Airfix Collectors Club

 All Airfix Products including Airfix Railways/GMR and Successors i.e. Mailnline Dapol Hornby & Airfix Trackside Kits & Ex Kitmaster Models etc now with Dapol

Mr J Brook, Editor, Airfix Collectors Club, 29 Elley Green, Neston, Nr. Corsham. Wilts. SN13 9TX

Last Updated: 29/09/03

E-mail: brrokjeremy@hotmail.com

Web Site: www.airfix-collectors-club.com

The club founded in 1994 to cater for those interested in the whole spectrum of products made by Airfix Ltd. over the years. The are currently around 200 members. The club does not hold meetings, but produces 'Constant Scale' Newsletter quarterly. This includes articles by members from things as diverse as Airfix range of clothing to the railway related products. The club has recently been relocated and is now in the hands of Jeremy Brook. The first copy of Constant Scale published by Jeremy was issued in January 2000. Anyone interested in finding out more about the club is invited to contact Jeremy at the address shown. The club's web site is run by Airfix Society member David James and is well worth a visit.

The subscription year begins in January. Subscription Rates: £15.00 per year.

Avon Model & Toy Collectors Society

All Toys & Models

Mr R Shields, Secretary, Avon Model & Toy Collectors Soc., 12 Orchard Boulevard, Oldland Common, South Gloucestershire, BS30 9PT

Last Updated: 04/11/03

E-mail: chiversprsc@aol.com

The group was founded in 1983 as the Avon Diecast and Model Collectors Society, receiving its present name in 1993. The society covers a wide range of interests and knowledge in the diecast model and toy field - Dinky, Corgi, EFE, Matchbox, Lledo, Brooklin, Hornby, Tri-ang, Wrenn, Tinplate and games, just to name but a few! Friendly and informal meetings are held at the BAWA Leisure Centre in Southmead Road, Bristol, on the last Wednesday of each month, commencing at about 7.45pm. Most meetings have a theme such as make, a type of model, or even a colour! Members bring along items for the theme which are put on display. A vote is taken at the meeting, with points being awarded to the best displays. At the end of each membership year, the three members with the most points are awarded gift vouchers by the club. Speakers are occasionally invited to meetings and have covered subjects as diverse as Bayko, Corgi and full size Tramway systems.

Members receive a monthly two page newsletter giving details of the Society's activities and other events being held in the area. Members are invited to contribute relevant articles and letters. New members are always welcome. 

The membership year starts in April. Subscription Rates: Adults £12.00 Per Year.

Bayko Collectors Club

Bayko, Arkitex, Betta Builder, Lego, Lotts Bricks, Minibrix, Pennybrix, Richter Bricks, Wenebrik, etc & all other architectural construction systems

Robin Throp:   Co-ordinator, Bayko Collectors Club, 14 Suffolk Close, London Colney, St Albans, Herts. AL2 1DZ

01727-826811

E-mail: robin@throp13.freeserve.co.uk

Web Site: www.baykoman.com

The Bayko Collectors Club is non profit-making and informal.  It's main function being to act as a point of contact for collectors of architectural construction systems, but with a main emphasis on Bayko.  The club was formed in 1998 and currently has around 125 members.  Part colour newsletters are published four times per year to coincide with meetings.  The Editor is Gary Birch, e-mail: gary_birch@btinternet.com  Meetings are usually held at Lane End, Near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.  Other locations are occasionally used, including the July TCS show at Sandy, Bedfordshire. They provide the opportunity to view and discuss models on display (Bayko and other systems).  There is also the opportunity to add to your collection from one of the specialist sales tables, with original, new and repro parts.  2m long rods also available. 

The Club is expanding to include those with interests especially in systems other than Bayko.  A large 75^th Anniversary public event of its introduction, is in hand for May 16/17^th 2009, at Merstham Model Steam Show, J8 M25.  With 50 tables and 1600 sq ft, this will be the largest display ever, and is planned not to disappoint.  Exhibits to include a 42 ft long pier, 8 x 5 x 4ft Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and many more designs in Bayko, and other systems.  Nostalgia guaranteed!

