Mike at C&M Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 (edited) A number of visitors to our shop are expressing concern that there is a 'To Let' sign attached to one of our windows on the Warwick Road side. I am happy to confirm that this relates to the empty shop that is below us, and we have every intention of continuing to remain where we are for many years ahead. Why would I want to do a proper job again? Mike Parsons, C&M Models Edited December 2, 2018 by 87029 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widnes Model Centre Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 (edited) A number of visitors to our shop are expressing concern that there is a 'To Let' sign attached to one of our windows on the Warwick Road side. I am happy to confirm that this relates to the empty shop that is below us, and we have every intention of continuing to remain where we are for many years ahead. Why would I want to do a proper job again? Mike Parsons, C&M Models It's a conspiracy Mike. We were told that our shop was marked as "To Let" this week. It was the vacant shop next door!! Just signed an extension to our lease so we are staying put too. After all, we were in Widnes first. Edited April 29, 2018 by Widnes Model Centre 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted April 29, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 29, 2018 It's a conspiracy Mike. We were told that our shop was marked as "To Let" this week. It was the vacant shop next door!! Just signed an extension to our lease so we are staying put too. After all, we were in Widnes first. When the enlightened lead, mere mortals follow later! Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 A quick note to let you know that our website is currently down, and will probably be so for a few days. A transfer to another server, coupled with a new method of assembling the website is responsible for this. For anyone intending to visit in the medium term, our hours are as normal (Tuesday to Saturday, 10a.m. until 5p.m.) for the foreseeable future (no holiday closures) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 And our website is finally back up and running. However we have had to alter the website address, so we can now be found at: https://candmmodels.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassey Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 And why do you have a woman in SS Uniform in your adverts or have I missed something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 7, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2018 And why do you have a woman in SS Uniform in your adverts or have I missed something? Some men would pay a great deal of money to meet such a woman. Don't knock it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 And why do you have a woman in SS Uniform in your adverts or have I missed something? Because 'Vee haff vays to make you buy' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) The hat is German, but is the one that belonged to my Grandfather when he worked as a Guard, based at Munchen Ost. And as for using Fay.... advertising is there to grab your attention. Safe to say that it works! Edited August 7, 2018 by 87029 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 7, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2018 Because 'Vee haff vays to make you buy' And as for using Fay.... advertising is there to grab your attention. Safe to say that it works! QED. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharris Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) There was obviously a bit of a misunderstanding when someone said 'we need to put some models on display for this advert' Edited August 7, 2018 by sharris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Just get herr flick to pose too ! It’s an effective tool no doubt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted August 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2018 Could you not get a pic of the fallen madonna with the big b00bies? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Same hat but this one is SS: nightporter_0.jpg C_M_Models_GIF.jpg Or as The Nightporter is a film they used a prop that looked like what they wanted for that film. I've never looked at a C&M advert and gone that girl is representing someone from the Third Reich. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 And that is a very different hat, what is your problem here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 This is a post 1945 Reichsbahn hat, very similar to Fay's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Snap! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 The following has been put on another thread so as to end speculation about who Fay is,and why we use her. "Hopefully you will permit me to clear up a couple of aspects about our use of Fay for our adverts. I have a friend who used to be a professional photographer, and one of his fields of expertise was glamour photography - Fay (not her real name) is one of the models he worked with. She is definitely not a CGI image, and is not related to me other than being a friend of my photographer friend Discussing adverts with him one day, it was commented within the conversation that it would be different to have a glamour model advertising a model railway shop - effectively "A model in a model shop".Other puns are also available, such as "Santa Fay" David arranged the photoshoots which took place at C&M, and I simply choose the pictures I wish to use from what was taken in the shop. We will never use a picture that is too revealing. The adverts are simply there to be eye-catching, stand out from the rest, and hopefully put a smile on peoples faces. And from the comments made, that would appear to be the case. No offence is intended to be caused, and if you do feel they are inappropriate, then I respectfully suggest that you see what the betting shop next door has for the large posters in it's window in full view of the street. Mike, C&M Models" 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 We will never use a picture that is too revealing. No point looking at the blommin adverts then! I think the adverts are just a bit of fun and are not in any way offensive. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
43078shildoncountydurham Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Been in this afternoon, when the oxford rep turned up, both are top blokes, you two take care Regards Craig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Been in this afternoon, when the oxford rep turned up, both are top blokes, you two take care Regards Craig He is a long way away from his normal area! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted August 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) We will never use a picture that is too revealing. might i suggest a loyalty card, spend £100 and get a stamp, 10 stamps gets you a copy of one of the 'revealing' pictures having been a customer of yours for a good 13 years now im sure i must be eligible for one or two by now surely (knowing my luck it will be one of mike in his y-fronts and sock suspenders) i know i wrote that last bit as a joke but i cant get the image out of my head now Edited August 14, 2018 by big jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widnes Model Centre Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 might i suggest a loyalty card, spend £100 and get a stamp, 10 stamps gets you a copy of one of the 'revealing' pictures having been a customer of yours for a good 13 years now im sure i must be eligible for one or two by now surely (knowing my luck it will be one of mike in his y-fronts and sock suspenders) i know i wrote that last bit as a joke but i cant get the image out of my head now Thanks Jim for nothing! Knowing Mike as I do. I now can't get that image out of MY head. Half expecting THAT photo to be emailed to me today. If it does, expect a PM from me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejstubbs Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 (edited) I think the adverts are just a bit of fun and are not in any way offensive. I think the pastiche of the Fry's 5 Boys advert is really rather clever. It does work best, though, if you're aware of C&M's previous adverts; it wouldn't be quite so effective if all they'd ever used before had been pictures of trains like everyone else. Edited August 15, 2018 by ejstubbs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharris Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 10 stamps gets you a copy of one of the 'revealing' pictures having been a customer of yours for a good 13 years now im sure i must be eligible for one or two by now surely C&M sent me a picture of a model with her top off, you could see everything... ... motor, gearbox, pickups, everything! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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