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Richard M

The SIG will have a small display in conjuction with the ATF at the Shropshire Model Show, Cosford Sunday 5/4/09. The theme will be a mini version of the planned SMW '09 display. The 60th Anniversary of Airfix.

The plan for the display is to exhibit a couple models for each decade, with some information about models (box art etc) displayed next to the models. Space allowing there will be a small presentation of the logo or boxart types on a history timeline.

It would be nice to see a mix of model types rather than just aircraft if possible. If you are coming to the show and would like to bring something, please make a post. The only criteria for the models are; you're a SIG member, they are Airfix, you want to show them on the display. This is all about having fun and meeting up with other Airfix enthusiasts. Even if you don't want to bring any models, come along and say hello, it should be an great day!
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Rich
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Ratch · Posted: Tue 10 Mar 2009 16:17 pm Post subject:

I could bring my ECW figures

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hewman100 · Posted: Thu 12 Mar 2009 12:00 pm Post subject:

I'm tied up that weekend. Anyone from my neck of the woods going who could take along something from me?

I don't think I have enough faith in the postal service.
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Ratch · Posted: Tue 24 Mar 2009 12:00 pm Post subject:

Would all members intending to attend/exhibit please indicate their intention here

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thomasweir · Posted: Tue 31 Mar 2009 18:15 pm Post subject:

Ratch did you send out an e-mail early last week stating the set up times for Cosford and whether anybody needed a car park pass ? Or did I dream it ? I was a bit ill last week and went a bit do lally at one point so I may have dreamt it.

Ratch · Posted: Tue 31 Mar 2009 18:23 pm Post subject:

I did ask who needed passes

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feanor · Posted: Tue 31 Mar 2009 19:32 pm Post subject:

Ayup Ratch...

Got mine today. Thanks Mate. I'll see you there !
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Ratch · Posted: Tue 31 Mar 2009 19:40 pm Post subject:

feanor · Posted: Tue 31 Mar 2009 19:55 pm Post subject:

Ayup Ratch...

Shoot ! we're opposite the BWPT !
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Richard M · Posted: Wed 01 Apr 2009 15:31 pm Post subject:

Only a few days to go! If any SIG members want to join in the display let me know by pm, alternatively there will probably be space if you want to turn up on the day with a model or two.

Either way, pop by to have a chat with the guys, it will be a good chance to meet and greet.
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Rich
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hewman100 · Posted: Thu 02 Apr 2009 10:10 am Post subject:

I've sent my contribution to Ratch via post. Hope you all have a great day.

Am looking forward to seeing photos!
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peebeep · Guest

Folks, I'm sorry to say that my attendance on Sunday is in some doubt due to a problem with travel arrangements. I will be making an effort to get there but simply can't guarantee that it will come off.

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Lincolnlanc · Posted: Sat 04 Apr 2009 15:52 pm Post subject:

I do hope that somebody will be able to post some pictures of the stand and gathering ...
Have a nice day chaps and enjoy it you lucky people ...
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feanor · Posted: Sat 04 Apr 2009 16:40 pm Post subject:

Ayup LL...

Don't worry.

We'll gurn for the cameras !

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feanor · Posted: Sat 04 Apr 2009 17:11 pm Post subject:

Ayup Paul...

It's ON !

I'd like to think i had an air of Vague Intelligence and Puzzlement... Yeah, Right !
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Ratch · Posted: Sun 05 Apr 2009 19:01 pm Post subject:

It was an excellent show

A great success for both the ATF and the Airfix Modelling SIG Clapping

Exhibits numbered over fifty

and contibutions were made by RichardM, peebeep, ColinM, Hewman100, thomasweir, farmroad38, feanor and myself Cheers!

TimJ also came along Jolly Boys

and there was much interest from the general public

Stu starts work on the Fairey Delta

and some of the other displays that might be of interest

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Owen · Posted: Sun 05 Apr 2009 20:31 pm Post subject:

It looks like it was a real success - well done all! The table looked very busy!

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feanor · Posted: Sun 05 Apr 2009 21:03 pm Post subject:

Ayup All...

Just a note to say a BIG, BIG Thankyou to Ratch, Colin, Adrian, Paul, and Thomas for making the whole day a roaring success. Thanks to RichM, there in spirit, if not person, who provided us with Materiel to set the table up.

As Ratch said, there was a lot of 'Memory Lane' evoked by the display of top quality Models (and i don't mean mine) that made the stand such a talking point. Best of all attracting FAMILIES with kids, who were shown how this hobby began, what you can get from Airfix Models, and may have hopefully have caused a kit or two hitherto not expected to be bought, to be taken home and bashed as we speak ! even if only in the hope of recapturing a childhood memory and feeling...

The boys seemed undersandably nervous about engaging the General Public, but i think they were getting the hang of it in the end... (sorry, but no such worries here...

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It was great to see the rest of the show, and there was some Lovely stuff on view, but it didn't seem as if many 'New' Models were built for the stands... Still, a good show.

For the record, all i came away with was a Matchbox '32 Mk 22/24 Spit, an Airfix '48 MIG 17F (!) and some EMA Plastic Weld, and 4 packs of Scalpel Blades... really...

Well done ATF and Airfix SIG. Next Show, Bring it on !

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thomasweir · Posted: Sun 05 Apr 2009 21:34 pm Post subject:

A great day out and a qualified success. It was great to to put faces to names and here's to the next show.

Some Pics

The Ratch Air Force

From other tables

Republic F-103 or NA F-108 ?