Well, it’s been a week like no other at ModelZone. We’ve got a new Website Content Administrator, Sarah, who enjoyed taking photos of the new 1:18 Minichamps Bentley for our Motoring Special this week. She’s thinking of buying a new car soon – think a Bentley may be a bit ambitious!

And the uniform didn’t really fit either...

Richard, our head of eCommerce, has a growing obsession with the Ford Escorts from his youth. In the last 2 weeks we’ve added over 450 new cars to the site and so many of them have been classic Ford Escorts that he’s considering a second mortgage on his house to pay for both the models themselves and the shelving units to keep them on.

I can’t say that I’ve been much better; I bought myself an Arc Reactor prop to wear under my shirt after watching Avengers Assemble at the weekend (photos to follow next week), still on the lookout for a Stark Industries T-Shirt to go with it if anyone has any ideas? Everyone here has been foaming at the side of the mouth about the new 1:43 Acura NSX Roadster from the movie which was only released yesterday, they really aren’t going to last long.

Unfortunately the temptation doesn’t end there... with the announcement that Oxford have released details of their brand new range of Eddie Stobart Super League trucks, although they aren’t coming until September they are extremely limited editions and we expect them to have sold out long before they arrive.

Enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend!

Tim

And they're off... Find everything you need to know about the Australian Grand Prix on our Formula 1 News page.

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Here at ModelZone we are HUGE fans of F1. With this in mind we have now created a dedicated Formula 1 News page where you can find up-to-the-minute rankings, news and comment from our team.

If you love the sport as much as we do, put the ModelZone F1 News Page in your favourites and check back regularly.

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People have been blogging crazily about film recently, with the Oscars and BAFTAs just behind us. No doubt the streams will intensify in the final months and weeks leading up to this highly anticipated UK cinema release. There’s been so much online buzz about the now titled, “Avengers Assemble”.

What else can we say that hasn’t already been said, other than we have our own way of celebrating such an occasion and doesn’t the line up look juicy!

There’s a growing noise around the office over the arrival of anticipated collectables belonging to our featured Marvel series of Sideshow, Gentle Giant and Hot Toys figures, busts and statues. The epic Marvel film series is about to be stepped up a notch!

We’ll be counting down the days, as the ModelZone Avengers Collection grows and the film release date draws nearer. In case you didn’t know, the official UK cinema release date is 26^th April.

Remember most of our items in this series are limited editions, so when they’re up, you’d better grab ‘em while you can. How are your reflexes?

The ModelZone stores in Bristol, Meadowhall and Stratford Westfield are being invaded by Stormtroopers on Saturday 25th of February. Our Bristol store is also playing host to Darth Vader and Boba Fett.

Come down between 11am and 5pm and don't forget to bring your camera.

Click here to get directions and opening times for our stores.

ModelZone are relocating to a larger store in The Lanes on the lower level of the Meadowhall Shopping Centre, near to the Oasis Dining Quarter entrance. Whether you’re a collector or looking for gift ideas, ModelZone offers a huge range of radio control vehicles, die-cast collectables, Scalextric sets & cars, model railways, gadgets and much, much more!

Print out this voucher to claim your 10% OFF* in the new and improved Meadowhall ModelZone store!

Please note: Voucher only valid in our new Meadowhall ModelZone Store. Voucher expires 31/03/2012. Only valid on full priced items and cannot be used in conjunction with any other voucher or offer.

Having worked at ModelZone for a while now and seeing the fascinating array of models, gadgets and gizmos coming across my desk I decided to step in to the breach and build myself a Model Kit.

The problem of which one to choose then hit me; from the classic Spitfire to the awe inspiring Apollo Lander the range seems endless. I landed on a new set of planes that looked simple enough to build and that I thought were funny, the Egg Plane by Hasegawa. So I picked up my P-40 Warhawk, a few paints, glues and brushes and set off home for the weekend.

The building of the plane was surprisingly easy, the parts fit together well and the instructions were detailed enough that I had all of the parts together in about 3 hours (I know some of you pro’s are laughing, but this was my first one...) and I didn’t glue myself to it once.

The painting was a little more challenging and, although the Humbrol paints I had bought covered very well, my lack of skill really started to show its self during my custom paint job but after 1 or 2 coats of each colour and some fiddling about with the decals my work was done.

Overall I’m quite impressed with my little Egg Plane and it is taking pride of place on my desk. Check out the pictures below, both during the build and the finished article.

Now I’m thinking of moving on to something bigger and more challenging so I’m looking for suggestions. What do you think would be the best-second Model Kit for me to have a go at?

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In Progress

Finished Model 

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Do you have more tech in your living room than your local computer shop? If so you'll love 'Gadget Geeks', the new Sky 1 show starting tonight at 8pm. Gadget Geeks brings a team of gadget experts to address every day people’s gadget and technology based problems, queries and desires.

Click here to see our range of gadgets and gizmos.

It’s film Friday here at ModelZone and several members of the team are off to see Steven Spielberg’s new WW1 epic War Horse this weekend. We’ve heard it’s a bit of a weepie though so we’re packing plenty of tissues along with the drinks and popcorn. We can’t wait!

Click here to see our range of  WWI products.