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Arthur Ward | 192 pages | 01 Feb 2010 | Ebury Publishing | 9780091928988 | English | London, United Kingdom The Boys' Book of Airfix : Arthur Ward :

Binding: Hardcover Language: english. Book Details. By Arthur Ward. Buy It Now. Add to cart. About this product Product Information In , Airfix, the most famous construction kit company in the world, celebrates its 70th birthday. Founded in by Hungarian Nicholas Kove, Airfix holds a unique appeal for boys and girls of all ages and has been part of the fabric of childhood for generations. Packed with photos of the kits from the s to the present,The Boys' Book of Airfix is a nostalgic look at of the greatest brands ever. In addition to the history behind the models, from the first Airfix kit - a model tractor - right up to today's exciting Doctor Who releases, it tells the story of the dramatic twists and turns of the Airfix saga. In the autumn of it looked as if the great name might disappear for ever when its owners languished in receivership, only for the company to be heroically rescued by Hornby. If you were ever responsible for sending an Airfix Messerschmidt to a fiery doom from your bedroom window, this book is for you! Show More Show Less. Ratings and Reviews Write a review. Most relevant reviews. We use Preference Cookies to remember your preferences and various settings. Security Cookies. We use Security Cookies for security purposes. Transfer Of Data Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from your jurisdiction. In certain circumstances, users in the European Union have the right: To access and receive a copy of the Personal Data we hold about you To rectify any Personal Data held about you that is inaccurate To request the deletion of Personal Data held about you Users in the European Union have the right to data portability for the information you provide to HobbyLink Japan, Inc.. Service Providers We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service "Service Providers" , to provide the Service on our behalf, to perform Service-related services or to assist us in analyzing how our Service is used. Analytics We may use third-party Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service. Google Analytics Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Children's Privacy Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13 "Children". Action Figures Action Figures. Square Enix. Popular Series. Batman Action Figures. Marvel Action Figures. Star Wars Action Figures. Transformers Action Figures. Anime Anime. Stuffed Animals and Plush Toys. Trading Figures. Fun Goods. Mobile Phone Accessories. Acrylic Stands. Attack on Titan. . Darling in the Franxx. Dragon Ball. My Hero Academia. Sailor Moon. Science-Fiction Science-Fiction. Action Figures. Completed Models. High-Grade Kits. Injection Kits. Resin Kits. Kotobukiya Kits. Frame Arms. Hexa Gear. Kamen Rider. Star Wars. Gundam Gundam. Real-Grade Kits. Master-Grade Kits. Perfect-Grade Kits. SD Gundam Kits. Non-Grade Kits. Gundam Build Divers. Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans. Gundam UC Unicorn. Gundam Wing. Scale Models Aircraft. Passenger Aircraft Kits. Military Propeller Kits. Military Jet Kits. Military Vehicle Kits. Military Figure Kits. Ship Kits. Sailing Ship Kits. Mini 4WD. Passenger Car Kits. Racing Car Kits. Motorcycle Kits. Hobby Supplies. Paint Markers. Knives and Cutters. Scale Models by Manufacturer. Aircraft Kits by Hasegawa. Military Kits by Dragon. Military Kits by Meng. Military Kits by Tamiya. Mini 4WD Kits by Tamiya. Ship Kits by Aoshima. Instant Noodles. Candy Making Kit. Mechanical Pencils. Ballpoint Pens. Gel Pens. Japan Culture. Real Science. Video Game Accessories. Advanced Search. Prices in:. Shop Community Help. My Account. Home The Boys' Book of Airfix. Skip to the end of the images gallery. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. In Stock. On Sale! Bargain Crate! Order Stop. Out of Stock. May Release. June Release. July Release. June Restock. The Boys' Book of Airfix by Airfix

Or about how they went on a buying spree at the end of the 70's buying up companies like Meccano, and why that was done. All we get from Mr Ward is how 'wonderful', 'brilliant' and 'eagerly awaited by their loyal fans' all the Airfix kits were, even when the Airfix magazine was pointing out inaccuracies that could make them impossible to build. There a number of books that could be written about Airfix. The story of the kits produced, whether good or bad, accurate or awful. The story of the hobby itself; how we now have more companies producing new kits each year than we used to have new kits; how those kits have more, and more accurate, details. Or how about a history of Airfix as a case study in what went wrong with British industry in the 70's and 80's? The complacency, the failure to renew the core product, the poor investment decisions, the failure of the company, the foreign takeovers, and their eventual revival under people who