Airfix artwork has drawn the attention of modellers for years and with the return of some vintage classics to the range, weve been able to revisit some classic artwork. Airfix hobby magazines download digital copy magazines. Unfortunately, the airfix box art is done at an angle which does not show how many missiles are being carried. The old kits of the 1950s and 1960s are gradually being replaced by new stateofthe art tooling, all bearing that most prestigious name airfix.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading more vintage years of airfix box art. The company has passed through the years and been in an up and down situation until lately it has seen a resurgence to its former greatness. Competing against half a dozen competitors, airfix sold millions of its plastic kits on the strength of their dramatic, dynamic, and realistic box top artwork. In 1960, artist roy cross was commissioned to paint some of the box art for airfix and to this day, many are still being used this book shows, for the first time, full format works of many of his paintings as well as some of the sketches used as well as alternative versions of his airfix box art. Airfix has been commercially producing plastic kits since 1952 and its models have been made by successive generations of.
Vintage models, airfix kits, art boxes, box art, plastic model kits, plastic models, figure model, bologna. In 1952 he joined the society of aviation artists, but it is for his work at airfix which he is best known. Bevaka the vintage years of airfix box art sa far du ett mejl nar boken gar att kopa igen. Books for box art roy cross vintage years of airfix. 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. Airfix constant scale construction kit catalogue 1971 by airfix. Several generations of young and youngatheart modellers have made airfix. More vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross, 9781847978202. Download and stutter books online, epub pdf online audible kindle is an easy way to number, books for others. Post up links and images of the the new boxart for all airfix kits here. Download more vintage years of airfix box art9781847978202. Published to coincide with the sixtieth anniversary of the first airfix aircraft kit, sixty years of airfix models, tells the full story, year by year, of the company and its products. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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.
Viewing inside vintage years of airfix box art the. Many are still being used today, a full four decades later. More vintage years of airfix box art military aviation. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read more vintage years of airfix box art. Buy airfix the golden age 1955 1982 by didier palix isbn. I suspect that minihobby cloned the ls and crown kits and then sold them to airfix, as the airfix kits are also made in china. Oct, 2017 this board is devoted to airfix roy cross cover art, that once inspired me to start my career as artist. My name is dan parish and as a lifelong lover of airfix i have always been astonished by the scope of plastic scale models produced by this british company whose name. See more ideas about box art, aviation art and airfix models. Nostalgia old catalog pdf figurines, model soldiers, tin soldiers, figures, maquette.
Aug 31, 2009 as well as his vintage box art, roy has included many sketches and alternative versions of his airfix box art. Please use this thread rather than posting in the new release section which is for kits which have actually been released. The late 1950s was the age of boxart for model kits. To help identify where the individual kit appears in the production timeline in the heritage of airfix, the box presentation used on each of the vintage classics releases will include the year in which the model, or figure assortment were first introduced into the airfix range. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Airfix produces a wide range of kits aimed at all types of scale modellers with subjects such as military aircraft, civil aircraft, ships, galleons, cars, space, figures, dioramas and military vehicles. Top nasa images solar system collection ames research center. James may talks to some of his childhood heroes about the airfix kits he grew up with. Roy cross born 23 april 1924 rsma gava is a british artist and aviation journalist best. Oct 31, 2014 more vintage years of airfix box art ebook written by roy cross. He started in 1964 with box art for airfixs do 217 and his last work for them was the box art for the german heavy cruiser prinz eugen 1974. More vintage years of airfix box art 9781847978202.
The vintage years of airfix box art 9781847970763 by cross, roy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Jun, 2018 airfix artwork has drawn the attention of modellers for years and with the return of some vintage classics to the range, weve been able to revisit some classic artwork. Another alternative, are that all the 1144 kits are from minihobby which originates in china. Back in the mid 90s, john wells, steve knight and other members of the a. Airfix constant scale construction kit catalogue 1971 scale kits plastic models. More vintage years of airfix box art leman the vintage car 2016 wall calendar luxury toys for men german. Roy cross born 23 april 1924 rsma gava is a british artist and aviation journalist best known as the painter of artwork used on airfix kits from the 1960s born in southwark, london and mainly selftaught, he learned his craft at the camberwell school of art and as a technical illustrator for training manuals for fairey aviation during the second world war. 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. Download the vintage years of airfix box art fullacces self. Vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross, 9781847970763. In this time, the finest commercial artist were commissioned to produce box art for model kits.
