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Showing posts with label Frog. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Frog. Show all posts
Friday, January 7, 2011
CBK SIG Newsletter 2010 #3
The latest Newsletter exclusive to members is out now. Articles cover post-SMW 2010 roundup and look ahead to the display for next year's show and beyond. This issue's featured build is the FROG Fairey Delta 2.
Anyone who signs up to CBK SIG this month will get the latest newsletter.
Anyone who signs up to CBK SIG this month will get the latest newsletter.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Scale Model World 2010 CBK Display Announced
The CBK display for this year's Scale Model Show is titled "Five Decades of Classic British Kits" will be a display of 101 classic gems from all the CBK manufacturers: Airfix, Frog, Matchbox, Revell GB and other smaller manufacturers. CBK members have voted for the best kits from each manufacturer. Kits that even though they may be 30 years old are still very much worth building today. See the full list and read the rationale in the SMW 2010 section at UAMF.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Huddersfield Show Report
The Huddersfield Model Show unfortunately suffered due the snow we had that weekend. Two of members having a miserable time after breaking down on the way. I got their text before I left the house and imagined spending the day sat behind the dozen kits which I had. Thankfully Bruce made it!
A number of SIGs/Branches and traders failed to make including Aeroclub and Kits Kits. I think there were about 15-20% missing. Unfortunately the weather, which stopped snowing and had started to melt by 11am, had a much bigger impact on visitor numbers. These were well done on last year (which was very successful) and I hope don't jeopardise future events!
Bruce and I however mange to fill the table (~6' wide by 5' deep) nicely, the plinth I'd built turned out to the idea size. I have to say from the start of the day till it started to run down at 3.30pm we had a steady stream of interested punters who wanted to share their memories and revel in the days of classic modelling - we even influenced Rob Monfea who came back to show us his newly purchased Novo boxing of the Swordfish. The leaflets proved popular and I think we've encouraged more than a few to have a look at the website.
It was also great to meet Jamyz Hatstand and Mafoo_white who were encouraged to add a few Frogs to the Tamigawa purchases - a couple of donated kits found their way into their eager mitts, new disciples!
As you may know the the lighting at Hudds is not great for taking pics and I only had time to capture our stand.
Thanks to anyone who managed to came along to have chat glad you enjoyed the display and I hope we've encouraged a few of you to finally get them Frogs built!
A number of SIGs/Branches and traders failed to make including Aeroclub and Kits Kits. I think there were about 15-20% missing. Unfortunately the weather, which stopped snowing and had started to melt by 11am, had a much bigger impact on visitor numbers. These were well done on last year (which was very successful) and I hope don't jeopardise future events!
Bruce and I however mange to fill the table (~6' wide by 5' deep) nicely, the plinth I'd built turned out to the idea size. I have to say from the start of the day till it started to run down at 3.30pm we had a steady stream of interested punters who wanted to share their memories and revel in the days of classic modelling - we even influenced Rob Monfea who came back to show us his newly purchased Novo boxing of the Swordfish. The leaflets proved popular and I think we've encouraged more than a few to have a look at the website.
It was also great to meet Jamyz Hatstand and Mafoo_white who were encouraged to add a few Frogs to the Tamigawa purchases - a couple of donated kits found their way into their eager mitts, new disciples!
As you may know the the lighting at Hudds is not great for taking pics and I only had time to capture our stand.
Thanks to anyone who managed to came along to have chat glad you enjoyed the display and I hope we've encouraged a few of you to finally get them Frogs built!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
World of Frog in Scale Aviation Modeller International
This months (March 2010) Scale Aviation Modeller International features a four page article on the CBK's World of Frog Display at SMW2009. As well a write up of the display itself there are pieces focusing on three of kits on display by their builders.
Thanks to Paul Bradley who put the article together and all those involved.
Thanks to Paul Bradley who put the article together and all those involved.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
CBK will be at the Huddersfield Model Show on the 21st Feburary 2010, with our World of Frog display. So come along and see us as well as the other displays and sellers. It makes a great day out.
Huddersfield Sports Centre,
Southgate,
Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire HD1 1TW
All enquiries contact
alanpaul@ukonline.co.uk
Licensed bar
Hot/cold fresh food available
Ample car parking available
Trade stands, details to be confirmed
Themed displays
Admission fees as below
Adults £3.00
14 's and under and OAPS £1.00
IPMS members on production of current membership card-£1.00
Monday, December 14, 2009
Frog Display at Scale Model World 2009
The CBK created a fantastic display of Frog kits for this years Scale Model World in the UK. Frog was one of the innovators of plastic modelling and though the company disappeared in 1976 their kits turn up regularly in new boxes from Revell and many East European manufacturers.
The display showed the depth and breadth of the the subject produced by Frog from the unique Firefly dingy to the highly collectable V-bomber force. Many of Frog's original concepts the were demonstrated from Spin-a-prop motors to multiple markings and Skybases. Other topics covered included Fleet Air Arm, The Trailblazer series and ships of all types!
The display looked very professional and the table was busy both days of the show, maybe something to do with the free sweets. Much time was spent enjoyably by CBK members talking to visitors about their memories of Frog kits and hopefully encouraging them to go and build them again.
The display showed the depth and breadth of the the subject produced by Frog from the unique Firefly dingy to the highly collectable V-bomber force. Many of Frog's original concepts the were demonstrated from Spin-a-prop motors to multiple markings and Skybases. Other topics covered included Fleet Air Arm, The Trailblazer series and ships of all types!
The display looked very professional and the table was busy both days of the show, maybe something to do with the free sweets. Much time was spent enjoyably by CBK members talking to visitors about their memories of Frog kits and hopefully encouraging them to go and build them again.
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