Arthur ward already did the definitive history of airfix itself some years ago. As such i wasnt expecting much problems with this build. In the 1960s, a talented graphic artist called roy cross was commissioned to paint some of the box art for airfix, and for a tenyearperiod he provided many of the glorious paintings seen on the. Each kit listed on vintage airfix has the catalogue, or patent, number that the kit appears as and which catalogue it appeared in. More vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross, hardcover. Widening the subject to include the box art that airfix and others have produced over the years for aircraft, ships etc kits as well as landbased military subjects, it is clear that at best box art really can be classed as true works of art. After roy left airfix in 1974, the company went through a turbulent time. I have more old airfix aircraft box art as well as artwork from other types of kits, though most of them they are not quite as big as those posted today. Airfix is a uk manufacturer of injectionmoulded plastic scale model kits of aircraft and other objects. Airfix has been commercially producing plastic kits since 1952 and its models have. The vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross, hardcover. The author of over 30 books for children, in 1991 gillian cross won the.
Adding lots of vintage airfix kits now see more ideas about airfix kits, high resolution picture and box art. Rare and vintage airplane models, rc, ship models and car models. Buy the vintage years of airfix box art by cross, roy isbn. Models by revell, aurora, monogram, hasegawa, tamiya, hawk and more. Airfix hobby magazines download digital copy magazines. This site lists the contents of all the airfix catalogues from 1962 to the present day. More vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross books on. Competing against half a dozen competitors, airfix sold millions of its plastic kits on the strength of their dramatic, dynamic, and realistic boxto. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
This is the larger format box version of this kit and has black sides. The current box sizes do not appear to reflect these old designs and is why we got the italeri kits chopped or bent watch your rotor heads to fit the new boxes. I have five scrap books filled with cut out box art from sets collected over timemost in the past ten years. Over the years, the bottom third of the picture has been edited out, erasing the.
Roy crosss earlier book, the vintage years of airfix box art, contained a host of the paintings he prepared for airfix, but the unearthing of many more images in old airfix files has enabled this entirely fresh look at roys work to be presented, coinciding with the seventyfifth anniversary of the first airfix kit. Books on the history of model kit companies have become popular in recent years, and a segment of that interest deals particularly with kit box art. Allplastic model kits got their start in 1936 when frog in england produced the first in a series of kits known as frogpenguins. Roy cross vintage years of airfix box art book vintage year, pdf book, aviation. Over the years, the bottom third of the picture has been edited out, erasing the dead german in the foreground. In the 1960s, a talented graphic artist called roy cross was commissioned to paint some of the box art for airfix, and for a tenyearperiod he provided many of the glorious paintings seen on the boxes, setting new standards for realism and accuracy. Airfix constant scale construction kit catalogue 1971. If youre inerested in airfix box art you might consider the books the vintage years of airfix box art and more vintage years of airfix box art both are by roy cross and include lots of colour pictures and descriptive text. See more ideas about box art, plastic model kits and monogram models. More vintage years of airfix box art roy cross isbn. Along with frog, airfix is great britains most famous model kit manufacturer.
I have some old airfix napoleonic boxes with the original price labels on from the 1970sfrom the days when a few tens of pennies would buy you a small british square or a french column for the wargaming table. Please use this thread rather than posting in the new rele. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Oct 31, 2014 roy crosss earlier book, the vintage years of airfix box art, contained a host of the paintings he prepared for airfix, but the unearthing of many more images in old airfix files has enabled this entirely fresh look at roys work to be presented, coinciding with the seventyfifth anniversary of the first airfix kit. More vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross overdrive. The late 1950s was the age of boxart for model kits. Roy cross vintage years of airfix box art book best scale, airfix kits, vintage. The zero is an iconic aircraft and the airfix box art really catches the look. In the 1960s, a talented graphic artist called roy cross was commissioned to paint some of the box art for airfix, and for a tenyearperiod he provided many of the glorious paintings seen on the boxes, setting new.
