The Official Airfix Club Magazine...

Issue 1 2007

FEATURE...SUPERMARINE

SPITFIRE Mk I

FEATURING: - ILLUMINATED TIME COLUMN - LANTERN LIGHT & TARDIS SOUND EFFECTS

AIRFIX CAPTURES DOCTOR WHO AND THE TARDIS FROM CYBERSPACE...

BBC logo BBC 1996. Doctor Who logo BBC 2004. Tardis image BBC 1963. Dalek image BBC/Terry Nation 1963. Cyberman image BBC/Kit Pedlar/Gerry Davis 1963. K-9 image BBC/Bob Baker/DaveMartin 1963. Licensed by BBC Worldwide Limited.

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Contents
Airfix...The Roadshow. Model Build. RNLI Severn Class Lifeboat. The 2007 Airfix release Programme. Supermarine Spitfire MkI. Falklands War 25 Years Anniversary. - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, - Canberra B(I)8, - Hawker Siddeley/BAe Systems Nimrod. Wallace & Gromit & Doctor Who. Airfix Mini Kits & Competition Time. Page 3 Page 4 Page 7 Page 8 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12

Editorial
Welcome to the new Hornby Airfix Club and the first issue of our Club magazine. Whether you are completely new to the hobby or perhaps an existing subscriber to the former club prior to the recent Hornby acquisition of Airfix, we hope you will all enjoy the benefits associated with the new Club, including the quarterly magazine and your exclusive introductory Club Airfix model.

Your Exclusive Club model.

We have chosen the 1:48 scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVI a later version of this iconic wartime aircraft - as our first Club model. Exclusive to members, the Spitfire comes with two different decoration options black or silver and red. And, as an added bonus, we are including three pots of Humbrol paint with your exclusive model.

Your Airfix magazine...

For those of you who have access to the Internet, you can download the magazine as a full colour pdf file or have it emailed to you as soon as it goes to press. Likewise your copy of the Airfix catalogue. Should you have opted to receive a hard copy to read at your leisure, refer to when you want and file for future reference, we hope that you too will enjoy the full colour 12-page magazine mailed directly to your door, together with your complimentary copy of the Airfix catalogue. In Issue 1, we preview the Airfix range of items the company is releasing between now and the end of December, all of which should be available through your local Airfix stockist. For a list of these stockists, particularly those nearest to you, log on to www.airfix.com. We hope you enjoy the selection of articles, competitions and product previews in the magazine. We would like to stress that the magazine is yours and in making sure we are covering your particular interest, we look forward to having your input in the form of letters, articles on your Airfix building experiences, how you display your models, comments and suggestions on what you would like to read about in the magazine. We also welcome supporting images either as good quality photographs or emailed high-resolution digital images. No low resolution scans or photocopies please - the quality is not good enough for use in the Club magazine. In the meantime, happy reading!...Susan Pownall Consultant Editor
Consultant Editor: Susan Pownell Design & Production: DSP Limited Membership Organiser: Sarah Woodhouse. 2008 Subscription Fees: UK POSTAL Version 22.99. UK DOWNLOADABLE Version 14.99. EU DOWNLOADABLE Version 18.99. Rest of the World DOWNLOADABLE Version 20.99. Cheques made payable to: Hornby Hobbies Limited. Visa, Access, Mastercard, Maestro & Switch accepted with valid expiry date. Club Address: Airfix Collectors Club. PO Box 25, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, UK. LE13 IZG. Tel: 0870 062 4001. Fax: 01664 480 257. The Airfix Club Magazine is published on behalf of Hornby plc, Westwood, Margate, Kent CT9 4JX. The Club accepts no responsibility for errors or ommissions or for views and opinions expressed by contributors to the magazine.

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THE ROAD

SHOW
suit everyone.

