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

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
UPDATE April 2021

OK, so we're basically still in Lockdown even though SOME of the restrictions have been lifted (temporarily).

If we all play the game correctly and don't go mad like some we've seen, we may well avoid another wave of this nasty beast.

Let's keep the faith and make the most of the bench-time and get some of those stalled projects finished.
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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

Build Groups

Leicester Modellers 'Extras'
Monthly Build Groups
1st Nov 2020: 'Armoured Cars' (not APC or IFV) - Ends 30th Apr 2021
1st Jan 2021: 'Wrecker, Recovery, Repair' - Ends 31st May 2021
1st Feb 2021: 'Civilian, Commercial, Racing' - Ends 30th Jun 2021
1st Mch 2021: 'Damaged or Destroyed' - Ends 31st Jly 2021
1st Apr 2020: 'Conversions' - Ends 31st Aug 2021
1st May 2020: 'Buildings & Structures' - Ends 30th Sept 2021
1st Jun 2020: 'Winter' - Ends 31st Oct 2021
1st Jly 2020: 'World War 1' - Ends 30th Nov 2021

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

A New Poll will be active on the Leicester Modellers Facebook page from:
Saturday 26th June until Saturday 24th July 2021
The winners will be announced on Sunday 25th July 2021.
These will form the August - November 2021 Build Groups.

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

Where's the Next Show?

Who knows? - in the meantime, why not
STAY AT HOME & Build your stash of kits!

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!
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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)
Due to the current Lockdown as a result of the COVID 19 Pandemic, ALL Shows and Events for us are CANCELLED for the forseeable.

All of us at Leicester Modellers hope that all our Members are STAYING SAFE & STAYING INDOORS and managing to cope with the situation. This hobby is going 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 thos 'Shelf Queens' and prized projects we've always wanted the time to do!

Once this crisis is past 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 2021 Show season.
A massive THANK YOU
to ALL our Members for getting involved in the Online efforts and the contribution to the Hobby we all share.

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 also: 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!

Leicester Modellers - Club Shirts & Tops

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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