Airfix Finished?

Paul K · Post by **Paul K** » 02 Sep 2006, 02:31

I always thought Frog were better models. Anyone else remember them ?

steve p · Post by **steve p** » 02 Sep 2006, 03:02

Paul K wrote:I always thought Frog were better models. Anyone else remember them ?

Not sure about better models, but I definately preferred their choice of subjects. Still got a pile to build...

Best wishes
Steve P

VC10 · Post by **VC10** » 02 Sep 2006, 07:43

steve p wrote:
Paul K wrote:I always thought Frog were better models. Anyone else remember them ?
Not sure about better models, but I definately preferred their choice of subjects. Still got a pile to build...

Best wishes
Steve P

I don't think thay were better either, but they had a a better selection. Gannet, Wyvern & Shackleton spring to mind.

Post by **Garry Russell** » 02 Sep 2006, 09:44

Frog models were not better but scored highly in their quality of decal sheets and often there were two very good alternates at a time when Airfix decals were basic and relatively crude.

They were also expensive. The quality of the models varied and was very similar to Airfix in that respect.

When the Airfix Dak was 5'6 and the Superfreighter 8/6 the FROG Herald and Viscount were 10/6.

Another thing FROG were famous for was as indicated by VC 10 is they produced a lot of models no one else did.

Not only in Aircraft but ships.

The Shell Welder coastal Tanker and Goodwind Sands Lightship spring to mind.

Revel's Queen Mary model was originally a FROG kit.

They also did an Airship either the R.100 or 101, forget for a minuet.

I am sure a lot of those on here remember FROG, but I wonder how many remember what FROG meant.

Another little piece of trivia. FROG were made in France under the Triang label so as not to cause offense.

Garry

VC10 · Post by **VC10** » 02 Sep 2006, 10:17

Garry Russell wrote:
Another little piece of trivia. FROG were made in France under the Triang label so as not to cause offense.

Garry

I never knew that!.

What I remember about the Frog Shack was the very heavy rivet detail. So heavy unless you rubbed it down the decals wouldn't lie properly.

I see in the paper today that Hornby are considering taking on Airfix. Ahhh.......... Hornby Dublo. I've still got all my Hornby Dublo trains and rolling stock, but that is another story (thread).

Post by **Garry Russell** » 02 Sep 2006, 10:22

The rivet problem was a bane in those days

This is also a problem with the Airfix Islander....the rivets are so heavy and the strap around the fuse so deep the transfers would fall off after a short while...if you ever got the on!

Garry

Tom Everitt AFG · Post by **Tom Everitt AFG** » 02 Sep 2006, 11:51

It appears Hornby are interested in purchasing Humbrol, so there may be hope yet.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_ob ... _page.html

Tom.

Post by **Garry Russell** » 02 Sep 2006, 11:58

Hope indeed

I just can't see Airfix going completely as such.

It's an institution

Garry

Tom Everitt AFG · Post by **Tom Everitt AFG** » 02 Sep 2006, 12:03

Agreed Garry.

It's such an Iconic name it'll be snapped up in no time. Hopefully Hornby will be successful and perform a similar turnaround with Airfix as they have with their own products.

Tom.

Post by **Garry Russell** » 02 Sep 2006, 12:12

Even if we were making a FROG kit using Miliput and Scotch tape..........we would be perceived to be making an Airfix kit with polyfiller and sellotape.

Like Hoovering the carpet.....it's in the language

My hope is they do release their airliners in classic form

BOAC VC 10 and Red Square Vanguard, flying Jack Trident.

I know you could get decals for them, but what's in the box and on the lid is where the sales are.

That's where it matters

Garry