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Airfix III Campaign
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Posted: Saturday, August 09, 2014 - 06:54 AM UTC
I would like to propose a Airfix III campaign.
Jessica as a long standing host of Airfix I-II has given her blessing for me to host the campaign.
The rules will be the same as the last two Airfix campaigns.
If you would like a relaxed build campaign open to all please post your interest over on the KitMaker Network.
Richard.
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Posted: Saturday, August 09, 2014 - 12:49 PM UTC

Quoted Text

I would like to propose a Airfix III campaign.
Jessica as a long standing host of Airfix I-II has given her blessing for me to host the campaign.
The rules will be the same as the last two Airfix campaigns.
If you would like a relaxed build campaign open to all please post your interest over on the KitMaker Network.
Richard.


Count me in; I have a Blue Circle Cement railway wagon waiting to be built.
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Posted: Saturday, August 09, 2014 - 01:17 PM UTC
Hi Brent
Something from the railway world would be most welcome!
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Posted: Saturday, August 09, 2014 - 03:03 PM UTC
Sounds great! I've got plenty of kits to start from...
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Posted: Saturday, August 09, 2014 - 07:37 PM UTC
It's a no brainer for me - I'm in!

One question though. I think on the previous Airfix campaigns, there was a date restriction on the age of the original moulds, on the first campaign it was something like nothing newer than 1970, and in the second campaign it was something like nothing newer than 1980. So, the question is, will there be a restriction on the new campaign, and if so, what will it be?

Cheers!

Edit - just checked the rules for the first two campaigns, the actual restrictions were nothing newer than 1976 in the first, and nothing newer than 1979 in the second.
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Posted: Saturday, August 09, 2014 - 08:48 PM UTC
hi, it's OK ,I'm game for a third round
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Posted: Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 12:15 AM UTC
I would be interested if all Airfix kits were included, even updated molds.

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Posted: Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 12:49 AM UTC
Hi All!
Airfix III with no kit age restrictions would be a natural evolution of the campaign idea!
If there were no major objection I would go for it as this would bring more model builders into the campaign.
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Posted: Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 04:02 AM UTC
Hi Richard

Time permitting, I'd definitely be in to one of their newer kits. I've still got the Javelin - a present from last Christmas that I've hardly looked at!

All the best

Rowan
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Posted: Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 04:08 AM UTC
That's 7 and and a few others that I know of have not posted here yet!
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Posted: Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 04:22 AM UTC
I can hardly let this one go by without playing it it
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Posted: Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 05:47 AM UTC
I would be in for AirfixIII. I like my Sea Harrier kit.
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Posted: Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 05:50 AM UTC
Thank you Jessica & Robert for your interest that makes the total 9 !
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Posted: Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 11:24 AM UTC
I'm on for this having failed rather miserably on Airfix II,

Alan
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Posted: Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 02:11 PM UTC
Thank you Alan!
That makes 10 and I am sure more to come, I will send request to the Admins!
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Posted: Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 02:47 PM UTC
Request has been submitted.
Rough draft of rules for the campaign are:-

The Rules and Regs

1. Any scale, any era, any subject;
2. Some Airfix kits were reboxed by Heller and MPC. Those will be permitted since the plastic remains Airfix. If you can prove a reboxing by another company, it'll be allowed;
3. Your build should have the "Out of the Box" flavour, but some scratchbuilding or aftermarket to correct egregious shape errors or replace missing kit parts is permitted;
4. The kit decals should be used if possible, but may be beyond help, so alternate markings are allowed. “What if” markings may also be used;
5.Build as many kits as you wish, but only 1 ribbon will be awarded per person;
6. Minimum of 2 progress shots in the official campaign thread plus minimum of one shot of the completed build in the campaign gallery on a plain blue background.
7. Dioramas welcome but not required;
8. Most importantly have fun, enjoy your build, and share your progress with us all.
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2014 - 04:47 AM UTC
Please include me as no-one's mentioned figures yet.

When are my starting photos required pkease?

Am I limited to one entry because I have a lot of figures that need to be made?

Regards

Paul
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2014 - 04:52 AM UTC
Count me in still got some in the stash I can do for this one as it gave me a chance to try something different for the last campaign.

Keith
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2014 - 05:29 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Please include me as no-one's mentioned figures yet.

When are my starting photos required pkease?

Am I limited to one entry because I have a lot of figures that need to be made?

Regards

Paul


Paul, I would say that you may complete as many figures kits as you desire.
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2014 - 06:00 AM UTC
Figures, why not? I think the last AAA featured 2 or 3 figures including at least one mounted one.
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2014 - 08:23 AM UTC
I am in. no idea on the subject yet, won't be a ship as tend to throw a ton of aftermarket at those, but have a few possibles in the loft.

Si
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2014 - 09:01 AM UTC
I am adding my name to this campaign. I have a lot of Airfix kits in my stash and depending on how much time I can devote will determine the kit to use, it could be anything from a 1/72 Hawk to a 1/24 Spitfire Vb or maybe even a Railway building. One thing to note is that all of Airfix Railway Locomotives and rolling stock were originally made by Kitmaster which was a trading name of Rosebud Dolls from Raunds, Northamptonshire which is near to where I live in Kettering. The question here is; Is any kit released under the Airfix label allowed?
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2014 - 09:38 AM UTC

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Please include me as no-one's mentioned figures yet.

When are my starting photos required pkease?

Am I limited to one entry because I have a lot of figures that need to be made?

Regards

Paul



Please read Rule 1!

Starting photos when campaign start date is reached , the campaign has not been approved yet .

We have more than 10 posted interested, we now wait for approval.

You can build as many models as you like and all from different category's if you wish.
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2014 - 09:41 AM UTC
Is any kit released under the Airfix label allowed?

Yes

md72
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2014 - 10:02 AM UTC
Oh wow, just a quick (but by no means complete) check shows I have (2x) SB2C, SBD, TBD, TBF, Brewster Buffalo, Bird Dog, a Tiger Moth, a Duck, and an F-84 readily available. So when does this start?????
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