs from the Jackal through the addition of an extra axle, turning the machine into a 6x6 design. Its primary roles is that of an artillery tractor, with secondary roles of battlefield reconnaissance and assault. It can be fitted with either a .50 Cal heavy machine gun or a 40mm grenade launcher as its primary armament, with a general purpose machine gun as a supporting weapon. http://airfix.hornbynews.com/ukassets/images/340/Newsletter/2012-11-23/A06302-Pod.jpg Both the Jackal and the Coyote have seen extensive use in Afghanistan, where they have proved to be very useful machines becoming much loved by their crews. http://airfix.hornbynews.com/ukassets/images/340/Newsletter/2012-10-19/Click-here-for-more-information-button.jpg http://airfix.hornby...9-07-10/div.jpghttp://airfix.hornbynews.com/ukassets/images/340/Newsletter/2012-04-12/Free-UK-P&P-offer.jpg For a limited time only, enjoy free UK postage and packing on all orders over £25 http://airfix.hornbynews.com/ukassets/images/340/Newsletter/2012-04-12/Browse-the-Full-Airfix-Range.jpg http://airfix.hornby...9-07-10/div.jpg Sneak Peek 2013 Exclusive! http://airfix.hornbynews.com/ukassets/images/340/Newsletter/2012-11-23/A05119-Banner.jpg The PR.XIX was the final Photo Reconnaissance version of the Spitfire to see active RAF service. Produced by mating features of the Mk.XI Spitfire to the powerful Griffon engine of the XIV, the PR.XIX was one of the fastest and some say best looking of all Spitfire variants. Due to its role as a reconnaissance machine it featured no armament, instead relying upon its high top speed to evade any potential enemies. After the war the PR.XIX served in the Far East, operating over Hainan Island and performing the RAF's last ever operational sortie by a Spitfire over Malaya on the 10th June 1957. http://airfix.hornbynews.com/ukassets/images/340/Newsletter/2012-11-23/A05119---3D.jpg This superb 1:48 scale model kit is due for release in 2013. Keep a look out on www.airfix.com for our 2013 range announcement! http://airfix.hornby...9-07-10/div.jpg Westland Lynx HMA.8 makes an appearance at IPMS Scale Model World 2012! http://airfix.hornbynews.com/ukassets/images/340/Newsletter/2012-11-23/Lynx-photos.jpg With another IPMS Scale Model World over and in the history books, there is much to remember and talk about for the entire year. The Navy Lynx making an appearance has to be the icing on the cake for us. We were extremely pleased to be able to play a role in its appearance and would like to extend our thanks to the Royal Navy. If you have not heard already, our display showed off all of this year's fantastic releases, and even some up and coming, including the 1:48 scale Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX. Create your very own Westland Lynx HMA.8 with this superb 1:48 scale Airfix Gift Set! http://airfix.hornbynews.com/ukassets/images/340/Newsletter/2012-11-23/A50112-Pod.jpg http://airfix.hornbynews.com/ukassets/images/340/Newsletter/2012-10-19/Click-here-for-more-information-button.jpg http://airfix.hornby...9-07-10/div.jpg Competition! This month we are giving you the chance to win The Boys' Book of Airfix, signed by the Author, Arthur Ward. http://airfix.hornbynews.com/ukassets/images/340/Newsletter/2012-11-23/The-Boys-Book-of-Airfix-page-image-Newsletter.jpg For boys of all ages, the name Airfix triggers a thousand happy memories. Lovingly illustrated with beautifully detailed box art showing planes belching red and yellow flames engaged in lively dog-fights, as well as magazine adverts and a mass of other period ephemera, The Boys' Book of Airfix allows you to recapture the magic of the modelling world. To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the following question... Q. What year was The Boys' Book of Airfix published? 1. 2007 2. 2008 3. 2009 http://airfix.hornbynews.com/ukassets/images/340/Newsletter/2012-11-23/Click-here-to-enter-competition.jpg http://airfix.hornby...9-07-10/div.jpg http://airfix.hornbynews.com/ukassets/images/340/Newsletter/2012-11-09/Airfix-Birthday-Parties-Banner1.jpg The party includes: Airfix model kit for each child to take and make at home Lunch in the Refuel Restaurant Goody bag for each child with activity trail and pencil Banner and Balloons in party area Invitations for your guests Extra gift for the Birthday boy or girl Please visit the RAF Museum websitefor prices and further information. http://airfix.hornbynews.com/ukassets/images/340/Newsletter/2012-10-19/Click-here-for-more-information-button.jpg http://airfix.hornby...9-07-10/div.jpg http://airfix.hornbynews.com/ukassets/images/340/Newsletter/2012-08-24/Airfix-paintings-needed.jpg We need your help! We are holding an exhibition of original Airfix art at RAF Hendon from Summer 2013. We have a number of brilliant paintings to show, but are in need of more. The exhibition will feature exclusive paintings which were commissioned to decorate Airfix kit packaging. Aircraft will be the main focus but we would like to cover other Airfix products such as military vehicles, ships, historical figures series, railway subjects and motor cars. If anyone has, or knows of someone who would be willing to lend the museum an original painting relating to any of these Airfix products, please get in touch. We are particularly interested in hearing about any Roy Cross Airfix artwork. Email webteam@hornby.com with your details! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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