Airfix bought by Hornby

Good news for model makers... apparently sales at Hornby dipped this year. They put the fall down to the World Cup and the hot summer, which it said was "not conducive to indoor hobby activities". That's quite refreshing in a way to know that people have enough sense to enjoy the sun when it's shining. What to make now that long winter evenings are here? If you're not into World War One why not make the new Italeri M13/40? A reissue of an Esci kit that was quite sought after as far as I know - this Italian tank was a death trap for the poor crews that had to go into battle in them. M13/40 details