Archive for - The Airfix Tribute Forum - The Airfix Tribute Forum was established in April 2006 to discuss the making of Airfix models. Email: admin at airfixtributeforum.co.uk    Forum  + The Airfix Tribute Forum Administration, Announcements, Site and Update News Welcome A very warm welcome to The Airfix Tribute Forum. Why not make a post and introduce yourself! Forum Rules and Registration Rules for using these forum, how to make posts etc, Registration info, Problems signing up? Account not activated? Please read forum rules before first posting on the forum. Administration, Announcements, Site and Update News Administration information, announcements, site updates and suggestions. Announcements Announcements from the site owner and members of the Administration Team. Suggestions If you have any suggestions for improving these forum, then please post them here. Charity Fundraising 2007/8 All news about The Airfix Tribute Forum Charity Fundraising 2007/8 can be found here + The History of Airfix Kits Airfix Kits - Chat Discuss the history of Airfix kits here! Kits - 1950s The History of Airfix Kits - 1950s The History of Airfix Kits "Just like the real thing!" a section on the history of Airfix kits from their humble beginning to who knows where! You should post only in the sub-forum listed below. Kits - 1960s The History of Airfix Kits - 1960s Kits - 1970s The History of Airfix Kits - 1970s Kits - 1980s The History of Airfix Kits - 1980s Kits - 1990s The History of Airfix Kits - 1990s Kits - 2000s The History of Airfix Kits - 2000s Kits - Index The History of Airfix Kits - Index + The IPMS (UK) Airfix Modelling SIG Forum The Airfix Modelling SIG Forum Airfix Modelling SIG Introduction, Rules and FAQ Airfix Modelling SIG Main Room. Airfix Modelling SIG Shows for 2009. Airfix Modelling SIG Scale Model World '09. The forum for the SIG IPMS Scale Model World 2009 display. AMSIG Shropshire Model Show, Cosford, 5/4/09 AMSIG Hendon Scale Model Show 31/5/2009. + Group Builds - Administration Group Builds - Chat Find out what Group Builds are. Discuss and propose future Group Builds too. Group Builds Administration The forum for the administration of all Group Builds. Includes all discussions, polling etc. on future Group Builds. GB Admin - Aircraft - Civil This forum is for all discussions, polling, admin work etc on Civil Aircraft Group Builds. GB Guru is Dan. GB Admin - Aircraft - Military This forum is for all discussions, polling, admin work etc on Aircraft - Military Group Builds. GB Guru is Farmroad38. GB Admin - Cars, Bikes & Railways This forum is for all discussions, polling, admin work etc on Cars, Bikes & Railways Group Builds. GB Guru is Owen. GB Admin - Diorama & Figures This forum is for all discussions, polling, admin work etc on Diorama & Figures Group Builds. GB Guru is Ratch. GB Admin - Military Vehicles This forum is for all discussions, polling, admin work etc on Military Vehicles Group Builds. GB Guru is Stuzzar. GB Admin - Ships and Boats This forum is for all discussions, polling, admin work etc on Ships and Boats Group Builds. GB Guru is Steven Pietrobon. GB Admin - Space, Sci-fi & Robogear This forum is for all discussions, polling, admin work etc on Space, Sci-fi & Robogear Group Builds. GB Guru is Steven Pietrobon. GB Admin - Specials This forum is for all discussions, polling, admin work etc on Special Group Builds. These include those Group Builds that cover many subjects, joint builds, fun builds and Boss Builds. GB Guru is Richard M. Poll for the start date of 2009 Napoleonic GB Poll only + Group Builds Group Builds These are all the Group Builds taking place now or in the near future. To take part yourself, sign up to the relevant Group Build via the Usergroups link at top of page. Group Builds yet to start are marked with an asterisk (*). Operation Sealion Diorama Joint Build The Operation Sealion Diorama built by ATF members. This is an ongoing Joint Build with no specified end date. Airfix Post WW2 AFV Group Build Welcome to the Airfix Post WW2 Armoured Fighting Vehicle Group Build. Any Airfix kit, in any scale, of a post war AFV e.g tanks, armoured cars etc may be built. The GB will run from 5th September - 5th November 2009. Jesper (jhl1908) will be the GB leader. Airfix Lunar Module/Saturn V GB The Airfix Lunar