R
RAL
German Standard colours.
Ratz
You know when you've toiled long and hard with a model and it's looking mighty fine...and completion is but a breath away...and then utter disaster strikes, ruining the model completely and you honestly believe that juggling angry porcupines might be a better hobby. This is a ratz, or you have, through some error on your part, committed a ratz. Whilst "Ratz" is what you might say, (amongst other, more colourful metaphor and expletive), the term is a tribute to John Ratzenberger, aka jratz, following this incident;
http://gregers.7.forumer.com/viewtopic. ... 7&start=15;
RDF
Rate Determining Factor. A term borrowed from chemical engineering and is defined as that which, in any chemical reaction, will limit the extent of that reaction. So, for those of us cracking along with our modelling, it may be our reluctance to paint that eventually slows down our production line. For others, it may be their insistence on researching their subject to the nth degree.
Release agent
A chemical used to ensure the plastic kit comes away cleanly from the mould in an injection moulding machine. Release agent can be left on a kit and its presence can be seen by dripping some water onto the plastic; the water forms into beads. It can be removed by washing the plastic in warm, soapy water. An undercoat can be used to ensure no adverse effects and good adhesion, or 'key', of the topcoat paint.Resin kits nearly always tend to have traces of the release agent on them.
Rendering
See Colour Rendering.
Retro Modelling
A term used to describe modelling, as done in days of yore! In other words, we're talking polystyrene cement, if we're lucky, pva glue, sandpaper and hairy sticks. If you were going to go all Retro in the proper sense, you'd probably build a 1977 vintage Airfix Fouga Magister and take a photo of it, using a real camera.
Resin
A component of a paint. Resin binds all the solid material in the paint together when the paint is dry.Obviously, resin is also a material increasing used by modellers and model manufacturers. Making a resin piece is much less complicated than using injection moulding and so many smaller companies tend to use resin. Detail can be infinitely more ‘crisp’ than on injection moulded equivalents.
Resin kit
A kit cast from polyurethane resin. Resin is cheaper to use and the moulds less expensive to manufacture, hence it is favoured for many limited run kits. Resin kits require superglue to assemble them. Older resin kits tend to be made up of solid lumps of resin. Modern technology and better resins have allowed even small scale companies to manufacture hollow pieces that resemble, in shape at least, their injection-moulded counterparts.
Rifle Target Paints
A derogatory term, used to describe the small pots of cheap, acrylic paint, often supplied with Airfix Gift Sets. Due to their general low quality, as compared to, for example, the excellent Humbrol tinlets of enamels, these paints are sometimes deemed as fit for nothing, other than being used for air rifle target practice.
Acrylic paints are inherently safer for children than enamel paints, making their inclusion in Gift Sets, intended for sale to children, an obvious choice.
It may be worth noting that the acrylics referred to may have been replaced, since 2007, with better quality acrylics.
Rivet Counter
Unfortunately, this is often used as a derogatory term, used to describe someone who is more of a JMN than anything. A Rivet Counter is someone who displays an almost obsessive attention to detail and who make become quite anxious if, for example, the model they are building has an inaccurate number of rivets embossed on its surface, or the 'wrong' style of nuts are modelled, holding the wheels on a certain marque of Sherman tank, or whatever.
To be fair, we owe a lot to rivet counters, for it is they that have raised the bar of accuracy for kit makers everywhere and allow us to build a Spitfire that looks like a Spitfire, as opposed to a Hurricane.
Rotor
The big whirly thing on top of a helicopter and that smaller whirly thing, often on the tail.
Rubburns
The small finger wounds acquired when sanding small pieces.
S
SAMI
Scale Aviation Modelling International - A modelling magazine, the Editor of which has a soft spot for Classic British kits and 1/144.
Satin
A mid-sheen paint, higher than matt but lower than gloss.
Satin Cote
(Humbrol) A solvent-based varnish used to give a protective and decorative mid-sheen satin finish. As with other ‘Cotes’, this does not yellow over time.
