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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

2011-12-24T14:05:00.000Z

Hi Everyone

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thanks for all the cards I received and apologies for not sending any out this year. Only got back from Norway a few days ago and missed the post.

Be safe in whatever you are doing over Christmas and enjoy yourselves.

Best Regards

Mike

Scale Model World 2011, Telford.........................................Club stand Pictures

2011-11-14T15:07:00.001Z

Hi All,

Well we have got back from a great weekend at Telford. Thanks go to John and Janice, Mike, Adrian, Roger and Bill for their excellent company, and for making such an impressive eye-catching display with their kits. Martin also made an appearance, buying as many ships as he could for his miniature navy!

A great show, I understand attendance was up 6% on last year, so things are looking up in the modelling world! I took some photo's of our stand and some other items that caught my eye. Hope you enjoy them, I will add more as I get them from others in attendance.

Bigkev

Scale Model World 2011, Telford.........................................Club stand Pictures

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Telford 2011

2011-11-12T10:49:00.001Z

Saturday morning at Telford 2011. The tables are setup and ready for business.

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Latest build

2011-10-31T11:41:00.001Z

Here is my latest build.

See forum for other pictures.

Yes, you can now see them without signing in.

Cheers

Dave

Southwell Model Show Pictures. October 2011

2011-10-19T20:57:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Cyril kindly took some pictures at Southwell Model Show and forwarded onto me to be placed here for your enjoyment. There are some of the club table and crew on the day, but mainly pictures of his paticular interest......................................Can you guess what it is??

Thanks to Cyril, for taking time and effort to pass them on. Hope there is something to interest you.

Bigkev

Southwell Model Show Pictures. October 2011

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Airfix London Icons Set

2011-10-19T12:22:00.000+01:00

A trip down memory lane for me, built quite a lot of the 1/12 figures in my youth.

After quite a lot of work they turn out fairly well.

Cheers

Dave

XB-70 Valkyrie pictures to go with Bigkevs Work in Progress 3

2011-10-14T08:05:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Here are the pictures that go with the XB-70 Valkyrie build on with at moment. Please read text in Club Forum for details of build.

Bigkev

XB-70 Valkyrie pictures to go with Bigkevs Work in Progress 3

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Bartini-Beriev VVA M14P pictures to go with club forum Bigkevs Work in Progress 1

2011-10-13T20:08:00.001+01:00

Hi all,

Please find attached pictures of the Bartini-Beriev to go with the text in Club Forum for those of you unable to view at moment due to a technical glitch.

Bigkev

Bartini-Beriev VVA M14P pictures to go with club forum Bigkevs Work in Progress 1

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Anson Pics to go with forum article Work in Progress

2011-10-13T08:48:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

These are the pictures to go with the recent Anson build I did. Please check out forum for details of actual build.

Bigkev

Anson Pics to go with forum article Work in Progress

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Pictures of Proposed venue(s) at Driffield Showground

2011-10-08T12:25:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Just thought I would share some pictures taken of the proposed venue(s) at Driffield Showground that I took on our visit to the site earlier today.

I would like to thank Mr. David Tite, for his time in showing us around, explaining what would or could be available to us, tables, chairs, parking, refreshments, etc and exploring with us possible idea's for a possible show next year.

I would also like to thank Geoff for organising the visit, and to Adrian, Bill, Martin and Peter for giving up their time to see the venue(s).

It was a very positive meeting, and we are already starting to explore possibilities.

Thanks to all concerned.

Kevin

Pictures of Proposed venue(s) at Driffield Showground

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October Club Night Models

2011-10-04T09:16:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Just thought I would pop on some pictures of the models that were on the table last night. A good variety, and a lively night!

Sorry if some are a bit hazy.

bigkev

October Club Night Models

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More Pictures of Model Show, Old Parcels Office, Bridlington Railway Station

2011-09-10T16:09:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Please find some new pictures courtesy of Adrian, of our recent show at The Old Parcels Office, Bridlington Railway Station on 27th august 2011.

