Brentwood Toyfairs

[raff]

Brentwood Toy Fair on the 28th. IMHO a good one. Usually attended by two or three of the bigger dealers so AA well represented. I shall be picking up me Russian Heinkels. Anyone else going?

raff

[plumstix]

Would that be Brentwood in Essex?

[CFBC]

Yes P/x, indeed it is.....

[plumstix]

I am so there, the day before my birthday too. Mrs. Plumstix can treat me to a few bargains!!! ;)

[raff]

I am so there, the day before my birthday too. Mrs. Plumstix can treat me to a few bargains!!! ;)

An seeing as how it's yer birthday I might buy you a cuppa if we meet up.!

raff

[plumstix]

Sorry Raff, on your original post you said it was the 28th, but on the following link it says it's the 25th.


http://www.shenfield.org.uk/diary.htm

I'm up for a meet by the way but just to warn you Mrs. Plumstix will be there.

[CFBC]

Brentwood Toy Fair on the 28th. IMHO a good one. Usually attended by two or three of the bigger dealers so AA well represented. I shall be picking up me Russian Heinkels. Anyone else going? raff
Yes P/S... Just had a look on a couple of sites and it is the 25th.... Saturday also......

Looks like Mr Raff did not have his glasses on at the time and don't worry about the Mrs...... Mr Raff is a smoothy!!!!! :)

[plumstix]

Ta CFBC, thought I'd read it right.

[Agent X20]

Try for Huntingdon on the 19th....

[raff]

Yes P/S... Just had a look on a couple of sites and it is the 25th.... Saturday also......

Looks like Mr Raff did not have his glasses on at the time and don't worry about the Mrs...... Mr Raff is a smoothy!!!!! :)


Sorry Plumstix! CFBC is right ... it is the 25th. Glasses were on, but brain wasn't in gear. :o I'd change the header and put the date in if I knew how!

OI! Admin! ... come down here, make yerself useful and change it for us will yer!

That should do it! :eek:

smooth as a badgers bum raff.

[admin]

There we go - there's nothing like a kind word.......


And that was nothing like a kind word :p

[raff]

Ta. :D
raff

[japadvan]

Brentwood Toy Fair on the 28th. IMHO a good one. Usually attended by two or three of the bigger dealers so AA well represented. I shall be picking up me Russian Heinkels. Anyone else going?

raff


Isn't it a bit early to get Russian Heinkels at a low price?

[CFBC]

Depends what you call a low price Jap.....? :)

[japadvan]

Less than £40......?

[Red Leader]

Clarification Please? Is Brentwood on 25th as title of this thread says? Or is it on 28th??

[plumstix]

It is the 25th, Red Leader.

[Red Leader]

Thanks . Would be embarrassing comming into land on wrong day!!

[plumstix]

Yeah, walking into the middle of a wedding fair, or something equally as horrific, looking for AAs.

[raff]

Just say you're a friend of the bride ... it's amazing the do's you can get into like that! :rolleyes:
'Tis true it's a bit early for getting this Heinkel ... but I'm not too sure this one will drop a lot once more people have seen it in the flesh. But then ...
what do I know .. you wanna see my loft! :o

raff

[raff]

Spock,

Are you going to be there?
May I tactfully remind you that the venue does have a roof! :rolleyes:

raff

[Typhoon-MKV]

Spock,

Are you going to be there?
May I tactfully remind you that the venue does have a roof! :rolleyes:

raff


:D :D :D :D :D

[spock1]

Spock,

Are you going to be there?
May I tactfully remind you that the venue does have a roof! :rolleyes:

raff

:D Mr. Raff, yes will be there, weather permitting.

As to anything else to be hoped 'Ivan' does not drift across here, it would not be the first time a toy fair venue suddenly became an open air event !! :cool:

[plumstix]

Anyone else besides Spock, Raff and myself? How are we going to meet up then lads?

[CFBC]

Leave that to Mr Raff.... He will devise some kind of hand shake I suppose!!! That or wear his bowler hat.........!!!!! My oh my that would be funny..... :)

[Lofty]

what do I know .. you wanna see my loft! :o

raff
How many times do i have to tell you Raff, i'm not yours....I am already taken...... :D ;) :o :p

[spock1]

Leave that to Mr Raff.... He will devise some kind of hand shake I suppose!!! That or wear his bowler hat.........!!!!! My oh my that would be funny..... :)
:D Would probably suit him unlike a certain persons shorts!! ....... :cool:

[CFBC]

:D Would probably suit him unlike a certain persons shorts!! ....... :cool:

What, hey and who - How have I acquired this sort of statement and ive been so nice........!!!! Right...... :mad:

[spock1]

:D Mr. CFBC,

No names were mentioned but if the cap/hat fits!! Well wear it I say..... :D

[Agent X20]

Will try and be there.....

[raff]

Will try and be there.....
__________________
Agent X20


Hey Ed!
It would be great if you can surface .... if only for an hour!

Right guys ...recognition. I don't have an Anorak with invasion stripes on it so instead I've made up a badge from the forum logo which I'll wear on me toy fair going rig, which is a sort a khaki sleeveless jacket with loads of pockets in it .... ideal for glasses, mobile phone, fags, cheque book, spare pace maker batteries and dentures.... all the essentials.

So if you see the forum logo, please do come up and shake me by the throat ... we'll have a cup of Horlicks or something.

raff

[plumstix]

Will do Raff, what time you getting there?

[Agent X20]

See what Mrs Agent and Agent Jnr.. wants to do... but will try to get down there..

[raff]

Will do Raff, what time you getting there?

M25 permitting I'll be "falling in with the doors!"

raff

[ascot]

So where is Brentwood then?

[raff]

Round the M25, off at junction 29, the A127 [just north of the Dartford crossing] following the Brentwood signs [only a couple of miles] then up the High Street and follow the brown "Leisure Centre" signs. On site Parking. Easy Peasy!

raff

[ascot]

Thanks raff :)

[Agent X20]

Not on yer radar then... M.Ascot?

[ascot]

No..to far east......bandit country :p

[Agent X20]

Essex girly country....

[ascot]

White Stillies then.......might have to go after all :p

[japadvan]

Will be there, dark blue sweatshirt with "Intrepid Air and Space Museum" or a
"Star Wars" t shirt if warm. (which I doubt!)

[plumstix]

I'll probably be wearing a Southend United shirt, I do most weekends because I'm sad. :(

[japadvan]

Very sad..........................!

[plumstix]

At least you'll be able to spot me easily.

[Typhoon-MKV]

I'll probably be wearing a Southend United shirt, I do most weekends because I'm sad. :(


Hello my name is Plumstix.........and..........I .............well...........I.........am a .................Southend United supporter........

:D :D :D

[plumstix]

Hello my name is Plumstix.........and..........I .............well...........I.........am a .................Southend United supporter........

:D :D :D


Fighting talk, ready?... "Got a problem wiv that, mate??!!" (best Essex accent). ;)

[raff]

Hope to see you tomorrow lads ... as many as can make it ... look out for a forum sign.

Southend United!? .. Ah well. ;)

raff

[The Defiant Man]

Don't take no stick Plumstix - loyalty is invaluable and you will get less comments about the shirt from real fans of other clubs than if you turned up in a "trendy big club from two hundred miles away" shirt.....

[plumstix]

Thanks for the support TDM, I know I'm in the minority with my team but I do love my club.

Just got back from Brentwood and there were quite a few AAs knocking around. I managed to pick up Old Crow and Stinger VII for £35 each, also a Pearl Harbour Zero for £9 and the Immola HE111 for £25. Mrs. Plumstix but a teddy so happy all round. :D :D

Sorry I couldn't see any other forum members maybe next time, November. Already got it marked in the calendar. :)

[ascot]

Don't take no stick Plumstix - loyalty is invaluable and you will get less comments about the shirt from real fans of other clubs than if you turned up in a "trendy big club from two hundred miles away" shirt.....

