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Airfix kits in The Works (UK)

Started by Nick, December 04, 2020, 09:27:01 AM

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Nick

As part of my annual Xmas 'has anybody a clue what they want?' shopping ritual I wandered into my local Works. They are selling various Airfix kits at reasonable prices. The website only shows 3 kits, there were lots more in store.

Also: While you're in there grab any Haynes books you like because no more are being printed.

In 1/72:
B-17G £20
DC3 Dakota MkII and Willys Jeep £30
DC3 Dakota Mk3 £30
AW Whitley Mk.VII £20
Nakajima B5N1 Kate £15

1/48 Curtiss P-40B Warhawk £15

kitbasher

Quote from: Nick on December 04, 2020, 09:27:01 AM
As part of my annual Xmas 'has anybody a clue what they want?' shopping ritual I wandered into my local Works. They are selling various Airfix kits at reasonable prices. The website only shows 3 kits, there were lots more in store.

Also: While you're in there grab any Haynes books you like because no more are being printed.

In 1/72:
B-17G £20
DC3 Dakota MkII and Willys Jeep £30
DC3 Dakota Mk3 £30
AW Whitley Mk.VII £20
Nakajima B5N1 Kate £15

1/48 Curtiss P-40B Warhawk £15

Didn't see any in mine this avo.
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I always pop in if I'm passing, look at the books and see if there's any kits.  I might just pick up a Dak if there's any going.
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Quote from: Nick on December 04, 2020, 09:27:01 AM

Also: While you're in there grab any Haynes books you like because no more are being printed.


What? Has the company closed down?  :banghead:
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Quote from: PR19_Kit on December 04, 2020, 12:09:37 PM
Quote from: Nick on December 04, 2020, 09:27:01 AM

Also: While you're in there grab any Haynes books you like because no more are being printed.


What? Has the company closed down?  :banghead:

Haynes Publishing has been bought up by InfoPro Digital, an online publishing specialist in multi-media products and solutions. They have stopped the writing and production of all new Haynes works.

See my thread on this here: https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php?topic=48670.0

NARSES2

Ah cheers Nick, I was popping in The Works next week to pick up my 2021 desk diary so I'll have a look. Another Kate would be useful as it's a very nice kit  :thumbsup:
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Nick

Quote from: NARSES2 on December 05, 2020, 05:39:34 AM
Ah cheers Nick, I was popping in The Works next week to pick up my 2021 desk diary so I'll have a look. Another Kate would be useful as it's a very nice kit  :thumbsup:

Let me know if you can't find one and I'll have a look in the local Works for you.

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NARSES2

Quote from: Nick on December 05, 2020, 01:09:42 PM
Quote from: NARSES2 on December 05, 2020, 05:39:34 AM
Ah cheers Nick, I was popping in The Works next week to pick up my 2021 desk diary so I'll have a look. Another Kate would be useful as it's a very nice kit  :thumbsup:

Let me know if you can't find one and I'll have a look in the local Works for you.

Ta mate
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NARSES2

Picked up a Kate - Ta for the heads up Nick  :thumbsup:
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kitbasher

Still nothing in my local branch  :-\ 

Website indicates Revell stuff is available too.  Website search facility is rubbish!
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Nick


NARSES2

I was checking The Works' website this morning to save a wasted journey and noticed that they have a couple of the kits available via that. So might be a source for those who have no access to a branch that's stocking them.
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