Bigkev

More Pictures of Model Show, Old Parcels Office, Bridlington Railway Station

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September Club Night Pictures

2011-09-09T12:55:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Please attached pictures of the models on display at the September meeting. Pictures kindly taken by Andy and passed onto me for putting on the blog.

Bigkev

September Club Night Pictures

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ClUB MODEL SHOW PICTURES from 27th August 2011

2011-09-09T12:48:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Please find attached pictures taken by Andy of our first venture into holding a model show of our own. This was held at the Old Parcels Office, Bridlington Railway Station on Saturday 27th August 2011.

Unfortunately I could not be there in person as was in hospital(I know any excuse!), but from those I have spoken to it went very well and an enjoyable day was had by all, despite some hard work involved. It is a credit to everyone concerned for making it a great day. Enjoy the pictures!

Also, congratulations to Paul, for winning the Annual Club Trophy which was judged by public vote, well done!

Bigkev

ClUB MODEL SHOW PICTURES from 27th August 2011

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Model Show at the Station

2011-09-08T19:19:00.000+01:00

A few images of the rogues attending the show at Bridlington Station.

Cheers

Dave

Model Show

2011-08-21T17:25:00.001+01:00

Thought that this should at least be on the web site for everyone to see.

Hope it does not cause any problems.

Dave

My First Blog

2011-08-16T09:17:00.001+01:00

Hi again,

Don't know quite what happened there, the photos came up but the text was missing, so here we go again with the text.

It is the Tamiya kit with very little extra added, except deflecting the elevators.

It was painted with 'Aeroscale' RLM 04 for the yellow, top surfaces and fuselage were sprayed with 'Alclad' Airframe Aluminium, then a further coat of 'Citadel' Mythril Silver was applied to the top surface of the wings.

USAAF markings were applied and then over sprayed to give a look of being cleaned off.

Transfers from the spares, and little people from ICM

Try again Bill N

Stranger in a Strange Land

2011-08-16T09:02:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

This is my first attempt at posting a blog on our website so I thought a couple of photos of the captured P51b would compliment Andy's article.

New Quarterly Competition Theme.

2011-08-15T20:29:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

The new theme for the next quarterly club competition will be:-

'FILM TITLE' , so get your thinking caps on, and the building boards clear! Competition night will be at the November meeting.

After discussion with Bill, he explains his idea for the theme is an actual item in the title ;ie 'Titanic' or a looser association, such as 'The Dambusters' whereby a model of a 617 Sqdn Lancaster would be in keeping.

This has been set by Bill, who was the winner of the last quarterly competition which theme was 'Strange'.

Any other questions about the 'Film title' theme to Bill please.

Bigkev

New Model Shop in Beverley

2011-08-12T08:43:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Bill has sent me some details of a new model shop which has opened in Beverley. It is situated on Butchers Row, and has only just got started. They would welcome your trade any feedback you can give them. Pay them a call if your in Beverley, or make contact with them on their website www.beverleymodelshop.co.uk

Whilst in Beverley, don't forget Boyes who also stock kits, decisions, decisions.

Bigkev

Pictures from Club Night, from 1st august 2011

2011-08-02T12:18:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Please find attached photographs taken by myself on the last club night. Sorry I did not get every model present last night, additional photo's taken by Andy will be posted in due course.

Congratulations to Bill, who won the Quarterly Trophy with his lovely 1/48th P-51B in captured markings, alas no photo of it as of yet, but you can see Bill receiving the trophy from its last holder Martin (Vol Da-More) Crawley. Martin won the £5.00 lucky draw on the night.

Bigkev

Pictures from Club Night, from 1st august 2011

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Club Show, Parcels Office, Bridlington Railway Station, Bridlington. 27th August 2011.

2011-08-02T12:04:00.001+01:00

FIRST CLUB ONLY SHOW FOR 2011

Bridlington and Wolds Model Club will be holding its first Club model display on 27th August 2011 at the Parcels Office, Bridlington Railway Station, Bridlington.

It will be the largest Club display to date, with lots of models on display from Aircraft to Tanks, Ships, Cars, MotorBikes, and Diorama's for the public to see.
We will also be holding our Annual Trophy Competion, where we invite members of the public to vote for their favourite model on the competition table so we can award the Trophy to the winner.