Defiant man lives up to his name :rolleyes: so what makes a real fan then apart from a small motor and 3 bits of wood :p

Ascot :)

[Red Leader]

Any of you guys get to Brentwood today?
Got there a bit later. Was quite crowded. Didn't see any one dressed in the attire described earlier on here. Maybe you guys were early birds?
Any way I didn't think there was that much there AA wise. Be interesting to get your views.
Picked up a bicentenial Phantom and B17 Yankee though!

[spock1]

Sorry I couldn't see any other forum members maybe next time, November. Already got it marked in the calendar. :)
:D Madge the Badge or a White Stick (sorry no pun intended!!) Mr. Raff about early doors but disappeared without trace mid morning. No sign of Agent (even the Nautilus made it under the Polar Ice Cap - so Brentwood should have been a breeze :rolleyes: ).

Back to purpose of post which is suggestion that Forum Members wear some sort of discreet badge, slightly less complicated than funny handshakes or the 'Is he Ain't he/she look!!' :eek:

[CFBC]

I dunno... Lok what happens when yer leave it to a Senior member of the Forum!!!!! :(

"Come-On Stealth.... Looks like were gonna av to ed South to sort out those Essex boys....." (said in a Southern cokney voice)......

:p


P.S - Good day then Spock1? Tell us more??

[ascot]

I dunno... Lok what happens when yer leave it to a Senior member of the Forum!!!!! :(

"Come-On Stealth.... Looks like were gonna av to ed South to sort out those Essex boys....." (said in a Southern cokney voice)......

:p


P.S - Good day then Spock1? Tell us more??

CFBC

So enlighten me old chap, what is a Northern Cockney voice then :p

Ascot :)

[CFBC]

Oh Ascot......

"Come-On Stealth.... Looks like were gonna av to ed South to sort out those Essex boys....." (said in a Northern cokney voice)......

There you go Ascot...... ;)

[ascot]

Thanks for that something like "how do geezer" or "By eck time for a pony" :D

[Agent X20]

:D No sign of Agent (even the Nautilus made it under the Polar Ice Cap - so Brentwood should have been a breeze :rolleyes: ).
:eek:

Naw Agent got collared by Mrs Agent to drop Agent Jnr and teenage pals off at the pictures and then to pick them up again, whilst in between looking at office furniture as evidently it is the decorating season... :( :( :( She wants to start with the loft but have informed her that it is mined.... :(

[plumstix]

Unlucky Agent.

[Agent X20]

Two Toyfairs in as many weeks I dont think was on the cards... its not worth the subsequent grief... :D

[Lofty]

Dahn't u no nuffink abaht suverners? Leave it aht mate! Get it sawtid ! Innit?!?

[Agent X20]

They buy dodgy keyboards as well...!!

Happy Birthday Mr Plumstix... :)

[plumstix]

Ta Mr. Agent, sir.

[japadvan]

Jap was there, saw Mr Raff.

[plumstix]

I didn't get there until about 11:30 or so and I was spent out within about 40 minutes of arriving.

[Aces-High]

Naw Agent got collared by Mrs Agent to drop Agent Jnr and teenage pals off at the pictures and then to pick them up again, whilst in between looking at office furniture as evidently it is the decorating season... :( :( :( She wants to start with the loft but have informed her that it is mined.... :(

Yup, been hit with that one this weekend aswell, the bathroom needed re-grouting apparently. :confused: And a change in kitchen livery has also been mentioned before Chr***mas. :(

[The Defiant Man]

Defiant man lives up to his name :rolleyes: so what makes a real fan then apart from a small motor and 3 bits of wood :p

Ascot :)

:D sarky so & so.....

[Agent X20]

Yup, been hit with that one this weekend aswell, the bathroom needed re-grouting apparently. :confused: And a change in kitchen livery has also been mentioned before Chr***mas. :(

The old Kitchen ploy...... you poor sod.. I have to do the Office, Juniors bedroom, the ensuite..hall stairs landing.. dining room and lounge before she wants the kitchen doing!!!!!!

Some time a Conservatory and patio..... :D

[Lofty]

Take Mrs Agent for a carribean cruise in the ol' Sub Agent, she'll forget all about the decoratin'......

[CFBC]

I am pleased I am not the only one suffering with the Mrs........!! :p

[japadvan]

My fiancee bought me a Canberra.......

It was a sod to remove from the box- plane, not the fiancee!

Also came away with a display cabinet, not much there in the way of AA's

[raff]

Apologies for being late for de-briefing ... busy week-end. :mad:
Nice to meet you Jap ... your fiancee bought you a Canberra! I've really got to get one of those .... generous fiancee that is. :rolleyes:

Sorry I didn't bump into the rest of you, but my brummm brumm collecting mate announced he had to be back early to take his lad to football practise so we were away by twelve.

Picked up my Russian Heinkels which I'm very, very pleased with. IMHO, as someone else as already said on the thread, possibly Corgi's best yet.

One well known stand had a new range [well they were to me anyway] of diecasts for about £3 each which, whilst they wouldn't do anything for the rivet counters among us, would certainly keep any aspiring little die-cast collector happy.

Met a charming and obviously enthusiastic lady collector who promised to join our illustrious ranks once she'd realised I was going on about a forum for model enthusiasts of the aviation diecast sort ... [bit of a misunderstanding there at first! :eek:]Had to explain what I meant by a pink York! :o

One of the larger AA dealers was missing so the choice of vendor was down a bit .. especially for the civvie collector, but I did see the RAF Transport Command Dak on one stand for £19 ... [haven't seen those for a while]. the rest of were fairly well catered for I thought, with all the newish releases available including the Swiss Hunter at around £25.

Back to purpose of post which is suggestion that Forum Members wear some sort of discreet badge, slightly less complicated than funny handshakes or the 'Is he Ain't he/she look!!''
Ere Spock! didn't you notice the forum badge adorning my manly chest? Too busy keeping an eye on yer models I reckon! Anyway ... where was yours? You ashamed of us or something? :D

Hope to have established better recognition aids by the time the next one comes round ... it's true ..some nods and winks can be misconstrued!

raff

[Red Leader]

What about all Forum members turning up in false handle bar maustaches(WW1 era Royal Flying Corps style). Those taches ain't too common these days(especially for ladies), so that should solve recognition snags and help to prevent embarrassing situations!!!

[Lofty]

Go on...I dare us all to congregate in said manner.....How cool would that be???? :p

[braken02]

Its his age you know first its the eyes, then the legs, next he'l be irritating us all by pretending he's deaf! (nice car tho') Guess who!

[Typhoon-MKV]

Well MR Raff who have you been showing your Motor Too :eek: :eek: :D :D

[Lofty]

Wow Raff ! Ya didn't let the mere peasantry "breathe" on the Bentley did you? :eek:

[Agent X20]

Wot - hes sold the Merc...?????

[raff]

Gentlemen,

I sincerely hope that this will prove to be a salutory lesson to you all.
Never, ever, under any circumstances be tempted to show this forum to any member of your immediate family, especially sons and [ex] heirs, however interested in the subject they may be, even if, by doing so you hope that they might, just for once, cough up the model you really want for your next birthday pressie!!!!!! :rolleyes:

And yes, ... all right, if you must know ... I've got a new motor.... and no ... it ain't a Merc!

AAAAaaaarrggh!

raff :(

[braken02]

Yep, thank the maker-its not a merc.

Three weeks in the garage last time trying to get to logo to spin round when he blew on it - just so he could "bond with it"!


This really could be the quickest and easiest way I have found yet of getting banished for ever from RAFF towers :D :D :D

[Typhoon-MKV]

Oh wow - this forum just got REALLY interesting and very very entertaining :D :D :D

[raff]

Ahem!

Shouldn't a certain new contributor to this forum be busy putting up dado rails, painting walls and laying carpets etc. instead of spending his spare time posting on a model collectors forum?
I mean, [and please don't get me wrong]...... goodness only knows what would happen if a certain young lady of my aquaintance were to inadverently find out about it. :eek:


That should do it. :cool:

raff

[Agent X20]

You offer two beaching trolleys then... :D :D

dado rails... very last season... :( (isnt she a pop singer) especially with the contrasting wall papers... :D :D :D

[braken02]

Ok im sorry i just thought it was a bit over the top, I really dont mind taking my shoes of upon entering RAFFY towers but to get in a car?