Scale
The relative size at which a model is reproduced, indicated by how many units length of the original one unit of the model corresponds to. So for example, a 1/72 scale aircraft means that 1cm of the model equals 72cm of the original. Common indicators for scale include 1/72 and 1:72, but they all mean the same thing.
Scale Modelworld
The National Model Show, organised by the IPMS-UK, usually over a weekend in November and, in more recent years and for the foreseeable future, held in Telford, Shropshire, at the International Centre.
This show hosts displays from most IPMS-UK Branches and SIG's, as well as those from abroad. There is a highly competitive competition and more stalls selling kits, accessories and anything else that might be of use to the modeller than you could shake a spue at.
Scalpel
See Modelling knife
Scratchbuilding
Making your own parts, or even models, out of materials such as plasticard and sprue.
Seam Line
An artifact of the moulding process. When the two halves of a mould are pressed together, they should form a perfect seal. Liquid plastic will flow out of and into any gaps and, when the piece is removed from the mould, it will have an obvious line of plastic running around it. This will usually require removal.
Settling
Where paint pigment has sunk to the bottom of the tin - especially common in low viscosity paint. Settling is generally not terminal, but the pigment must be re-incorporated to ensure consistency of colour and application. It can be easily remedied with vigorous stirring.
Sheen
A measure of how high the reflectance of a paint is, generally measured at a reflectance angle of 60 degrees. Gloss and sheen are often used interchangeably. Note that the sheen level of a paint can also affect its apparent colour.Short RunA term used to describe a kit that has been made in fewer numbers than is usual, with larger companies. The tools, or moulds, may have been made with cheaper materials, designed to last for only a few thousand kits, before needing to be scrapped. Short run kits tend to be of lesser quality than their competitors, but they allow smaller companies to produce more esoteric subjects.
Sheet Plastic
Available from many LMSs in small sizes but is cheaper if bought in large sheets. Buy big and share with friends is the best way.
See also "Plasticard"
SIG
Abbreviation: Special Interest Group. As in the CBK SIG
Silvering
An effect that can occur when a decal is applied to a matt surface. Tiny air bubbles are trapped under the decal surface by the relatively rough, matt film, giving a frosted look which can mar the appearance of the finished model. The solution is primarily prevention rather than cure: commonly the model is painted using gloss, decalled and then varnished using a product such as Humbrol Matt Cote to give the desired overall matt appearance. Proprietary decal setting solutions, such as MicroSol and MicroSet, also help to counter silvering.
Skin
An undesirable effect where a layer of dried paint has formed on the surface inside the tin. Skinning is caused by the tin not being airtight and allowing air to enter the can, which then cures the paint at its surface. The paint underneath remains unaffected as the skin acts as a barrier to the air. Skinning can be prevented by ensuring a tight fit when closing the lid after use or by inverting the can a couple of times after closing it to seal the rim with paint.
Snurge
To deeply inhale the conte...er....aroma of fresh plastic, esp. when opening a new box.
*Care must be taken not to inhale too deeply, as explaining the presence, to the dedicated staff of your local A&E Department, of a little plastic man, or undercarriage oleo, may cause embarrassment.
Solvent
Liquid used in paint making, also called a 'vehicle' in chemical terminology. The solvent can be water or a conventional organic solvent such as white spirit, and it carries all the solid material to ensure it gives a smooth application and finish. The solvent evaporates during the drying process after application, leaving only the solid material in the paint as the final film.
Spares Box
Most modellers collect those unused parts of a kit, whether its unused undercarriage parts, or ordnance that was surplus to requirements. Sometimes a kit becomes nothing but a collection of spare parts, or a model is broken and contributes its componants to the growing collection of plastic doo-dads.
(Modellers are quite bad at throwing stuff away, as we know that everything "might come in for something").
All of these bits and bobs tend to get stored into something called a Spares Box.
See also Greeblies.
Special Interest Group
A group for modellers whose interests are at least in part focussed on a particular subject.
