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entwisi 21-12-2010 13:50
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It appears I've created a monster at work...


Basically some time ago a colleague and I were chatting about making airfix models when we were kids and we both were enthusiatic about teh fun they brought so one day a few weeks ago I bought 2 identical kits for Spitfires and challanged him to an "Airfix-off". The results were these 2 "beauties" (Attached below )


after being judged a "draw" another round was called for and I opened the challenge around the team. The model of choice for this round is the Aston Martin DBR9. ( Airfix Aston Martin DBR9 Gulf Model Kit )

So far we have 16 old blokes all hell bent on re-living those evenings stuff to bits of plastic with ploy cement!

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

entwisi 21-12-2010 13:55
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Retlaw 21-12-2010 14:23
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Originally Posted by entwisi (Post 870273)
It appears I've created a monster at work...


Basically some time ago a colleague and I were chatting about making airfix models when we were kids and we both were enthusiatic about teh fun they brought so one day a few weeks ago I bought 2 identical kits for Spitfires and challanged him to an "Airfix-off". The results were these 2 "beauties" (Attached below )


after being judged a "draw" another round was called for and I opened the challenge around the team. The model of choice for this round is the Aston Martin DBR9. ( Airfix Aston Martin DBR9 Gulf Model Kit )

So far we have 16 old blokes all hell bent on re-living those evenings stuff to bits of plastic with ploy cement!

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Thems too easy try the Sailing ship Alexander Humbolt.
I think theres The Ark Royal as well.

Retlaw.

entwisi 21-12-2010 14:35
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heheh, some of us haven't touched these things in 30 years.... give us chance to break back in gently! :D

Alan Varrechia 21-12-2010 16:36
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I'm in the middle of making an Airfix kit of Trevithics 1804 loco, amongst otherthings. I normally make wooden sailing ships as a preferance.

jaysay 21-12-2010 17:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by entwisi (Post 870273)
It appears I've created a monster at work...


Basically some time ago a colleague and I were chatting about making airfix models when we were kids and we both were enthusiatic about teh fun they brought so one day a few weeks ago I bought 2 identical kits for Spitfires and challanged him to an "Airfix-off". The results were these 2 "beauties" (Attached below )


after being judged a "draw" another round was called for and I opened the challenge around the team. The model of choice for this round is the Aston Martin DBR9. ( Airfix Aston Martin DBR9 Gulf Model Kit )

So far we have 16 old blokes all hell bent on re-living those evenings stuff to bits of plastic with ploy cement!

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Has our Boss joined in Ian:D

wadey 21-12-2010 20:00
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The 1958 Catalogue cover

Airfix Construction Kits Cat Autumn 1958 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

shillelagh 21-12-2010 23:48
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i used to make the figures ... did Elizabeth I ... and henry viii .. i think it was .. they were bought for me for christmas one year ..

jaysay 22-12-2010 10:07
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The Barber I went to in Ossy when I was a kid had loads of airfix models on display in his shop and even more in his home, the shop was opposite what is now the Civic Theatre at the top of Monarch Street where I lived, the Barber was called Jim Kershaw, his daughter is a member on here but I haven't sen her on for a while

Alan Varrechia 22-12-2010 15:02
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A couple of pics of a BMW a made for a friend. :D

wadey 22-12-2010 16:34
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Very nice, I could never get the painting right

Alan Varrechia 22-12-2010 17:02
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Think i may have to much free time on my hands. :D:D:D:D

jaysay 22-12-2010 17:54
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A couple of pics of a BMW a made for a friend. :D
How many bits were they in Alan before you started

jaysay 22-12-2010 17:55
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Think i may have to much free time on my hands. :D:D:D:D
You keep going mate, you know the old saying the devil makes work for idle hands:dflam:

Stumped 22-12-2010 18:25
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Back in the 1970's, an acquaintance of mine was renowned for making models out of spent match-sticks. Alongside his models of Blackpool Tower and Carnarvon Castle, he made a working model of Tower Bridge which was shown on TV after winning some sort of national award. He lived somewhere in Clayton-le-moors, but don't recall his name.

jaysay 22-12-2010 18:34
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Originally Posted by Stumped (Post 870592)
Back in the 1970's, an acquaintance of mine was renowned for making models out of spent match-sticks. Alongside his models of Blackpool Tower and Carnarvon Castle, he made a working model of Tower Bridge which was shown on TV after winning some sort of national award. He lived somewhere in Clayton-le-moors, but don't recall his name.
I had a mate who made models out of match sticks Stumped, he actually made me a gypsy caravan, it was superb, I had it for many years

Alan Varrechia 22-12-2010 21:21
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How many bits were they in Alan before you started
I'm not sure anymore Jay it's a good while since i built those.

cashman 22-12-2010 21:24
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I had a mate who made models out of match sticks Stumped, he actually made me a gypsy caravan, it was superb, I had it for many years
Bet the council had it moved.:D

steeljack 22-12-2010 22:20
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slight wander on modeling theme ... anyone remember the "Wall Plaques' you used to see around made of empty Players cigarette packets or the "Dog sculptures' made of Woodbine packets, thinking late 50s :eek: :D

jaysay 23-12-2010 09:25
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Bet the council had it moved.:D
Ya and cleaned the mess up after:D

Alan Varrechia 23-12-2010 19:02
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This is a model of the Bismarck that i'm making, i'm a lot further on with it now but lost the newer pics. It's taken over three years up to now. :D:D:D

Gordon Booth 23-12-2010 19:19
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Wow, Alan, that beats having a copy of Lancashire Life on your coffee table-some talking point! You've been allowed to build it on there for three years??
You must be very patient, if we live long enough it would be nice to see a picture of the finished ship,or can you show us its progress?

lancsdave 23-12-2010 19:27
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If airfix do a football stand maybe you can all get together and help the local football club :)

Alan Varrechia 23-12-2010 19:53
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Originally Posted by Gordon Booth (Post 870871)
Wow, Alan, that beats having a copy of Lancashire Life on your coffee table-some talking point! You've been allowed to build it on there for three years??
You must be very patient, if we live long enough it would be nice to see a picture of the finished ship,or can you show us its progress?
I'd be so lucky, placed it there for the photo shoot, I'm relegated to the loft and sometimes i'm allowed to use the spare bedroom in weather such as this. If i disobey to much i don't think it would be a spare bedroom for long. :D:D:D

DaveinGermany 23-12-2010 20:05
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I'm relegated to the loft and sometimes i'm allowed to use the spare bedroom in weather such as this. If i disobey to much i don't think it would be a spare bedroom for long. :D:D:D
What's that you say Al ? Squeak ? More Cheese ? :s_aim1: (Mind you, this from someone who gets told when it's time to go home ! :D)

Alan Varrechia 23-12-2010 20:28
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What's that you say Al ? Squeak ? More Cheese ? :s_aim1: (Mind you, this from someone who gets told when it's time to go home ! :D)
Couldn't possibly comment Dave. If i drop my toast i am reliably informed as to which side is buttered and which way it is liable to fall. :D:D:D:D

jaysay 24-12-2010 09:34
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If airfix do a football stand maybe you can all get together and help the local football club :)
They tried that in the early sixties Dave and look what happened;)

jaysay 24-12-2010 09:36
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Originally Posted by Alan Varrechia (Post 870865)
http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/a...1&d=1293134396

This is a model of the Bismarck that i'm making, i'm a lot further on with it now but lost the newer pics. It's taken over three years up to now. :D:D:D
Boy you got some patience Alan, three years;)


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