And if you do mention any thing to a certain young lady I wont let you have a go on my remote controll tank (or give you first refusal on the night fighter hurricane that might be winging its way to e-bay!

And as for dado rails being"last season" I think ill take the fith on that as the certain young lady might read this!

[raff]

Agent,

I presume that having read this you must be very, very grateful that God saw fit to bless you with a daughter.
May I assure you that despite evidence to the contrary, we did ensure that he attend school ... and after much weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth [mine] he did manage to scrape a pass in English "O" level.
[Fith! FITH? What the hells a fith? ... some kind of Star Wars baddie?]

Thinking about it ... it could just be CFBC winding me up. The spelling's a bit of a give away .... he's as bad .... or of course it might just be a generation thing!

And you can stop laughing as well Stealth ... you've got all this to come matey! That Night Fighter Hurricane? ... that would be the one I gave him! There's gratitude for you ... and after all I've done .... etc. etc.

raff :(

[Agent X20]

Agent lost here.. crossed thread methinks.. :D

[Lofty]

Your drinking water contaminated again Agent? :D

[plumstix]

Anyone going?

[raff]

Yup ... if spared I shall be there. Hoping my favourite "pusher" will have my black Spitfires by then ... but not looking very likely!
For those that haven't been before, although not one of the biggest toy fairs it's well served by some of the main traders so usually a very good selection of AA's around.

Raff

[japadvan]

I will be there as usual, minus fiancee this time...though will be with Brother in Law (Beer Trucks) and my Sister (You don't need that.........!!!!)

See you there.........

Jap

[CFBC]

Yup ... if spared I shall be there. Hoping my favourite "pusher" will have my black Spitfires by then ... but not looking very likely!
For those that haven't been before, although not one of the biggest toy fairs it's well served by some of the main traders so usually a very good selection of AA's around.

Raff
Ha ha.... Your hoping Raff.... Black Spits on the 27th.. December release my friend, December release...... :rolleyes:

[raff]

Ha ha.... Your hoping Raff.... Black Spits on the 27th.. December release my friend, December release...... :rolleyes:

You know how in the Middle Ages messengers that brought bad news were put to the sword? Well, ... I'm thinking they should bring the custom back! :mad:


Raff :p

[CFBC]

Well, there could be a "chink" of light for my neck then Raff....... Kiwiw Dave has his, all be it he's 1/2 way around the world (if his member name is correct and he lives there still), but they be on their way........ :)

[raff]

Just a reminder. I'm definitely going ... the Black Spitfires have landed ... and I'm picking mine up. :D

Hope to see some of you there ... My promotion to Wingco has just come through so I shall expect to be stood a drink in the mess!

Raff

[Aces-High]

Just a reminder. I'm definitely going ... the Black Spitfires have landed ... and I'm picking mine up. :D

Hope to see some of you there ... My promotion to Wingco has just come through so I shall expect to be stood a drink in the mess!

Raff

OK Raff, you just tempted me.

Brentwoods only 15 minutes away from me so I could nip in on route to the Hammers. What time does it start? And black Spits will deffinately be there, rog?

[raff]

OK Raff, you just tempted me.

Brentwoods only 15 minutes away from me so I could nip in on route to the Hammers. What time does it start? And black Spits will deffinately be there, rog?

Hi Aces,

Doors open officially at 10 and it goes on until three. I'm picking my pre-ordered Spits up from my friendly "pusher".
Their web site shows they are "sold out" but I understand they could have a few on the stand on the day. If you're sure your going it might be a good idea to contact them and ask them to reserve one for you to "avoid dissapointment" as they say.
The rules quite rightly prevent me from telling you who ... but if you want to PM me?

Raff

[charley]

can anyone help me with an address or direction details to get to Brentwood... I might give this one a go.... :D

[Red Leader]

Hi Charley,
Directions:
The Brentwood Centre in Doddington Rd Brentwood.
Head for Brentwood on A1023 then take Ongar Rd, then turn right into Doddington Rd.

[plumstix]

Unfortunately I'm not going to make it this time. Got Xmas shopping to do and five models on pre-order so can't justify spending on any more which I know I would do. No self control you see so better to just stay away. I'll definitely make the next one though.

[charley]

thank you red leader... ;)

[japadvan]

Nice healthy crowd there today.

Black Spitfires readily available around the £20 mark, "The next RST Spitfire" I don't think so................!

"2nd Patches" at £65

One solitary 1/32 Mossie at £85, which sold (to someone else) within 30 secs of my spotting it.

Picked up the new AWACS for a reasonable £45.

There seemed to be a bit of a Lancaster sale on................

To the solitary guy selling Armour and Gaincorp, Good for you Matey!!!!!

And my Brother in Law got 2 beer trucks.

Regards,

Jap.

[raff]

Hi Jap,
I must have been two foot from you when the Mossie was sold!
Yup, good to see the stand selling the Armour and Gaincorp stuff. Seriously tempted by the NF Hurricane on display there, but settled for a Swiss Hunter instead ...maybe next time.
Sorry I missed you and some of the other guys ... pleasure to meet Mr Blue Sky though.
It occured to me afterwards that I should have said "Eee 'ello!!" ... ELO? ... Mr. Blue Sky? ... ... never mind. :o

"The black Spitfire the next RST?" ... nope ... I don't think so either! More like the next US spotter.

Raff

Nice healthy crowd there today.

Black Spitfires readily available around the £20 mark, "The next RST Spitfire" I don't think so................!

"2nd Patches" at £65

One solitary 1/32 Mossie at £85, which sold (to someone else) within 30 secs of my spotting it.

Picked up the new AWACS for a reasonable £45.

There seemed to be a bit of a Lancaster sale on................

To the solitary guy selling Armour and Gaincorp, Good for you Matey!!!!!

And my Brother in Law got 2 beer trucks.

Regards,

Jap.

[charley]

"The black Spitfire the next RST?" ... nope ... I don't think so either! More like the next US spotter.

Raff


I paid a brief visit, picked up a couple of 'Legends' for Christmas presents for my two nephews...

As for the Black Spit, It just doesn't look right...CHC website photo shows roundels on the wings but without them it just don't look right! (i know it is! :rolleyes: ) bit of a case of the 'pink spit' really. Not one for me...very bland looking although i do love the Spitfire!! As for it being the next US spotter...well its price seems to be lingering aroung the £18/£19 mark so its doing okay.

I don't understand why the F51 Korean War Mustang is readily available for 'two fivers' jet 'Gentleman Jim' is hanging in at £15.00 :confused:

Not a bad show though...Canberra at £30.00... didn't quite tempt me... :rolleyes:

[plumstix]

Had a wander round Brentwood this morning and there were three or four stalls carrtying a good number of AAs and the occasional model dotted round on some other stalls.
Came out with Canadian Lanc @ 22.50 (pressie from the Mrs. :D )
Dickfield 190 @ £10
Gentleman Jim P-51 @ £10
RN Corsair @ £9.50

WWII Legends were all around £6 - £6.50, no 1/32 Mozzies to be seen (but to be fair as I was walking one guy was wheeling out a large barrow full of AA boxes so he may have had them all!!) 1/32 BBD was £39. Quite a few B24s around the £19-£20 mark. Wellingtons between £50 and £60. Can't wait until the next one :D :D

[japadvan]

Nice to see more Armour around, also see the prices of Wellingtons is dropping fast (£10 in last 2 weeks)

Suprised to see one stall with a £50 price tag on Canadian Lanc, other end of hall still £22.50 !!!!?

Seemed to be more room than last time too.

[plumstix]

Suprised to see one stall with a £50 price tag on Canadian Lanc, other end of hall still £22.50 !!!!?



I know, mad or what?

[planejunky]

Picked up the new AWACS for a reasonable £45.

Was that the USAF version, or the RAF one?

[plumstix]

Anyone going this Saturday? Spocky, are you there?