Entry is free to the display which co-incides with the Railway Gala taking place the same day at the same location. Here, there will be access to the Railway Club rooms where layouts can be seen operating. On the station concourse, there will be various arts and crafts stands, as well as charity and community stands for the public to see.

The show is open from 10.00am until 4.00pm. Easy access to the station concourse and Parcels Office, with lots of parking available.

Come Along, meet us, enjoy the models, and other activities on the day.

Colour Photographs of London in the Blitz

2011-07-21T10:00:00.002+01:00

Check out this link for some colour phtographs of London during the blitz

Pictures From South Shields 2011

2011-07-15T14:53:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Please find pictures taken at South Shields 2011. Cyril kindly sent them to me for inclusion on the blog. I have also added some photo's taken by myself, not all of which are the club stand.
A good day was had by all. Go to the club forum to read about it and see more pictures.

Here's to next year!

Bigkev

Pictures From South Shields 2011

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Photo's of Models at July Meeting

2011-07-11T21:22:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Please find attached pictures of the excellent choice models on display at last meeting by Andy and myself. Sorry if yours isn't there, some didn't come out as clearly as we would have liked. However, all models on display will be credited in the newsletter. Also note the collection of 'Male' models in one picture, Fine Beasts of Men!

Kevin

Photo's of Models at July Meeting

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Latest Build

2011-07-07T18:59:00.000+01:00

Here are some pictures on my latest build.

It is a scratch built 1/76 scale White-Ruxtall 922 Tank Transporter.

Here it is shown on a small diorama together with a 1/76th scale Fujimi Valentine Tank.

Hope this amuses you.

Dave S

Norwegian Model Shop

2011-06-11T12:56:00.001+01:00

Hello to my fellow modellers back in the UK.

You may or may not know that I am spending a lot of my time now in Stavanger, Norway as I am working with a Norwegian company.

On my travels around Stavanger I came across this shop in the centre. It is a really good model shop with kits, RC gear and railway models.

Looks like I may have found something to do on those long dark evenings.

Hope to see you all soon.

Mike

Location:Lars Hertervigs gate,Stavanger,Norway

Bedford QL types

2011-06-07T20:28:00.000+01:00

Here are a few photos on the models I am building at present.

Dave

Airfix Conversions in 1:76 scale

2011-05-19T19:03:00.001+01:00

Here are the photos that are on the forum - well a little different, just thought I would see if I could still use the Blog. you can only see the pictures on the forum if you are able to log on, so I thought I would post them here.

Keep modelling

Dave

Tornado GR4 Photos

2011-05-18T20:39:00.001+01:00

Check out this link for some photos of Tornado GR4s

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Railway Show 28th May 2011.

2011-05-17T08:19:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

I have received yesterday (the 16th), an email from David Harrison of the Railway Club.

The message asks if we are okay for the 28th, set 8am close 4pm.

At this late stage, I think it unlikley that we will be able to muster members who will be able to put on a display at such short notice. If anybody is willing and can assist in putting on a display, then contact me. I have cloths and signs available to use, but am unavailable myself that weekend.

I will email David back, and tell him I will confirm our attendance or not by next Monday (the 23rd).

Bigkev

Hull ModelZone Competition Photos

2011-04-30T19:18:00.003+01:00

Here are a few photographs from the recent Modelone competition in Hull...

Northern Model Show ( South Shields ) 2011 -------CHANGE OF DATE!!

2011-04-11T17:26:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Please be aware that the date for the Northern Model Show at Temple Park Liesure Centre, South Shields has changed from the original date of 22nd May 2011 to.................................

SUNDAY 10th July 2011.

I don't know reason for change yet, but have contacted organisers who have confirmed change of date.

I'll update you as I get information,

Bigkev

BBMF Dakota

2011-04-10T18:11:00.001+01:00

Check out this link for details if the colour scheme for the restored Dakota.