actually seem to like the hobby and the product they sell. Mr Ward had the chance to tell all of those stories. He had all the parts, but he's left us with a sticky, gluey, mess. Feb 02, Robert Hepple rated it it was ok. First published in , 'The Boys' Book of Airfix' is a nostalgic view looking back at the brand name in the 70 years since its creation. The book concentrates on the plastic model kits for which the brand is most famous, although some passing mention is made of other product lines. The book adopts an over optimistic and rose-tinted view of Airfix plastic models throughout, only grudgingly owning up to the fact that other model manufacturers were not only out there, but probably better known ou First published in , 'The Boys' Book of Airfix' is a nostalgic view looking back at the brand name in the 70 years since its creation. The book adopts an over optimistic and rose-tinted view of Airfix plastic models throughout, only grudgingly owning up to the fact that other model manufacturers were not only out there, but probably better known outside of the UK. Enjoyable but flawed. Sep 23, Ron rated it really liked it Shelves: nonfiction. As a child of the '50s-'60s, I got this I expecting a nostalgic trip down memory lane--this book does that to an extent but it is much more of a corporate history and I liked it all the more for that information. I'm familiar with the American modeling scene , , Aurora, etc. Some great illustrations of box cover art and bios on all the artists that contributed. A short history of Airfix Magazine is also As a child of the '50s-'60s, I got this I expecting a nostalgic trip down memory lane-- this book does that to an extent but it is much more of a corporate history and I liked it all the more for that information. A short history of Airfix Magazine is also featured. I liked Airfix because they produced so many kits that American manufacturers didn't. Airfix model kits were always successful, popular, and profitable, but corporations make strange bedfellows and it was the failure of their side acquisitions that brought the empire down. Mar 14, Walt O'Hara rated it liked it. A comprehensive history of the iconic plastic kit and toy manufacturer from the United Kingdom. If you are a chap of a certain age, you grew up with the famous plastic soldiers of that era. Airfix made a little bit of everything and were used by an entire generation of hobbyists and gamers in many countries. The book writes a narrative of the founding and development of famous Airfix lines. Extensive photographs. Worth a look for nostalgia reasons alone. Jun 25, Gary rated it really liked it. Memories of happiness on every page. A nostalgic browse through my childhood. Nigel rated it it was amazing Dec 07, Alan Whitlam rated it it was amazing Mar 29, Gerry Lennon rated it really liked it Oct 08, Carlton rated it really liked it Apr 09, Joe Dervan rated it it was amazing May 23, P Johnson rated it it was ok Dec 31, Simon Watkins rated it liked it Jan 12, Steve rated it liked it Aug 30, Ronald J Bauer rated it it was amazing Jan 18, Murf rated it really liked it Jan 04, Stein rated it really liked it May 25, Robert John redrupp rated it it was amazing Sep 29, Paul Sawtell rated it liked it Sep 05, Paul Kestenbaum rated it really liked it Mar 08, Sverrir Arngrimsson added it Aug 07, Lawrence Windrush added it Sep 11, Fra Rocc added it Sep 19, Toryn Green added it Oct 21, Steve Morey marked it as to-read Jan 01, James marked it as to-read Apr 28, Neil marked it as to-read Oct 06, Jeff marked it as to-read Mar 18, Jon Bius marked it as to-read Feb 14, Zoe added it Jul 28, Matt marked it as to-read Sep 23, Stefano added it May 11, Steve marked it as to-read Oct 05, During this period the Humbrol company also grew, supplying paints, brushes, glue and other accessories as an alternative to Airfix's own range. Airfix also launched a monthly modelling magazine, Airfix Magazine , produced by a variety of publishers from June to October During the s an Airfix Magazine Annual was also produced; and Airfix books on classic aircraft, classic ships and modelling techniques were published by Patrick Stephens Ltd. In the Airfix slot car racing system was introduced. Always in the shadow of the Scalextric range, the Airfix version attempted to progress with the higher-end Model Road Racing Company MRRC range but eventually the venture was abandoned. The mids were a peak time for Airfix. It was still producing other plastic products such as homewares at this time. Airfix Industries acquired part of the failing Lines Brothers ' huge Tri-ang toy business, then in voluntary liquidation, giving it the Meccano and Dinky Toys businesses in This made Airfix the UK's largest toy company. In the 80s Airfix Industries group was under financial pressure, there were losses in Airfix's other toy businesses and attempts to reduce costs were met with industrial action. The financial interdependency of the divisions of Airfix Industries forced it to declare bankruptcy in Four years