[Agent X20]

Sorry have set sail in me sub for the vacances Francais..... dont tell FROGGY or guignol... and I miss Huntingdon the weekafter.. on me birfday as well... was planning on taking Mrs Agent along to H and leaving her to the mercies of a well briefed Spock...bu**er, drat and double drat..that'll never happen again for another 50 years... :(

[spock1]

Anyone going this Saturday? Spocky, are you there?

:D Mr. PS,

All being well. Bring loads of dosh cos' I predict bargains galore though not necesssarily from me !! Depending on what you are after I am quite happy to give true and logical advice ......... ;) :eek: :)

[spock1]

Sorry have set sail in me sub for the vacances Francais..... dont tell FROGGY or guignol... and I miss Huntingdon the weekafter.. on me birfday as well... was planning on taking Mrs Agent along to H and leaving her to the mercies of a well briefed Spock...bu**er, drat and double drat..that'll never happen again for another 50 years... :(

:D :) Now how on Earth is one expected to frame a logical answer to this. Best I can say is extremelky bad planning !!.............. ;) :D :eek:

[plumstix]

:D Mr. PS,

All being well. Bring loads of dosh cos' I predict bargains galore though not necesssarily from me !! Depending on what you are after I am quite happy to give true and logical advice ......... ;) :eek: :)

Sounds good to me.

[japadvan]

:D Mr. PS,

All being well. Bring loads of dosh cos' I predict bargains galore though not necesssarily from me !! Depending on what you are after I am quite happy to give true and logical advice ......... ;) :eek: :)


Oh Great!.....swop you £20 for "Bit "O" Lace......!

[plumstix]

Jap, I'll swap you a bit of old lace for £20. I could cut some off her old Alan Whickers!! :D

[spock1]

:( One and all,

Anyone attending Brentwood please be advised I will not be there due to unforeseen circumstances !! Have a good day nevertheless and all things being equal I will be back for the October event............... ;) :cool:

[strix1998]

Jumblies, Bob Oddie and the usual suspects
1/32 Mossies from £39.50 ME109s from £29.5 US release £50.

Wellys Honington £35 RCAF £40 SE Asia £29.50
Two most recent HE111 £30.00 each.

Air Force One down to £10.

No interesting offers on the Jaguars-early days?

[plumstix]

I picked up a Dragon Sundowners F14 for 25, a Dragon F-15D for £19 and a grey Bucc for £10. I couldn't resist the Bucc at that price. I was surprised how small the B25 box is though.

[strix1998]

Good turn out of dealers
!/32 Mossies all 3 for £95 or £32.50 ea
Coastal Command Lib £22.50
Belgian Hunter £5.00
Bit o lace "noseart" B17 £45
New silver Mitchell B25

Cheapest new Malta Welly £60

[The Defiant Man]

Surprised at the CC Lib being so low........the best one by miles and was always £40+ at recent fairs I've been to

[strix1998]

Surprised at the CC Lib being so low........the best one by miles and was always £40+ at recent fairs I've been to

Me also it was described as an "end of season clearance" (before Xmas?)
Also
"You Cawnt Miss it" £18 "Strawberry Bitch" £25.00

[The Defiant Man]

Me also it was described as an "end of season clearance" (before Xmas?)
Also
"You Cawnt Miss it" £18 "Strawberry Bitch" £25.00
Both of those been £20-£25 for yonks.......end of season clearance, eh? Not surprised, they're gonna need the space.....

[Agent X20]

Sheet... 3 for a ton didnt last long with the Mossies then..!!

[maple 01]

Mystic Agent feeling smug?

[Agent X20]

Naw.. tis fairly obvious.. just give it all time...mind you, thats a lot of box for £100.... :D

[plumstix]

Went over to Brentwood this morning and pickup Jumpin' Jacques £35, Black Bunny Phantom £9, Black RB-57 £20 and West Malling Meteor for £16. Only saw one ! Sqn set there and that was for £30, the box was shot though. Not as many AAs as at previous fairs. Only one stall devoted to them, one other stall with half it's size covered in AAs and then just other's dotted around the place.

[Geoff K]

This was my first visit to a toyfair!

Bought the Canadian Maritime Lanc (£29), RAF Mitchell (£56), 'Amiens' Mozzie (£14), Stuka A5+HH (£6), 'Ripple' Bucc (£29), and the Easy planes Finnish Hurri.

Carried them all 1 1/2 miles back to the station & then train, tube, train back home.

I had run out of cash when the dealer said he had the Lanc behind the stall & had to walk to the petrol station on the Ongar road to get some more from the ATM. Luckily he kept the Lanc for me until I could get back with the dosh.

Saw the N/F Hurri for £55 but was only slightly tempted, may be I should have bought it as an investment?

Geoff.

[Grizzly Adams]

What's the Finnish Hurricane like Geoff? I would love one in my collection, but a little worried about it being plastic. If it sits well alongside the diecast stuff then i think i'll partake in one.

Grizz

[plumstix]

I actually went back this afternoon and found a stall that I had missed this morning and come away with the 11 Sqn Lightning for £30.

[maple 01]

Don't think the Finns operated Hurricane IICs and the starboard swastika is the wrong way round - other than that it's quite nice

[P51D]

What's the Finnish Hurricane like Geoff? I would love one in my collection, but a little worried about it being plastic. If it sits well alongside the diecast stuff then i think i'll partake in one.

Grizz

I quite like some of the easy models and have about 15 or so but personally don't like the hurri's at all. The cowling area looks totally wrong (very narrow) sit it next to a corgi and you will see what i mean!

[Geoff K]

What's the Finnish Hurricane like Geoff? I would love one in my collection, but a little worried about it being plastic. If it sits well alongside the diecast stuff then i think i'll partake in one.

Grizz

I think these images will help you decide.

Geoff.

[Grizzly Adams]

That's a shame, but thanks for posting the piccies Geoff. Maple, P51 cheers for the info. Think i'll pass or do my own conversion on a Corgi.

Grizz

[Geoff K]

Anyone thinking of going on the 2nd Jan?

Geoff.

[plumstix]

Afraid I'll be out of the country.

[strix1998]

And if so did anyone go?

[Geoff K]

I had intended to go, but my brother decided that yesterday was the day he'd move into his new flat, and could I help with the move.

Geoff

[spock1]

:cool: Sounds like as good a turnout for Brentwood as for Doncaster so far as Forum members concerned............... :rolleyes: :(

[CFBC]

I know a member that went to Brentwood, but said that I didn't miss much...

Same with Donnington I hear....

[spock1]

I know a member that went to Brentwood, but said that I didn't miss much...

Same with Donnington I hear....

:D Mr. CFBC,

What about Doncaster ?......... :)

[plumstix]

Anyone got any dates for Brentwood toy fairs for this year? There's nothing on their website.

[Agent X20]

Yep.. its bound to be one of them rehersal dates fer yer weddin!!

[plumstix]

Yep.. its bound to be one of them rehersal dates fer yer weddin!!

Sods law mate.

[Typhoon-MKV]

Anyone got any dates for Brentwood toy fairs for this year? There's nothing on their website.
Checkout the Calendar I am sure we put something in there for Brentwood.

Is it not DJ??


Just Checked up till July....April 8th and July 1st........

[CFBC]

Yep! I posted them the other day on the calendar up to July so far as I was working on it when we got the hosting problem. :)

8th April
1st July
2nd Sept
21st Oct
2nd Dec

It's a Webb t/f so thats why Plummy you didn't see owt on the DJ site! :p

[plumstix]

Yep! I posted them the other day on the calendar up to July so far as I was working on it when we got the hosting problem. :)

8th April
1st July
2nd Sept
21st Oct
2nd Dec

It's a Webb t/f so thats why Plummy you didn't see owt on the DJ site! :p

Ta lads.

[Greycap Leader]

I think there is one on the 11th Feb so not to far away, can't wait! he he he. I'm still saving.

[CFBC]

Apologies, there is also a fair on the 11-2-06. Opps, :rolleyes:

[Geoff K]

I'm hoping to be there on Saturday, if I'm not needed at work, so who else is planning on going, and does anyone want to meet up?

Geoff.

[plumstix]

Sorry Geoff, would have been there but can't turn down the double-time at the moment.