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Luftwaffe Dornier 17 at Goodwin Sands 'still intact'

2011-04-08T14:59:00.000+01:00

Luftwaffe Dornier 17 at Goodwin Sands 'still intact'

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Last Meeting's Models April 2011

2011-04-05T18:24:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Just thought I'd put on all of last nights models onto blog for all to see.

Some very nice stuff as usual, these pictures don't do them justice really. Keep up the good work, and remember next meeting is competition night, the theme being 'WRECK' set by Martin, the last competition winner.

Bigkev

Last Meeting's Models April 2011

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Lancaster Engine to run today

2011-04-01T10:19:00.001+01:00

Lancaster engine is to be run today.

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BBMF News

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Airtest for Dakota ZA947 today

2011-03-24T11:15:00.001Z

Check out this link to read the news article about the airtest today of Dakota ZA947

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Additional Photos from Huddersfield 2011

2011-03-17T20:40:00.001Z

Hi All,

A few more photo's not included with the previous batch, enjoy....................

Bigkev

Pictures From Huddersfield Show

2011-03-16T20:55:00.001Z

Hi All,

Just thought I'd try and download some pictures from Huddersfield 2011, for you to look at.

Will put some more on if these work ok.

Bigkev

Pictures From Huddersfield Show

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Club Forum Members

2011-03-16T09:40:00.003Z

Hello Everyone

Recently, the club forum has seen a lot of new members joining and some of these appear to be bogus.

To help me clear out any bogus members I am asking all current registered members to verify themselves within two weeks of this message by posting a response to a new topic I will create on the club website titled Forum Members. All you need to do is reply to the topic, this way I can see a list of replies for valid members of the forum.

After two weeks from today, I will delete members who have not responded under the assumption that these aren't valid members.

Can I apologise now if for some reason you are unable to respond within the two weeks and your membership is deleted. If this is the case please just re-register on the club forum. I hope you can appreciate that we take security very seriously and are undertaking this action to ensure only valid members are using the site.

Regards

Mike

(Web Site Administrator)

Wellington Restoration - RAF Cosford

2011-03-10T09:42:00.002Z

If anyone is interested in the Wellington Restoration project at RAF Cosford. check out this link
http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/Cosford/news/article.cfm?news_id=426

Club Forum Posting with attachments

2011-02-16T15:26:00.004Z

Check out this video showing how to post a topic on the club form with a picture.

Regards

Subman

Club Merchandise For Sale

2011-02-06T18:19:00.002Z

Bill Newton has some club merchandise for sale.

The items available are as follows;

Fleeces at £20.00 2x Large and 4 x Medium
Sweatshirt at £15.00 1 each of XL, L and Medium
Polo shirts at £15.00 4 x L and 1 x XL

All the clothes have the club logo on.

(Remember these are quite generous in size)

If anyone wants anything then they can talk to Bill at the next club meeting or get in touch via the contact page on the website.

Shades of Kelly's Heroes?

2011-02-02T09:59:00.001Z

Here is a little preview of something I have been working on - The Bunker.

I am concentrating on vehicles at the moment.

Here is a Panzer IV in the tunnel entrance.

The other is a Stug III.

Cheers

Dave

check

2011-01-27T10:03:00.001Z

Just posted this to see if I can still upload onto the blog.

See you all on Monday.

Dave

HAPPY NEW YEAR for 2011!

2010-12-30T20:51:00.001Z

Hi All,

Just like to wish you all a very Happy and Peaceful New Year!

Thanks to all who have helped at the club and shows over 2010, your help is much appreciated. I look forward to a better 2011, and hope the club continues to flourish with the very many skilled modellers of all interests within our ranks.

As a reminder.............................

January Meeting will take place on .................................

10th JANUARY 2011

which is a week later than normal. We shall have our Pie and Pea Supper with Quiz Night at this meeting from December, so get your thinking Caps on, it should be fun!

See you there!

Bigkev

Lost Betty

2010-12-26T17:37:00.001Z

Guess what Santa brought me for Christmas?

A Tamiya "Betty" in 1/48 scale!!!!

Thank you very much Santa and my wonderful family.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2010-12-25T10:57:00.001Z

Hi All,

Just like to wish everybody and their nearest and dearests, a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

All the best for 2011!