Speck Sprite
A small member of the faerie realm, who delights in adorning damp paint with specks of undetermined material. (You probably don't want to know).
Fortunately, the Speck Sprite has an aversion to Tupperware, so placing your freshly painted model under a Tupperware box, will usually deter the little fecker.
Spray
See Aerosol.
Sprogalised
An often interesting phenomenom, most liking seen demonstrated amongst objects with a parents home. Common example would be the refrigarator;
In the homes of most adults, sans offspring, or 'sprogs', this item is usually white, or it maybe disguised as a broom cupboard, or similar.
In homes where 'sprogs' co-habit, the aforemention appliance is likely to be covered with an assortment of eclectic artworks, amusing magnetic devices and a coating of smeared butter/jam/fish paste etc.. Such a refrigidaire may be described as having been sprogalised.
Books are another common example of sprogalisation, wherein the children have expressed their latent artistry and critiqued the work therein.
Sprue
Plastic framework to which plastic parts for kits are attached.
Sprue Gate
That part on a sprue where it joins the component. Often abbreviated to 'gate'.
Stash
A term used to describe a collection of unbuilt kits. These often provide superb loft insulation, although all stashes are accumulated with the express intention of building every single kit...eventually.
Stippling
A technique using a brush that has been severely cut down, to apply paint in a dabbing motion, rather than a stroking motion. Usually, an old brush is trimmed right down, leaving only a bristly stump. This is then dipped in paint and then most of that paint is removed, by dabbing the brush on a paper towel. The brush is then dabbed onto the area to receive the paint.
Stippling in this way allows the modeller, with practice, to apply soft demarkation lines and mottled camouflage patterns.
Stoving
To dry a paint at elevated temperature.
Stretched Sprue
The runners that the parts of plastic kits come on (often, if erroneously, referred to as sprue) can be heated over a candle then stretched out to a thinner section. The section of the stretched area will remain the same, and can be used to make streamlined wires for rigging biplanes.
Substrate
A surface, in the case of modelling a plastic surface. The word is used generally in the context of painting.
Surface dry
When the surface of the paint or varnish is dry to the touch. This doesn't necessarily mean the paint can be re-coated, as solvent may be trapped underneath the film and it’s useful to check if both dry and re-coat times are quoted for the product being used.
SWMBO
pr Swimbo.
Acronym for She Who Must Be Obeyed, a...erm...respectful reference to The Beloved, The Other Half, Light of My Life. The wife or partner who, in her most magnificent benevolence, tolerates our hobby and allows us the opportunity to...er....play.
(Is that alright, Dear?)
Modelling Glossary R - S
Return to “Modelling Glossary”
Jump to
- Site Stuff
- ↳ Site Rules & Answers to Your Questions About The Forums!
- ↳ Welcome!
- ↳ Modelling Glossary
- Modelling
- ↳ Workbench Window
- ↳ Aviation Modelling
- ↳ Tanks, AFV and other Military Models
- ↳ Cars, Trucks, Bikes, Locos and other civvie vehicles
- ↳ Ships, Boats and Submarines
- ↳ Real Space, Sci-Fi and What-iffery
- ↳ Figures and Diorama
- ↳ The Galleries
- ↳ Aviation Gallery
- ↳ Real Space, Sci-Fi and What-ifs Gallery
- ↳ The Military Vehicle Gallery
- ↳ The Maritime Gallery
- ↳ The Figures Gallery
- ↳ The Civilian Vehicles & Things Gallery
- ↳ Individual Members' Themed galleries
- Modelling Discussion
- ↳ Small Talk
- ↳ In-Box reviews
- ↳ Publications
- ↳ Model Shows and Events
- Modelling Techniques
- ↳ Construction Tips
- ↳ Finishing Tips
- ↳ Display and Diorama
- ↳ Model Photography
- ↳ 3D Printing
- ↳ Modelling FAQ
- Group and Shared Builds
- ↳ The Group/Shared Build Chat
- ↳ Latin/South American GB
- ↳ C-130 Hercules GB
- ↳ Past Group Builds
- ↳ Group Builds 2024
- ↳ Blitzbau XXXIV - Blitz Storm Kathleen
- ↳ Road and Track - Civilian Vehicles GB
- ↳ Group Builds 2023
- ↳ Swinging Sixties GB
- ↳ Airfix 1/72 Bristol Blenheim SKGB
- ↳ DeHavilland Vampire STGB
- ↳ Airfix 1/72 Hurricane I SKGB
- ↳ Blitzbau XXXIII - Are We There Yet?
