BriefingNotice BoardInformation and diary datesThe Editor welcomes copy for publication in ‘NoticeBoard’. This service is free of charge. Obvious ‘for sale’notices, either private or trade will not be accepted.These restrictions do not apply to bona-fide museumsand collections or traders wishing to pass on informationabout the availability of products to readers.Would secretaries of clubs and societies please allowa three-month lead time for time-sensitive notices.Please note: under no circumstances will copy beaccepted by telephone. All notices must be in writing,by letter or e-mail.Please send all copy for ‘Notice Board’ direct to theEditor at the address listed under ‘Editorial’ on thecontents page.Euro Militaire <strong>2013</strong>This year’s Euro Militaire takes place over the weekend ofSeptember 21st and 22nd. Most of the trade stands have nowbeen reserved with newcomers Nocturna Models, Heroes &Villains Miniatures, Origen Art, Aurea Domus, MiniaturasFortes, and Armour Master Models trading this year. There areonly a few stands remaining to book (details on the website).Early Bird Tickets are now available on the websitewww.euromilitaire.co.uk or call 0844 848 8822 now! Lines openMon-Fri 10.00am – 4.00pm (not weekends or bank holidays).New ModelZonestore in LondonIn March, national model andhobby retailer ModelZoneannounced the closure oftheir flagship ModelZonestore located in Holborn,Central London due to theredevelopment of the building.After 25-years, it was sad newsindeed for loyal customersand many flocked from all overLondon and the surroundingareas to visit the store beforethe doors closed for a finaltime. However, after a month ofsearching for a new site, the modeland hobby store announced anew location at 52-56 New OxfordStreet just a stone’s throw awayfrom the old site. The new storeofficially opened on Monday 3rdJune and the first 30 customersthrough the doors received a freegoody bag filled with ModelZonestock worth over £75!ABOVE: King Alfonso 1925 Rolls-Royce20hp Tourer.Cotswolds steamand vintageThe Gloucestershire Steam& Vintage Extravaganza, nowin its 39th year, will takeplace once again at SouthCerney Airfield, Cirencester.From Friday 2nd - Sunday 4thAugust <strong>2013</strong> the extravaganzawill attract more than 15,000visitors and raise money forlocal and national charities. Theshow has grown dramatically inrecent years and is now widelyregarded as one of the biggestand best steam, vintage andcountryside events in the UK.One of the largest arrays ofexhibits can be found in themilitary vehicle section. Fromthe messenger’s motorcycleto the front line’s armoureddivisions, this particulardisplay at South Cerney mostcertainly covers all the bases.For the most part the displaysdate from World War Twoand feature lovingly restoredvehicles of all description,which are as iconic today asthey were in a time when theywere used for real purpose.Post-war military vehicles arealso represented well, andbring together a living historyfor all ages to explore and learnmore about.The modern day army is alsowell represented, with the hostsat the airfield presenting variousdisplays in amongst the oldervehicles that have travelledmany miles to attend. This year’smilitary section consists of over100 vehicles of all sizes and agesand should prove fascinating toboth young and old alike.Reduced advance tickets areavailable from:www.glossteamextravaganza.com/gloucester-steam-buytickets.htmlClassic cars atWar & Peace RevivalWith its move to FolkestoneRacecourse for <strong>2013</strong>, War &Peace is inviting classic cars fromthe 1930s to 1960s as part of itsnew Home Front Vintage Villagedisplays. All classic cars from acrossthese decades are welcomed tocome and join in for all or part ofthis fantastic five-day vintage andmilitary spectacular at its newhome at Folkestone Racecourse –formerly RAF Westenhanger.Classic vehicle entries areflowing in daily and enthusiasts willsee vehicles from many differentmarques to suit all tastes includingRolls-Royce, Sunbeam, Triumph,Aston Martin, Oldsmobile, MG,Austin, Rover, Buick, Ford, Jaguar,Chevrolet, Morris Minor, Cadillac,Daimler, Bentley and many more!The cars will have pride of placeon the gentle grounds of theoriginal racecourse in front of theMain Grandstand.So come along and show offyour pride and joy to a new andappreciative audience and joinin the vintage atmosphere atFolkestone Racecourse. Entry toThe War & Peace Revival is free toclassic car exhibitors visiting for theday, while those wishing to camponsite and join in with the exclusiveevening entertainment pay just£25 for up to two adults and twochildren for the whole five days!In its new home, The War &Peace Revival will feature anexciting new area dedicated tothe wartime Home Front. Visitorscan listen to demonstrations andsee displays covering the dailylives of the men and women atwork and more importantly thosein their homes and volunteeringin many roles. A new vintagemarket place will be the focusfor vintage and retro clothes,homewares and memorabilia.The War & Peace Revival willbe held at Folkestone Racecourse,near Hythe, Kent from 17-21st <strong>July</strong>.12<strong>Military</strong> <strong>Modelling</strong> Vol.43 No.7 <strong>2013</strong>
BriefingDragon’s forthcoming ‘big’1:6 scale PzKpfw II Ausf C.Another BA-64 armoured car from Vision Models, this one adapted for railway use.Cyber-hobby.com’s Orange Value T-34/85 kit will come with a set of RussianTank rider figures.Tamiya’s new 1:35 scale Japanese Type 10 tank.This MK.IX Valentine from Bronco is bound to prove popular with British AFV fans.Tamiya’s forthcoming 1:32 scale Vought F4U-1 Corsair ‘Birdcage’.Dragon’s forthcoming 1:35 scale SdKfz 165 Hummel Late Production.Latest kit news!An interesting variety in someof the news items we haveseen recently, and kits we canexpect to see in the not toodistant future. Vision Modelsare set to do another variationon their 1:35 scale BA-64armoured car, this time onewith the railway adapters tocreate the BA-64 3Zhd. Tamiyaare planning to release a newUS Destroyer in 1:700 scale,the USS Hammann, along witha modern Japanese Type 10tank in 1:35 scale and in theirlarge 1:32 scale aircraft range, aVought F4U-1 Corsair ‘Birdcage’.Dragon are set to be busy witha new Hummel in 1:35 scale, anA most useful set of WWII British Field Accessories is due from Bronco.Afrika Korps Panzer IV Ausf Dalso in 1:35 scale and to top it,another of their large 1:6 scaleAFVs, a Panzer II Ausf C. At thesame time in theircyber-hobby.com range, oneof their Orange Value kits willfeature a T-34/85 completewith a set of Russian Tank riderfigures, which sets you up fora good diorama scene. In 1:72scale, Dragon will be doing aPanzer IV Ausf H with schürzen.Bronco have announced aforthcoming Valentine Mk.IXin 1:35 scale, along with anaccessory set of WW2 BritishArmy field equipment. Both verywelcome for British AFV fans.Robin BucklandMMwww.militarymodelling.com13
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