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Airfix query..........

Started by Army of One, March 05, 2015, 08:35:17 AM

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March 05, 2015, 08:35:17 AM
Hello all........does anyone have any idea who I would have to contact at Hornby/Airfix with regard to getting children involved in the hobby....? They would be Max's age (6). I have spoken to his teacher about his exploits at the Crewe show an she thought it was marvelous. They be to young to make kits unsupervised at the moment......so I was going to ask them about the lego style kits. Anyone witn any ideas/contacts I'd be grateful........ :thumbsup:
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Nick

#1
March 05, 2015, 10:44:42 AM
I'd start with the details on the Airfix website...

http://www.airfix.com/contact

jcf

#2
March 05, 2015, 11:05:41 AM
They have an outreach program in place, Project Airfix:
http://www.airfix.com/project-airfix/

Note that the three different kit offerings are old glue kits.

dadlamassu

#3
March 05, 2015, 01:23:12 PM
I got the Spitfires for Armed Forces Day - we ran a model making competition - and they were new tool models ans a lot of the younger modellers found the cockpit interiors difficult.  So we missed them out but had to fit the pilot in! 

Great offer.

Mossie

#4
March 05, 2015, 02:09:28 PM
Quote from: joncarrfarrelly on March 05, 2015, 11:05:41 AM
They have an outreach program in place, Project Airfix:
http://www.airfix.com/project-airfix/

Note that the three different kit offerings are old glue kits.



The original offerings were certainly the older kits, although Airfix appear to be updating them.  The Spitfire Ia and Gnat are now new tools, the '109 is the older tool going by the screenshot.
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Army of One

#5
March 05, 2015, 03:01:56 PM
Chaps......many thanks for the replies......I will contact Airfix in the am n see what they say......
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zenrat

#6
March 06, 2015, 02:16:29 AM
Good luck.
The more kids get involved the better.
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Army of One

#7
March 06, 2015, 02:22:47 AM
I've spoken to them and upon advice emailed them regarding my idea. The woman I spoke to was enthusiastic about my idea as she had children as well........wait til they reply now.......
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Mossie

#8
March 06, 2015, 03:24:43 AM
They do the make and take at Telford, it might be an idea to encourage the kids to leave them there for display, until they're ready to take them home?
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Thorvic

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March 06, 2015, 04:25:46 AM Last Edit: March 06, 2015, 04:29:03 AM by Thorvic
Quote from: Mossie on March 06, 2015, 03:24:43 AM
They do the make and take at Telford, it might be an idea to encourage the kids to leave them there for display, until they're ready to take them home?

They actually do similar events elsewhere, which are closer to home for max's schoolmates. A visit to the Hornby Visitors Centre might not be a bad idea for them, as they may cover school visits.

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Army of One

#10
March 06, 2015, 06:17:05 AM
Quote from: Thorvic on March 06, 2015, 04:25:46 AM
Quote from: Mossie on March 06, 2015, 03:24:43 AM
They do the make and take at Telford, it might be an idea to encourage the kids to leave them there for display, until they're ready to take them home?

They actually do similar events elsewhere, which are closer to home for max's schoolmates. A visit to the Hornby Visitors Centre might not be a bad idea for them, as they may cover school visits.



Thats a pretty good idea......I'll mention it to his teacher.......
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NARSES2

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March 06, 2015, 06:57:12 AM Last Edit: March 06, 2015, 11:01:49 AM by Thorvic
Quote from: Army of One on March 06, 2015, 06:17:05 AM
Quote from: Thorvic on March 06, 2015, 04:25:46 AM
Quote from: Mossie on March 06, 2015, 03:24:43 AM
They do the make and take at Telford, it might be an idea to encourage the kids to leave them there for display, until they're ready to take them home?

They actually do similar events elsewhere, which are closer to home for max's schoolmates. A visit to the Hornby Visitors Centre might not be a bad idea for them, as they may cover school visits.





Thats a pretty good idea......I'll mention it to his teacher.......

Yea and you could go as chaperone  ;D :rolleyes:

You'd love it  ;D
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Army of One

#12
March 06, 2015, 08:22:08 AM
Now THAT is an idea...... :thumbsup:
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zenrat

#13
March 07, 2015, 12:14:32 AM
Just make sure you spread the word of Whiff... :wacko:
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Army of One

#14
March 07, 2015, 12:51:37 AM
Max is already aware of whiffs.......he has done two.....evidence is on the interweb and youtube.....his journey to the dark side has already begun........ :wacko:
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