- ↳ USAF 75th
- ↳ Boeing Aircraft GB
- ↳ Airfix Vintage Classics GB
- ↳ Interwar Aircraft GB
- ↳ Over 50's Club GB
- ↳ Blitzbau XXXII - Revenge of the Brass Monkeys
- ↳ Named After Animals GB
- ↳ Group Builds 2022
- ↳ Matchbox Kits 50th Anniv.
- ↳ Blitzbau XXX
- ↳ BAe/Hawker Siddeley Hawk Family GB
- ↳ Fokker 110th Anniversary GB
- ↳ Falklands War 40th Anniversary
- ↳ Alan 'Splash' Ashdown Memorial GB
- ↳ Classic Monogram Kits
- ↳ Blitzbau XXXI - Feelin' Hot, Hot Hot!
- ↳ Large Scale Military Vehicles GB
- ↳ The End of The Beginning - El Alamein & Operation Torch 80th GB
- ↳ Off-the-Wall Airfix pre-2000 Twin GB
- ↳ Group Builds 2021
- ↳ Classic Revell Kits
- ↳ WhirlyBirds VI
- ↳ Spitfire GB 2021
- ↳ Flying Boat GB
- ↳ Blitzbau XXIX
- ↳ F-14 50th Anniversary
- ↳ Large Scale Airfix British Jets
- ↳ Raiders of the Lost Stash
- ↳ Memories of the Great Auk
- ↳ FROG Models III
- ↳ Prototypes, Experimentals, One Offs
- ↳ February Blitzbau
- ↳ Airliners GB
- ↳ DeHavilland Mosquito
- ↳ Group Builds 2020
- ↳ Blitzbau XXVI
- ↳ Dassault Mirage
- ↳ Classic British Ship Kits
- ↳ 21 at 65
- ↳ Anniversary/Milestone Schemes
- ↳ Blackburn Buccaneer
- ↳ Secret Santa Build Forum
- ↳ Tank Killers
- ↳ Corricon Memorial GB
- ↳ The Vietnam War
- ↳ Classic Hurricane Kits
- ↳ The Battle of France
- ↳ Blitzbau XXVII
- ↳ The Forgotten War
- ↳ Colorful Dakotas
- ↳ Battle of Britain 80th Anniv
- ↳ E.E.Lightning 60th Anniv
- ↳ TeeELL's Flying 50th
- ↳ Taranto 80th, FAA Tribute
- ↳ Top Gun, The Movie
- ↳ NATO Frontline
- ↳ Group Builds 2019
- ↳ Where Am I ?
- ↳ Blitzbau XXIV
- ↳ Fast Ships
- ↳ Night Fighters
- ↳ Whirly Birds V
- ↳ 1/32 Automobiles
- ↳ NASA Anniversary
- ↳ Soviets
- ↳ Canberra 70th Anniversary
- ↳ D-Day 75th Anniversary
- ↳ Harrier Commemorative GB
- ↳ Blitzbau XXV
- ↳ The Polish Campaign
- ↳ F-16 Fighting Falcon
- ↳ Saturday Afternoon Special
- ↳ Sci-Fi / Steampunk GB
- ↳ Tornado Farewell GB
- ↳ Group Builds 2018
- ↳ Krap Kits
- ↳ Figures & Busts
- ↳ Blitzbau XXII
- ↳ Hawker Hunter
- ↳ Powered by Merlin
- ↳ OOB: Off of the Box
- ↳ F-4 Phantom II GB II
- ↳ Fokker D.VII Centenary
- ↳ BlitzBau XXIII
- ↳ Northrop F-5 & derivatives
- ↳ The United States Marines
- ↳ Israeli Defense Force (IDF)
- ↳ Armistice Day 11.11.18 Memorial
- ↳ What Might Have Been
- ↳ Royal Air Force 100th Anniversary - Extended
- ↳ Group Builds 2017
- ↳ A6M 'Zero' Fighter
- ↳ Blitzbau XX
- ↳ Classic Matchbox Kits
- ↳ Cargo Haulers
- ↳ Nifty Fifties Aircraft
- ↳ Me/Bf-109 80th Anniv in Service
- ↳ One for the Books
- ↳ Got the Hump! Sopwith Camel Centenary.