Module/Saturn V Group Build. Join and build the Airfix Lunar Module or Saturn V kits. TimJ is the GB Leader. GB will run for 2 months from September 15th 2009. Airfix Starter Kit Group Build Join the Airfix Starter Kit GB. jhl1908 is the GB leader. The GB will run from 1st October 2009 to the 30th November 2009. Any Airfix Starter kit of any scale may be built. Group Build - Airfix 54mm Napoleonic figure This group build will feature 54mm Napoleonic foot and/or mounted figures Airfix Any Civvie Aircraft 2009 GB Welcome to the Airfix Any Civil Aircraft 2009 Group Build. Any Airfix kit, in any scale, of an aircraft in civilian use may be built. The GB will run from 24th October - 23rd December 2009. Dan will be the GB leader. Airfix CBI/SEAC GB Welcome to the Airfix CBI/SEAC Group Build. Any Airfix kit, in any scale, of a military aircraft used in China/Burma/India or South East Asia may be built. The GB will run from 9th November 2009 - 9th January 2010. AFCBGeorge will be the GB leader. + Group Builds - Plus Group Builds Plus - Chat For general discussion of Group Builds Plus Group Builds Plus Once a Group Build's official End Date passes, it will be moved here. Note that members can still take part in these Group Builds, even though they have officially reached their end dates. Airfix 1/72 B.N. Islander GB Start date 1st September 2006. End date 1st November 2006. Chairman Red is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Airfix B.N. Islander/Defender Group Build. Airfix Building Diorama GB A Group Build incorporating an Airfix building in a diorama setting Airfix 1/72 E-Boat GB Start date 15th October 2006. End date 15th December 2006. Group Build Leader is DaveCov. Follow the progress of the Airfix 1/72 E-Boat Group Build. Airfix 1/24 Group Build An extended GB for any 1/24 Airfix kit Airfix Hawker Hurricane GB Start date 15th September 2006. End date 15th November 2006. Group Build Leader is Owen. Follow the progress of the Airfix Hawker Hurricane Group Build (all scales). Airfix Special What-if Group Build. This is the What-if GB. Any Airfix kit, of any scale, may be used as a base to adapt, kitbash, modify, using scratchbuilt or aftermarket parts/decals to represent a what-if subject. The GB will run 1/12/08 to 31/1/09, Richard M is GB Leader. Airfix Katy/Emergency Set GB Start date 15th July 2006. End date 15th September 2006. Sgt Squarehead is Group Build Leader. Follow the group build of the Katy, the ambulance from Ice Cold In Alex using the Emergency Set Ambulance. Other Ice Cold builds and Emergency Set builds also included. Airfix 1/72 Douglas TBD Devastator GB. This is the Airfix 1/72 Douglas TBD Devastator GB, the GB will run from 15/12/08 to 15/2/09. Airfix 1/600 HMS Manxman GB Start date 10th May 2006. End date 10th July 2006. Ratch is Group Build Leader. Follow the group build of the Airfix 1/600 HMS Manxman kit. Alan Hall Memorial GB Welcome to the Alan Hall Memorial GB. This is a multi-forum GB to pay tribute to Alan Hall. ATF members participating may build any Alan Hall conversion from the Airfix Magazine, using an Airfix kit as the base. Modern resin, photo-etch and vac-form canopies are not permitted - the build should be "Old School". GB will run from 31st January 2009 - 31st July 2009. Airfix RNAS/FAA Group Build Airfix RNAS/FAA Aircraft GB. Any Airfix aircraft, of any scale, which saw service in the RNAS or FAA. GB dates TBA. GB leader is feanor. Airfix Aircraft Carriers GB The Airfix Aircraft Carrier Group Build. 15/10/08 to 15/12/08. JackJ is the GB Leader. Airfix Lee/Grant Tank Group Build The Group Build of Airfix Lee or Grant Tanks in either scale. 10th November 2008 to 10th February 2009. ex-JB vehicle Group Build This GB is for ex-JB vehicles, now packaged in Airfix boxes Airfix Airliners GB Start date 1st May 2007. End Date 1st July 2007. Farmroad38 is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Airfix Airliners Group Build (all scales). Group Build - Airfix/Dapol 09 Rail This Group Build will be led by feanor ATF First Anniversary GB Start date 21st April 2007. End date 21st June 2007. DaveCov is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the ATF First Anniversary Group Build. Group Build - ATF Third Anniversary A Boss GB to celebrate the 3rd birthday of the site, to run from 21/04/09 