2007 was a very busy year and the Airfix team had taken the opportunity to attend a number of exhibitions Air Shows in particular - to promote the new acquisition and meet the many Airfix fans and hobbyists at the same time.
RAF Fairford in Gloucester was one such venue on the occasion of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) over the weekend of 14th and 15th July. The Airfix marquee proved a particular draw, situated alongside the companys Roadshow truck, and the Airfix team had activities to The National Railway Museum Open Day at Shildon in County Durham over the weekend of 11th and 12th August provided an unusual venue for an exceptional exhibition of Airfix models owned and displayed by Steve Donnelly from West Yorkshire. Whilst Steve had some models for sale, there were several highly collectable mint and boxed pieces definitely not on offer, including the very first Airfix model ever produced, the Ferguson Tractor. The construction kit was still in its original packaging with header card boasting the contents as containing 50 components and cement. There was also a 1:32 scale Beach Buggy in its illustrated box; a Bond Bug, also boxed in 1:32 scale and an Ariel Arrow Motorbike. Steve had one item which reputedly, Airfix had at one time denied making - the Ton-Up-Tony, comprising a motorcycle construction kit, packaged in a colourful box illustrating a speeding Tony heading for the M1! The Airfix logo is very clear on the box, so we must assume it did emanate from the factory.

Junior enthusiasts, under the instruction and supervision of the Airfix team, were invited to an Airfix workshop, where they built and painted their own plane, before carefully transporting it home after allowing both glue and paint to dry! For adult model builders and collectors, the Airfix team were pleased to answer questions about the new Airfix collection on show, some models already available but many others in prototype form prior to production later this year. Many of the Airfix kits on display reflected the real-life versions flying all around us over the Show weekend, although definitely less noisy! The mood was one of great enthusiasm, touched with relief, voiced by modellers that Airfix was once more back in safe hands and destined not only to continue but also to grow in future years.

Any feedback from knowledgeable Club members welcome!

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RNLI SEVERN CLASS LIFEBOAT

Turning to Sea Vessels, also worthy of mention here, is the early 2007 release of the Code A07280 RNLI Severn Class Lifeboat. Modelled to 1:72 scale containing 189 pieces, the set also includes acrylic paint, brush and adhesive.
The Severn Class lifeboat is the largest vessel used by the RNLI, with a range of 250 nautical miles and a top speed of 25 knots. The first prototype was introduced in 1992 and the last Severn Class was built in 2003, with the RNLI taking 46 of them for use around the coast of the UK and Ireland on a variety of rescue missions. The lifeboat, carrying a crew of six volunteer RNLI seamen, also carries a Y boat that can be launched and recovered by a lightweight crane to enable rescues close to shore. The propellers are also protected so it can take ground without damage.

The new Airfix Severn Class Lifeboat (A07280) is an exact 1:72 replica of this state of the art vessel and was developed with the co-operation of the same engineers at the RNLI who designed the real thing. Scaled at 1:72, not only does this kit complement the Airfix Westland Sea King (A03043) RAF rescue helicopter, but it also matches other 1:72 marine subjects in the Airfix range like the German E Boat (A10280), Vosper MTB (A05280) and the RAF Rescue Launch (A05281). There are over 180 parts on the kit, which features lots of interior detail, deck fittings, rescue equipment and communications antennae.

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1 Construction starts with the four-piece hull. By leaving the lower

section off, the model offers the option of a waterline model.

2 The bridge and upper structure requires each section to be

butt-joined. This is not a task to be rushed and careful alignment and gluing the sections from the inside makes for a neat assembly.
3 This minor sink mark - a result of the plastic cooling and

shrinking in the mould - is easily fixed with a dot of filler and smoothed down.

4 Some of the parts ready for priming and painting before

construction can continue. Items that need to be painted the same colour are fixed to postcards with double-sided tape.
5 Parts of the deck are being prepared for painting. One area has

already been painted and masked. Some details on the deck have been airbrushed HU33 matt Black before the top coat of HU27 Sea Grey is applied. This is known as pre-shading and is designed to add some subtle depth to final finish.
6 The deck has now been painted in HU27 Sea Grey and the pre-

shaded areas now just show through, given a weathered effect.