[strix1998]

Don't think I can make it and if not will check out Colchester on Sunday although I suspect that on the AA front it will only be Jumblies and Bob Oddie present there.

[Graham]

Sorry Geoff, would have been there but can't turn down the double-time at the moment.
Double-time just for a Saturday!!!!!!! Nice work if you can get it ;) ;) Normal working day for me :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Greycap Leader]

Went to BW yesterday and spent s*** loads on one stall, between me and my dad we bought four Heinkels 111, two Buccs, three ME109's one Jag and two FW 190's and a townsend Hurri for a tenner!. Sorry Geoff did not go on the thread until today, would have been good to meet you and have a natter. Had a cracking day, also had a look at the NEW P-51, P47 (both Bud Mahurin) look cool so will have to get them. Also had a look at the new 1/32 Hurri. I think it looks GREAT! I know it has the dodgy clear plastic strut but Bob let us have a good look and the undercarrige works quite smooooothly. I don't think it will go loose like the Spitfire and the Muzzie which can be a real pain.

[Geoff K]

Greycap, looking back, I think I might have been standing next to you at Blue Sky's table while you were looking at the Hurri. Didn't realise you were from the forum or I would have said 'Hi'.

Geoff.

[prune]

[QUOTE=Greycap Leader]Went to BW yesterday and spent s*** loads on one stall, between me and my dad we bought four Heinkels 111, two Buccs, three ME109's one Jag and two FW 190's and a townsend Hurri for a tenner!. QUOTE]
That must be the die cast bargain of the century :D

[Greycap Leader]

Mr Prune, you are as sharp as a razor, ALL that for a tenner I WISH!

Geoff, by blue sky do you mean Bob?, If the person holding the Hurri was drooling, then yes it probably was me. Did you get anything interesting?

[Geoff K]

No 1 Sqn set - £45, RAF Sabre - £18, Schoppler 262 - £24 all from AH, and an Easy Model Bf109E from Bob.

Geoff.

[strix1998]

Good Turn Out of Dealers (and punters) Bob Oddie, Aces High, Spock 1 plus some new faces. Libya Heinkel at £29.99 and Sleepy Time Gal Lib (first time seen) at £49.99.
Corsair/Zero pair £8.00 Braniff 707 £4.

Met up with Greycap Leader for a bit of swap business

[plumstix]

Unfortunately couldn't make today as I had to go shopping for wedding suits instead :mad:

[Agent X20]

Bet that cost more than a £4 Braniff...:LOL:

(I never see them for £4..!!)

[david cotton]

Libya Heinkel at £29.99 and Sleepy Time Gal Lib (first time seen) at £49.99.

Where do dealers get the Libya Heinkel and STG Lib from, at a price that enables them to sell it so low so soon:confused:

[japadvan]

Was I the only buyer of the new Armour Eurofighter (RAF) yesterday?

Surprised to see one so soon (and RAF) and at £45 worth it I thought.

Aside from that, picked up the new Dragon "Hornisse" from Spock.

Had a pleasant 15 min chat whilst queueing for entry with a nice old boy - a railway enthusiast.

Regards,

Jap.

[prune]

Had a pleasant 15 min chat whilst queueing for entry with a nice old boy - a railway enthusiast.
Regards Jap.


Could have been worse, might have been a civil fan:D :D

[strix1998]

Was I the only buyer of the new Armour Eurofighter (RAF) yesterday?

Surprised to see one so soon (and RAF) and at £45 worth it I thought.

Aside from that, picked up the new Dragon "Hornisse" from Spock.

Had a pleasant 15 min chat whilst queueing for entry with a nice old boy - a railway enthusiast.

Regards,

Jap.
Wondered why I got the display one when on my first lap of the hall Peter said he had a couple. It's a nice piece of kit!

[david cotton]

Could have been worse, might have been a civil fan:D :D

Ye gods….. don’t go near a Civil Fan…….they are very contagious ………I recommend beating them with a large stick if they get close enough to talk to you.:eek:

[japadvan]

Agreed, yup, superb, - any clue as to why such a new item appeared when all the other Armour was oldish stuff?

Did a double take as I mistook it for a grey Harrier at first, absolute last thing I expected to get at BW. Think the guy knew they would sell like hot cakes - I was expecting to be given the display item, didn't realise he had more!

Regards,

Jap.

[strix1998]

Think that Armour stockists are waiting for a big shipment which will include single seat Eurofighters plus Heinkel 111s plus new B26's otherwise as you say its all old stuff. (on which good ((better)) discounts are available!

[Geoff K]

Just debating whether to pop along on Saturday, or save my money for Legends?

Geoff.

[strix1998]

All the specialist AA dealers are clearly at Waddington with the exception of Mr Oddie. A few other mixed dealerships with a lot of decerts in evidence. The legends Canberra at £14 stood out but otherwise much of the same. Had hoped to see the Ehrle 1/32 ME109 (which looks a must) but none in evidence.
Met up with Greycap Leader but otherwise v quiet so home for the footie!

[japadvan]

Just returned from a good Brentwood Fair....

Bader Hurricane was £35, Deere Spit KL-B (or should that be "Dear Spit") was on offer at one stall for a mere £90 (Oh dear......)

Surprised to see two Thailand Mossies on different stalls.

The Century F14's (£35) and the HM A10's (£23) looked superb

One seller had large display models for sale (like Duxford Gift Shop) the yellow Sea King was nice, but all looked a bit pricey

Also surprised to see two "War in the Pacific":wacko: sets for sale.

Saw 1 Dambuster Lanc and a few Libs. Saw one SnS B17 for £45 (?) is that typical for an SnS, or because there were no night bombing B17's (Perhaps a swift mod to a KG200 ????? would help.)

A few IXO models were about.

Loads there I wanted to buy, but the new strict "1 aircraft per type" rule I have set myself for 2007 (Phantoms excepted) knocked that on the head

Came away with a GA P51B

Was hoping to get a 262 for under a tenner, but didn't see any (?)

Place was packed, usual pre airshow season crowd.

[kevjb64]

Saw one SnS B17 for £45 (?) is that typical for an SnS, or because there were no night bombing B17's (Perhaps a swift mod to a KG200 ????? would help.)



Typical for that one , its the most unpopular of the SnS range . They are £35 BIN on the bay plus the posatge , so roughly the same price . :)

[Thunder64]

Anyone else going on the 23rd?
Personally I'm looking to pick up the Ludham Legends Tiffie for a bit less the the twenty two notes its on offer for in MZ! that and one or two others of course!:rolleyes:

[japadvan]

A new record for me at the Brentwood Toyfair, went round and out in just 38 mins. Pleased to get the HM "Last" Skyhawk for £17 and very pleased with the "Admiral Toys" Panzer III for £8, full of metal but could do with more detailing.

Aside from a "Anette" Vietnam Phantom on sale for £35 not much else was there that took my fancy.

Regards,

Jap.

[CFBC]

Not even a bacon buttie or coffee Jap? :D My, that was quick... Pickings must have been slim..

[japadvan]

It was a bit dire, for us plane fans, CF.

We only ever stopped for lunch there during my first ever visit, a two hour extravaganza when I took about 12 planes home.

Talking of dire, reminds me that "You Cawn't Miss It" was on sale at one stall for £55.

Regards (and you're up early?)

Jap.

[CFBC]

Regards (and you're up early?)

Hmm, yeah.. This could be a sign of future T/F's where Corgi are concerned I am afraid... Been very quiet of late too.... Not really sure what is happening to be honest in that department?

Early, this, nah... Been working since 6.30am... New job! :rolleyes: Planning next weeks calls via Autoroute! :D

Brentwoods normally a good T/F for aviation too.... Much HM or other aviation stuff?

[japadvan]

There were a few HM's and usual Gemini's, couple of Dragons, few IXO's and NO Century Wings!

Regards,

Jap.

[Greycap Leader]

Was at BW today, and it was NAFF:mad: :mad: with a capital 'N'

I wish I had saved my wonga, Mr Oddie picked up an Ozzy Mossie before it opened, which pi$$ed me off even more!