- ↳ Cessna Aircraft 90th Anniversary
- ↳ Bombing Aircraft
- ↳ Blitzbau XXI
- ↳ Rare & Golden Oldies
- ↳ Fokker Triplane Centenary
- ↳ The Scandinavian(+) GB
- ↳ Group Builds 2016
- ↳ "C"ompact "D"iorama GB
- ↳ Secret Santa 2015
- ↳ Blitzbau XVIII
- ↳ Desert Storm 25th Anniversary
- ↳ Edgar Brooks Memorial - Every Mark of Spitfire
- ↳ UAMF 10th Anniversary
- ↳ Harrier GB
- ↳ One Thing to Another Conversion GB
- ↳ Lesser Represented Countries
- ↳ The "Bent Wing Bird" - F4U Corsair GB
- ↳ In the Navy - Royal Navy Ships
- ↳ P-51 Mustang GB
- ↳ Blitzbau XIX
- ↳ Any Type Kit Whiffery
- ↳ Large Scale Planes GB
- ↳ 'tween the Wars
- ↳ Operation Musketeer 60th Anniversary
- ↳ Eric 'Winkle' Brown Memorial GB
- ↳ Pearl Harbor GB II
- ↳ Group Builds 2015
- ↳ Screen Stars GB
- ↳ Twin prop-engine Bombers
- ↳ Blitzbau XVI
- ↳ German Jets of WW2
- ↳ P-47 Thunderbolt
- ↳ What If ? Aircraft
- ↳ YCNHTM Spitfires
- ↳ Century Fighters
- ↳ Avro Lancaster
- ↳ Lesser Known Forces
- ↳ Vac-form Kits
- ↳ Classic Airfix GB
- ↳ Hawker Hurricane GB
- ↳ Nautical GB II
- ↳ PM Sea Fury SKGB
- ↳ The Airliner GB
- ↳ Blitzbau XVII
- ↳ MiG Aircraft GB
- ↳ Naval Air GB II
- ↳ Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary
- ↳ Water Wings
- ↳ Heller Kit GB
- ↳ de Havilland Aircraft
- ↳ Dogfight Double
- ↳ Hobby Boss kits
- ↳ Training Aircraft
- ↳ Group Builds 2014
- ↳ Secret Santa 2013
- ↳ Museum Displays
- ↳ Blitzbau XIV
- ↳ Twin prop-engine Fighters GB
- ↳ 'tween Wars Aircraft GB
- ↳ Naval Aircraft GB
- ↳ Hawker Hurricane GB
- ↳ You Can Never Have Too Many ... GB
- ↳ TSR-2 GB
- ↳ MiG-21 GB
- ↳ Sci-Fi GB
- ↳ Focke-Wulf aircraft
- ↳ Jimmy's Fund Charity GB
- ↳ D-Day 70th Anniversary
- ↳ Augsburg Eagles GB
- ↳ Military Helicopters GB
- ↳ Blitzbau XV
- ↳ The Guns of August
- ↳ Classic Jets
- ↳ FROG Models
- ↳ Biggles does a Group Build
- ↳ Swiss Air Force GB
- ↳ French-marked Aircraft GB
- ↳ Monogram Kit GB
- ↳ Iron Curtain GB
- ↳ Avro Shackleton GB