7 Various parts of the interior have now been painted and

assembled. There is a lot of detail here and it pays to spend some time picking it out by dry-brushing in lighter shades to add highlights. Items like the fire-extinguishers have been picked on out in gloss Red to add a splash of colour.
8 The bridge was given a coat of HU28 matt Grey inside and out,

the latter acting as a good undercoat for the final finish of HU18 gloss Orange. This was airbrushed on in light coats, allowing each to fully dry and lightly polished with a piece of kitchen scourer material. Other items like the dinghy and upper deck were also given a coat of orange at this stage.
9 After its coat of orange had dried, the actuating rams on the

crane were picked out in silver and given a wash of black.

10 The lower section of the bridge was masked off and given a

coat of HU15 gloss Midnight Blue. The upper bridge section is also added at this stage.
11 The walkway on the top was masked off and sprayed HU27

Dark Sea Grey along with the anti-slip decking. The windscreen wiper motor housings above the windows were given a couple of coats of HU34 Matt White. The window frames were also picked out at this stage with HU11 Silver and a fine-pointed paintbrush.
12 With the hull already primed it was painted HU19 gloss Bright

Red and HU15 gloss Midnight Blue, providing a gloss finish ready for the decals.

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13 The railings at the rear were painted HU28 matt Grey and given

a wash of thinned matt Black paint to add some shadows to the detail. The various inner handrails and other deck fittings were all cleaned up and given a coat of HU22 gloss White.
14 The control surfaces at the back - not unlike the flaps on an

aircraft - were painted HU11 Silver and, once dry, given a light wash of Black water-based paint to add some depth and pick out the detail.
15 The side railings were painted HU21 gloss Black. The detail here

can be highlighted with some gentle dry-brushing.

16 HU34 matt White was also applied to the bases for the railings

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on the deck. A pointed brush is the best tool for this job. Adding the railings is best done with a pair of tweezers. Care needs to be taken here not to damage the delicate parts.

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17 Similarly, the davits are also to the deck. 18 The kit decal sheet offers serial numbers and lifeboat station

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names for every Severn Class lifeboat in the RNLI, including the reserve vessels. Decals work best when applied to gloss finish, the smooth surface helps them adhere better, making the varnish surround on the decals disappear, so the gloss paints needed for the colour scheme help here. The decals are very thin so care is needed in their application. The red/yellow strip that curves around the hull is best floated into position with a paintbrush and plenty of water and then blotted dry with a price of tissue. Some spare striping is provided in case of an accident. With the decals applied the model can be given a final sealing coat of varnish. The actual finish of the Severn Class Lifeboat is gloss but in 1:72 scale it may be better to give it a coat of satin varnish for a better scale effect.

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19 The windows can be added at this stage. Plastic glues can

sometimes fog the clear parts, so these are best fixed in place using either Humbrol Clearfix or PVA wood glue.
20 The final details to be added are the clear parts to the upper

bridge and the communications

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Aerials which finish the model off. Due to the high number of parts, often very small and delicate, and the need to paint sections of the model ahead of assembly, this is a kit more suited to the experienced modeller and is not a project to be rushed. Given time and care, the kit builds into a fine replica that pays tribute to the brave men and women of the RNLI who risk their own lives for those in peril on the sea, and which Airfix is proud to support.

The Sea King is one of the most well known choppers in the UK, probably because it has all weather capacity, it can fly in extreme conditions and when hovering, it can be flown by the winch operator, who can position the rescue harness with great accuracy. The Sea King has an 18-passenger capacity and a range of 280 miles. The Airfix Sea King is modelled in 1:72 scale and contains 90 pieces. This set also comes with acrylic paint, glue and a brush. An Airfix RNLI Severn Class Lifeboat is also included And ending on a worthy note... in the new Air Sea Rescue Set, to add further realism Airfix are making a donation of 60 pence to a nautical diorama. from the sale of every RNLI Severn Class Under Code A98660, the set comprises the Severn Lifeboat and 1 from every sale of the twoClass Lifeboat and a Westland Sea King Helicopter. piece gift set to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, the registered UK charity.

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THE

2007 PROGRAMME
Highlights of key Airfix models released to date.

AIRFIX RELEASE

In this first issue of the Airfix Club magazine, it is worth having a re-cap on some of the popular and high profile 2007 Airfix kits released earlier last year, which in some cases are now in short supply and therefore, more difficult to track down. However, they are well worth hunting for!...One example is the...

SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE Mk I
Under Airfix Code A05115, this 1:48 scale model of the Spitfire has 64 pieces, including modification options. It represents the Mk I which first went into service with the RAF No.19 (F) Squadron based at Duxford in 1938. The early Mk I had a two blade fixed pitch propeller, an unarmoured windscreen, a flat canopy and a straight radio mast. The kit also contains the parts to convert the aircraft into a Mk IA of the Battle of Britain period, with De Havilland three-blade variable pitch propeller; or by using the additional decals, a Mk IIA of No. 118 Squadron RAF, which had the three-blade variable pitch propeller with a blunt spinner. The Supermarine Spitfire was the brainchild of R J Mitchell, whose development job it had been to provide a British contender for the extremely competitive Schneider Trophy an annual air speed competition in which many countries notably the USA and Italy took part. The result of his engineering expertise was that Britain subsequently won the Trophy on several occasions, a fact which did not go unnoticed by the Air Ministry of the time, who were looking for a fighter monoplane to replace bi-planes such as the Gloster Gladiator, Gloster Gauntlet and Fairey Swordfish, used hitherto. The first Spitfire, built with a Rolls-Royce Merlin III 1030 hp engine, flew in 1936 from Eastleigh Airport, close to the Supermarine Works on the Solent. After much refinement, the Air Ministry ordered 310 of the aircraft in 1936. By the outbreak of WWII, nine squadrons had been equipped with the Spitfire, which saw its first combat in October 1939 when it shot down a German bomber attacking shipping off the coast of Scotland. The performance of these early Spitfire variants was impressive. Its top speed, according to an RAF statement in 1939, was logged at 362 mph at a height of 18,500 feet. It could climb to 11,000 feet, fully armed, in 4.8 minutes. A remarkable flight by Supermarine test pilot Jeffrey Quill at the time, logged a flight from Le Bourget to Croydon Airport in just 41 minutes. The Spitfires development saw many upgrades, notably the Mk II with an improved Rolls-Royce Merlin 45, 1470 hp engine, which became available in 1940, although not many Squadrons were allocated the aircraft until after the Battle of Britain. The Mk V entered service in 1941, giving the RAF improved power as well as much greater armament facilities. Spitfire development ended in 1946 with the Mk 24. However, since R J Mitchell developed the Mk I, ten years earlier, there had been no less than forty variants of this valiant little aircraft. Sadly, R J Mitchell died from cancer in 1937 and did not live long enough to see what a remarkable contribution the Spitfire and her wartime crews made to the freedom of Great Britain.

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Autumn 2007 Airfix Releases Autumn 2007 Airfix Releases

With the shorter days and darker evenings now apparent in the UK at least and the return to our autumn and winter indoor hobbies, we hope to whet your appetite with some of the highlights from the new Airfix series of kits, which are promised between now and the end of the year. Some of them would make an admirable addition to those seasonal gift lists, either for self-indulgence or a hint to family and friends!

A50004 Falklands War Anniversary set

Features the Sea Harrier FRS1 in 1:24 scale, making up to an incredible 604mm x 320mm model. Also included is an exclusive pilots log from the Falklands War featuring unique photographs and official technical data sheets only available with the set. In addition, it includes 20 acrylic paints, precision poly and a paintbrush.

High on the list for military enthusiasts must be the Airfix series of aircraft commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Falklands Conflict which started with the Argentine invasion of the British owned Falkland, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands or Malvinas (if you are Argentine) on 2nd April 1982.
The success of the British retaliation, resulting in the surrender of the invading force on 14th June 1982, was undoubtedly due to the speed in which the UK responded. HMS Hermes sailed from Portsmouth on 5th April with nine Sea Harrier GR3 aircraft bound for the Falkland Islands Total Exclusion Zone. Whilst the GR3 played a crucial role in the conflict, where it was to attack from the aircraft carrier and later from basic landing strips on the islands, the BAe Sea Harrier FRS1 was equally important. The FRS1 was a navalised version of the BAe Harrier, fitted with raised cockpit to aid the pilots view and there was more cockpit space than in the GR3. In addition, the FRS1 flew with the Blue Fox multi-role radar system. The aircraft was capable of 600 knots in level flight and was powered by one 21,500 dry thrust Rolls-Royce Pegasus Mk 104 vectored thrust turbofan. The FRS1 proved itself in the air-to-air role during the Falklands War where it scored several kills against Argentine aircraft with its newly acquired sidewinder missiles.