[japadvan]

Was at BW today, and it was NAFF:mad: :mad: with a capital 'N'

I wish I had saved my wonga, Mr Oddie picked up an Ozzy Mossie before it opened, which pi$$ed me off even more!

Grey,

Interested to know if there were any Vampires on sale and at what price.

Regards,

Jap.

[Greycap Leader]

Grey,

Interested to know if there were any Vampires on sale and at what price.

Regards,

Jap.

Jap mate,

Only Mr Oddie, £32 for the camo one. Did not see the silver one. Steve Chapman sold all of he's silver Vamps at Huntingdon yesterday and I think he was asking £35

Will wait until they get abit lower before I pick mine up!

Do you go to BW regularly?

[japadvan]

Cheers for that, Grey.

Yes, regular visitor but, Current Diecast Drought + Airshow Season = Not Bothered This Time.

Ordering an A6 from Mr J will be next, but will leave the Vamp a bit longer, methinks.

Regards,

Jap.

[Greycap Leader]

Cheers for that, Grey.

Yes, regular visitor but, Current Diecast Drought + Airshow Season = Not Bothered This Time.

Ordering an A6 from Mr J will be next, but will leave the Vamp a bit longer, methinks.

Regards,

Jap.

Wise move mate,

Maybe we could meet up at the next BW toyfair, if I go as the last one was 'PANTS'!!

[Thunder64]

Pants it sure was!

I took a couple of Furies home (again!) and Bob was kind enough to offer me Twilight Tear for a tenner.

Here's hoping for better pickings in October!

[Thunder64]

Quite good pickings today, Warbirds at £3.50 and lots of Predators around for £7.50. Witty Jets £12, Tangs & Spits for a fiver. I took away Reykjavic F15 & BAF F16 Tigermeet fo £22 the pair, also picked up another Sea Fury, a T.20 253 for £10.

[Thunder64]

Not too much diecast with wings around again today, only one major player, though a couple of new faces with a small colection of aircraft on offer, one chap had a selection of Sea Furies for £8 each which I though rude not puchase at leat one of (Iraq), also he had some HM, which included A4 'Lady Jessie' for £7, again rude not too!

[japadvan]

A packed toyfair today, massive snarl up in Brentwood Town Centre and 30mins added to our trip. Parked in overflow CP (mud).

3 main sellers there today, came away with a Easy Model Me163 and an Ixo Salamander. Sorely tempted by Gemini RN F4 (£39) but having to stick to WWII only these days.

Wife went looking for the Curtis Helldiver for me for Xmas, had to remind her (frequently) it was "Helldiver" and not "HELLDRIVER!"

As I said, really packed, wish people would not stand and stare from centre of the aisles.:mad:

Regards,

Jap

[col]

Brentwood toy fair is advertised for 7th Feb. Never set foot inside one of these fairs before and reports seem to vary. Anyone got any idea which traders may appear?
If I go I may not be able to get there until early pm (it finishes at 3pm). Will I have missed the boat regards bargains?
Any advice appreciated and, of course, is anyone else thinking of going?

[Thunder64]

Brentwood toy fair is advertised for 7th Feb. Never set foot inside one of these fairs before and reports seem to vary. Anyone got any idea which traders may appear?
If I go I may not be able to get there until early pm (it finishes at 3pm). Will I have missed the boat regards bargains?
Any advice appreciated and, of course, is anyone else thinking of going?

This time of year you will usually see Bob Oddie and Aces High at Brentwood each with a large selection, often there may be one or two others with some aviation diecast amongst the 240 odd tables there, plenty of free parking at the Brentwood centre so that's not usually a problem.
Check the closing time if your going pm, sometimes I think they close it earlier than 3pm, maybe 2.30pm?
I'm planning on going myself, probably AM though.

[japadvan]

Will be there next Saturday, chiefly to hand over 3 models sold on Ebay, then a quick buzz round for any cheap WWII planes or tanks. Not sure what time, depends on my buyer.

Regards,

Jap

[japadvan]

And a very good Brentwood it was too.........................

Just my luck, well skint, and a decent showing from the aviation sellers.

Actually bought an IXO Hs 129 and a FOV B26 (if you got the first one, I got the second. Thanks for the heads up, thought they were B25 Mitchells )

Could have bought: Sopwith Camel, Hobbymaster F4's, Huey, BOB Heinkel, Gibson Mossie, Corgi F4 "Anette" (£21) .....sadly, no cash.....

Not much 1/72 armour around, saw more Corgi than Dragon.

The car park was full, but the Toyfair wasn't, nice as a buyer to have room for a change, doubt if the sellers agree with me on that point.

Regards,

Jap.

[Thunder64]

Just got back myself, good showing on the aviation front, traffic was murder around Brentwood town center again, took twice as long to get there as expected.
Picked up the Skymax USN Bearcat, and a last minute impulse purchase, the Oddiam Wessex.

[japadvan]

Who had the USN Bearcat for sale? Only saw the French (?) one.

Regards,

Jap.

[Thunder64]

Who had the USN Bearcat for sale? Only saw the French (?) one.

Regards,

Jap.

It was Bob Oddie, he said he'd brought five of them, I had the last one, I was looking for the French one also but never saw one! apparently there's another release of USN ones due in soon.

[CFBC]

I was looking for the French one also but never saw one! apparently there's another release of USN ones due in soon.

They were at the Lincoln t/f today... Yes, the USN one is due in again on the next load I hear... :)

[Thunder64]

Brentwwod yesterday, usual two main traders, both had MB-T Beaus on offer till close, T11 Vamps all went before I arrived at midday:( Pre pro Tempest & F105 also on display, both very :cool:
I picked up a Binbrook F6 and 6 Sqd Hurricane IID North Africa.

[Hornchurch]

Actually bought...... a FOV B26
(if you got the first one, I got the second.
Thanks for the heads up, thought they were B25 Mitchells )



Jap.`


How'd'ya rate it ????????

I'm aware (as a result of 'last-years' posts) that F.o.V. B.26's are VERY hit & miss on their (lower) standard of finish

I bought 2 of the Chipping-Ongar/Olive-Drab version (1st-one) & luckily for me, they BOTH came out well.....(complete opposite of Dave Cotton's grim-experience !).

So, how do YOU rate the Silver-finished '26, overall, Jap ?


Any chance of some pix ??????????/


`

[japadvan]

Re posts 194 & 195.....

FOV silver B26? Prepro Tempest and F105 (Where???????????)

Arrived just after 10am and did not see any of those, mind you I must have had my MB-T goggles on as that was my main target that day....

Apart from the F6 and MB-T the only new thing I clocked was the HM Mig 15 (£28)

Regards,

Jap.

[Thunder64]

Prepro Tempest and F105 (Where???????????)


They were both on the Aces High (Peter's) stall, high up at the back, have to admit I missed them myself on my first pass!

[Thunder64]

:(

Termanita had some cheap Gemini Aces & Ixo.

Thats all!

Appologies from Bob Oddie, early morning transport problems prevented attendance.

[Thunder64]

Slightly better yesterday, Bob in new position right by the door represented the only major player in attendance, few smaller AA sellers around if you looked hard enough, found an unopened Neville Duke Trop Spit for £11 which came home with me to boost my small desert collection by 25 per cent, Corgi 110 kept it company on the way home.

[japadvan]

Decided to attend an indifferent Brentwood yesterday, with my wife acting as Santa Claus.

Came away with 2 "Forward March" figures that were missing from my collection (German Ski Trooper and Falklands Para CC59155 (never seen that one before) bought from the guy that also sells display cabinets. (his own collection)

Also bought with an IXO Defiant, probably not to everyones taste, and maybe riddled with inaccuracy, but for £10 I am well pleased with it.

My wife spent more than I did (she collects dolls/figurines (not military))

Most of the "top shelf" models were fairly priced, though there was a Grumpy 1/32 up for £150. Nothing appeared to be selling well, and most items were still there on my 3rd "lap" of a cold hall. Attendance was well down also.

Really amused by the fact that, as I backed the car out of the space, the drivers on each side were both examining their purchases out of the box!

Regards,

Jap.

