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16 November 2009November Newsletter
Hi Airfix Fans,
We hope our UK members tuned in to BBC2 on 27th October to see the James May`s Toy Stories programme. The first in the series focused on him building a 1:1 Airfix Spitfire at RAF Cosford.
The hour long documentary proved very entertaining. Despite the setbacks he encountered, the project was a great achievement, as well as being a lot of fun for his team of engineers and young helpers.
Dont worry if you missed it, you can still watch it on the BBC iPlayer.
Spitfix
Airfix and the Royal Air Force Museum have joinned forces to bring you "Spitfix" a Guinness World Record attempt to build the most Spitfires throughout the duration of a day. This event is also to celebrate 60 years of the Airfix brand and the publication of Arthur Wards book, The Boys' Book of Airfix.
Airfix and the Royal Air Force Museum are inviting members of the public to help us achieve a brand new Guinness World Record for the most number of Spitfire model aircraft constructed in a day - with each person participating able to take their completed model home to keep totally free of charge as a thank you for taking part and an early Christmas present from both great British institutions.
As an extra special treat for Airfix aficionados Arthur Ward, Airfix’s official historian and author of “The Boys Book of Airfix” will be giving a talk at 12:00 in the Museum’s lecture theatre about Airfix’s fascinating history and will be on hand to sign copies of his book.
To participate in our World Record attempt please fill in our Registration Form.For more infomation, click here.
Airfix Club for 2010
Its that time already, the Airfix Club is reaching its second sucessful year!
We can now annouce that the new exclusive 2010 Airfix Club kit will consist of two 1:72 scale Harrier kits, the BAe Harrier II GR7 and the BAe Sea Harrier FA2 which is a new tool. Both Harriers have never been released as a set by Airfix and are only available via the "Limited Edition" Club kit.
Both Harriers have unique decal schemes which have never been produced by Airfix.
More information about the Airfix Club.
Please Note - The 2010 Airfix Club kit will be available to renewing Airfix Club members for 12 months from December 2009. New Airfix Club members joining before December 2009 will receive the 2009 Club kit which consists of three Fleet Air Arm aircraft, click here for more information about the Airfix Club.
Yakovlev Yak 9D
The Yak-9D from 1944 was an extended range version of the successful type operational over Stalingrad in late 1942, being able to escort heavy bombers.
Code: A01034
Scale: 1:72
Length: 118mm
Width: 139mm
Pieces: 30
A01034 - Yak 9D
Supermarine Spitfire MkIXc
In 1941 the Luftwaffe introduced the Fw190 providing a formidable foe to the RAF's fighters. The Mk IX was a significant improvement on the Mk V. It had a top speed of 409 mph at 28,000 feet, an increase of 40 mph. Its service ceiling rose from 36,200 feet to 43,000 feet.
Code: A02064
Scale: 1:72
Length: 131mm
Width: 155mm
Pieces: 38
A02064 - Spitfire MkIXc
1:32 Scale Figures
German Infantry
In the early stages of WWII the standard German infantry uniform worn consisted of the field jacket, trousers tucked into black leather jackboots, and the characteristically shaped helmet. In the field, soldiers carried equipment including gas mask case, kit bag, shovel, canteen and ammunition pouch.
Code: A02702
Scale: 1:32
Pieces: 14
A02702 - German Infantry
German Paratroops
Paratroops were used decisively in the invasion of Norway and the Netherlands, reaching a peak in the conquering of Crete in 1941 where casualties were deemed to be unacceptably high.
Code: A02712
Scale: 1:32
Pieces: 14
A02712 - German Paratroops
Airfix Events
James May's Christmas Toy Fair
Saturday 28th November
10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Camden Centre
Judd Street, London, WC1H 9JE
Nearest Tube: Kings Cross
www.jamesmaystoyfair.com
Spitfix
Saturday 19th December
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
RAF Museum, Hendon
Grahame Park Way
London
NW9 5LL
View this year's Events.
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Latest Releases
Aircraft
A01034 - Yak 9D
A02065 - Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc
Figures
A02702 - German Infantry
A02712 - German Paratroops
Coming Soon in 2009
Aircraft
A01050 - Hannover CLIII
A01076 - RE8
A02037 – MiG 15
A02044 – Vought F4U Corsair (FAA)
A03078 - Sea Harrier FRS1
A03079 - Sea Harrier FA2
A25001 - De Havilland Mosquito NFII/FBVIAFV
A04301 – Churchill Bridge Layer - 1:76 scale
2009 Limited Edition Club Kit 
This year the Limited Edition Airfix Club kit has a Fleet Air Arm theme. The kit consists of three 1:72 scale aircraft, one of which has never been in the Airfix range and is only available via the Airfix Club kit. Find out more information about the Airfix Club and the Limited Edition kit.
The Airfix Club Magazine
Issue nine of the Club magazine will soon be dispatched. The winners of the competitions in issue eight will also be announced in issue nine. Find out more about the Airfix Club and how to join.Special Offers
As an Airfix Club member you are entitled to several special offers.
Discount on Airfix Kits.
As an Airfix Club member you are entitled to a 10% discount off the recommended retail price of Airfix kits from selected stockists. Find out more about this amazing offer!
Discount on magazine subscriptions.
As a member of the Airfix Club you are entitled to discounts on annual subscriptions on selected magazines such as; Scale Aviation Modeller, Model Military International, Aviation News, Britain at War and many more. Find out more about this fantastic offer and the Airfix Club.
Until next time, all the best from the Airfix Team.