Airfix constant scale construction kit catalogue 1971. A selection of pictures from this magnificent book that will transport you to those glory days. More vintage years of airfix box art kindle edition by. Original boxes some still have a few in them but far from complete. 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. The vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross, 9781847970763, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. From aircraft to tanks, from cars to military personnel, build, paint and display your own models. Publication date 1971 topics plastic models, scale modelling, plastic kits collection catalogs. A website dedicated to airfix fans the world over hello and welcome to vintage airfix. The airfix company was formed in 1939 and, since it produced its first plastic kit in 1949, grew to be the united kingdoms leading model kit manufacturer.
About airfix airfix is the oldest uk manufacturer of scale plastic model kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. In the 1960s, a talented graphic artist called roy cross was commissioned to paint some of the b. Wishbone ash wishbone ash the vintage years 1970 1991. The search box is handy to find information about specific kits or models. Rose was a carrack type vessel that served for many years before her final action. Pictures with the price tag symbol are linked to my online shop. Although the classic artwork and new heritage logo clearly.
The picture is an thumbnail of one of earliest original airfix sherman box art. Also with his help, we now have improved pictures of the boxart of pk34, the. Pdf the other side of airfix download full pdf book download. Airfix has been commercially producing plastic kits since 1952 and its models have been made by successive generations of young boys and men alike. For ten years up to 1974, renowned artist roy cross produced some of the stunning paintings that appear on the boxes of airfix kits of the era. Airfix is a uk manufacturer of injectionmoulded plastic scale model kits of aircraft and other objects. In a few years time the model range had grown to over 30 models in the. The vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross, hardcover. Airfix art for sale in uk 60 secondhand airfix arts.
More vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross, hardcover. See more ideas about cover art, airfix kits and airfix models. Airfix box art by roy cross nostalgia is a beautiful thing of the. In the 1960s, a talented graphic artist called roy cross was commissioned to paint some of the box art for airfix, and for a ten year period he provided many of the glorious paintings seen on the. Download the vintage years of airfix box art fullacces. Several generations of young and youngatheart modellers have made airfix kits and, despit.
Airfix was started in 1939 and, since it produced its first plastic kit in 1949, has grown to be the united kingdoms leading model kit manufacturer. The 1960s and early 1970s might be called the vintage years of airfix, when some of their best and most popular kits were produced. Airfix has been commercially producing plastic kits since 1952 and its models have been made by. Airfix new b17g artwork takes inspiration from the past. 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. 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. See more ideas about cross paintings, box art and airfix.
And for a decade, roy cross was their chief illustrator, creating over. See more ideas about cross paintings, box art and airfix kits. 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. Airfix box art by roy cross nostalgia is a beautiful. Jan 26, 2009 buy the vintage years of airfix box art by cross, roy isbn. The vintage years of airfix box art military aviation.
In 2002, i wrote two articles which were to form the basis of the airfix collectors club guide to airfix packaging. See more ideas about airfix models, airfix kits and box art. Adding lots of vintage airfix kits now see more ideas about airfix kits, high resolution picture and box art. Cross, roy 2009 the vintage years of airfix box art, the crowood press, isbn 1847970761. 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. Cross, roy 2009 the vintage years of airfix box art, the crowood press, isbn 1 847970761. 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. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. More vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross is. More vintage years of airfix box art epub books, modelling. As well as his vintage box art, roy has included many sketches and alternative versions of his airfix box art. Comfortablelevel2 submitted 5 minutes ago by comfortablelevel2. Viewing inside vintage years of airfix box art front cover cheap nba jerseys online cheap mac makeup cheap brand makeup cheap replica sunglasses online sale cheap brand name makeup cheap brand makeup wholesale brand name makeup wholesale.
The vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross waterstones. Download the vintage years of airfix box art9781847970763. The complete airfix artist and kit list 19492015 compiled by club secretary jeremy brook and endorsed by airfix, this 72page a4 size book lists every model released by airfix since the ferguson tractor in 1949 and includes 2015s announced releases. Both old and new versions complement each other perfectly the aircraft pictured in the new boeing b17g flying fortress artwork is 4337521 skyway chariot, which flew with the 351st bomb squadron, 100th bomb group, us eighth air force, from thorpe abbots. Get an adfree experience with special benefits, and directly support reddit. Author roy cross joined airfix as it entered its golden era of the 1960s and 1970s and he was responsible for producing the box art that drew many a wide eyed young.
The present owners are hornby, who have ambitious plans for airfix and the other brands it acquired including scalextric and corgi. More vintage years of airfix box art kindle edition by roy cross. Several generations of young and youngatheart modellers have made airfix kits and, des. Airfix constant scale construction kit catalogue 1971 scale. Pdf famous russian aircraft ilyushin il 28 download full. Nostalgia old catalog pdf figurines, model soldiers, tin. Comparing prices for the vintage years of airfix box art. Buy the vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross from waterstones today. 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.
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