alan_whitlam Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Really hope Hornby go back to a club kit next year as opposed to a voucher, know the voucher gives you some choice as to what you can get but always thought the kits were good,or even if Hornby stick with the voucher make it so you can spend it on any Airfix product as opposed to club kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Sibson Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 The vouchers can be used by any modeller, for any subject, in any scale, within the Airfix Range. Really Bruce?I (and many others on other forums) am under the impression that the vouchers can be used by club members to purchase club exclusive and limited edition kits.Maybe Airfix would like to clarify this?CheersAndy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Sibson Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 The vouchers can be used by any modeller, for any subject, in any scale, within the Airfix Range. Really Bruce?I (and many others on other forums) am under the impression that the vouchers can be used by club members to purchase club exclusive and limited edition kits.Maybe Airfix would like to clarify this?CheersAndy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_whitlam Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 Reading the welcome pack letter it states the voucher is for use on club excluesive models,could do with a Hornby rep to clear this point up.Spent mine now anyway so not really botherd.,still think the club kits were the better option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon g Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Reading the welcome pack letter it states the voucher is for use on club excluesive models,could do with a Hornby rep to clear this point up.Spent mine now anyway so not really botherd.,still think the club kits were the better option. I have just used my voucher online for a club exclusive item. I ordered another catalogue kit at the same time to get the order above the £30 post free threshold. I can confirm that only the club kit was offset against the voucher, I had my club discount of 10% on the other item. Not sue what happens to the unused balance on the voucher, I would anticipate that being deducted of any further club special purchases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon g Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Further to the above, the voucher balance does remain for deduction from your next club special purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad Paul B Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 One question - Is there a time limit on the vouchers or outstanding balances?Thanks Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampster Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Reading the welcome pack letter it states the voucher is for use on club excluesive models,could do with a Hornby rep to clear this point up.Spent mine now anyway so not really botherd.,still think the club kits were the better option.It's pretty simple really try buying any kit that's not a "club special" with the voucher, and it won't let you checkout.Why it's limited I've no idea.. seems a pointless arbitrary block, that makes the club less appealing... then again the Flying Hours usability pretty much sucks as well, anything remotely decent is level 9 or above, or a gift set (unless you want "yet another Spitfire" of course)..2015 was my first Airfix membership subscription, and I've found it all a bit "average" to be honest.. I think I'll probably keep my £20 next year and actually spend it on a model that I want... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Jones1707820337 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 The 10% discount is a useful bonus, although I agree it would be nice if the vouchera) arrived in a timely manner (I bought the club specialist spitfires well before my voucher arrived, so don't really want other kits) orb) was useable against anything in the catalog (or even partly with a club kit - if I buy a £16.99 club kit, I lose the remainder - unless I buy another. If the balance could be used against P&P, or other kits in the order, that would be better) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Selling of Club Kits to retail outlets like Hannants devalues the exclusivity of the Club. Why limit Club members to only 3 kits and then make the excess available to non-Club Members? Someone has over-egged the demand for too many of the Club exclusives and this in turn leads members to question why they need to pay for membership, only to see Club exclusives widely available at vastly discounted prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampster Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 The 10% discount is a useful bonus, although I agree it would be nice if the vouchera) arrived in a timely manner (I bought the club specialist spitfires well before my voucher arrived, so don't really want other kits) orb) was useable against anything in the catalog (or even partly with a club kit - if I buy a £16.99 club kit, I lose the remainder - unless I buy another. If the balance could be used against P&P, or other kits in the order, that would be better) The 10% discount while a nice "headline" for the club, isn't all that great a perk either when looked at closely... when you consider that in general most of the kits can be found elsewhere for less than the official Airfix shop.. plus the P&P costs appear to be on the high side too... An example... Order Summary1 x BBMF Collection Gift Set 1:72 - A50158£29.99Subtotal £29.99Delivery £4.98Discount -£3.00Total £31.97 <--- Price after "discount"Now check the Airfix BBMF kit on Amazon it's being sold (including free delivery - not Prime) for £26.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Mediocre Modeller Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Hi Swampster,You do have a point with the cost of the postage, but the sensible thing to do would be to make sure your order is over £30, then it's free postage. For instance I always need a tinlet or two of paint, so in your example, if you had added a tin of humbrol , which I think costs £1.60 or £1.70, you would have gone over the £30 mark, and it would have cost you less overall.However, I'm in the lucky position where I live within 2 or 3 miles of the Hornby visitors centre, and often pop in when I'm passing. If you show your card here you get 20% discount, and this includes already discounted items. Lucky me I guess! PMM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimal_indrasoma Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 How about allowing members to download the latest catalog?Those of us who live abroad would really appreciate this, as shipping charges are high for a big, heavy book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feanor Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Really hope Hornby go back to a club kit next year as opposed to a voucher, know the voucher gives you some choice as to what you can get but always thought the kits were good,or even if Hornby stick with the voucher make it so you can spend it on any Airfix product as opposed to club kits.What 'choice' Alan ? the 8 in the lists I could find are just NOT my cup of tea, and there is not anything else remotely availiable, not even a Beagle Basset or a Beaufighter or a pack of plastic soldiers that one can choose from. I mean its not like you cant buy all these 'Club Exclusives' on Ebay and the like... ;) is it ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feanor Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Ayup... Its because they want us members to soak up the overproduced 'exclusives' that werent sold to dealers when they moved warehouse capacity and they ended up with loads of models no-one wanted. It REALLY SUCKS. And yes, BLJ youre wrong as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggyinn Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Its seems to be good in theory .....but redundant in practise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barwick64 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 My suggestion to Airfix. Give up the club its not what it was and it seems like that Hornby are not interested on supporting it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ1707821018 Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I've found the 10% discount to be a really nice perk. I consistently save more each year on orders than I spend on the club membership. It also helps that I am outside the UK (and the EU for that matter). I always order enough to get free shipping to the US and then, with the removal of VAT plus the 10% club discount, kits bought on the Airfix UK site are significantly cheaper than those bought through the Airfix USA side of the website. The downside recently is that Airfix UK has been out-of-stock on most of this years new releases for quite some time, whereas they are currently available through Airfix USA. Unfortunately, the club discount does not apply to kits bought though the US side of the website.If the club continues and keeps the voucher then it needs to be applicable to the entire Airfix product line. I do find the lack of club exclusive kits to be disappointing, especially as we are only talking about decal and box changes for the most part, or use of alternate parts already in the kit to produce a new version e.g. the new 1/48 Hurricane I has all the necessary parts for a Sea Hurricane I, it just needs new decals.The other way to go would be to team up with Eduard or Aires to produce club exclusives that are equivalent to the Eduard ProfiPak kits: Airfix plastic parts, Eduard photo-etch/resin or Aires resin parts,canopy/clear part and wheel masks to produce something that could be sold in smaller quantities at a price premium. Some simple conversions might then be possible like:a Harrier T.12 from the current GR.7/9 using a resin two seater noseresin two seater nose conversion for the 1/48 Lightning F.1/1a/2/3 to get a T.4 or T.5Canberra T.17 conversion for the 1/48 B.2/6/20Canberra T.4 conversion for the 1/48 B.2/6/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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