As eBay prices rocket, and I finally get round to having space to restart building, I thought I'd have a trawl and see if there's any news on Airfix's future, and that of Humbrol.
Found some good sites with reviews and builds, including Jonathan Bryon's, a site with quite a few Airfix big scale kits. I've a batch of Buccaneers, Tornado's and Jags to build up, and it's given me a wealth of ideas. Also, the EE Lightning looks amazing, wonder if I can grab one on eBay...
As for Humbrol's future, it seems the interested parties are still Hornby and Revell Europe. The view being that Hornby will take Airfix, and Revell want the Humbrol paint and accessories bits. All I'm hoping for is that they get going again soon, and next year's plans are reingnited. I've been waiting nigh on 15 years for an Airfix Nimrod, so don't want to be waiting any longer!
Links:
IPMS(UK) members' forum - Airfix down!!!
PRW.com - Plastics Industry News - Airfix brand receives buyer interest
Airfix 1-48 Spitfire IXc - ARC Air Discussion Forums
Model Rail Forum - Hornby to possibly buy Airfix