Kevin

Merry Christmas

2010-12-24T14:08:00.001Z

Just want to wish a Merry Christmas to everyone. It's been a great year for the club. Great company, great models. Looking forward to next year.

All the best to everyone. Hopefully see you all at the January meeting.

Mike

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Christmas Pie and Pea Supper 6th December 2010........... POSTPONED

2010-12-03T20:27:00.001Z

Hi All,

Since I posted the question as regard to possibly postponing the Pie and Pea Supper + Quiz night on the 6th December 2010, the weather has not improved significantly, and the forecast over the next few days indicate it is not going to improve. Also members who have contacted me, have expressed either a definate postponement, or happy to go with the majority decision. The majority is to postpone.

Therefore reluctantly we have decided to postpone the Quiz night with Pie and Peas where patners and guests are invited until the 10 January 2011, when we hope the weather conditions will be more conducive to travel.

However some members who live near to the club venue have expressed a desire to have a meeting/social night with models on the 6th December 2010, therefore this type of meeting will go ahead for those who can get to it safely.

So to summerize, there will be NO Quiz night or Pie and Pea Supper on the 6th December 2010

There will be a meeting/social night for members only on the 6th December 2010, if they can get there safely.

The next meeting has been moved until 10 January 2011, where we shall again attempt to hold our Quiz Night and Pie and Peas Supper with guests.

Full details will follow in the newsletter on the website forum.

Any Questions please contact me either by phoning or via website.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,

Bigkev

Adverse Weather Implications for December Meeting (Quiz + Pie & Pea Supper) Night.

2010-12-01T19:33:00.001Z

Hi All,

Due to the severe Adverse Weather conditions that are prevailing at the moment, it maybe that we may have to cancel the Quiz Night with Pie and Pea Supper for our December Meeting on the 6th December 2010.

The reasons are obvious, and safety of members and their partners must be considered above all else. A decision will be made about this meeting by Friday evening 3rd December 2010.

We are considering that we may still hold some form of meeting for the local members who can make it to the club, but realise that it may be a reduced attendance affair especially if the weather and road conditions do not improve significantly. I am still awaiting some feedback from members as to their views to the matter, hence the Friday deadline.

It may be that the weather could improve after the deadline and decision has been passed, but to be fair to our host John, we must give him as much notice as possible of our intentions and decisions.

Bigkev

Telford Model Show 2010

2010-11-16T13:18:00.000Z

Please check out the selection of photographs from this year's IPMS Scale Model World show at Telford

Click on the following Link to go straight to the photographs

Enjoy...

Thanks to All Members at Telford.

2010-11-15T20:03:00.001Z

Hi All,

Just to say a big thankyou to all the members who attended this years Scale Modelworld 2010, and helping making the club dispaly a great affair!

I think our stand stood shoulder to shoulder with the best, and got some greatly deserved attention, witha great many photo's being taken of Mikes Viking, Adrians Shin-Meiwa Floatplane, Andys Do-335 Nightfighter and also, Jims 737, and John's great Typhoonand last but not least Bill's early Spitfire!, brilliant stuff guys , well done.

It was a great weekend, one I thoroughly enjoyed, with great friends, lots to see, lots to buy!. I always come back with idea's buzzing around my head, of next years projects, I reckon the others do also.

Look at the club photo gallery for more interesting pics of our stand and other great models seen at the show.

Thanks again to all,

Bigkev

Telford 2010 - part 6

2010-11-14T15:11:00.001Z

The show is nearly coming to an end, only 1 hour left. Panic buying has started.

Everyone is a little weary now but still smiling.

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Telford 2010 - part 4

2010-11-14T11:09:00.001Z

Well Saturday was a very busy day. I think everyone agreed that business was good. Lots of packed carrier bags leaving the show.

The chaps had a great pub meal last night. A few whiskies finished of the evening nicely.

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Telford 2010 - part 3

2010-11-13T12:49:00.001Z

First day of the show is going well. It seems busy than last year so far.

You can even have your photograph taken in a spitfire!