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Autumn 2007 Airfix Releases Autumn 2007 Airfix Releases

A98670 comprises the Falklands War Collection The A50005 Avro Vulcan B Mk 2 Airfix Anniversary Set
in 1:72 scale, includes 15 acrylic paints, precision poly cement and a paintbrush to decorate it in its authentic camouflage markings. This Anniversary set includes six 1:72 scale aircraft and an exclusive A2 size Falklands War Action Wall Planner giving a description of how each aircraft took part within the 1982 War.
The set also comes with 15 acrylic paints, precision poly and a paintbrush. The fantastic collection contains six aircraft from both the British and the Argentinean Air Forces, namely:

The Sea Harrier FRS1, Harrier GR.3, Mirage IIIEA, IA.58A Pucara, A-4 Skyhawk, Super Etendard.

This famous aircraft played a key part, particularly in the Falklands Campaign Operation Black Buck - the bombing of Stanley Airport, where it was used in an extraordinary 8000 mile round trip to attack and disable the airport, whilst in the hands of the Argentine forces. One version used during the conflict was modified to carry anti-radar missiles on hard points under the wings. The Vulcan was aided in its long-distance Falklands flying role by another Falklands War victor the Handley Page Victor K2 not, we should add, part of this commemorative Airfix series but worthy of a mention given its purpose in the conflict. Originally conceived as a bomber, it was converted to the tanker role for this particular conflict and served an extremely useful purpose in refuelling the Vulcans, particularly involved in the bombing of Stanley Airport Operation Black Buck.

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Airfix commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

2007 marks the Golden Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, comprising the three iconic British aircraft of WWII. the Avro Lancaster B Mk I, the Supermarine Spitfire Mk IIA and the Hawker Hurricane Mk IIC.
The BBMF was formed at Biggin Hill in 1957 and 50 years on, the sight and droning sound of the trio with the Lancaster centre-stage, flanked on either side by the Spit and the Hurricane, never fail to bring a lump to ones throat. The BBMF echoes a nations dogged determination and aspirations and continues to inspire generation after generation, whilst evoking pride, gratitude and remembrance of the huge sacrifices made by the young pilots during WWII. The BBMF is so popular, from fly-pasts on Royal and high profile public occasions to appearances at air shows, that the voluntary crew fulfil over 800 individual aircraft events each year at over 250 locations. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is based permanently at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire.

The A10600 Airfix Anniversary Set...

Comprises the Hawker Hurricane Mk IIC, Supermarine Spitfire Mk IIA and Avro Lancaster B Mk I. They are decorated in the 50th Anniversary decal scheme of The Phantom of the Ruhr. The Lancaster sports the colours of 100 Squadron with which she flew 31 missions, on the left side and the colours of 550 Squadron, with which she flew 90 missions, on her right side. Also included is a Flight Stand enabling you to display the three aircraft in their correct formation; 12 acrylic paints, poly cement and a paint brush. The set is packaged in a high quality box and the box-art features a moody scene with the three aircraft flying over the English countryside.

Military Aircraft - A10102 The Canberra B(I)8. 1:48 Scale

The English Electric Canberra kit is scheduled for a December 2007 release and will include alternate parts and decals for B(I)8s of the RAF and Peruvian Air Force as well as those of the South African Air Force and Royal New Zealand Air Force. The American version of the aircraft the Martin B-57B is also a new kit, under reference A10104 in 1:48 scale. This model will include parts and decals for three USAF versions the B-57B, RB-57E and RB-57G.The English Electric Canberra was Britains first jet bomber, which took to the skies for the first time in May 1949, flown by Wing Commander Roland (Roley) Beaumont. In various forms, it was to see service with the RAF for more than forty years, notably in Korea in the 1950s. The aircraft was also either sold to or licensed for building in several Commonwealth Air Forces during its lifetime. The Americans first saw, and were greatly impressed by, the Canberra following Roley Beaumonts non-stop trans-Atlantic flight to the USA in February 1951. The Americans made a licence-building agreement using the Canberra WD940 as the template. The US version, built by Martin, used Wright J-65 engines and several modifications were made to adapt the aircraft for the United States Air Force.