The subscription year begins on 1st January.  Rates:  Standard £15.00. Overseas £18.00.

Bayko League Of Constructors, Kirriemuir, Scotland - (B.L.O.C.K.S.)

Bayko and other architectural construction Systems.

Mr D Smith, Organiser, B.L.O.C.K.S., Tel: 01575 574128

Last Updated: 28/09/03

The 'Bayko League Of Constructors, Kirriemuir, Scotland', or 'B.L.O.C.K.S.' for short, is an embryonic local branch of the Bayko Collectors Club. The league meet in the Kirriemuir and Blairgowrie areas of Scotland and would welcome further members. If you are interested in Bayko or other architectural construction systems and live nearby please get in touch. Subscription Rates: None  

Bowman Circle

Collectors of Bowman Steam Trains, Stationary Steam Engines & Steam Boats as produced by Bowman Models of Dereham, Norfolk (1925 - 1936) and the Bowman Models Co. of Luton, Bedfordshire (1946/50)

John Jones , Secretary, Bowman Circle, 9 Field Drive, Clive, Shrewsbury SY4 3LB 6

Last Updated: 23/09/03

E-mail: mer.jon@virgin.net

The Bowman Circle was founded in 1995 for collectors of all Bowman steam toys including their railway system. Bowman Models of Dereham, Norfolk made a range of robust '0' Gauge toy steam locomotives, stationary engines and accessories, and steam and other boats, between 1925 and 1936. A separate company Bowman Models Co. made a small toy steam range in luton in the late 1940s. Members of the Circle keep in touch by way of the Newsletter 'Bowman News'. The club have their annual exhibition In conjunction with the 'Steam Toys in Action' event, at the Abbey Road Pumping Station at Leicester each February.

 

Frog And Airfix Model Aircraft Society

 To link Frog and Airfix Modellers/Collectors

Mr Merv Hambling, Co-ordinator, F.A.M.A.S.,

Last Updated: 22/09/03

This group is a non-profit making society that published a bi monthly journal specialising in aircraft kits past and present produced by FROG and Airfix.

Subscription Rates: None - Club Temporarily Dormant.

HO Racing And Collecting Enthusiasts

 HO Scale Roadway Systems, Past and Present

Doug Passell, Membership Secretary/Editor, HO:RACE, Hollyhocks, 19 Cooke Close, Old Tupton, Chesterfield S42 6JE

Last Updated: 26/03/01

E-mail: passell@csma-netlink.co.uk

HO Racing And Collecting Enthusiasts (HO:RACE) was born out of an association dating back to 1989 and comprises a group of clubs and a number of non-affiliated racers, collectors and modellers of HO scale road, racing and transport vehicles.

HO:RACE also produces a magazine for those who share a general interest in HO scale road and raceways. Publication is quarterly, with contributing writers from all around the World. Articles cover new releases, building and maintaining cars, tracks, hand controllers, reviews of related software such as Race Management and Track Design programs, books, historic cars, annual reports from the major Toy Fairs, hints and tips on restoration and repairs and so on. Anyone with an interest in HO:RACE or any of the regional or international clubs is invited to contact the editor Doug Passell.

Subscription Rates: UK/Europe £10.00, Rest of World £15.00. To make life simple one of the members can process Credit Card subscriptions for a small premium.  

Mamod Collectors' Club

 Mamod Steam Models

Mamod Collectors' Club, PO Box 2092, Stourport on Severn, DY13 9XX

Last Updated: 24/09/03

E-Mail: mamod@btinternet.com

Web Site: www.mamod.co.uk

Mamod Steam Models has launched its own collectors' club. Members will receive a specially designed badge, a signed certificate and a regular news-sheet giving an update on new products.

Subscription Rates: There is a one-off £10.00 Fee.

