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UK Modelers take note!!!

Started by Supertom, November 20, 2009, 07:11:50 AM

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Supertom

November 20, 2009, 07:11:50 AM
Don't know if this is old news but I strongly encourage you chaps to participate...

www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/whatson/airfix-world-record.cfm
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nev

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November 20, 2009, 09:22:48 AM Last Edit: November 20, 2009, 09:29:30 AM by nev
Gotta give Airfix/Hornby credit, they're doing a brilliant job in terms of marketing/publicity - the new packaging, James May, now this.
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Roger the Cabin Boy

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November 21, 2009, 11:46:50 AM
No such thing as a UK Modeler.  We have 2 Ls.   ;D :thumbsup:
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thedarkmaster

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November 21, 2009, 12:05:11 PM



This may be where all the Airfix Spitfires are going because we cannot get any from them for work, we could sell so many but we have none and none are in sight ......strange isn't it
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PR19_Kit

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November 21, 2009, 01:48:53 PM
They want us to build a Spitfire in 1/2 a day? (There are two sessions, morning and afternoon....)

They're hardly going for the 'quality' end of the builder market, are they???
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Weaver

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November 21, 2009, 02:22:37 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on November 21, 2009, 01:48:53 PM
They want us to build a Spitfire in 1/2 a day? (There are two sessions, morning and afternoon....)

They're hardly going for the 'quality' end of the builder market, are they???

Look at the times - they actually want you to build a Spitfire in two hours.... :blink:

Wonder if you can take your own tools and paint or do you have to use what they provide?
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Mossie

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November 21, 2009, 02:27:13 PM
Easy!  More than enough time to glue it & slap some acrylic on, although you might struggle to get the decals on before the paint dries!  Slap the kit together quickly, then take it home & finish it properly later.

Definately no room for AMS!  And that may be the point, I think it's a good oppurtunity for kids to have a go rather than the pullovers still living with their Mums.  Great idea from Airfix & the RAF Museum. :thumbsup:
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