Airfix 1/144 Boeing Dixie Clipper
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2026 8:04 pm
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Re: Airfix 1/144 Boeing Dixie Clipper
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2026 8:43 pm
Really like to see this build. Big fan of sea planes and that is one of the big dogs.
Re: Airfix 1/144 Boeing Dixie Clipper
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2026 10:16 pm
Have you built this? I have the Clipper kit, but I was also dreaming of the Short Sunderland after seeing Chris Wauchop build the Airfix kit—oh, it's nice to dream when you can't afford anything.
Also, is Airfix really pronounced A-I-R-Fix? I'm watching a youtube doc on the history and the droning announcer is using that pronounciation. I've just reached the part where A-R-Fix acquires Dinky.
Also, is Airfix really pronounced A-I-R-Fix? I'm watching a youtube doc on the history and the droning announcer is using that pronounciation. I've just reached the part where A-R-Fix acquires Dinky.
Re: Airfix 1/144 Boeing Dixie Clipper
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2026 10:19 pm
I haven't built it, but I've looked at it a few times. Crack that one open and do a build thread.
Re: Airfix 1/144 Boeing Dixie Clipper
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2026 11:31 pm
My father had a deep affection for the Pan Am Clippers… in spite of him being a life long TWA man… 
I definitely want to see this project built!
I definitely want to see this project built!Re: Airfix 1/144 Boeing Dixie Clipper
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2026 10:48 am
Thank you so much for seeing and responding. I’ve been revisiting the unbuilt kits I have stored with me. Most are in Utah. I’ve been a bit stuck because my neighbor upstairs was complaining about the paint smell and began texting me that it was causing headaches. As she is a legal assistant i realized that she was starting a case against me. It’s unfortunately a result of stacked living in Los Angeles.
And unfortunately she’s home all the time.
I’ve been contemplating a brush build type of project, so I went looking at my kits here—
1/144 Boeing Clipper not a brush build with fine detailing
Wolfpack U-Boat
Various 1/72 and 1/48 kits
Mars Attacks figure bust
And unfortunately she’s home all the time.
I’ve been contemplating a brush build type of project, so I went looking at my kits here—
1/144 Boeing Clipper not a brush build with fine detailing
Wolfpack U-Boat
Various 1/72 and 1/48 kits
Mars Attacks figure bust
Re: Airfix 1/144 Boeing Dixie Clipper
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2026 6:48 pm
Very cool. What a beautiful airplane. Did airfix do this in 1/72 as well?
Re: Airfix 1/144 Boeing Dixie Clipper
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2026 7:44 pm
Sorry Chris, they didn’t. At this scale the wingspan is 12-1/2 inches. As far as I know Anigrand is the only maker who produced a resin version at 1/72.
Re: Airfix 1/144 Boeing Dixie Clipper
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2026 6:00 am
Re: Airfix 1/144 Boeing Dixie Clipper
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2026 8:03 am
Good morning!
RE: Your recent inquiry regarding the pronunciation of the name “Airfix”.
Remember the baration is likely AI generated. For how smart AI is claimed to be, it is like a dyslexic drunk reading train schedules over the PA!
Build this, please. OOB. I’ll join you.
RE: Your recent inquiry regarding the pronunciation of the name “Airfix”.
Remember the baration is likely AI generated. For how smart AI is claimed to be, it is like a dyslexic drunk reading train schedules over the PA!
Build this, please. OOB. I’ll join you.