Airfix kits - Page 2

jaysay · 22-12-2010, 19:34

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Originally Posted by Stumped

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, 22:21

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Originally Posted by jaysay

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, 22:24

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Originally Posted by jaysay

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.

steeljack · 22-12-2010, 23:20

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

jaysay · 23-12-2010, 10:25

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Originally Posted by cashman

Bet the council had it moved.

Ya and cleaned the mess up after

Alan Varrechia · 23-12-2010, 20:02

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.

Gordon Booth · 23-12-2010, 20:19

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, 20:27

If airfix do a football stand maybe you can all get together and help the local football club

Alan Varrechia · 23-12-2010, 20:53

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Originally Posted by Gordon Booth

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.

DaveinGermany · 23-12-2010, 21:05

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Originally Posted by Alan Varrechia

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.

What's that you say Al ? Squeak ? More Cheese ?

(Mind you, this from someone who gets told when it's time to go home !

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Alan Varrechia · 23-12-2010, 21:28

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Originally Posted by DaveinGermany

What's that you say Al ? Squeak ? More Cheese ?

(Mind you, this from someone who gets told when it's time to go home !

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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.

jaysay · 24-12-2010, 10:34

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

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, 10:36

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Originally Posted by Alan Varrechia

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.

Boy you got some patience Alan, three years