to 21/06/09 Airfix Cars #1 GB Start date 1st September 2007. End Date 1st November 2007. DaveCov is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Airfix Cars #1 GB. Airfix Nightstalkers Group Build Airfix Nightstalkers Aircraft GB. Any Airfix aircraft, of any scale, which saw service as a nightfighter or night intruder. GB dates April 15-June 15. GB leader is AFCBGeorge. Airfix Centurion Tank GB Start date 1st July 2007. End Date 1st September 2007. Stuzzar is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Airfix Centurion Tank GB. Airfix Concorde Group Build Airfix Concorde GB. Either the 1/144 or 1/72 scale aircraft may be built, in any scheme - real or otherwise. GB dates May 15-July 15. GB leader is ColinM. de Havilland Mosquito GB Start date 15th April 2007. End date 15th June 2007. Little Kid Falky is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the de Havilland Mosquito Group Build (all scales). Airfix Cars 2009 GB The 2009 Airfix Cars GB will be for any scale and be led by Paula Falklands Conflict 25th Anniversary GB Start date 14th June 2007. End date 14th September 2007. DaveCov is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Falklands Conflict 25th Anniversary Group Build. Airfix Focke Wulf FW190 Group Build Airfix Focke Wulf FW190 GB. Any scale FW190 may be built. GB dates June 29-August 29. GB leader is thomasweir. Airfix 1/72 Hawker Typhoon 1B GB Start date 15th June 2007. End Date 15th August 2007. Farmroad38 is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Airfix 1/72 Hawker Typhoon 1B GB. Airfix D-Day 1944 Summer Campaign GB 2009 Welcome to the 2009 Summer Campaign GB, the subject is D-Day 6th June 1944. Any subject, of any scale may be built so long as it's an Airfix kit. Conversions and aftermarket parts/decals are permitted. The GB will run from 15th July to 15th September 2009. Airfix Heavy Bombers GB Start date 1st October 2007. End Date 1st December 2007. Richard M is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Airfix Heavy Bombers GB. Junkers Ju88 GB Start date 15th March 2007. End Date 15th May 2007. Ratch is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Junkers Ju88 (all manufactures and scales). Martin Marauder GB Start date 15th November 2006. End date 15th January 2007. Owen is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Martin Marauder Group Build. North American P-51 Mustang GB Start date 1st December 2006. End date 1st February 2007. Dutch_nzer is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the North American P-51 Mustang Group Build (all scales). Airfix 1/72 RAF Rescue Launch GB Start date 1st June 2007. End date 1st August 2007. DaveCov is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Airfix 1/72 RAF Rescue Launch Group Build. Airfix/Dapol Railway GB Start date 15th June 2007. End Date 15th August 2007. Owen is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Airfix/Dapol Railway Group build. Airfix 1/72 RNLI Lifeboat GB Start date 1st September 2007. End date 1st November 2007. DaveCov is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Airfix 1/72 RNLI Lifeboat Group Build. Saab Viggen GB Start date 21st February 2007. End Date 21st April 2007. Modeldude/DaveCov are Group Build Leaders. Follow the progress of the Saab Viggen Group Build (all scales). Airfix Single Figure Vignette GB Start date 1st August 2007. End Date 1st October 2007. Joe is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Airfix Single Figure Vignette Group Build. Airfix Space/Sci-fi What-if Start date 1st July 2007. End Date 1st September 2007. Farmroad38 is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Space/Sci-fi What-if Group Build. Supermarine Spitfire GB Start date 1st March 2007. End Date 1st May 2007. Airfixkid is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Supermarine Spitfire Group Build (all scales). Airfix Trainer Aircraft GB Start date 15th August 2007. End Date 15th October 2007. FZ6 is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Airfix Trainer Aircraft Group Build. Willys Jeep GB Start date 15th February 2007. End Date 15th April 2007. Heggy is the Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Willys Jeep Group Build (all scales). Airfix Amphibious Warfare GB Start Date 15th December 2007. End Date 15th February 2008. Stuzzar