John Bisset Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 A question about ‘Flair’ models. When talking recently to a model shop owner, who had just sold the last of his old Flair related stock, he mentioned that the brand had a new owner, who he had recently been in contact with. The shop owner wasn’t aware if there was any intention to restart production, but hoped there might be. Does anyone here have any information? I like the Flair Puppeteer which I have and would quite like to build more. Old kits do occasionally come up for sale I know. It would be nice to see these back in production! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Maybe something here John A new owner mentioned **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bisset Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 Thank you Denis, I had not seen that thread. Possibly there is hope yet... I notice there is someone in Staffordshire who regularly advertises several Flair kits, at prices which seem to vary from time to time, but (understandably) typically have some considerable mark up from the prices I recall. Anyone know anything about this ? - the name is not the same as the person quoted as now owning Flair, so possibly old stock held over from an ex-model shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David P Williams Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 The chap in Staffordshire is a dealer, although he masquerades as a keen modeller. He places wanted ads for specific kits or types of kit, when you contact him with one to sell he tells you he's always wanted one of these and been searching for a while, you (I) gullibly think you're selling to a fellow modeller and agree a reasonable price, then see the kit re-advertised a couple of weeks later for double the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bisset Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 Thanks for that David, I suspected that might be the case. Shall avoid that route and perhaps enquire on here! So - has anyone got a Flair Bristol Fighter kit or plans available? It looks a superb model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lighten Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I thought I was the only one who got stung by the ‘gentleman’ from Staffordshire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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i12fly Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 highpeakmodels.co.uk say they can supply Flair kits, made to order with 8 - 12 weeks lead time. Don't know if this is still the case but it still shows on their website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bisset Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 Thanks Doc - sad to hear. I wonder if that means the likes of 'highpeak models' - I shall contact them (thanks i12fly) will be able to continue supplying to order, or whether someone else could possibly buy over the rights to the company's products? Cheers, John B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 An alternative to the Flair Puppetteer might be the new DB S&S Sopwith Pup which has the same wingspan (60". It has the advantages of first, being near scale and, second, benefitting from the support DB are offering. Not sure of the price but I think it's now a shade over £200. I bought my kit early for £195. I had to wait a while for delivery but as I wasn't ready to start anyway it wasn't a problem. I'll be starting in about a week. Geoff PS Just noticed Andrew's post earlier suggesting the 60" DB Sopwith Pup. All I can say is my kit looks lovely in the box with nicely presented drawings and comprehensive instructions. I just hope it will still look lovely when I build it Edited By Geoff Sleath on 02/10/2019 16:05:23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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