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16/12/2009 by carlos fandango

Airfix models

Now that the model shop has closed. Where on earth does one buy airfix models?


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Reply ID 70293

16/12/2009 by Marilyn

Hobbycraft in Stevenage and Harlow do them I think, not sure how large the range is though


Reply ID 70295

16/12/2009 by carlos fandango

Thanks for the info but when car less....[:(]


Reply ID 70296

16/12/2009 by Ewoowar

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Originally posted by carlos fandango
Thanks for the info but when car less....[:(]
Carless Fandango?[:)]


Reply ID 70298

16/12/2009 by Donostia

http://www.airfix.com/airfix-products/


Reply ID 70299

16/12/2009 by Ewoowar

I think you can buy them in the toy shop in the Howard Centre in Welwyn Garden City, which I think you can reach by bus. Or you can buy online at http://www.airfix.com


Reply ID 70300

16/12/2009 by Donostia

Argos also have a limited range if your in WGC .


Reply ID 70301

16/12/2009 by Arty

We now have limited access to Airfix at HG. As with all 'different' products we find it difficult to gauge possible sales in a product that isn't specifically art based. Perception, and all that.. Since the model shop closed, we've had a lot of enquiries for Humbrol paints, but a complete trade range would set us back nearly £1000. We do have traditional acrylics, of course. James May's Toy Stories series on BBC2 has also reawakened interest in Airfix models. Is there sufficient need in Hertford?


Reply ID 70302

16/12/2009 by Deveraux

Hurricane Models in Broxbourne may be worth a try? http://www.hurricanemodels.co.uk/engine/shop/index.html


Reply ID 70304

16/12/2009 by Jaycee

http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/models/plastic-models/airfix/ Just a thought, this website is where we recently ordered a large quantity of things for our grandson,(a fantasy castle, figures etc) the service online was fast and efficient and the delivery was ontime. I also needed to telephone to ask a question and was answered promptly and the guy was incredibly nice. However, if this is for Christmas you should check delivery times. *J*[:)]


Reply ID 70309

16/12/2009 by Spear

You can still order from Marquee Models via their website or go to see them in Harlow. Hurricane are good too. Hobby craft have some but then they are in Harlow too. Arty why not see about doing a deal with MM - they must still have the Humbrol racks from the Hertford shop maybe you could come to an arrangement on supplies.


Reply ID 70311

16/12/2009 by Arty

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Originally posted by Spear
You can still order from Marquee Models via their website or go to see them in Harlow. Hurricane are good too. Hobby craft have some but then they are in Harlow too. Arty why not see about doing a deal with MM - they must still have the Humbrol racks from the Hertford shop maybe you could come to an arrangement on supplies.
Good idea - I'll speak to them after Xmas.


Reply ID 70312

16/12/2009 by carlos fandango

At the time it was a spur of the moment thought....how to entertain a 5yr old boy with a fascination for making paper planes. Indeed as I trudged forlornly along St Andrew St. on my way home I did consider your good self Mr. Arty but thought I would be wasting both our time. Got any Spitfires or Me109s? Need to start the boy on something simple before we progress to the full HMS Victory. [:)]


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