Revell s kits so known for their box side advertisements to use revell s glue and aurora are among the best brands for superb box artwork. Vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross, 9781847970763. Airfix has been commercially producing plastic kits since 1952 and its models have been made by successive generations of young boys and men alike. Celebration of flight the aviation art of roy cross book. The box art of the queens diamond jubilee shorts tucano t. In the united kingdom the name airfix is synonymous with plastic models of this type, often simply referred to as an airfix kit even if made by another manufacturer founded in 1939, airfix was owned by humbrol from 1986 until the latters financial collapse on 31 august 2006. The picture is an thumbnail of one of earliest original airfix sherman boxart. In this time, the finest commercial artist were commissioned to produce box art for model kits. The vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross, 9781847970763, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Fairey swordfish with images cross paintings, aircraft.
Aug 01, 2009 as well as his vintage box art, roy has included many sketches and alternative versions of his airfix box art. Airfix box art to reserve your signed copy please call. Retro airfix box art set of 4 space, apollo, astronauts jumbo fridge magnets. Due to worldwide distribution, it seems that everyone has built at least one. The original had the serial number under both wings. And for a decade, roy cross was their chief illustrator, creating over. Aug 01, 2009 airfix has been commercially producing plastic kits since 1952 and its models have been made by successive generations of young boys and men alike. Pictures with the price tag symbol are linked to my online shop.
The 1960s and early 1970s might be called the vintage. More vintage years of airfix box art kindle edition by. The present owners are hornby, who have ambitious plans for airfix and the other brands it acquired including scalextric and corgi. Jan 26, 2009 books on the history of model kit companies have become popular in recent years, and a segment of that interest deals particularly with kit box art. More vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross goodreads.
Roy crosss the vintage years of airfix box art contained a host of the paintings he prepared for airfix, but the unearthing of many more images in old airfix files has enabled this entirely fresh look at roys work to be presented, coinciding with the. More vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross waterstones. Dec 01, 2014 roy crosss the vintage years of airfix box art contained a host of the paintings he prepared for airfix, but the unearthing of many more images in old airfix files has enabled this entirely fresh look at roys work to be presented, coinciding with the seventyfifth anniversary of the first airfix kit. Apr 10, 2016 note that this kit is different in detail and vastly superior to the original, relatively crude sea kings from airfix. These small, a5sized books were hardback and in blackwhite. Buy rare airfix in toy models and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. More vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross books. See more ideas about airfix kits, box art and airfix models. Marketing was unique in that kits were sold in bags with colorful headers, standard boxes and blister packs in the. I have more old airfix aircraft boxart as well as artwork from other types of kits, though most of them they are not quite as big as those posted today. Airfix kits are usually identified by the logo, as t1 type 1, t2, t3 and t4 logos. The fockewulf fw 190page contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this aircraft. Airfix, arnold, corgi, electrotren, hornby railways, humbrol, jouef, lima and rivarossi. Competing against half a dozen competitors, airfix sold millions of its plastic kits on the strength of their dramatic, dynamic, and realistic boxtop artwork.
In the united kingdom the name airfix is synonymous with plastic models of this type, often simply referred to as an airfix kit even if made by another manufacturer. Very rare airfix model aircraft kit 172 fairey rotodyne unmade in type 2 box. First produced in 1974, they were released two at a time, and usually four a year. Founded in 1939, airfix was owned by humbrol from 1986 until the latters. As well as his vintage box art, roy has included many sketches and alternative versions of his airfix box art.
More vintage years of airfix box art ebook by roy cross. A few have been posted on this forum in the past, but i dont think they have been quite as big as these. Book information for vintage years of airfix box art, 9781847970763. Roy crosss the vintage years of airfix box art contained a host of the paintings he prepared for airfix, but the unearthing of many more images in old airfix files has enabled this entirely fresh look at roys work to be presented, coinciding with the seventyfifth anniversary of the first airfix kit. Each kit listed on vintage airfix has the catalogue, or patent, number that the kit appears as and which catalogue it.
Details more vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross. Its a relatively new tool 2011 and about the time airfix really started getting their act together for nicely engineered kits. Please use this thread rather than posting in the new release section which is for kits which have actually been released. Airfix magazine guides series by gerald scarborough. Airfix models airfix kits cross art old models toy soldiers covered boxes old toys box art cover art vintage airfix vertol 107ii kit. Apart from the early 1950s, airfix kits were sold in a standardised packaging style. The north american p51 mustangpage contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this aircraft. Note that this kit is different in detail and vastly superior to the original, relatively crude sea kings from airfix. The vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross waterstones. Post up links and images of the the new boxart for all airfix kits here. More vintage years of airfix box art epub books, modelling. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
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