The target project as you can see is the impressive 1. Vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross, 9781847970763. Still today i get goose bumps seeing these beautiful rendered aluminium reflections on his b17 flying fortress, or my favourite artbox of martin b26 marauder. The vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross 2009. In 2002, i wrote two articles which were to form the basis of the airfix collectors club guide to airfix packaging. The 1960s and early 1970s might be called the vintage years of airfix, when some of their best and most popular kits were produced. So this post is to ask if any hyperscalers have these publications and wish to share their opinion as to whether the books are good value for your dollars. The author of over 30 books for children, in 1991 gillian cross won the carnegie medal for wolf and has won both the. Post up links and images of the the new boxart for all airfix kits here.
Airfix also produced a small number of card construction kits for use with the airfix railway system. Long before the age of the submarine, frenchman jules verne conceived the idea of a vessel that could move about in the depths of the ocean. 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. More vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross overdrive.
Other original ww1 german collectibles for sale ebay. Airfix has been commercially producing plastic kits since 1952 and its models have. I have the roy cross book celebration of flight, if this new book is only half as good it will be great. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Buy the vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross from waterstones today. 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.
Inside the pages of this book are some of roys best artworks, shown here in full format and. Inside the pages of this title are some of roy cross best artworks, shown here in full format and in superb detail, with many reproduced here in book form for the very first time. More vintage years of airfix box art 9781847978202. And for a decade, roy cross was their chief illustrator, creating over. A selection of pictures from this magnificent book that will transport you to those glory days. 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. Oct 31, 2014 more vintage years of airfix box art ebook written by roy cross. The largest collection of vintage model kit box art on the web. The vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross, 9781847970763, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. And various structures as the airfield control tower and the pontoon bridge. Several generations of young and youngatheart modellers have made airfix kits and, des. Just for the record if you want to see my full build of the original release of this kit in e1e3e4 guise back in 2010 then you can find that in the usual place in the airfix pages in aircraftfinished now.
Many artists have produced artwork for airfix kit packaging, most famously roy cross. His new book, the vintage years of airfix box art has just been published by the crowood press. 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. 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.
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Like dabhand, i actually collected stuff back in the day. Airfix new b17g artwork takes inspiration from the past. More vintage years of airfix box art aerodrome online shop for scale models, model kits and readymade models. 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.
Please use this thread rather than posting in the new release section which is for kits which have actually been released. 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 waterstones. More vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross, hardcover. Download more vintage years of airfix box art9781847978202. Thomas graham has been a lifelong modeling enthusiast. Jan 26, 2009 buy the vintage years of airfix box art by cross, roy isbn. Each kit listed on vintage airfix has the catalogue, or patent, number that the kit appears as and which catalogue it appeared in. Fans of roy cross may be interested in the forthcoming book the vintage years of airfix box art published by the crowood press. Inside the pages of this book are some of roys best artworks, shown here in full format and in superb detail, with many reproduced here in book form for the very first time. 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. The vintage years of airfix box art book depository. Vintage airfix fouga magister england 1975 original in box.
Download the vintage years of airfix box art fullacces. More vintage years of airfix box art and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. 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. These are books and publications for building scale models of all kinds, rather than a specific kind of model. 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. Books for box art roy cross vintage years of airfix. The vintage years of airfix box art book, 2009 worldcat. Lead balls somme battlefield original wwi german ww1 old vintage world war relic. More vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross 2015. Apr, 2010 a selection of pictures from this magnificent book that will transport you to those glory days. He is also the author of four other books and numerous. In the 1960s, a talented graphic artist called roy cross was commissioned to paint some of the box art for airfix, and for a 10yearperiod he provided many of the glorious paintings seen on the boxes. Many are still being used today, a full four decades later. This site lists the contents of all the airfix catalogues from 1962 to the present day.
Box art that actually sold me the kit would include airfix s soviet booster, saturn 1a, saturn v and lem. The vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross, hardcover. More vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross the other airfix. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Roy cross born 23 april 1924 rsma gava is a british artist and aviation journalist best. See more ideas about airfix kits, airfix models and box art. As well as his vintage box art, roy has included many sketches and alternative versions of his airfix box art. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Set of 4 airfix art collection drinks coastersworld war 1 collection sopwith pupfokker triplanehanover cliiiww1 tank. The present owners are hornby, who have ambitious plans for airfix and the other brands it acquired including scalextric and corgi. See more ideas about box art, aviation art and airfix models. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. More vintage years of airfix box art ebook by roy cross. Airfix, arnold, corgi, electrotren, hornby railways, humbrol, jouef, lima and rivarossi.
Airfix was my childhood passion and i still love their box art and im sure im not alone in this passion. Buy more vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross from waterstones today. More vintage years of airfix box art book depository. More vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross books. The vintage years of airfix box art aviation book centre. Celebration of flight the aviation art of roy cross book.
The red baron collector envelope w original period stamp 100 years old op18. Airfix models airfix kits the good old days box art cover art vintage cars the past model kits history airfix construction kits, airfix advert. 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. 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. After roy left airfix in 1974, the company went through a turbulent time. Books documenting the history of the plastic scale modelling hobby. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read more vintage years of airfix box art. 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. The aviation art of model airplane boxes paperback july 28, 2008.
Airfix art for sale in uk 55 secondhand airfix arts. Jan 12, 2009 fans of roy cross may be interested in the forthcoming book the vintage years of airfix box art published by the crowood press. Details more vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross. Download the consultants big book of organization development tools. Oct, 2017 this board is devoted to airfix roy cross cover art, that once inspired me to start my career as artist. Pictures with the price tag symbol are linked to my online shop. For a ten year period starting in the 1960s, graphic artist roy cross rsma gava created some of airfixs most famous box art, some of which is still in use on current releases today. James may talks to some of his childhood heroes about the airfix kits he grew up with. Buy the vintage years of airfix box art by cross, roy isbn. 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.
Around this idea he wrote the famous story 20,000 leagues under the sea, which tells of the submersible steel monster nautilus and its eccentric inventor and master captain. Buy the vintage years of airfix box art book at easons. Cross, roy 2009 the vintage years of airfix box art, the crowood press, isbn 184797076. Roy cross 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. Army men, military, airfix models, airfix kits, aviation art, old models, model kits, old. The classic airfix box artwork of roy cross, which inspired generations of modellers. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk. The cotswold house books use to have a collection of airfix models when i was a boy. Book information for vintage years of airfix box art, 9781847970763. These were included with some airfix gmr train sets. Find the vintage years of airfix box art by roy cross at biblio. 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. Vintage 1973 airfix wwii british eighth army group model figures 2 scale box.
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