later General Mills withdrew from the toy market to focus on its core food manufacturing business. At one point it looked as if the Airfix range might die out but eventually, in , it was bought by the Hobby Products Group of Borden, Inc. Borden was also the owner of Humbrol. The moulds remained in but were relocated to the group's existing kit-manufacturer, Trun -based Heller SA. This was a logical acquisition since Humbrol's paints and adhesives could be used to complete Airfix kits and the Heller factory was under-utilised. In Airfix celebrated the "50th" anniversary of its first aircraft kit, the . The celebration was two years early because of an incorrect date commonly accepted at the time. The kit also included a large Series 5 stand the moulds for the smaller Series 1 stand having been lost and a copy of the original plastic bag packaging with paper header. On 31 August parent company Humbrol went into administration , 31 of 41 employees being made redundant , largely because of the collapse of Heller SA, which still manufactured most of Airfix's kits. In , Airfix's former factory in Kingston upon Hull was demolished. Under the management of Hornby, Airfix was revitalised. Old ranges were re-issued, and Airfix launched several new kits annually. Manufacture is in India, while design and packing is in the UK. In Airfix bought from Rosebud Kitmaster Ltd, its moulds and stock for the Kitmaster railway range. The models were adapted to be compatible with Airfix's rolling stock models produced from which went with Airfix's trackside accessories of a few years earlier. Their details and accuracy were an improvement on rival products from other British manufacturers such as Hornby. The product range expanded rapidly. Airfix also offered an analogue electronics-based multiple train control system MTC allowing independent control of locomotives on the same track. Airfix produced a large number of plastic kits for both railway stock and scenic items. Some of these such as the footbridge and engine shed became instantly recognisable to almost every railway modeller in the UK. However, Airfix left the model railway business in The models were sold to one of its main competitors Palitoy which produced the Mainline range of products. The former Airfix moulds together with the Palitoy-designed 2P and Class 56 diesel were later re-sold to Dapol Ltd and then subsequently to Hornby. Dapol provided new chassis for the 14xx and Castle. The remainder of the Mainline Railways had been produced for Palitoy by Kader Industries and ownership of those tools remained with Kader, is later used to form the basis of the Bachmann Branchline models. Dapol continues to produce but not promote most of the kits but as the moulds some now over forty years old wear out the kits are being discontinued. A monthly magazine, Model Trains , was published by Airfix from January The magazine included especially good articles aimed at newcomers to the hobby and also included many articles about modelling US and Continental European railways, as well British prototype railways. The publication of Model Trains continued for some years after Airfix ceased ownership in A change in the editorial team saw the original Model Trains editorial staff launch a new title as Scale Trains , in April It continues to be published. The game featured 20 missions, allowing players to play 10 missions as both the Axis and Allies. Players fought their way through the game's s-era house, destroying enemy planes while trying to collect healing glue packets, new model kits, weapons schematics, and paint to customise their aircraft for online battles. Pilots would battle enemy as well as U-boats, warships, tanks, flak guns, airships, and fortresses. Players could also design their own fighting emblem, call sign, and even their own battle maps based on the missions in the game. The whole game was an advertising venture, as the paints are Humbrol and the kit upgrades show actual pictures of Airfix packages. Airfix also produced a small number of Card Construction kits for use with the Airfix Railway System. Many artists have produced artwork for Airfix kit packaging, most famously Roy Cross. The Airfix history has ensured that the company, its products and its brand has entered modern culture, especially in the Anglo-centric world, in its own right. Airfix kits were extensively used to create futuristic aircraft in the TV series Thunderbirds, the Airfix girder bridge also features in one of the episodes. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Boys' Book of Airfix by Arthur Ward (, Hardcover) for sale online | eBay