MeccanoScene

  Meccano Events, Clubs and Publications

Dave Taylor, The Groves, Clapton Hall Lane, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 1JE

Last Updated: 18/09/03

E-mail: dave@meccanoman.co.uk

Web site: www.meccanoscene.co.uk

This useful web site is created and maintained by Dave Taylor. It is also a member of the 'Meccano Web Ring', giving further useful links to many other Meccano Sites. where he sells both new and secondhand Meccano items.

Subscription Rates: None.

Meccano Historical Collection

 Meccano - Hornby Trains - Dinky Toys - Hornby Speed Boats - Kemex - Elektron - Aeroplane & Motor Car Constructor- Catalogues & Literature 1901 - 1964

Jim Gamble, (Meccano Historical Collection), 101 Ella Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5GZ

Last Updated: 25/02/01

E-mail: Jamesgwbridgford@aol.com

The Meccano Historical Collection is a private collection covering all products of Meccano Ltd. from 1901 to the present day. The major interest and content comprises Meccano constructional outfits and special Interest sets: Aeroplane, Motor Car, Kemex, Electron, etc. Several unique items from Meccano history are held by the collection, plus an extensive archive of associated literature, including original Meccano Ltd. files, artwork etc. Genuine collectors may visit by appointment. Casual visitors with a passing interest in Meccano or Meccano modellers would find little of interest.

Subscription Rates: Not Applicable

 NSCC

 Scalextric and other related makes of slot cars

Robert Bott, Membership Secretary, NSCC, 18 Ulverscroft Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3PU

Last Updated: 02/03/01

E-mail: membership@nscc.co.uk

Web site: www.NSCC.co.uk

The NSCC is a club for those interested in Scalextric type cars, old and new with more than 1100 members in the UK and worldwide. NSCC produces a monthly newsletter featuring up to date information on new 1/32nd scale electric model car products, and various topics such as the background to individual models, members layouts, interesting discoveries and ways of improving the performance and reliability of cars. Models from SCX, Ninco, Fly Car, Slot Classics, ProSlot, Artin and Team Slot are also reviewed, as is the 1/64th scale Micro Scalextric range.  The newsletter also offers members the opportunity to place free  sale, swap and wanted adverts.

The NSCC also organises six swap-meets each year which are exclusively for members and their families. These provide opportunities to buy, sell and meet fellow enthusiasts and discuss all things 'Scalextric'. Race meetings are organised by various clubs around the country. The NSCC produces a list of clubs which is updated regularly. Events are also advertised in the newsletter.

The subscription year begins on 1st January. Subscription Rates: UK -£17.00, Europe - £20.00, Africa, India, Hong Kong, USA & Canada - £28.00, Australia, New Zealand & Japan - £29.00

Other Systems Newsletter

 All Metal Construction Systems/Toys except Meccano

Tony Knowles, Editor/Publisher, Other Systems Newsletter, 7 Potters Way, Laverstock, Salisbury SP1 1PY, England

Last Updated: 16/09/03

E-mail: TONY.KNOWLES@OSNL.freeserve.co.uk

Web site:

The Other Systems Newsletter is for those interested in all metal construction systems/toys except Meccano, which is already well catered for elsewhere. The Newsletter is published twice a year in April and October by Tony Knowles. Tony will also accept queries about toy construction systems from Subscribers and members of the public. These will be dealt with wherever possible. This is not a club or society, so there are no meetings or exhibitions.

Subscription Rates: All issues of the Newsletter can be bought individually. Each current issue costs: £5.50 sent to UK , £6.50 to Europe , £7.50 to Rest Of World. Most back issues are in B&W and are therefore cheaper. Cheques, Money Orders must be in pounds Sterling payable to 'P A Knowles'. Non-UK subscribers can pay by sending U.S. Dollar/Euro bills at their own risk, or in USD by PayPal. (£1=$1.5=€1.5)

Scalextric Enthusiasts' Club

Scalextric