- ↳ Paper Models GB
- ↳ Bright & Cheery Aircraft GB
- ↳ Tanks for the Memories
- ↳ Group Builds 2013
- ↳ Flying Boat GB
- ↳ The Lend-Lease Equipment GB
- ↳ Secret Santa Group Build
- ↳ The Small Scale Armour GB
- ↳ The PM Kit GB
- ↳ The Airfix Bf109E SKGB
- ↳ Wild Weather GB
- ↳ B17 Flying Fortress Group Build
- ↳ Blitzbau XII, Feb 2013
- ↳ Spanish Civil War GB
- ↳ Apollo 11 GB
- ↳ 1/72 Post-war Spitfire/Seafire
- ↳ Airfix 1/72 new-tool Swordfish SKGB
- ↳ P51 anniversary G/B
- ↳ Dambusters! 617 Sqn GB
- ↳ Military Support Vehicles
- ↳ Wulf in Johnson's Clothing
- ↳ Gloster Meteor GB
- ↳ Kursk, 70th Anniversary
- ↳ Blitzbau XIII
- ↳ N.A. T-6 Texan / SNJ / Harvard GB
- ↳ Ted Taylor Tribute Matchbox II GB
- ↳ Airfix new-tool Vampire T.11 SKGB
- ↳ Vietnam II GB
- ↳ Getting Things Done GB
- ↳ Mirage III Family GB
- ↳ Aero-themed Autos
- ↳ Whirlybirds IV
- ↳ OT's One-Day Holiday Blitz
- ↳ Group Builds 2012
- ↳ Boom! Boom! Basil Brush's Twin-boom Aircraft GB
- ↳ Shark Mouth'd Things GB
- ↳ Blitzbau X, Feb 2012
- ↳ Four or More Engines GB
- ↳ 144 scale GB II
- ↳ Wheels Go 'Round - the Auto GB
- ↳ Early Jets
- ↳ Meet the Fokkers Group build.
- ↳ The Small and Civil/General Aviation GB
- ↳ Gnat's the Spirit!
- ↳ Down to the Sea in Ships
- ↳ The Falklands War
- ↳ The P-39 Airacobra
- ↳ The Bug House
- ↳ Blitzbau XI, August 2012
- ↳ When Tigers Meet
- ↳ Airfix Defiant SKGB
- ↳ Whirlibirds III
- ↳ Hawker Sea Fury GB
- ↳ Heller Spitfire XVI SKGB
- ↳ Group Builds 2011
- ↳ Blitzbau VIII
- ↳ Modelling Mojo GB
- ↳ The Mud Movers Moot
- ↳ Give It Some Welly! A CBK Single Kit GB
- ↳ Rattlin' Sabres!
- ↳ Cessna Bird Dog Single Kit GB
- ↳ The Captured Equipment GB
- ↳ The DC-3 Group Build
- ↳ The 'Rhubarb' GB
- ↳ Classic Swordfish
- ↳ Bearcat to Tomcat -- the Vietnam GB
- ↳ Blitzbau IX August 2011
- ↳ Anti-Shipping GB
- ↳ Sci-Fi GB
- ↳ Whirli-Birds GB
- ↳ "Riff-RAAF", The Aussie Wings GB
- ↳ Air Raid Pearl Harbor - THIS IS NO DRILL !
