Monthly Archives: November 2013

Utter Madness !

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Tony

We recently got wind of a change to the Royal Mail’s list of restricted items that can’t be sent through the post – (wait for it) water-based paints. According to the Royal Mail website, no more than four pots can … Continue reading →

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Shapeways Weekend Offers

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Tony

Shapeways are at it again – this weekend they’re offering some substantial discounts on larger orders: Spend US$75 – get $10 off Spend US$125 – get $25 off Spend US$200 – get $50 off Time to stock up on Power … Continue reading →

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The Last Post

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Tony

It’s getting close to the last posting dates for Christmas again. You can find the official last posting dates on the Royal Mail website. However, to give us a chance to get your order ready, we will need a few … Continue reading →

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Shapeways Free Shipping

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Tony

Shapeways are currently offering free European shipping until midnight on Wednesday 27th. We know that shipping costs are a major bugbear for some potential Shapeways customers, so here’s your chance to avoid them. There are a couple of caveats; shipping … Continue reading →

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Pulp Action

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Tony

Many of you will have seen, either in the flesh or in photos, the magnificient Pacific Aeronef game from Jon Rogers and his Arbuthnot’s Aeronautical League of Gentlemen. Jon sets his games in more of an early-C.20th ‘pulp’ background rather … Continue reading →

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Lest we forget

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Phil

Although there are many war memorials in and around Maidstone commemorating men who died in the Great War, one in particular stands out to me. Simply because it is in the main Maidstone Post Office and I see it every … Continue reading →

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