New Airfix campaign
Discussion
king big image you've posted there mate. . .Zaxxon said:
I'm not a lover of Airfix. Their old kits used to have poor fit and lot's of Flash. And their new plastic is very bendy and supple, bit too much for my liking.
I'm building their 1/48 Canberra B(I)8 at the moment, it's got the thickest and strongest plastic I've ever seen on a model.When you consider the dozens of plastic kit manufacturers out there, they all have their foibles.
I think the recent Airfix offerings are extremely good - especially when you consider their retail prices. They are single handedly resurrecting plastic kit building as a hobby in this country.
If we don't get youngsters involved now, the hobby will die out in the UK within 30 years.
I wish them well for the future.
I think the recent Airfix offerings are extremely good - especially when you consider their retail prices. They are single handedly resurrecting plastic kit building as a hobby in this country.
If we don't get youngsters involved now, the hobby will die out in the UK within 30 years.
I wish them well for the future.
Evangelion said:
Never mind 30 years, I think it's dying now! Full marks to Airfix for their life support.
I do agree Airfix deserve a pat on the back, however plastic kit building is not dead to the younger generation..far from it. Vist your local Gamesworkshop for evidence.
The 'theme' of the kits is the biggest reason that kids arent building models from 'mainstream' manufacturers anymore. Nippers aren't as interested in Spitfires as we all are.
jas xjr said:
dr_gn said:
Which is a shame since there are SEVENTEEN Spitfires/Seafires in the current Airfix range.
the nippers were mad for spitfires after the james may documentary 
we could sell all we could get
I guess you remember my LHS story: The one about the owner dreading the "Dad and son" coming in and buying an Airfix Spitfire (nothing else, it had to be an AIRFIX Spitfire). LHS owner sadly sells said kit knowing he'll never see them again after the experience they're about to have...
what we found was that a few did return and buy more complicated kits . some going for the diarama aspect . i woulld hate to hazard a guess at the percentage but it was not too high a figure but the kids that did stick with the hobby were very enthusiastic and it must be said knowledgeable
dr_gn said:
Exactly.
I guess you remember my LHS story: The one about the owner dreading the "Dad and son" coming in and buying an Airfix Spitfire (nothing else, it had to be an AIRFIX Spitfire). LHS owner sadly sells said kit knowing he'll never see them again after the experience they're about to have...
You don't mean their new Spitfire models, which are as good as anybody elses in 1/72?I guess you remember my LHS story: The one about the owner dreading the "Dad and son" coming in and buying an Airfix Spitfire (nothing else, it had to be an AIRFIX Spitfire). LHS owner sadly sells said kit knowing he'll never see them again after the experience they're about to have...
And, having said that, their older Mark I and V are perfectly adequate for a ten year old first timer - and still pretty accurate litle replicas.
Well, I am not having a brilliant time. Ish. The JU87 is going sort of OK. The Mosquito 1/72 is sort of OK but there were issues with the undercarriage, the Tiger Moth (complete with giant pilots)has been put aside in fear of attack with a magnifying glass and some sunlight and then a hammer.........
OK, I am still going to have a go but will try another make or three as well as I am now.
OK, I am still going to have a go but will try another make or three as well as I am now.
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