Classic Kits - A12050 Hawker Siddeley/BAe Systems Nimrod MR-1, MR-2, MR-2P and R-1 versions
The Nimrod is the worlds only jet maritime reconnaissance aircraft and submarine hunter. The aircraft was designed by Hawker Siddeley for the RAF and the first prototype flew in May 1967. After three years of extensive testing, it entered service with the RAF in 1970. The Nimrod is still in active service with the RAF after over thirty years and has played an important role in a number of conflicts round the world including the Falklands War and the two Gulf Wars. Given sidewinder air-to-air missiles in the first Gulf War in the 1980s, it arguably became the largest fighter in the world. It can fly up to maximum speeds of 575 mph powered by four Rolls-Royce Spey engines. New tooling this year, the 1:72 scale Airfix Nimrod kit comprises a Limited Edition.

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Wallace & Gromit

There are many Airfix releases either available now or coming out shortly, which will appeal particularly to our younger Club members and provide hours of fun constructing not only land, sea and air transport but also your favourite characters from the large and small screen.
You can construct your very own Wallace and Gromit, together with Anti Pesto Van, as seen in the movie Wallace & Gromit and the Curse of WereRabbit. The 1:72 scale kit, under Code AN1102 contains the Anti-Pesto Van, the two figures of the intrepid pair, 13 acrylic paints, a brush and glue. There are 92 pieces.The model of the van features rubber tyres, opening and closing doors, turning wheels and is pre-painted in the same colour as in the film, so theres no need to paint the whole van. There is also the Wallace & Gromit Collection kit, number AN1100 which includes some of the vehicles from their film A Close Shave the aeroplane, motorbike and sidecar as well as the Wallace & Gromit figures. The kit, contains 89 pieces, comes with 11 acrylic paints, brush and glue.

WELCOME ABOARD...
Airfix has scooped a fantastic agreement with BBC Worldwide to produce a range of Doctor Who Airfix kits.
The first kit, Welcome Aboard consists of a 24 cm tall TARDIS with figures of the Doctor and his latest companion Martha Jones all in 1:12 scale. Included are all the paints, brushes and glue required to complete the model which also comes with electronic lighting and sound effects to provide entertainment for the whole family. A new exciting series of Doctor Who was launched in Spring 2007 in the UK. This third series of the BBCs flagship drama programme sees the last of the Time Lords meeting a new travelling companion, a young trainee doctor named Martha Jones. Together they explore Shakespeares England, the New York of the future and the past, run-down spaceships, new alien worlds, contemporary London and even take a trip to Earths moon. And, as always, wherever the Doctor goes, enemies are never far behind including the terrifying Daleks, now trapped in the Depression beset-America of the 1930s. But they are not the only foes the Doctor and Martha must face theres also powerful space mercenaries, the Judoon; the spellcasting Carrionites; ferocious pig/man hybrids plus a dark terror clawing its way through the undercity of New New York, a DNA resequenced predator, the mysterious Futurekind and an old friend with a long-buried secret to impart.And then, just when the Doctor believes he may be safe, something dark and malevolent from his peoples past returnsThis kit will be available in late December 2007 in all good toy stores, model shops and online at a recommended retail price of around 24.99 and will also be available at www.airfix.com in the New Year. Look out for more exciting products featuring the Doctor, his companions and arch enemies coming out in 2008.