Telford 2010 - part 2

2010-11-13T07:15:00.001Z

A hearty pub meal was enjoyed by the chaps last night. There was even a few beers consumed and much talk of models etc in anticipation of the following day.

This picture of one of the burgers doesn't really show the size, but believe me it was enormous.

Telford 2010

2010-11-12T22:48:00.001Z

Well the boys have made it down in one piece. The weather has been kind and the club tables are ready for models.

Watch this space for more show news.

Telford Blogging

2010-11-09T04:20:00.001Z

Don't forget to check out the club website this weekend as we will be blogging from the Telford show.

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Photo Etch Tool

2010-09-29T08:27:00.001+01:00

Been using a lot of photo etch parts recently but I don't have a tool for the job. I normally use the edge of a steel ruler but it isn't a perfect solution.

I have looked at the etch mate tools but they are usually upwards of £40.

So I was pleased to find this relatively cheap tool from airwaves on Hannants the other day. It was only a few pounds and while it's not a full blown etch tool it looks like it will be good for simple bends etc.

Not used it yet but I will let you know how I get on.

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Location:Ively Rd,Farnborough,United Kingdom

New Club Forum

2010-09-24T13:41:00.002+01:00

I have been wanting to update the club forum for a while. We are currently using an old peice of software which is pretty limited.
Just recently I came across a new fourm software package which has loads of good features including the ability to add attachments to posts etc.

I have put the new forum up on the website but it is not yet linked to the main site, the only way to get to it is to go to the following web address...

http://www.bridscalemodelclub.org.uk/ClubForum/index.php

NOTE: You will have to register with this forum, it will not accept your current forum user name and password.

Once registered you can try it out....

Please have a look and let me know what you think. If we all agree it is ok I can replace the existing forum with this new.

Mike

Airfix C15 motorcycle

2010-09-13T08:58:00.000+01:00

Eventually managed to get back to doing some modelling.

Have just finished the Airfix BSA C15 250cc motorcycle.

No scale stated on the box but it looks about 1:12.

1st attempt

2010-09-01T22:12:00.000+01:00

hi all my 1st attempt a a blog so here goes,1st of all thanks to mike and kevin for their time and help.please excuse picture quality as my camera is'nt that brilliant but hey ho.these are all work in progress.

A scratch built russian mortar pit which will also include zvesda 1/35 russian mortar crew when complete

B revell union course 1930s racing car not sure of scale

C monogram focke wulf in 1/72

D my first resin kit a 1/35 german machine gunner.

Member Demonstration

2010-08-31T19:36:00.000+01:00

Hi All, this is just a test for Geoff, to use blogger with pictures

Model Railway Show 28th August 2010 .

2010-08-28T21:54:00.000+01:00

Hi All,

Just got back from the Railway Show, Bridlington Railway Station, and would like to share these photo's with you.

A good day was had by all, and a very well attended show by the members. Thanks to all who attended, and who helped put on such a great display.

The Annual Trophy Winner was Paul Lamb, with his WW.II Diorama, with 55 votes, Well Done to Paul!, a recent newcomer to the club.

A further detailed report will follow in the club newsletter, (Andy, please take note, I wrote these words). keep your eyes peeled!

Thanks to all who attended and contributed to the day.

Bigkev

A Spanner in the works

2010-08-05T13:09:00.001+01:00

The next competition theme is titled "A Spanner in the works"

Make of it what you will
How about a mechanic at work
A spanner or tool on your offering
Or a subject that was never successful due to the above.
Hope this helps
Get modelling

Help for Heroes Spitfires

2010-07-02T14:31:00.001+01:00

If you frequent the online auction site eBay you may have noticed a few 1/48th scale Airfix Spitfires that are up for auction. These are all kits made by celebrities in aid of Help for Heroes. Each kit is signed by the celebrity.

So if you fancy helping the charity go and have a look on eBay. I think the auctions end in about 2 days.

Mike

Well done Ripmax

2010-06-27T10:27:00.001+01:00

Just wanted to share a good news story with all of you.

In a recent spraying session I managed to break the trigger of my Aztec A470 airbrush, agghhh! I remembered that the airbrush had a lifetime guarantee for the body but I didn't have any paperwork so i wasn't sure where to send it.