will lead this build. Follow the progress of the Airfix Amphibious Warfare Group Build. Airfix Anti-Aircraft Group Build Start Date 15th April 2008. End Date 15th June 2008. Hawk is Group Build Leader. The Group Build of any Airfix AA weapons, including conversions. ATF Second Anniversary GB Start date 21st April 2008. End date 21st June 2008. DaveCov is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the ATF Second Anniversary Group Builds of Airfix kits. Airfix Avro Anson GB Start Date 15th November 2007. End Date 15th January 2008. Richard M will lead this build. Follow the progress of the Airfix Avro Anson Group Build. Airfix 1:600 HMS Belfast GB Start Date 28th December 2007. End Date 25th March 2008. Group Build Leader is Ratch. Airfix Cold War Jets GB. Airfix Cold War Jets GB. Any Airfix jet, of any scale, which saw service during the cold war of the 50/60/70's may be built. GB will run 1/11/08 to 31/12/08. GB leader is Richard M. Airfix Dragon Rapide GB Start date 15th January 2008. End Date 15th March. Farmroad38 is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Airfix 1/72 Dragon Rapide Group Build. Airfix multi-scale Harrier GB A Group Build of all scales and variants of Airfix Harriers. 15th March to 15th May 2008. Airfix Liners At War GB Start date will be 31st July 2008 and run until 31st October 2008. Chippy is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Airfix Liners At War Group Build. Airfix Medium Bombers Group Build Start date 1st September 2008. End date 1st November 2008. Dan is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Airfix Medium Bombers Group Build here. RAF 90th Anniversary Group Build Start Date 1st April 2008. End Date 1st June 2008. Airfixteen will lead this build. Follow the progress of the Airfix RAF 90th Anniversary Group Build. Airfix Rotors Group Build Start Date 17th January 2008. End Date 17th March 2008. Paula will lead this build. Follow the progress of the Airfix Rotors Group Build. Airfix Seaplane Group Build Start date 15th June 2008. End date 15th August 2008. Farmroad38 is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Airfix Seaplane/Floatplane/Flying Boat Group Build. Airfix Sherman Group Build Start date 1st August 2008. End date 1st October 2008. Stuzzar is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Airfix Sherman Group Build. Airfix 1/72 Vosper MTB GB Start Date 1st February 2008. End Date 1st April 2008. DaveCov is Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Airfix 1/72 Vosper MTB Group Build. Airfix WW2 Africa Campaign Group Build Start date 1st August 2008. End date 1st October 2008. Richard M is the Group Build Leader. Follow the progress of the Airfix WW2 Africa Campaign Group Build. Airfix 1/144 737 GB Start Date 15th April 2008. End Date 15th June 2008. Dan will lead this build. Follow the progress of the Airfix 737 Group Build. Group Builds 2009 These are the Group Builds that ran in 2009. Group Builds 2008 These are the Group Builds that ran in 2008. Group Builds 2007 These are the group builds which ran in 2007. Group Builds 2006 These are the Group Builds which ran in 2006. + Main Room Modelling Chat General discussion for modelling-related topics. Aircraft For the discussion of aircraft old and new, military and civil. (Pictures of completed models should be posted in the appropriate Picture Gallery). Cars, Motorbikes and Railways For the discussion of all non-military cars and motorbikes plus all types of railway, including military. (Pictures of completed models should be posted in the appropriate Picture Gallery). Decals, Markings and Paint Schemes Questions, hints and tips about the correct decals, markings and paint schemes for all types of models and general discussion about paints. Not about "how to" paint, airbrush or apply decals. Demo-Builds Forum Members give a step-by-step demonstration of some of their builds Conversion Corner A forum dedicated to all types of conversions from the very simple to the more complicated examples. Also includes "what-if's". Dioramas, Scenery and Wargaming Diorama and Scenery Room. Also discuss wargaming from Ancients to Sci-fi here Figures For the discussion of all types of Figures including soldiers, horses, birds, dinosaurs, skeletons, royalty, footballers..... etc. (Pictures of completed