FEATURING: - ILLUMINATED TIME COLUMN - LANTERN LIGHT & TARDIS SOUND EFFECTS

BBC logo BBC 1996. Doctor Who logo BBC 2004. Tardis image BBC 1963. Dalek image BBC/Terry Nation 1963. Cyberman image BBC/Kit Pedlar/Gerry Davis 1963. K-9 image BBC/Bob Baker/DaveMartin 1963. Licensed by BBC Worldwide Limited.

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NEW AIRFIX MINI KITS

For those of you just starting out in the Airfix hobby, a series of Mini Kits is now on sale.
With a small number of parts to be glued together and with components pre-painted, you can achieve a great result in a relatively short space of time. The models are highly detailed 1:100 and 1:144 Scale aircraft. The WWII collection of fighters in the series comes with a display plinth with the aircraft description and the fighter pilots name.

The fleet includes...

AT0001 Messerschmitt Bf 109F in 1:100 scale. 21 pieces. AT0002 Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb in 1:100 scale. 20 pieces. AT0003 North American Aviation P-51D Mustang in 1:100 scale. 26 pieces. AT0004 Grumman F-14 Tomcat in 1:144 scale. 13 pieces. AT0005 Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk in 1:144 scale. 17 pieces.

COMPETITION TIME
We have one example of the evocative A10600 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight sets to give away to the winner of our Issue 1 competition. This memorable prize will go to the first person whose correct entry is drawn from all those received on the closing date of 29th February 2008. All you have to do is answer the following questions: 1. Name the two key German dams successfully breached by the RAF 603 Dambusters Squadron on the night of 17th May 1943, using the Barnes Wallace Bouncing Bomb. 2. What was the code name of the Operation? 3. Only two Lancasters are still flying in the world today. One is part of the BBMF at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. In which country and exact location is the second one kept? 4. The 50th Anniversary Lancaster is decorated in The Phantom of The Ruhr decals and features the colours of two RAF Squadrons. Name the two Squadrons and the position of their colours on the Lancaster. Put your answers on a postcard with your name, address and Club membership number and send to Airfix Lancaster Competition, PO Box 25, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1ZG, UK. The closing date for the competition is 29th February 2008.

Rules of Entry 1. The winner will be the first all-correct entry selected at random on the closing date of 29th February 2008. 2. Limited to one entry per current member of the Airfix Club. 3. Duplicate entries will be disregarded. 4. The results of the competition will be announced in Issue 2 of the Airfix Club magazine and the winner notified by post.

5. The competition is not open to employees of Hornby Hobbies, their agents or families. 6. No correspondence to be entered into in conjunction with the competition. 7. No cash equivalent is available. 8. The Airfix Club accepts no responsibility for entries lost or damaged in the post. 9. Entries defaced or altered will be disregarded. 10. The judges decision is final.

JUNIOR COMPETITION TIME

You will have read in this issue of the Airfix Club magazine that a fantastic new Doctor Who series of Airfix kits is coming out shortly. We have an example of each of the new Doctor Who kits to give away to one lucky winner in our first Junior Airfix Competition. The competition is open only to junior members aged 14 and under. The Doctor Who sci-fi series first hit the TV screens in 1963 and since then there have been ten actors who have played Doctor Who over the years but he has always been accompanied by his trusty time machine the TARDIS. But what do the letters in the name TARDIS actually stand for? You need give all six words that begin with the letters TARDIS, so get your thinking caps on. Please see rules of entry for more information. Put your answers on a postcard with your name, address, Club membership number and most importantly your age and send to Airfix Doctor Who Competition, PO Box 25, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1ZG, UK. The closing date for the competition is 29th February 2008.

Rules of Entry. 1. The winner will be the first all-correct entry selected at random on the closing date of 29th February 2008. 2. Limited to one entry per junior member (aged 14 years and under) of the Airfix Club. 3. Duplicate entries will be disregarded. 4. The results of the competition will be announced in the Issue 2 of the Airfix Club magazine and the winner notified by post.

5. The competition is not open to employees of Hornby Hobbies, their agents or families. 6. No correspondence to be entered into in conjunction with the competition. 7. No cash equivalent is available. 8. The Airfix Club accepts no responsibility for entries lost or damaged in the post. 9. Entries defaced or altered will be disregarded. 10. The judges decision is final.

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