I had a lot of helpful suggestions at one of the club meetings and so I contacted Ripmax as advised. They were very helpful and gave me instructions and an address to return the airbrush.

I posted the parcel and then waited. I was a little sceptical that Ripmax would fix my airbrush on behalf of another company without any paperwork showing proof of purchase etc.

I needn't have worried, a few days later the airbrush arrived in perfect working order.

A big thank you to Ripmax for their excellent service.

Mike

Something for you to look at.

2010-06-13T09:36:00.000+01:00

There does not seem to be much on the blog at the moment.

Here is an unusual police bike for you to look at.

Dave

Maiden flight of FW190

2010-06-01T11:08:00.001+01:00

On this day (1st of June) in 1939, the FW190 made it's maiden flight

-- Posted from my iPhone

Elvington Model Show, 15 August 2010

2010-05-28T21:44:00.001+01:00

Hi Guys,

At Huddersfield, I gave our club as a possible attendee at the Elvington Model Show if it ever came into being.

Well it has, and as a result I have booked us 4 tables + 6 chairs at the show.

Latest interest was 91 tables booked between clubs and traders, so quite a large show it seems.

I am in process of finding out about car parking, exhibitor passes, location at venue, etc.

Known interested members attending stands at 4 so far.

Kevin

Website Model Gallery

2010-05-25T10:36:00.002+01:00

I have finished upgrading the club website Model Gallery so it is now available for viewing.

Please accept my apologies if any of the original images have been moved or removed as I have had to re-create the gallery. I do have a backup so if anything is missing, just let me know and I will sort it out.

I have updated some of the other pages so go have a look and let me know what you think.

Photo Gallery Not Working

2010-05-20T14:32:00.001+01:00

I am currently upgrading the website and as a result the Photo Gallery section will not be available for a while. As soon as the upgrade is complete I will let people know

Portable Spray Booth - In Action

2010-05-14T09:50:00.003+01:00

Well I have finally got around to using the Portable Spray Booth I mentioned in an earlier post and as promised here is a quick review of how I got on.

I am really pleased with this bit of kit. During a recent spraying session, it appeared to cope well with filtering the spray and fumes from the room, even though it is only passing the fumes through a filter without ducting to the oustide.

At the end of the spray session, the room did still have the odour of paint and thinners etc but there weren't clouds of spray like before.

I have attached a short video clip showing the booth running to try and give you an idea of the noise this thing makes. If the video doesn't show it well, I can say that the booth is fairly quiet.

All in all a great bit of kit for a very reasonable price I think.

Small or what!

2010-05-07T15:14:00.000+01:00

Thought that you might like to see this 1/35 R75 type motorcycle that I am in the middle of building.

It is a bit smaller than the others that I built as you can see.

The kit is from Lion Roar and you get two of them.

The motorcycle contains 87 parts including photo etch.

The first photo shows the wheel construction.

The old eyes are suffering.

Dave

The club in print!

2010-05-01T07:42:00.001+01:00

Just been reading Scale Aviation Modeller International and there on page 408 is a nice picture of one of the club models at the huddersfield show.

-- Posted from my iPhone

Heller Norton 750 Commando

2010-04-30T15:28:00.001+01:00

Just completed this, the odd bit to paint and so on.

Cold not resist showing you it.

It may not make it to the club as its a little delicate so this may be the only view you get of it.

Dave

nail varnish

2010-04-27T12:36:00.001+01:00

Hello Subman .

This is on the blog 'cos I don't know how to get

onto the forum ! . Try computer wipes ( you must

have some ) very good at removing grease

and static . If you have a real problem , I have

some " Plastic Prep " it's supposed to be the

Bees knees , your welcome to try it .

Tony B

Unidentified Plane

2010-04-17T08:23:00.000+01:00

Can anyone identify the aeroplane in this photograph?

-- Posted from my iPhone

Location:E Scar,Flamborough,United Kingdom

Portable Spray Booth

2010-04-14T17:54:00.003+01:00

I don't have the luxury of a permanent modelling space, instead I have to share my workspace with computer equipment used for my day job. This is usually not a great problem as I keep most of the model stuff on a large cutting mat which I can lift out of the way when not in use.

