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A Question of Scale
Author: Peter Allen
Synopsis: In 1955 Airfix announced the release of its first 1:32 scale kit of a model car, a 1911 Rolls Royce; the start of a range of historic vehicles. This range was expanded to seven vehicles by 1959. In 1971 Airfix released their huge 1:12 scale kit of a 1934 4.5 Litre Bentley.
Last updated: Thursday 26 March 2009 17:37:22


Toytime Memories
Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: Blackmiddens' reveals some of his childhood memories and speaks of his favourite toys.
Last updated: Wednesday 04 March 2009 19:25:41


Mat Irvine's Airfix Favourities
Author: Mat Irvine
Synopsis: Modelling guru Mat Irvine talks about his favourite Airfix kits.
Last updated: Friday 05 September 2008 10:50:23


Airfix Box Art Bonanza
Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: Airfix has always been famous for the high quality of its box art. This short article looks at some of the kit boxes and box top roughs from the firm's heyday in the 1970s
Last updated: Friday 27 April 2007 12:24:03


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