martin collins 1 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Had an enjoyable day at the BMFA Model Builders show at Buckminster, Manny had given me a couple of tables to demonstrate and promote building models using foamboard and depron. I think it surprised a number of people how light and cheaply airframes can be built using these easily available materials. Entry to the Builders show is FREE, why not come along tomorrow and say hi, it is also a chance to pick up some of your winter modelling supplies from some of the traders there. I have nothing to sell, just trying to show a different approach to airframe construction. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heather Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 11 hours ago, martin collins 1 said: Had an enjoyable day at the BMFA Model Builders show at Buckminster, Manny had given me a couple of tables to demonstrate and promote building models using foamboard and depron. I think it surprised a number of people how light and cheaply airframes can be built using these easily available materials. Entry to the Builders show is FREE, why not come along tomorrow and say hi, it is also a chance to pick up some of your winter modelling supplies from some of the traders there. I have nothing to sell, just trying to show a different approach to airframe construction. If lived nearer then I would pop along. BTW you say it is FREE to enter but the website says it is £5 - not that I would begrudge the entry fee, just noting the conflicting information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Bowers Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 What time does it start please? I checked the BMFA website and if it's there, I couldn't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Bowers Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 11 minutes ago, Nigel Heather said: If lived nearer then I would pop along. BTW you say it is FREE to enter but the website says it is £5 - not that I would begrudge the entry fee, just noting the conflicting information. I just scoured the verbiage looking for the start time, and noticed the "Now with free entry" is in the Latest news. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kearsley Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 14 minutes ago, Nigel Heather said: If lived nearer then I would pop along. BTW you say it is FREE to enter but the website says it is £5 - not that I would begrudge the entry fee, just noting the conflicting information. Nigel, I think they dropped the entry fee because a few traders dropped out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Bowers Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 12 hours ago, martin collins 1 said: <SNIP> why not come along tomorrow and say hi, <More SNIP> Will do later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 10am start this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heather Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Is that Cambia/Cambrian Fun Fighter BF-109? I have one in the stash which I’d like to build as electric powered and it would be good to share ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 Hi Nigel, no this one is built entirely from foam board and depron, looks like a balsa one but is a LOT lighter. Built from free plans online, there is a build thread in the foam forum on this site. I have built a Cambrian Funfighter 109 as well, there is a build thread for that, i think it is in the Warbirds forum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Table top looks great Martin. such a shame I can't make it. Fly the flag for us underlay builders! Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 Been a lot of interest Graham, a number of people have taken pictures and made notes. Hopefully inspire others to have a go at building something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cripps Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Hi Martin, it was good to meet you today and I enjoyed the chat about your foam modelling techniques (and car restoration!). Looking forward to seeing the completed Carvair... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Bowers Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 7 hours ago, martin collins 1 said: 10am start this morning. Nice speaking to you today Martin. I was the one in motorcycle kit 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I went today. Worth a day out and bought a few bits and bobs from the traders there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Thompson Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 That’s one more thing tick off, my first time in Buckminster. On one hand very disappointed with the number of traders & visitors, on the other hand easy to get to the stands and pick up all I needed from the traders who were there. For me the best part of the day was the talk on glass covering, and meeting a few people I talk to on here, namely your good self Martin and John Diamond and his MB2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Curtis 1 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Martin Thanks for your advice at the show on Saturday, very informative. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 No problem Phil, enjoyed meeting people and hopefully persuading them to give foam building a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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