A blast from the past, for some maybe

[Squid]

There used to be back in the 70s a large shop on the Great West Road near Hounslow dedicated to Airfix and other models, fantastic place.

On the way to Hounslow past Isleworth opposite the fire station there used to be a model shop where I bought my first IC RC car.

 

[westward10]

On the way to Hounslow past Isleworth opposite the fire station there used to be a model shop where I bought my first IC RC car.

Lose my bearings around there now but think it was on the corner of Upper Sutton Lane near the old Master Robert.

 

[Squid]

Lose my bearings around there now but think it was on the corner of Upper Sutton Lane near the old Master Robert.

It was on the London Road, just checked Google Maps and its all flats in the area now, there is a model shop in Brentford though.

 

[Midwest]

I also used to collect & play with sets of plastic toy soldiers, can’t remember scale or who made them, but they were only 3/4 inch tall. Was about 50 odd in a small box.

My youngest spent many an hour (and his pocket money) in Games Workshop, doing the same.

 

[Spoon]

I remember them well. I used to love making models. Usually of ww2 tanks.
My missus got me an Airfix 1:72 Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress and paints for xmas. I've nearly finished it.

 

[Bobster]

I remember them well. I used to love making models. Usually of ww2 tanks.
My missus got me an Airfix 1:72 Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress and paints for xmas. I've nearly finished it.

Going to need some pictures of that when it's finished.

I didn't even know it was still around!

 

[Spoon]

This is what i have up to now.

It's been quite a few years since I last done one..
The engine is made up off all small bits, then covered with the external bit... Crazy I know, but the missus says I know it's there..
There are seats and stuff in the inside.

 

[Bobster]

Just googled and found a shop that sells airfix not too far from my apartment in Germany.

Think i'll have a pop in this weekend.

 

[Spoon]

I still need to paint more of mine.

 

[Spoon]

Just googled and found a shop that sells airfix not too far from my apartment in Germany.

Think i'll have a pop in this weekend.

Go for it mate.

 

[Bobster]

Go for it mate.

The smell of enamel paint and the glue that was supplied will certainly bring back some childhood memories.

Although I doubt the glue is still as potent as is once was?

 

[Spoon]

The smell of enamel paint and the glue that was supplied will certainly bring back some childhood memories.

Although I doubt the glue is still as potent as is once was?

They do these now. A lot better than the tubes I used to use.

 

[Squid]

I always wanted one of these as a child but then moved to RC stuff.

 

[westward10]

Do you still have to float the transfers off in a bowl of water.

 

[Spoon]

Do you still have to float the transfers off in a bowl of water.

Yes. I have loads for mine and lots are ikky-bikky.