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Trident models on ebay
Posted: 13 Sep 2006, 00:10
by Garry Russell
Posted: 13 Sep 2006, 00:41
by TobyV
The resin one you can keep.... (has comment about it but will keep it to self :k:
). The airfix one I will watch. I wont be buying, I just want to see what it goes for!
Posted: 13 Sep 2006, 00:57
by DaveB
WTF is sticking out of the jetpipes Garry?? :think: Was this a proposal by HS for AAR duties? :shock:
ATB
DaveB :tab:
Posted: 13 Sep 2006, 01:00
by Garry Russell
Yes Dave a bit odd isn't it :think:
I can never understand how someone can make a model and add bits that just aren't there
Garry
Posted: 13 Sep 2006, 12:49
by simtrac
Like Toby said - not interested in the resin one, but the Airfix one I reckon should fetch at least 25 or 30 quid. Maybe more if a couple of bidders get 'ebay fever' between each other. Not for me though, I can't really see the point of never intending to build it.
I'm actually after an Airfix Hampden at the moment and was most dischuffed when one went at 30 notes this week - that is just nuts!
Posted: 14 Sep 2006, 15:45
by fournier
Airfix just did a limited release (2000 copies each) of the Trident, Caravelle, BAC 1-11, Boeing 707, Boeing Clipper and the Bristol Freighter. Last thing they did before going belly up sadly.
Posted: 14 Sep 2006, 15:47
by fournier
simtrac wrote:Like Toby said - not interested in the resin one, but the Airfix one I reckon should fetch at least 25 or 30 quid. Maybe more if a couple of bidders get 'ebay fever' between each other. Not for me though, I can't really see the point of never intending to build it.
I'm actually after an Airfix Hampden at the moment and was most dischuffed when one went at 30 notes this week - that is just nuts!
Kingkit have Hampdens available for just £9.99 plus postage!
http://www.kingkit.co.uk/kingkit/
Posted: 14 Sep 2006, 15:57
by simtrac
Yep - made sure I got myself copies of the Trident and BAC1-11 last week. Not bad at 6.99 each. Plus there are speedjack BEA decals available at the moment.
I can't see Airfix disappearing for good though - I think Hornby are looking at them at the moment. I can't think of a more suitable company to take care of them, but I suppose it all hinges upon whether or not they can get hold of the moulds which went with Heller in France when they went bust. We took it for granted, but with Airfix there are a lot of subjects that although very old products, they are 'the only game in town' - like the Hampden for example. With work, you can still make excellent models from these old kits ...
Posted: 14 Sep 2006, 16:02
by simtrac
Kingkit have Hampdens available for just £9.99 plus postage!
:brick: :sicky:
GHHHAAAAH!!!
I just paid 16 quid for one off ebid!
:think: It's a type 3 box though, original issue, so maybe when it arrives I'll temp some ebayers with it, make a few quid and buy the reissue for 9.99 which has thinner transparencies ...
Posted: 14 Sep 2006, 16:07
by simtrac
It's a type 3 box though, original issue
Sorry. I'm sounding like a woolley-pulley wearing berk. Kits meant to be admired when they are built, not while they are still in the box ...
And I forgot to say thanks for the heads up on Kingkit ... off there now!