In , Airfix, the most famous plastic model construction kit company in the world, celebrated its 70th birthday. Founded in by Hungarian Nicholas Kove, Airfix holds a unique appeal for boys and girls of all ages and has been part of the fabric of childhood for generations. Packed with photos of the kits from the s to the present, The Boys' Book of Airfix is a nostalgic look at one of the greatest brands ever. Stock photo. Item Condition: used item in a very good condition. Binding: Hardcover Language: english. Book Details. By Arthur Ward. Buy It Now. Add to cart. About this product Product Information In , Airfix, the most famous plastic model construction kit company in the world, celebrates its 70th birthday. Founded in by Hungarian Nicholas Kove, Airfix holds a unique appeal for boys and girls of all ages and has been part of the fabric of childhood for generations. How the kits became more detailed and accurate; a modern kit can easily have more parts just for the cockpit than were used for an entire aircraft back in the 's. He could have told us the story of the business. How this company grow to be the giant of the British toy world in the 's, and then collapse and almost vanish not jus There are lots of stories about Airfix Arthur Ward could have written. How this company grow to be the giant of the British toy world in the 's, and then collapse and almost vanish not just once but repeatedly. He could have told us about the bad business decisions that expanded the product line rather than renewing and updating the core. The original Spitfire kit, for instance, may have been quite good in the 50's but was appallingly dated even by the 70's. Other companies produced better and better kits, Airfix produced dinosaurs, literally. Or about how they went on a buying spree at the end of the 70's buying up companies like Meccano, and why that was done. All we get from Mr Ward is how 'wonderful', 'brilliant' and 'eagerly awaited by their loyal fans' all the Airfix kits were, even when the Airfix magazine was pointing out inaccuracies that could make them impossible to build. There a number of books that could be written about Airfix. The story of the kits produced, whether good or bad, accurate or awful. The story of the hobby itself; how we now have more companies producing new kits each year than we used to have new kits; how those kits have more, and more accurate, details. Or how about a history of Airfix as a case study in what went wrong with British industry in the 70's and 80's? The complacency, the failure to renew the core product, the poor investment decisions, the failure of the company, the foreign takeovers, and their eventual revival under people who actually seem to like the hobby and the product they sell. Mr Ward had the chance to tell all of those stories. He had all the parts, but he's left us with a sticky, gluey, mess. Feb 02, Robert Hepple rated it it was ok. First published in , 'The Boys' Book of Airfix' is a nostalgic view looking back at the brand name in the 70 years since its creation. The book concentrates on the plastic model kits for which the brand is most famous, although some passing mention is made of other product lines. The book adopts an over optimistic and rose-tinted view of Airfix plastic models throughout, only grudgingly owning up to the fact that other model manufacturers were not only out there, but probably better known ou First published in , 'The Boys' Book of Airfix' is a nostalgic view looking back at the brand name in the 70 years since its creation. The book adopts an over optimistic and rose-tinted view of Airfix plastic models throughout, only grudgingly owning up to the fact that other model manufacturers were not only out there, but probably better known outside of the UK. Enjoyable but flawed. Sep 23, Ron rated it really liked it Shelves: nonfiction. As a child of the '50s-'60s, I got this I expecting a nostalgic trip down memory lane--this book does that to an extent but it is much more of a corporate history and I liked it all the more for that information. I'm familiar with the American modeling scene Revell, Monogram, Aurora, etc. Some great illustrations of box cover art and bios on all the artists that contributed. A short history of Airfix Magazine is also As a child of the '50s-'60s, I got this I expecting a nostalgic trip down memory lane--this book does that to an extent but it is much more of a corporate history and I liked it all the more for that information. A short history of Airfix Magazine is also featured. I liked Airfix because they produced so many kits that American manufacturers didn't. Airfix model kits were always successful, popular, and profitable, but corporations make strange bedfellows and it was the failure of their side acquisitions that brought the empire down. Mar 14, Walt O'Hara rated it liked it. A comprehensive history of the iconic plastic kit and toy manufacturer from the United Kingdom. If you are a chap of a certain age, you grew up with the famous plastic soldiers of that era. Airfix made a little bit of everything and were used by an entire generation of hobbyists and gamers in many countries. The book writes a narrative of the founding and development of famous Airfix lines. Extensive photographs. Worth a look for nostalgia reasons alone. Jun 25, Gary rated it really liked it. Memories of happiness on every page. A nostalgic browse through my childhood.

