Brian Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I agree, it was a great piece of TV. Especially liked the stop action battle B) B) Not too sure about next weeks episode - Plasticine garden at the Chelsea flower show? The following week - Tuesday 10th Nov is the Meccano one, which should be another good hours worth of TV Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 28, 2009 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2009 I think Airfix have just released a 1:24 Mosquito, I am rather temped to go and buy one. David Its not out yet David.I guess it will be a stonker though. B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold pirouets Posted October 28, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2009 I thought one of the best bits was when one of the kids held tightly on to the tank that had been made not wanting it blown up. I was also impressed by the comments from some of the the kids saying they would carrying on making things after they were done. All in all a good hour of telly and its on series record so I do not miss any of the others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m davies Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Missed it last night :icon_frustrated: , no reason other than I just plain forgot !! , is it repeated at all anywhere, quick scan of the listings says not. Kindest Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calnefoxile Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Missed it last night :icon_frustrated: , no reason other than I just plain forgot !! , is it repeated at all anywhere, quick scan of the listings says not. Kindest Michael I've just watched it on Iplayer http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00nnm3d/James_Mays_Toy_Stories_Airfix/ Thought it was very good, had to laugh at the bit where the kids took the tank kits home and almost all of them were actually built by their dads I would probably have done the same, taken over from my kids....... Regards Neal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m davies Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I've just watched it on Iplayer http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00nnm3d/James_Mays_Toy_Stories_Airfix/ Thought it was very good, had to laugh at the bit where the kids took the tank kits home and almost all of them were actually built by their dads I would probably have done the same, taken over from my kids....... Regards Neal. Thanks for the link, will find a spare moment today to watch it. Kindest Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 really enjoyed it. was worried about the spitfire not getting out of the hangar. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 28, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2009 I thought one of the best bits was when one of the kids held tightly on to the tank that had been made not wanting it blown up I can empathise with that! I often thought about having a sea battle with my fleet of Airfix warships, but could never bring myself to destroy days of modelling work! I just loved the programme, though, even CTMK looked interested at the idea of a plasticene flower display next week! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 the old guys in the model shop "we blurred theyre faces to protect theyre identities" LOL Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 "and look at all the stuff you could learn about...... and if your a bit soft, Bluetits" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Maybe the publicity has done them a favour - I keep getting intermittent "Service Unavailable" messages on airfix.com. On a Wednesday afternoon? GET BACK TO WORK!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted October 28, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2009 Maybe the publicity has done them a favour - I keep getting intermittent "Service Unavailable" messages on airfix.com. On a Wednesday afternoon? GET BACK TO WORK!! The 'May effect' - I was chatting to someone on my round (no, not R Mail as I would not have any time to chat) today and their 13 year old son had dug out some kits and was busy doing them. I thought most 13 year old boys considered making models as c**p? My faith is almost restored! Sincerely, N.V. Revell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Scottish Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Great program. Mr May has a quiet charm which is very endearing and well suited to these types of programs. Makes a change from swearing cooks! I was slightly disappointed that it didn't deal more with the history of Airfix or show a few more of the models. But overall thats just a small observation. I had fleets of warships and squadrons of WW2 and Jet fighters . Enjoyed making them up and playing with them- never thought of putting gunpowder in them! A good dose of nostalgia and hopefully it would attract folks back to Airfix too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 And the first sale of the day was...... The basic Airfix Supermarine Spitfire kit to.... a 10 year old young lady.... and she came back shortly after and bought a Sherman Tank. The power of advertising. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I think Airfix have just released a 1:24 Mosquito, I am rather temped to go and buy one. David There is a virtual build of that on the offcial Airfix Youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIiieWvcRK0, it does look nice but far too big for the shelf! I still have a Matchbox Spitfire somewhere and that was big enough! After the disappointment of things like the TSR2 hopefully Hornby are starting to bring Airfix kits into the 21st century. I'm going to watch the Airfix one tonight on iPlayer (I don't have a tv), the flowers one next week was that garden that got him an award at Chelsea wasn't it? I can't remember if anyone every bought the Lego house or if they had to demolish it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Just watched this and it was a joy of an hour! A great bit of TV that felt genuine and openly enthusiastic. It wasn't rushed or filled with gimmicks, a fascinating project to watch. This looks to be a great series David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 28, 2009 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2009 And the first sale of the day was...... The basic Airfix Supermarine Spitfire kit to.... a 10 year old young lady.... and she came back shortly after and bought a Sherman Tank. The power of advertising. Its also known as the 'Delia Effect' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wollastonblue Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Just watched it on iPlayer. Absolutely superb. Typical British spirit aswell, like Dave in the Shed making the kit. The other thing is, I want a tour round the airfix factory now, just to look at the spare parts department. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted October 28, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2009 Enjoyed tonights programme . Next weeks on Plasticine Flowers hmmmmmmmm....... I think not! back to infant school and plasticine "piggin worms" to quote Mike Harding So that's why you weren't at Club last night See you Friday - Mike :icon_wave: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I can't remember if anyone every bought the Lego house or if they had to demolish it. It has been demolished. Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Exellent TV program, just happen to be going to Cosford next day, great place to visit, great weather too. Fine model. Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6975 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 It's being repeated on Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Now what about the Saturn 5 Airfix kit? There was a beastie... I'd love to get hold of one of those again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10800 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 The Saturn V was brilliant - even with the bayonet-type connections between the stages - and you could get a real feel of the puny size of the command and lunar modules from it. I don't know what became of my one . It may well have been the last Airfix kit I made - either that or the swing-wing F-111. I was probably about 5 or 6 when I made my first kit - it was an Me-110, a tad ambitious perhaps and I remember getting that horrible stringy glue everywhere. But we all have to start somewhere! I must have driven my grandad mad after that because every time we went to Woolies in Camberwell Green I refused to leave until he bought me a new 2-bob kit (and they were displayed in the late 50s/early 60s almost as prominently as the pick & mix or so it seemed). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I see they decided it needed its reinforcing again after the wheelout! I enjoyed the program as a bit of entertainment but it didn't seem to have much success in its ambition for the children involved at least. If model shops are seeing a rise in sales though then it'll be excellent publicity. The requirement for sensationalism was a bit sad though in a way (you can just build a tank model, get in a real one; can't just build a Spitfire, need to build a massive one) but then I guess my generation doesn't really have the imagination or the wartime memories of the last (ie James') for building Spitfires etc. It was entertaining seeing James have his parents on the show and it does reinforce the fact he hasn't really grown up . I look forward to the Hornby one and hope Margate has some extra train sets ready for xmas! Although research http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8328921.stm suggests they need to be sub ??50! It was also quite funny hearing 'build Airfix' on the BBC without the usual 'other makes are available' for a change. In recent years its more 'build Tamiya/Revell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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