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QE2 Story Auction to win rare Airfix QE2 Kit.

Very kindly donated by Pete Cain to help us raise forum funds.

On offer is this quite rare Airfix 1:600 kit (no longer in production) model of an almost 'as originally built' QE2, however some of these models have been modified to a later date in service.  It's up to you how you build it.  A decent 19" in length, opened, but complete with all instructions, transfers, Humbrol colour codes.  Loads of information both on the forum & out there to assist in construction of this model, looks good when assembled & painted. All you have to do is be the highest bidder, to own your own QE2 (win) .

All the cash from the winning bid goes to the forum running costs (win). It's a no brainer, so start thinking how much you think this model is worth to you & the forum you enjoy so much.

Pete will, I'm sure, answer any questions you have about his model!

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This is a closed auction, and we have a reserve In mind.  To Bid, please email your best bid to admin@TheQE2Story.com with the subject "Airfix QE2 Auction". 
Postage costs should be borne in mind especially if bidding from abroad , these have to be in addition to the bid.

CLOSING DATE IS 30TH OF SEPTEMBER
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Hi Rob - Great idea ! and thank you, Pete !

What does "closed auction" mean ?

Will the highest bid be made known, so bidders may then submit a higher bid ?

Thanks !

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Sounds brilliant Rob. Thanks very much to you for donating it Pete. :) I'd love to bid for it but don't have the time for building anything like this at the moment.

What a great way of raising forum funds, and what a brilliant auction item. :)
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Online Isabelle Prondzynski

Skilly has contributed with a discussion on the model he hopes to finish, here :

https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/index.php/topic,4423.msg65782.html#msg65782

Offline pete cain

Hi all, am busy at the moment cladding fascias & replacing guttering, before winter gets going also the weather at this time is kind to such activities.
 I will certainly answer any questions I can about this model. good luck!!

Online Isabelle Prondzynski

I am pleased to say that we have at this stage received two bids for the Airfix QE2 model.

Both bids generously exceed the reserve which Pete had placed on his model, i.e. £ 25.

They were sent to the Forum's Admin email address, i.e. admin@theqe2story.com.

Online Lynda Bradford

This is a fantastic opportunity to bid for a Airfix QE2 Model and to help the forum funds as well. 

We know there are lots of model makers on the forum or if you know someone who would like this model for a present then why not have a try at bidding. 
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Offline Paul Moran

Pity this wasn't raffled off , I'm sure there would have been a lot more interest at £5 an entrance with all funds to site .

I would dearly have liked to own this great model but I know it will exceed my top offer anyway  :( . oh well I'll just have to make do with a 1:1200 scale  :(.

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Pity this wasn't raffled off , I'm sure there would have been a lot more interest at £5 an entrance with all funds to site .

I would dearly have liked to own this great model but I know it will exceed my top offer anyway  :( . oh well I'll just have to make do with a 1:1200 scale  :(.

Good idea Paul!  We'll do that with the next item that someone wants to donate!!
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Pity this wasn't raffled off , I'm sure there would have been a lot more interest at £5 an entrance with all funds to site .

Great idea! :)
"The QE2 is one of the last great transatlantic liners, and arguably the most famous liner in the world"

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Re: QE2 Story Fund Raising Auction - win a rare Airfix QE2 Model !!
« Reply #10 on: Sep 20, 2014, 04:37 PM »
OK, because I have not contributed anything to this forum apart from words....
I am in the process of sorting through my stuff..... THIS WILL TAKE A WHILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I REPEAT.......THIS WILL TAKE A WHILE!!!!
But I will find some things to through into a raffle!

Here is the deal.......I will post the pics....forum takes the money....I will send the prize to the winner.....

Yes NO maybe????

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Re: QE2 Story Fund Raising Auction - win a rare Airfix QE2 Model !!
« Reply #11 on: Sep 22, 2014, 03:06 PM »
Sounds very good, Rod !
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Re: QE2 Story Fund Raising Auction - win a rare Airfix QE2 Model !!
« Reply #12 on: Sep 28, 2014, 06:32 PM »
Pete has started to package up the model, and its nearly ready to post!  (photos attached)

Just needs your address on the label, and its yours!

Send your winning bid to admin@theqe2story.com!

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