But one thing I have always had a problem with in my shared office/model workshop is spraying models without filling the room and everything in it with over spray and fumes. Up until now I usually had to have the window open to get rid of the fumes, not a very satisfactory solution.

I have looked at spray booths in the past but they seemed large expensive items which didn't fit with my temporary work area, that is until Bill from the model club told me abut the spray booth he had purchased. After listening to his recommendation for the inexpensive portable booth I thought it sounded like just the ticket so the next day I put an order in with ABC Models in Crewe. The booth turned up a few days later and after un boxing the unit I can say my initial impression is very good.

The folded unit is the size of a very small suitcase and it is fairly light to carry (about 3-4kg).
Once folded out, the spray area is perfect for most modelling subjects and it even comes with a turntable.
The fumes are extracted through a filter so no external duct is required, and according to the instructions, it is very quiet to operate.

I haven't used it yet but as soon as I have tested it I will let you know how I get on.

I have included a few pictures of the device for you to have a look at....

Thanks again to Bill for his recommendation.

Photos from the April meeting

2010-04-13T10:17:00.003+01:00

Check out a selection of photos from the April club meeting...

The full set can be found on the clubs photo gallery section in the usual place.

Model Zone deal

2010-03-27T22:15:00.001Z

I was passing Model Zone in Hull today and just had to pop in for a quick look.

Spotted this deal and thought it might be of interest to the rest of you.

1/48 scale Wellington by Trumpeter for £29.99!

It looked like there were at least a couple of boxes left.

-- Posted from my iPhone

Yamaha YZR 500cc - 1974

2010-03-23T08:46:00.001Z

1:9 th scale kit from Italeri.

Excellent kit, nice to build.

Similar one was ridden Agostini in 1975.

Dave

Honda Moped

2010-03-04T16:28:00.001Z

Here is the latest two wheel model.

It is a Honda Roadpal (NC-50 II).

It is an Imai kit in 1:12 scale and a really nice little model to sit along sit alongside all those large superbikes.

Dave

Airfix BMW R69

2010-02-19T14:08:00.000Z

This is an ancient offering from Airfix, no scale given but its 1/9th or 1/10th I guess.

Looks a little bare under the tank, the space is quite large, no chrome on this at all, so it was all to paint.

Italeri New Release - Biber Midget Submarine

2010-02-18T14:22:00.000Z

Italeri have announced a number of new releases this year, and I am very excited about the new Biber Midget Submarine in 1/35th scale.

No idea yet when it will be available, but its great news for us "Submarine modellers"

Watch this space.

Modelzone discount

2010-02-18T14:15:00.000Z

The club has just received an email from someone working at the Modelzone store in Hull. His name is Scott and here is an extract from the email....

"Hi Guys I'm one of the guys at Modelzone in Hull and i am the stores resident plastic modeler. I just thought id drop you guys a line and let you know that we do a 10% discount on all items (except sale reduced items) to IPMS members on production of your membership card. We stock most of the major brands and have just in the last few days started stocking trumpeter so if any of you guys are in Hull pop in and see us. Regards Scott"

Latest club newsletter

2010-02-15T19:30:00.000Z

The club has moved forward in leaps and bounds over the last few years and no where is that more evident than in the "new look" monthly club newsletter.

Thanks to the hard work of club members, the newsletter is looking better than ever.

Go check out February's edition by clicking on the Club Newsletter tab at the left of the page.

-- Posted from my iPhone

Vincent Black Shadow

2010-02-07T10:24:00.000Z

Here is a model of The Vincent Black Shadow.

1:12 scale from Revell.

This is attempt no 2 at this model, the first many years ago went in the bin.

Inspired by Trevor from Whitby I bought another and had a go.

Still not a patch on yours Trevor!

Dave S

Honda CB72

2010-01-27T08:49:00.000Z

Here are some photos of an old kit that I have just completed, its a Honda CB72.

A Revell kit in 1/8th scale.

I have also included a photo of the real thing!

Dave