[spock1]

:( Mr. Jap,

Problem with Brentwod Toy Fair, and some others for that matter, is that there are too many of them each year. Six fixtures for Brentwood is imho overkill and from a traders point of view the overheads cannot always be justified....:wacko:

[Thunder64]

Popped into Brentwood also (suprise suprise), usual traders Bob Oddie and Aces hgh, Bob now with prime spot by the door!

Came away with silver Tempest and silver West Malling Meteor (£15), resisted new HM Harrier @ £28 (may wait for later RAF realease) and BOB Me110 despite low cert number.

Jap, I probably stood next to you a couple of times if you were chatting to Pete & Bob with your wife...

[japadvan]

Afraid it twas probably someone else, Thunder, Mate........

The Wife and I tend to go in different directions and only meet up when we find something we want. I would love to chat to Bob, but it's difficult over a
5' spread of diecast............

I was hoping to purchase the HM Lufty fuel truck and the desert cargo truck,:cool: so was also hoping Mr Spock had beamed down there.

Just my luck that, on the day, the only HM I saw were aircraft.

Regards,

Jap.

[Thunder64]

Two usual players in attendance today with a scattering of diecast on a few other stalls.
Bit of excitment as play was rudely interupted by the fire alarm sounding and a partial evacuation taking place (after the bells were ignored for a good five minutes), I eventually evecuted to a safe spot about 10 feet from the hall (well you never know it could have quickly turned into a fire sale!!) :LOL:

Not a lot to excite me today, still resisted the GR7 @ £28 and had a good look at the F3 Tornado, wasn't really that impressed with it so left it alone.

In the end I came away with a Corgi Meteor TT (minus stand) for just £6 and treated myself to Ixo Defiant for £10.

[Thunder64]

The next toy fair at Brentwood advertised for the 6th March has been cancelled, next fair 17th April, all others for 2010 as planned.

[japadvan]

Nipped into Brentwood yesterday and have to say the most disappointing Toyfair yet for diecast. There was only one aircraft diecast trader (by the door) I was tempted by the £55 Dorniers and the £89 Doe Spitfire.

Went looking for 1/72 military vehicles and came away with an Opel half track truck (can't spell "Maultier") and an armoured truck with a 37mm flak gun on the back from the "Digby's" stall (£16.95 each) There was a US SP modern "Paladin" howitzer that I wanted to purchase but the mounted .50 calibre MG was without detail and spoilt the whole model.

The entire range of what I look for ( diecast aircraft, military vehicles and diecast 1/18 cars ) is now in severe decline at this venue.

I needed another wall mounted display cabinet and £60 went to the nice guy in the first row towards his retirement fund.

Regards,

Jap.

[strix1998]

Agree with you there JAP have given up on it!

[Thunder64]

Problem with Brentwood is some of the regular diecast A/C traders also attend air shows, so if it clashes with a display it is likely to be a poor show on the aircraft front.

[col]

Bit late in the day but is anyone going to Brentwood tomorrow? I keep missing these fairs but have a chance to go tomorrow. Are they any good for bargains (or anything?)

Looking at previous posts, I'm a bit dubious

[scott]

Looking at previous posts, I'm a bit dubious

To be honest i don't bother any more

Its the same old same old

[Thunder64]

I'm going to this one, haven't been to the last couple of shows but I can combine this with a visit to family so it won't be a wasted trip, personally I'm hoping Bob Oddie and Aces High will be there.

[col]

Just got back from Brentwood with the mini Cols and quite enjoyed it (probably because of the novelty).
There was one dedicated aviation stall plus a dozen or so models on another stall. Other than that, odds and ends scattered around amongst the (mostly) railway stuff.
Picked up a couple of models I was after: Super Sabre Triple Zilch for £27 and the HM Canadian Starfighter for £10 so worth the effort. Managed to pass on a B52 for £25 but wished I hadn't now:rolleyes:
Other stuff that my eyes wandered over: Bob Doe Spit for £89, some HM 1/48 Spits for around £30, the Gemini 92 sqn Phantom and an old Dinky Chieftain tank I remembered having as a kid.
May go to the next one but suspect after that it may become a bit deja vu:)
ps mini Cols were a bit scathing about the fact that the hall was full of a lot of old men selling old toys. Had to buy them off with a Beanie toy or two and Dr Who collectors cards:rolleyes:

[Thunder64]

Glad you enjoyed yourself Col, that was Bob oddie by the door, I was tempted by his Gemini clipped wing Spit, the one with the Smurf, for £25 but a last minute wobble saw me putting it back. The Falcon Models Cougar and T33 looked good, but again maybe another day.
Another chap had an Immelmann Ju87, the first Corgi release for £30 which also nearly drew the wallet out, that would have been a display replacement for my long term £5 Legends Stuka, which gets to live another day!
So my only purchase, a HM F-111, which will bump my Corgi Woodbridge F4 out the way to complete a genuine Vietnam shelf line up!

[japadvan]

I was there (nothing else to do) and that HM F111 nearly came home with me! It looked well built, good camo and a give away £45. Was intending to buy a Dornier for £55 but thought better of it. There was a hell of a debate going on in my head along the lines of how can a first class HM product be £45 and an average Corgi item be £55? (on the stall, not RRP)

Argument put me off the Dornier, and narrowly decided against the F111 on the grounds I no longer collect jets and lack of space. I think the F111 will be well sought after eventually though, on the scale of the yellow SAR Sea King (My prediction for 2010.)

My only purchase was a 1/18 Honda S2000 convertible.

Regards,

Jap.

[col]

Glad you enjoyed yourself Col, that was Bob oddie by the door,

:wacko: Ref your earlier post is/are Bob Oddie and Aces High one and the same or different? I asked the guy whether he was AH and he said they weren't there - only I thought he then said 'Bob' was probably at another show. I'm either going deaf or senile:o

[Martin Bull]

ps mini Cols were a bit scathing about the fact that the hall was full of a lot of old men selling old toys.

Tsk!Tsk! :rolleyes:

I hope you gave them a good talking-to and reminded them that these were discerning enthusiasts dealing in high-quality collectable investments.....:)

[col]

Tsk!Tsk! :rolleyes:

I hope you gave them a good talking-to and reminded them that these were discerning enthusiasts dealing in high-quality collectable investments.....:)

Shouldn't really say this but noticed that a couple (enthusiasts, not the mini Cols, who bath at least once a fortnight) seemed to have some personal hygiene issues:( Have to apologise to the rest by saying that they were a nice bunch of people (except the bloke who wouldn't knock an extra fiver off that B52:D ;)

[strix1998]

Shouldn't really say this but noticed that a couple (enthusiasts, not the mini Cols, who bath at least once a fortnight) seemed to have some personal hygiene issues:( Have to apologise to the rest by saying that they were a nice bunch of people (except the bloke who wouldn't knock an extra fiver off that B52:D ;)

you could get B52s for £12.50 at Brentwood:) Think I still have a couple of the Air Force One 707s bought there for a tenner or less!

and in those days when Captain Tiger used to venture there I bought two pieces of Corgi and got a free jeep

[P51D]

:wacko: Ref your earlier post is/are Bob Oddie and Aces High one and the same or different? I asked the guy whether he was AH and he said they weren't there - only I thought he then said 'Bob' was probably at another show. I'm either going deaf or senile:o

Different, as far as I know AH (Peter) does more air shows (than toy fairs) these days which might explain why he wasn't there?

[themostdangerousenemy]

Aces High does all the airshows and other w/end events upto the end of the "season". From late October you will find AH at most toyfairs,mainly the Midlands area. Bob,nice chap,doesnt do enough toyfairs in my opinion,just the regular Hunti and a couple more.

[Thunder64]

:wacko: Ref your earlier post is/are Bob Oddie and Aces High one and the same or different? I asked the guy whether he was AH and he said they weren't there - only I thought he then said 'Bob' was probably at another show. I'm either going deaf or senile:o

As said below, not one and the same, AH does most of the airshows whereas Bob is not really set up for them, I tend to check what airshows clash with Brentwood to guess who'll be there or not!

Did you pick up the J&J Fairs flyer for 2011? I notice the entrance fee has gone up 50p to £3.00 next year!

