LEICESTER MODELLERS

Here's some of the important stuff

Leicester Modellers now have a large footprint via Facebook
and we have an ever expanding range of pages Exclusive to Members

About Us

Leicester Modellers have been around the hobby for over 40 years and we have been based in Wigston, Leics UK since 1996. We are as much a group of friends as much as we share an interest in this diverse Hobby. The advent of our Facebook page has widened our appeal and brought us new members and friends.

We are an Independent Model Club and many of our members are also part of the IPMS and/or MAFVA and Other Model Hobby Groups.

Predominantly comprised of Armour Modellers but with an increased variety of Aircraft, Figure and Fantasy Modellers joining the fold. We also visit and display at several Shows across the Midlands each year and are well known across the Model Making community with close links to many other Clubs.

Members range widely from the more local: Towns and Boroughs to others who are scattered across the surrounding Counties of the Midlands along with several from London & Home Counties, Yorkshire, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Eire and whilst it is clearly not practical for those to attend regularly, we are sure they would attend if they could or meet up with us at the Shows. We are pleased to say that we have been fortunate to add remote members from Overseas.

Bulletins

26th Feb 2023: South Cheshire

If you're interested, why not pop along on Club Night.
You can obtain more details from here or catch us at the Shows

Members Facebook Page .... To Join you MUST be a Modeller and you MUST answer ALL the questions

Yes/No is not an answer
We do check your Page for eligibilty as a modeller.
If you are NOT a modeller, don't even try to join.
Please DO NOT INVITE others, but let them know so they can choose for themselves.

Meetings are held regularly on the 2nd Saturday of each Calendar Month, from 6pm until you've had enough ...

NO Committee - we are a social bunch
NO Agenda - other than to promote Model Making
NO Membership Fees - bring a few cakes or snack to go with the Tea & Coffee
NO Smoking - it is someones Home
WE WILL - Discuss a wide range of subjects, especially Model Making
WE WILL - Look at your latest Builds and Buys, so bring your latest project along
WE WILL - Freely gives and receive advice without any strings attached
WE HAVE - A wide range of Knowledge, Experience and Reference Material

Our 'BUILD CLUB' has proven extremely popular with members where a few of us meet on the 1st & 3rd Saturday's and the 2nd & 4th Tuesday's between 1pm and 5pm to actually build models.

If you have difficulty concentrating at home, maybe we can help:

WITH - 1:1 guidance, help and advice
WITH - the use of specialist equipment
WITH - access to reference materials
WITH - peace and quiet for those 'small part moments'

let's be helpful out there!

There is an organisation which supports or Nations Veterans and Emergency Service Workers called
Models for Heroes (M4H)

Click this image to link to their website

This organisation supports therapy by way of the community of model makers/builders in donating kits and physical support to assist the trials and stresses during their rehabilitation and recovery.
The hobby has a way of allowing participants to focus their thoughts elsewhere whilst doing something positive. This in and of itself can be a breakthrough moment.

guidelines for Modellers:

ensure you have at least 3 times more stash kits too hand than you think you'll need
plenty of Glue, SuperGlue, Filler, Sanding Sticks etc
enough Swann Morton blades for your needs
adequate stocks of Tea/Coffee and biscuits
Soap - washing your hands frequently helps to stop your model getting greasy
post your builds on the Club page so we can all see remotely what's on the bench

Check out our Facebook page.
Please answer all 3 Questions honestly.

Remember to take regular breaks, you NEED food and drink otherwise, you may not get to finish that model!

HOWEVER! Spending too much time at the workbench can have a serious side-effect!

A suggestion to Members for when we return to attending Shows & Events:

Your Individual COVID Survival Pack Check-List:

A small bottle of Sanitizer Gel
2-3 Facemasks (you can't be expected to wear the same one all day)
Facial Wipes
2 pairs of latex gloves (at least)
plenty of fluids
a packed lunch (there may not be catering available)
suitable snacks for the day
Credit/Bank card (for those must have purchases)

Leicester Modellers - Club Shirts & Tops

ALL will come in Bottle Green as per the image example above. Available will be Polo shirt, T-Shirt, Sweatshirt, Fleece, Regular Shirt and Soft Shell Top

You can now Order Direct!
** All Garments come in Bottle Green **
All you'll need is, Your Size (i.e. L, XL, 2XL etc) and then which choice/choices:
* KK403 Kustom Polo Shirt: XS-2XL (£17.07)
*KK403 Kustom Polo Shirt: 3XL-5XL (£20.26)
*1005 Orn Delux T-Shirt: XS-5XL (£13.34)
*1250 Orn Sweat Shirt: XS-5XL (£15.74)
*3200 Orn Fleece: XS-5XL (£20.76)
*4200 Orn Soft Shell: XS-5XL (£45.16)
*PR202 Premier Poplin Shirt: 14.5-19 (£21.82)
These are actual costs & incl. VAT, the Club takes no profit.
*** ADD YOUR NAME TOO? ***
you will need to add £2.34 per garment.
Please provide the name you wish to be known by in block letters,
at the time you place your order.
NEW Optional Extra
ADD a Large Club Logo on your Back (£42.00) per item
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UK Shipping: 1 garment (£4.74), 2+ garments (£5.94)
Order Direct to Sygnature Workwear via email: [email protected]