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Stock photo. Item Condition: used item in a very good condition. Binding: Hardcover Language: english. Book Details. By Arthur Ward. Buy It Now. Add to cart. About this product Product Information In , Airfix, the most famous plastic model construction kit company in the world, celebrates its 70th birthday. Founded in by Hungarian Nicholas Kove, Airfix holds a unique appeal for boys and girls of all ages and has been part of the fabric of childhood for generations. Packed with photos of the kits from the s to the present,The Boys' Book of Airfix is a nostalgic look at one of the greatest brands ever. In addition to the history behind the models, from the first Airfix kit - a model tractor - right up to today's exciting Doctor Who releases, it tells the story of the dramatic twists and turns of the Airfix saga. In the autumn of it looked as if the great name might disappear for ever when its owners languished in receivership, only for the company to be heroically rescued by Hornby. If you were ever responsible for sending an Airfix Messerschmidt to a fiery doom from your bedroom window, this book is for you! Show More Show Less. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. In , Airfix, the most famous plastic model construction kit company in the world, celebrates its 70th birthday. Founded in by Hungarian Nicholas Kove, Airfix holds a unique appeal for boys and girls of all ages and has been part of the fabric of childhood for generations. Packed with photos of the kits from the s to the present, The Boys' Book of Airfix is a In , Airfix, the most famous plastic model construction kit company in the world, celebrates its 70th birthday. Packed with photos of the kits from the s to the present, The Boys' Book of Airfix is a nostalgic look at one of the greatest brands ever. In addition to the history behind the models, from the first Airfix kit - a model tractor - right up to today's exciting Doctor Who releases, it tells the story of the dramatic twists and turns of the Airfix saga. In the autumn of it looked as if the great name might disappear for ever when its owners languished in receivership, only for the company to be heroically rescued by Hornby. If you were ever responsible for sending an Airfix Messerschmidt to a fiery doom from your bedroom window, this book is for you! Get A Copy. Hardcover , pages. Published September 3rd by Ebury Press first published More Details Other Editions 1. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about The Boys' Book of Airfix , please sign up. Be the first to ask a question about The Boys' Book of Airfix. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of The Boys' Book of Airfix. Dec 26, Douglas rated it did not like it. There are lots of stories about Airfix Arthur Ward could have written. He could have told us about the kits, how they were made and how that changed over the years. How the kits became more detailed and accurate; a modern kit can easily have more parts just for the cockpit than were used for an entire aircraft back in the 's. He could have told us the story of the business. How this company grow to be the giant of the British toy world in the 's, and then collapse and almost vanish not jus There are lots of stories about Airfix Arthur Ward could have written. How this company grow to be the giant of the British toy world in the 's, and then collapse and almost vanish not just once but repeatedly. He could have told us about the bad business decisions that expanded the product line rather than renewing and updating the core. The original Spitfire kit, for instance, may have been quite good in the 50's but was appallingly dated even by the 70's. Other companies produced better and better kits, Airfix produced dinosaurs, literally. Or about how they went on a buying spree at the end of the 70's buying up companies like Meccano, and why that was done. All we get from Mr Ward is how 'wonderful', 'brilliant' and 'eagerly awaited by their loyal fans' all the Airfix kits were, even when the Airfix magazine was pointing out inaccuracies that could make them impossible to build. There a number of books that could be written about Airfix. The story of the kits produced, whether good or bad, accurate or awful. The story of the hobby itself; how we now have more companies producing new kits each year than we used to have new kits; how those kits have more, and more accurate, details. Or how about a history of Airfix as a case study in what went wrong with British industry in the 70's and 80's? The complacency, the failure to renew the core product, the poor investment decisions, the failure of the company, the foreign takeovers, and their eventual revival under people who actually seem to like the hobby and the product they sell. Mr Ward had the chance to tell all of those stories. He had all the parts, but he's left us with a sticky, gluey, mess. Feb 02, Robert Hepple rated it it was ok. First published in , 'The Boys' Book of Airfix' is a nostalgic view looking back at the brand name in the 70 years since its creation. The book concentrates on the plastic model kits for which the brand is most famous, although some passing mention is made of other product lines. The book adopts an over optimistic and rose-tinted view of Airfix plastic models throughout, only grudgingly owning up to the fact that other model manufacturers were not only out there, but probably better known ou First published in , 'The Boys' Book of Airfix' is a nostalgic view looking back at the brand name in the 70 years since its creation. The book adopts an over optimistic and rose-tinted view of Airfix plastic models throughout, only grudgingly owning up to the fact that other model manufacturers were not only out there, but probably better known outside of the UK. Enjoyable but flawed. Sep 23, Ron rated it really liked it Shelves: nonfiction. As a child of the '50s-'60s, I got this I expecting a nostalgic trip down memory lane--this book does that to an extent but it is much more of a corporate history and I liked it all the more for that information. I'm familiar with the American modeling scene Revell, Monogram, Aurora, etc. Some great illustrations of box cover art and bios on all the artists that contributed. A short history of Airfix Magazine is also As a child of the '50s-'60s, I got this I expecting a nostalgic trip down memory lane--this book does that to an extent but it is much more of a corporate history and I liked it all the more for that information. A short history of Airfix Magazine is also featured. I liked Airfix because they produced so many kits that American manufacturers didn't. 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