models should be posted in the appropriate Picture Gallery). Scratch-Builds Models that have been scratch-built by forum members using various modelling techniques Model Reviews Reviews of both built and unbuilt models Military Vehicles For the discussion of all military vehicles, except trains. (Pictures of completed models should be posted in the appropriate Picture Gallery). On The Workbench Here you will find forum dedicated to reviews, conversions (and what-ifs), demo and scratch-builds. You should post only in the sub-forum listed below. Ships and Boats For the discussion of warships, landing and amphibious craft, sailing ships, liners and anything else nautical. (Pictures of completed models should be posted in the appropriate Picture Gallery). Space, Sci-Fi and Robogear For the discussion of models that are out of this world. Includes fantasy figures. (Pictures of completed models should be posted in the appropriate Picture Gallery). Top Tips, Tools and Techniques Modelling tips and techniques. Advice on applying decals, using an airbrush, how to use plastic card, types of glue, photo-etch etc Aftermarket Reviews Reviews of aftermarket accessories and decals Kit Restorations Models that have been rescued from the scrapyard and restored to their former glory - or better. + Annex Favourites, Best Types and Most Wanted Kit Releases This forum is for you to put your "favourite", "best type" and "the kits you would like to see released and re-issued" posts. It is also for other sorts of modelling polls too (excluding GB polls). Please do not put them anywhere else! Kits only! Features Features and articles of a modelling nature or with a connection to modelling that may be of interest to forum members. Media and Publications Let us know about books, magazines, programmes, films, dvds, videos etc that would be useful to modellers Modelling Links, Clubs, News and Events Links to web-sites that may be of use to modellers including clubs, member's sites. Discuss the latest modelling news, events, etc. Also the place for pictures of other events such as airshows, regattas, Navy Days, etc ATF Jolly Boys' Outings All discussions about past and future ATF Jolly Boys' Outings take place here. Off-Topic Area Here you can discuss whatever you like that is not of a modelling nature - within forum rules though! This is also the place for all those "favourite" polls not concerned with kits or modelling. Posts made in this forum do not count towards post totals of members. ATF Model Roadshow Forum Model Roadshow Main Room The main room, for general show chat, the show calendar and show suggestions. Shropshire Model Show, Cosford, 5/4/09. Shropshire Model Show, RAF Museum Cosford, Sunday 5th April 2009 Hendon Scale Model Show - Sunday 31st May 2009 Coventry & Warwick IPMS Model Show - Sunday 28th June 2009 Birthday Greetings Add your birthday greetings here IPMS Avon Model Show, Yate, Sunday August 23 Airfix Tribute Forum Roadshow at the IPMS Avon Model Show, Yate, Sunday August 23. IPMS Farnborough Modelfest - Saturday 19th September The Airfix Tribute Forum Roadshow at IPMS Farnborough Modelfest - Saturday 19th September 2009. ATF/AMSIG 2010 Shows Model shows that the ATF and/or AMSIG will be attending in 2010 IPMS East Anglian Model Show, Ipswich, October 4th 2009 The Airfix Tribute Forum at the IPMS East Anglian Model Show, Ipswich, October 4th 2009. + Picture Gallery - Misc Gallery - Chat For general discussion of the members' picture galleries Members Portfolios Where members can create their own portfolio of all their builds, either completed or underway. + Members Picture Gallery - Airfix Models Picture Gallery - Airfix Models A section for the posting of pictures of completed Airfix models made by forum members. You should post only in the sub-forum listed below. If the sub-forum are not showing, click on the title above. Airfix Aircraft Pics - Civil For the posting of members' pictures of completed Airfix models of all non-military aircraft Airfix Aircraft Pics - Military For the posting of members' pictures of completed Airfix models of military aircraft Airfix Cars, Bikes and Railway Pics For the posting of members' pictures of completed Airfix models of cars, bikes and railways Airfix Diorama Pics For the posting of members' pictures of completed