Alfisti

Many thanks to all clubs/traders and attendees to the show that made it a success.An enjoyable show and a pleasure to meet a lot of people.

Just a swift reminder about tomorrows show.CASH ONLY FOR ENTRY TO SHOW,CLUB HAS NOT GOT THE FACILITIES TO ACCEPT CARD PAYMENTS!Thanks for your understanding of this. Also,an issue that is beyond our control is that we can only provide 2 chairs per table.So,if you are a club/trader it may be advisable to bring along some extra chairs for your convenience,thanks again.

Hi,yes there is the car park right next to the leisure centre,or one on Hill st,this has 12 milk float,sorry EV charging points,or there is Station rd car park.And for a big boys brekky,I reccommend the Corner Cafe,just over from the Station rd car park,other eating establishments are nearby too.

Just a heads-up about the Church Walk car park.It is not possible to use this car park at present due to refurbishment of the pedestrian area.All other council run car parks are available,and are free to use on Sundays.

Yes,it is a shame,but the competition area got a little out of hand for our small band of brothers to judge.The decision was taken to forego the competition due to costings (extra room hire being one of the factors!),and having the number of members to participate in judging whilst organising the running of the show.

Sorry,no competitions.

Doh,,thanks MikeC,😨👍 http://www.http://www.eastmidsmodelclub.co.uk

East Midlands Model Club is pleased to announce their 2024 model show at the Hinckley Leisure centre on Sunday April 7th. Hinckley Leisure Centre,Argents Mead,Hinckley,Leicestershire,LE10 1BZ. 10.00-1600. PLEASE NOTE:CASH ON THE DOOR ONLY,the club does not have the facilities to take contactless/card payments! Adults-£5.00 Children and concessions-£3.00 Family ticket-£10.00 30+Trade tables and 25+club displays.Free convenient parking.Disabled access.Refreshments. For further information about the show,please take a look at www.eastmidsmodelclub.co.uk or the FaceBook events page at www.facebook.com/events. If you are an attending club/trader,you can set up on the Saturday(6th April) from 19.30,or on the Sunday morning from 0700. See you there!

'To admit you are wrong,is a sign of weakness',An adage that is far too common in todays society,and thats across the whole broad spectrum of society.😮🤬

To win an argument with an intelligent person is very difficult,with a stupid person its impossible😂

Attended this very enjoyable show with East Midlands Model club.Thanks to the organisers for a great day.Cannot wait for the Ferret armoured car to appear,the test shots looked really good on the Airfix stand,as did the Sea King.Had to resist spending too much,but came away a happy chappy with a kit and various odds and sods.Would deffo go again. Dave.

Its a good job SWMBO doesn't look at these forums,she thinks I have enough 'rubbish/loft insulation' as it is!😮😂😂😂 Thanks for the info Whofan.

Heard a lot of good things about this show,looking forward to going.

Latest scam concerning motorists.Insurance companies have gotten wise to 'crash for cash' scams,so the criminals/lowlifes have come up with a new way to target unsuspecting drivers. A gang member hides inbetween parked cars,when a car passes,they throw something at the passing car that creates a noise.The unsuspecting driver thinks he has hit a stationary car. Other gang members are in a car following the unsuspecting driver,and then flash their lights/sound horn and gesticulate for the victim to pull over.They point to a wing mirror hanging loose on their vehicle and possibly other damage.They state they would rather not go through the insurance,and ask for cash,usually approx £200.Victims have been known to drive to an ATM to withdraw cash to pay these 'scutters'.They put pressure on the victim to pay,but the advice is to take photo's/video's of the damage and the crims(they don't like their picture taken for obvious reasons!).If in any doubt as to the validity of their claim,you feel pressurised,call the police.Apparently they are targeting young drivers who are frightened of going to their insurance company for fear of bumping their premiums up.They are also targeting the older generation hoping to confuse. Take care out there,stay calm...............Dave.

I still take Scale Aircraft Modelling and Airfix Modelworld,both very good content IMHO.I also subscribe to Scale Modelling Now,an online modelling site which boasts a wealth of info for modelling aircraft amongst other subjects,with quite an extensive walkaround librarywhich for £15.00 per year represents excellent value for money. Dave.

Frantically leaving the scene of a road rage incident???🤔

Popped into B and H Models,7 The Strait,Lincoln yesterday.Fairly good selection of kits,good selection of paints/tools and other paraphenalia associated to modelling.They also cater for railway,diecast,RC and slotcars.Its a veritable little rabbit warren of rooms.

I find that trimming the butterfly tree can really irritate and incur a reaction with my COPD.Everything else,including enamal and thinner fumes don't affect me,(no mask,love the smell!)reactions are down to the individual,and possibly the severity of the problem.I do find that I cannot walk as fast I was once able too,and if I walk into town,a distance of 2 kilometres,I have to have a few minutes respite approx half way through the journey. Dave.

Ah yes,Omni magazine,it was very good.I bought an issue in 1979 to read on a bus journey up to Sheffield and there was an illustrated article on Gigers Alien. Remember the Trigan Empire,but,IIRC I used to read it in Eagle,I may be mistaken,as I used to have The Eagle and Look and Learn in my younger days. Dave.

Hi Nenad,great build progress.I'd be a little cautious in placing the stowage on the front glacis plate,it looks like it may be impairing the drivers vision slot. Dave.

We have had to leave him at the centre for a couple of days so they can assess his injury and treat him accordingly.Through habit,SWMBO left out some hedgepig food last night,lo and behold,we have another hedgepig visitor.🦔🦔🦔🙂

We have been in contact with a wild life rescue center in Nuneaton that will tend to the injured hedgehog.🦔🦔🦔🙂

Near where I live there is a wildlife rescue centre.We have an injured hedgehog that requires some help.Have tried to contact the rescue centre.Its temporarily closed due to some total aholes shooting at the wildlife in the centres care.I just cannot comprehend how warped some people are.🤬🤬🤬

Cripesamighty,just seen an Airfix 1:48th TSR2 starting at £140.00 + £15.00 postage.😂🤔😮😠

Got to agree with those sentiments.My copies have also arrived,top marks.