Airfix Mosquito Group Build

Another CBK single kit Group Build has started on UAMF. This time the Wooden Wonder - Airfix's 1/72 DH Mosquito. If you want to join in just sign up to the forum and introduce yourself.

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!

Airfix Bristol Blenheim Group Build

Now underway on the UMAF is a group build of the venerable Airfix 1/72 Bristol Blenheim. If you'd like to join in just sign up to the forum and put you name down in the Roll Call thread. The build runs from the 1st February to 7th March

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.

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

CBK Group Build: Airfix Tornado

Each year CBK runs a number of Group Builds (we all build the same kit or closely themed kits) The current GB is of the Airfix 1/72 Tornado with many people choosing to build it in its original MRCA markings. Though this is under way you can still join in as you've got till the 31st of Jan 2010 to finish. Just sign up to the Unofficial Airfix Modellers Forum and get modelling!

The next kit has been discussed and looks like it will be the Airfix 1/72 Bristol Blenheim.

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.