Airfix diorama Airfix Figure Pics For the posting of members' pictures of completed Airfix Figures including soldiers, birds, dinosaurs, skeletons, royalty, footballers..... etc Airfix Military Vehicle Pics For the posting of members' pictures of completed Airfix military vehicle models Airfix Ships and Boats Pics For the posting of members' pictures of completedf Airfix models of warships, civilian ships, launches, liners, classic ships etc Airfix Space, Sci-fi and Robogear Pics For the posting of Airfix members' pictures of completed Space, Sci-fi and Robogear models + Members Picture Gallery - Non-Airfix Models Picture Gallery - Non-Airfix Models A section for the posting of pictures of completed non-Airfix models made by forum members. You should post only in the sub-forum listed below. If the sub-forum are not showing, click on the title above. Non-Airfix Aircraft Pics - Civil For the posting of members' pictures of completed non-Airfix models of all non-military aircraft Non-Airfix Aircraft Pics - Military For the posting of members' pictures of completed non-Airfix models of military aircraft Non-Airfix Cars, Bikes and Railway Pics For the posting of members' pictures of completed non-Airfix models of cars, bikes and railways Non-Airfix Diorama Pics For the posting of members' completed non-Airfix diorama pictures Non-Airfix Figure Pics For the posting of members' pictures of completed non-Airfix Figures including soldiers, birds, dinosaurs, skeletons, royalty, footballers..... etc Non-Airfix Military Vehicle Pics For the posting of members' pictures of completed non-Airfix military vehicle models Non-Airfix Ships and Boats Pics For the posting of members' pictures of completed non-Airfix pictures of models of warships, civilian ships, launches, liners, classic ships etc Non-Airfix Space, Sci-fi and Robogear Pics For the posting of members' pictures of completed non-Airfix Space, Sci-fi and Robogear models + Reference Section Reference - Chat Discuss matters concerning the Reference section Aircraft Refs - Civil Reference pictures and material for Civilian Aircraft Aircraft Refs - Military Reference pictures and material for Military Aircraft Cars, Bikes and Railway Refs Reference pictures and material for Cars, Bikes and Railways Diorama, Scenery, Wargames Refs Reference pictures and material for Diorama, Scenery and Wargaming Figure Refs Reference pictures and material for Figures Military Vehicle Refs Reference pictures and material for Military Vehicles Ships and Boats Refs Reference pictures and material for Ships and Boats Reference Section This section is for any reference pictures, drawings, plans you may have, walkarounds, requests for pictures etc. You must have permission of the copyright holder of the material. NO model pictures though. You should post only in the sub-forum listed below. If the sub-forum are not showing, click on the title above. Space, Sci-fi and Robogear Refs Reference pictures and material for Space, Sci-fi and Robogear Museum Refs Reference pictures and material from museums etc + ATF Marketplace Modelling Shop Chat This forum is for all discussion about modelling shops, both on the street and online. For Sale and Wanted If you have something to buy, sell, swap or give away list it here. Need a rare kit, spares, decals etc, then post here. Private sales only. ModelsForSale.Com The ModelsForSale.Com Forum For Sale Listings Items for sale by forum members, private sales only, no retail. Swap Centre Items for direct trade or swap with other forum members only, no financial transactions. Wanted Items Listing Wanted listing for forum members to post items they would like to find from other forum members. Free to a good home. Items offered for free to other members, (postage costs may be requested). Traders Forum An area where traders may advertise their wares + Archives Charity Fundraising 2006 All news about The Airfix Tribute Forum Charity Fundraising 2006 can be found here Charity Fundraising All news about The Airfix Tribute Forum Charity Fundraising can be found in the sub-forums Group Builds Archive Archive for old or superseded Group Build threads For Sale and Wanted Archives Archive for all resolved "For Sale" and "Wanted" threads or those over six months old. Not to be used for new threads and posts.