IanF

Definitely, I moved in to the area a couple of years ago and stumbled on them by accident and have been a regular visitor since.

I’m sad to report another bricks and mortar shop closing down. The Scale Model Stash, formerly known as Clifton’s Curios in Ashby de la Zouch will be closing for good on the 28th June.

Mine was a Matchbox Brewster Buffalo. Like a lot of people on here I suppose, our local newsagent sold them, and I therefore spent a good few years of my Childhood persuading my Mum to buy me one.

That’s very reassuring indeed, glad to hear not everyone’s are affected! Fingers crossed that Airfix support get in touch soon. Ian

I’m so glad I read this review and your post. I’ve started building mine and hadn’t thought to look at the clear parts, so I’ve just checked mine and sure enough, the canopy has some defects, there is a scuff that looks like a white mark and it has what looks like an almost pebbley effect, but it’s smooth on the inside and outside. I wouldn’t normally worry too much but it’s really noticeable. Hopefully Airfix will play ball with a replacement Ian

Agree with you 100%, spot on! Folk seem so focused on Eduard’s “peel-able decals” that they seem to overlook how poor the resolution and colours are.

I noticed that too, Jadlam are saying it’s expected Early March, which can only be a good thing! So now the question now is, how many of these do I need 🤔

This is not too far from me so I’m going to pop down and have a look, it would be rude not to! Ian

Is it shameful or wrong to expect a newly tooled kit to be, “shake and bake.” Does that make me less of a modeller if I do? My modelling time is scarce and hard to come by so when I am modelling, I don’t want to be fighting a kit to get it together. Each to their own though, I know we’re all different.

GeeDee models was up for sale at the time of the owner retiring/closing up. I remember they had a notice in the entrance advertising the fact. Although I note there is now an eBay shop being run under the GeeDee name.

Very well said.

Well, Ron, I was trying to be nice about it, but you’ve just attacked me for my opinion so we’ll leave it there. Happy modelling my friend. Ian

I think what’s clear in this discussion is that everybody has their own opinion, which is great and has generated healthy discussion. However, just because you don’t like rivets on your kits, it doesn’t mean those that do are wrong. Personally, I love kits with fine, recessed rivets, I can’t tell you why, I just do. What I do know is that I think kits with minimal surface detail look like toys, but that’s just my opinion, doesn’t mean I’m right. It does mean I will still buy a kit with minimal surface detail though, if it’s a subject I’m into, it’s not a deal breaker. Clearly this isn’t a kit for you, but who knows, maybe another manufacturer will produce a kit better suited to your tastes. Ian

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Very, very nice! Superb finish. I love the lines of the Sabre Dog. Ian