2011 Dates (all Saturdays) 15th Jan, 5th March, 16th April , 18th June, 20th August, 8th October & 10th December.

[col]

Next Brentwood fair up for next Saturday (11th Dec). Not bought any diecast for a while now. May go along to buy a couple of pressies 'from the kids to me':unsure: :rolleyes:

[Thunder64]

Same here Col, my Xmas list is pretty light at the moment so hopefully pick up a few stocking fillers!

[japadvan]

Just returned from a "Usual" Brentwood with a new Skyraider (£30) and a camo GA F4K. (£39) Been umming over this F4 as I love the way it looks (remembering the school playing field one winters day in '73 and seeing 2 go blasting over at low level) but the navi's "basement seat" is a distraction. The Skyraider (VA 195 Dambusters in dark blue) was an easy purchase (no fogging issues.) Thanks to "The Doorkeeper" for those.

Rest of the hall indifferent as usual except for the other diecast a/c seller (slightly more expensive.)

Despite the +7 deg C outside temp the long queue was formed INSIDE the foyer for a change (!?????????) Fortunately a prompt 10am start avoided internal gridlock. Was rather hopeful on my arrival as parking spaces were plentiful.

I wish somebody would sell 1/72 diecast armour, they would clean up, IMHO.

Regards,

Jap

[col]

Doesn't sound as if I missed much, thank goodness.
Suddenly found myself with a missing debit card this morning:eek: Have had to cancel it and must wait 3-5 days for a replacement. Was looking forward to spending a couple of hours down there but 'spose I'll end up saving a bit of cash:o
...now, might as well look at a couple of my favourite diecast supplier websites.:rolleyes:

[Thunder64]

I wish somebody would sell 1/72 diecast armour, they would clean up, IMHO.



I had the very same thought, judging by Brentwood today you wouldn't have thought armour diecast was even made it so scarce!

I was looking for some suitable OO scale fencing to use on a dio, even given that this fair is railway biased, still could not find what I was looking for!

Still made up for that small disapointment by taking home for Christmas a few models, HM Delta Dagger, suprised at how big this is, I always thought it was comparable in size a Mirage III, obviously not then!! Also Corgi Lightning F6 74 Sqd and 2 blade Spit.

[col]

Dawn patrol to Brentwood this morning and a fair amount to see aviation wise: Bob(?) Oddie and ARD, another guy and bits and pieces.
Well pleased with myself:
The 92sqn Phantom for just under £30; an EF111 for £35 and one of the new magazine Mirage IIIs for £20.
The Mirage is very nicely done but wings are plastic - so about 50% diecast. I wouldn't let that put anyone off as it is nicely finished and some nice detailing on u/c. The seller had a Phantom and F100 that didn't look too bad either.

BUT, BUT - on a final sweep around the hall, took a casual look at a stall selling Burago cars and Tetley tea pots and mugs......a mint 92sqn Lightning. Only scuff marks the box had were caused by my frenzied hands trying to pull it out from behind the stall shelving. The price of this little gem.......£15 :D :D :D.

[eismeer]

The price of this little gem.......£15 :D :D :D.

Absolute steal:cool:

[Dakota]

Good spot col...:)

I was going to give this event a look after several months off, but forgot about it!!! :o :LOL:

[Craig]

BUT, BUT - on a final sweep around the hall, took a casual look at a stall selling Burago cars and Tetley tea pots and mugs......a mint 92sqn Lightning. Only scuff marks the box had were caused by my frenzied hands trying to pull it out from behind the stall shelving. The price of this little gem.......£15 :D :D :D.
Superb find! One of the last I need too :(

Well done! :cool

[KO-B]

Superb find! One of the last I need too :(

Well done! :cool

Somebody give that man a dancing banana!

KO-B

[col]

Still feeling a bit emotional about it guys:rolleyes: :D

[Martin Bull]

BUT, BUT - on a final sweep around the hall, took a casual look at a stall selling Burago cars and Tetley tea pots and mugs......a mint 92sqn Lightning. Only scuff marks the box had were caused by my frenzied hands trying to pull it out from behind the stall shelving. The price of this little gem.......£15 :D :D :D.

I think Col thoroughly deserves a....

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[japadvan]

Jammy Begger, Col......but well done!

Regrettably I was oiling the wheels of the local NHS today, so had to give Brentwood a miss.

Regards,

Jap.

[Thunder64]

BUT, BUT - on a final sweep around the hall, took a casual look at a stall selling Burago cars and Tetley tea pots and mugs......a mint 92sqn Lightning. Only scuff marks the box had were caused by my frenzied hands trying to pull it out from behind the stall shelving. The price of this little gem.......£15 :D :D :D.

Nice find Col, if memory serves I got mine at Brentwood about 4 years ago for a similar fee!

Couldn't attend Brentwood today as I was at Birmingham supporting my son at the inter counties cross country championships, still as we finished around 1pm time was found to visit the Midland Air Museum at Coventry before heading home.:cool:

[stuart mayle]

iv never been to one of thes what they like are they worth going to from what iv read there a bit hit and miss

[Agent X20]

You have summed it up in three words there.... all of the Toyfairs can be a bit of a hit and miss affair at the moment as there is so little pooch stock about, you are looking at dealers with established stock like Mr Spock or some one trying to dispose of their collection - it all depends what you are after...

One thing that has changed of late is that unless you go in as an 'early bird' thats as and when the traders get there, then most of the bargains will be divided out amoungst the traders long before opening time at 10/11...

But it gives you a chance to look at the purchase before commital and socially they can be enjoyable..

[Thunder64]

Brentwood toyfair.
Popped in today to pick up a couple of reserves from Mr Oddie (Korean A26 & Decom Harrier), found a few bargains around some other stalls today, pre owned Corgi Hunter Black Arrows, mine for a fiver, also came away with a Corgi 76 Sqd Hunter for £10, again pre owned and a new Corgi Sea Hurricane (Shuttleworth) for £12.50, same trader also had Gemini Skyraiders for £15 & £20!
Bargian of the day which I passed on, Corgi 1:32 Mustang 'Stinger' for a tenner, which eventually went home with Bob.

[col]

Got there very early (ie on early entry ticket) as had to deliver the mini Cols somewhere else mid morning. Picked up the 20th anniversary Corgi Falklands Harrier (the light grey one) for £10. Trouble was, when I was leaving there were still some stall holders setting up:D
If anyone has Mr Oddie's contact details I wouldn't mind them as I may need to return/swap an HM F4 with a slight QA issue (not apparent until unpacked).

[Thunder64]

If anyone has Mr Oddie's contact details I wouldn't mind them as I may need to return/swap an HM F4 with a slight QA issue (not apparent until unpacked).

col, PM'd you.

[col]

many thanks:)

[col]

Slim pickings at the toy fair today. Saw the Sea King/Apollo 11 combo for £30but money tight, so passed. Same with an Airforce One B707 at £10. Only a tenner but that would have been the only reason for buying it.
A few more of the IXO/Altaya/?? modern jets. Difficult to have a close look under the plastic. The swing wings (Tornado and Tomcat) don't swing and they are as light as a feather. But the Harrier looked ok cv the old Corgi one. The camo Mig21 looks very nice and probably a better colour match than the HM. Would just like to be able to check the qc and finish before buying.

One thing I don't understand is that when I left just before 10:00 there was a long queue waiting to get in. Don't know what the normal entry price is but for an early bird entry it cost me and one of the mini Cols a fiver. If you're a keen collector, and most of them looked like they'd sell their mother for a bit of rail track, why not spend the extra to get in ahead of the game?

[Thunder64]

I got there about 1pm Col and paid £3 entry, by that time the hall was pretty quiet.

A few more of the IXO/Altaya/?? modern jets. Difficult to have a close look under the plastic. The swing wings (Tornado and Tomcat) don't swing and they are as light as a feather.

You know I thought these were plastic, I was discussing them with my mate and although the packaging looked very much IXO, they were so light I convinced myself that they were plastic!

My only purchase on the day were the Corgi short nose Whirlwind and Stinky!