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

Bulletins

2nd January 2022
Main Page Updated
1st January 2022
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
16th October 2021
Where we were: REME Museum
10th October 2021
Where we were: Blue Lamp
26th September 2021
Where we were: Brampton/St.Ives
22nd August 2021
Where we were: HAMEX 12
15th August 2021
Where we were: Stoke-on-Trent
8th August 2021
Where we were: Avon
26th April 2021
Updated Club News: Events Diary
Updated: Build Groups list
3rd January 2021
FV4003 Centurion Mk.5 AVRE
31st December 2020
Updated the Group Builds
30th November 2020
FV107 'Scimitar' 1991
28th November 2020
T-72B3 (MENG)
19th November 2020
IDF Magach 6B Gal (MENG)
18th November 2020
New FB page announced
29th October 2020
Added M4H Link
26th October 2020
Minor updates
20th September 2020
Cover Page update
Facebook Links added

Well! It's happened
we got a new year

Another Interesting Year has passed by and Another just kicking off. What happens next???

I, just like many of you, will be wondering what 2022 will bring to the Hobby and to each of us.

It looks like Home Working is back on the cards for so many and this can be so isolating over the long term. What other changes will come along cannot be over anticipated.

As a Modeller, I do feel that we have a slight advantage in coping with isolation due largely to the nature of this 'all-weather' activity that, whilst being a predominently singular activity, it also has a wider social and therapeutic benefit.

With the Cancellation of many meetings, Shows and Events we aren't gathering together to 'chew the fat' and exchange knowledge and ideas. This is where Social Media HAS had some benefit to ease the isolation and though not perfect, it is a small step for many.

We have also lost Family, Friends, Aquaintences over and above anything we could have imagined and yet. Others lives have been forever changed beyond anything they could have dreamed of with new life or family additions or new circumstance.

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.

Build Groups
Only OPEN to Leicester Modellers Members

Leicester Modellers 'Extras'
Monthly Build Groups

1ST JAN - 31ST MAY 2022

BEYOND YOUR COMFORT ZONE:
Here's something different for you, something to begin the new year with. Build something you would not normally build.
it's a challenge of your building skills - LET'S GET CREATIVE!

The Majors & The Minors

From February 2022 we shall be trying a slightly new approach by having TWO Build Pages EACH MONTH (Lasting the usual 5 months). We hope that this will help to more inclusive with the hobby and not hold-back anyone who has felt that the current subject is not for them.

Below you will see TWO subjects for each period.
* On the left: is the Main Subject which would likely have the larger interest.
* On the Right: is an alternative which can support, encourage and test your willingness to try something else.

1ST FEB - 30TH JUN 2022

ROLLS ROYCE:
Any Vehicle, Vessel or Construct incorporating Rolls Royce Design, Engine or Development

THE ELEMENTS:
Earth - Wind - Fire - Water
Anything which incorporates one or more of the Elements

1ST MCH - 31ST JLY 2022

GERMAN ARMOUR:
Armoured Vehicles in service with the German Army from WW1 to the Present day.

FULL FIGURES:
Any Figure, Any Scale. Can be individual or part of a wider project. eg. Vehicle/Air Crew

1ST APR - 31ST AUG 2022

AXIS AIRPOWER:
From WW1 to the end of WW2
German, Italy (up to 1943), Japan, Romania, Hungary

SCI-FI/FANTASY:
Anything Futuristic, SteamPunk, Fantasy etc. Featured or Imaginary

1ST MAY - 30TH SEP 2022

I GOT WHEELS:
Any Vehicle/Construct, any scale with at least one-wheel. eg. Wheelbarrow to Tank Transporter

BUSTS:
Part Figures, Sculpts etc (No Full Figures)

1ST JUN - 31ST OCT 2022

MIDDLE EAST:
From the beginnings of recorded time to the Present Day the conflicts of the Middle East have fascinated us all

MOVIES/TELEVISION:
Anthing seen or appeared that has appeared in a Movie, Film or on TV. Any Subject, Any Scale

1ST JLY - 30TH NOV 2022

ALLIED AIRPOWER:
From WW1 to the End of WW2
Soviet Russia, China, USA, Britain & Empire and all Allied Nations

CREATURE FEATURE:
Monsters, Animals, Androids, Robots
Any Genre, Any Scale

'NEW' Permanent pages for you to catalogue.
FV432 Build Page - the British Army's workhorse
Stalled Builds/Shelf Queens' - No End date

And NOW, our How To Pages:
Painting Base Basics

Wherever you are around the Globe,
Stay Safe &
Stay Home
where you can and Build some of your own Stash - Go on, you know you want too!!

Note: The UK Postal Services are all stretched at present so don't expect your purchases to be delivered as fast as usual.
Areas around the UK are affected to varying degrees so please, be patient!

Buy, Sell, swap

When you realise that you've been in Lockdown just as long as we have.
We all find Models and Accessories we though we'd lost or Kits/Bits we didn't know we had so.........
What to do next!
Build it?, Bin it? or???

When Stash makes Cash!

Members ONLY Buy, Sell & Swap Page .... Recycling your Stash? Making Space? NO FEES!

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.

Special offers

You never know until you try.
Join and take a look.

Leicester Modellers Members: Trusted Traders page on Facebook for Information, Offers, etc

Where's the Next Show?

One is bound to POP UP at some point

Due to the ending of Lockdown and realising there is still the ongoing COVID 19 Pandemic, ALL Shows and Events for us will be assessed as they are announced.

All of us at Leicester Modellers hope that all our Members are keeping well and managing to cope with the situation. This hobby has gone a long way to helping with this enforced isolation as we're used to hiding in a corner to do our Modelling.

Fortunately, many of us have a sizeable stash of projects which we can now approach with a new vigour. Hopefully we can finally address those 'Shelf Queens' and prized projects we've always wanted the time to do!

Even though this crisis is still with us it is hoped that some degree of normality can return. So let's get stuck-in and get some blinding builds done for the anticipated 2022 Show season.

Quarantine 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: info@sygnatureworkwear.co.uk