- ↳ Airfix Angel Interceptor SKGB
- ↳ Luft '46 ... with a twist
- ↳ Airfix 1/72 Hampden SKGB
- ↳ Dora! Dora! Dora! - Airfix 1/72 Fw190D SKGB
- ↳ Group Builds 2010
- ↳ The American Classics Group Build
- ↳ Blitzbau VI - Return of the Somethingorothers
- ↳ The Civvie Cars Group Build
- ↳ Airfix Mosquito GB
- ↳ Airfix Blenheim GB
- ↳ The First UAMF Sci-Fi Build
- ↳ Beau Jest - The Airfix Beaufighter GB
- ↳ Korean War GB
- ↳ The Two-Wheeled Group Build
- ↳ Coldplay/Finnski Tribute GB
- ↳ A Spin-A-Prop Group Build
- ↳ Blitzbau VII
- ↳ Airfix Starter Kit Test Drive GB
- ↳ Regia Aeronautica GB
- ↳ Phabulous Phantom Phart II
- ↳ Group Builds 2009
- ↳ Completed Blitzbaus
- ↳ Revell 1/72 Hawker Hunter GB
- ↳ Alan Hall Tribute
- ↳ Airfix Spitfire 22/24 & Seafire 46/47
- ↳ Helicopter GB
- ↳ The Ilmavoimat Group Build
- ↳ The Lancaster Production Line
- ↳ United Colours GB
- ↳ Group Builds 2008
- ↳ Completed Blitzbaus
- ↳ Classic American Kits GB
- ↳ 1/144 GB
- ↳ Airfix BAC Jet Provost T5/Strikemaster
- ↳ Airfix Superkits
- ↳ Commercial Cookup
- ↳ Imperial Japanese GB
- ↳ RAF 90th Anniversary GB
- ↳ Resin GB
- ↳ Splashbau GB
- ↳ Tiger Meet GB
- ↳ Group Builds 2007
- ↳ Completed Blitzbaus
- ↳ FROG GB
- ↳ Airfix Chipmunk GB
- ↳ Beau GB
- ↳ Falklands Commemorative GB
- ↳ The Great M-J GB
- ↳ Phantom GB
- ↳ Mosquito GB
- ↳ The Maurice Landi Matchbox Build
- ↳ Hurricane GB
- ↳ Group Builds 2006
- ↳ Dakota GB
- ↳ Hunter GB
- ↳ Lancaster GB
- ↳ Lysander GB
- ↳ Prototype GB
- ↳ SAAB Draken GB
- ↳ Spitfire GB
- ↳ Shared Build Workbench
- Resources
- ↳ Are You Local? Model Shops and Clubs
- ↳ On-Line References and Resources
- ↳ Online Shops: Directory and latest offers...
- Classic British Kits SIG
- ↳ Classic British Chat
- ↳ Manufacturers: Frog, Airfix, Matchbox and many, many more!
- ↳ SMW 2023 - LMS '73
- ↳ SMW 2022 - Matchbox 50th Anniversary
- ↳ Previous Displays
- ↳ SMW 2019 -"The Civilians"
- ↳ SMW 2018 - un-themed
- ↳ SMW 2015 - Going loco
- ↳ SMW 2014 - Display
- ↳ SMW 2013 - My First CBKs
- ↳ SMW 2012 - Classic Box Art II
- ↳ SMW 2011 - Classic Box Art
- ↳ SMW 2010 - 101 Gems
- ↳ SMW 2009 - Frog, The Original CBK
- ↳ SMW 2008 - Matchbox PK-2008
- ↳ SMW 2007 - Airfix '77
- Cold War SIG
- ↳ Cold War Chat
- ↳ Displays and Shows
- ↳ Cold War @ SMW
- ↳ Cold War Builds
- ↳ Cold War GB
- ↳ Cold War Reference
- The Swap Shop
- The Real World
- ↳ Aviation Hangar
- ↳ The Garage
- ↳ The Shipyard
- ↳ The Engine Shed
- Off Topic
- ↳ General Chat
- Archive
- ↳ The Former Coastal Command SIG
- ↳ CC Information and Chat
- ↳ CC SIG Member-only
- ↳ CC Displays and Events
- ↳ 2015 Display Planning
- ↳ CC CIG 2016 SMW Display - Black Friday
- ↳ CC History and References
- ↳ Aircraft and Equipment
- ↳ Squadrons and Organizations
- ↳ Personnel
- ↳ Stations and Bases
- ↳ Origins; before there was a Coastal Command
- ↳ Publications and Online Refs
- ↳ Walk-arounds and Photographs
- ↳ Modelling