The girder bridge was definitely around before 1980 as it was notorious for turning up as the basis for many miniatures in Thunderbirds and other Gerry Anderson productions. Most notably, an inverted one can be seen on the underside of Thunderbird 2’s launch ramp.
Think those first saw the light of day in the mid fifties. Steps and girder bridge were favourites of set builders of bmovies and gerry anderson series in the 60's. Pretty sure they have been used ever since, until the advent of cgi
@0:30 that part is one of the advertising boards from a yellow box Footbridge and has one of the two cut out labels printed on the instructions applied, 1st issue had two glossy colour Airfix Ads on the back of the bag header to cut out and stick on, it's not part of the Kiosks kit. Dapol purchased the entire Airfix Railway 00/H0 kit range in 1985, not sure you need to bring them back seeing as they've been in production ever since, Coal Office is still kind of cute.
Yes done them all at some time, but I think your time line is rather late. My grandfather built the dockside crane and colour light gantry for my first train set about 1962-3. I started building them myself about 68 in my midteens.
The kits were originally tooled by Rosebud, under their 'Kitmaster' brand, in the 1950s when they were issued in polybags with the instructions printed on the inside of the header card..
None of the 30 or so Airfix Trackside kits were Rosebud Kitmaster, Airfix tooled them before buying Kitmaster, none of the 15 or so Airfix railway Rolling Stock kits including the Railbus and Drewry shunter were either, only the 9 Airfix Steam Locomotives and the Ariel Arrow were originally Rosebud Kitmaster. Airfix purchased Kitmaster in 1962 and lost a significant number of the tools in storage floods and roof leaks, the Deltic was the only one to re-appear with Dapol after they purchased all 55 or so tools and the Kitmaster name in 1985, it had been labelled wrong and is still missing it's clear parts.
@@mc2594 I stand corrected. Thank you. I'd love to know what happened to the tooling for Stingray and Fireball XL5 that were produced as mail-in offers with Seajet and Zoom ice lollies. The Stingray was particularly fine, having captured the subtle curves of the studio miniature
@@QuackVideo - I'm not actually sure but perhaps unique promo tooling was lower cost shorter lived quality than standard tooling, either way in the meantime those two have reached legendary status. I've managed an Angel Interceptor re-issue so far, just looked at the current prices, doesn't look like I'll be adding an original to my collection anytime soon. FAB
I've still got those in my to be made sometime in the future stash, I'm sure the HO/OO Trackside Accessories came out in the 1950's/60's because I can remember make them when I was still a child and by the late 60's well we won't go there. It would be great if Airfix would bring out some new model kits that can be used with Hornby Layouts and Military Dioramas. Its a shame the old kits went to dapol, and its probably not cost effective for Airfix. Personally I would like to see some new 1/600 scale ships and HO/OO scale figures.
Looks like you mucked up the dates there Airfix. Most of those kits first came bagged with a Type 1 header which puts their first release at no later than 1959. The girder bridge had a Type 2 header which puts the date of first release no later than 1963. The instructions have become 'foxed' (brown) with age because of the acid in the paper. You can't bring them back because you sold the moulds to Dapol who still produce them.
Thanks Nathan. Fun as always. As I recall, Airfix (Under new ownership) sold their Trackside Sets and the Control Tower to Dapol in the 1980s. I was never bitten by the locomotive bug, but I found the accessories useful for Table-Top Wargames and Dioramas. I still own a fair few of the Blister Pack kits from the 1970s. These kits were quick and simple to build. I imagine they made for an excellent addition to many an enthusiast's layout. As with Decals, the paperwork in old kits often yellows over time, just like old Newspapers. I found the Cottages and Church particularly useful in Wargaming. But, were these ever sold under the Airfix Banner? As a collector of Anything Airfix from the early years, I would not be tempted to add these to my collection. Blue Edge Boxed Soldiers on Sprue, Blister Packs, Yellow Boxed Poly AFVs and Type 2 packaging always catch my eye. The Blue Edge Boxes take me right back to the 1960s, when my Father bought me my very first German Infantry and Infantry Combat Group at Woolworths. Where did all the years go?
Airfix kept the Control Tower Tom. All of the Trackside Series kits can be found in Type 2 bags, approx 30 kits, some slightly harder to find than others.
@@mc2594 Thank you. I find this interesting. I confess to being disappointed with the Control Tower Kit when I built it many years ago. I have read in print both versions of how the model ended up. Sold and not sold. Testimonials seem divided. I am not a professional researcher or railway enthusiast, I do not have a dog in this fight. Nevertheless. your response is welcome.
The instructions aged to the tan color, but they were not white to begin with. Most of those kits are now available from Dapol, as well as the rolling stock kits that Airfix made.
These kits are all from the 1950s. these were in the raneg for years - the roygh teh 1960s and 70s. The 'Girder Bridge' kit was used by the modelmakers on the classic 1960s TV show 'Thunderbirds' to add detail to the models. Here is a link to a video shwoing some of its uses. I'd be happy to discuss more on this Airfix as this is a golden chaper in the company's history. th-cam.com/video/__90Sm0gfYM/w-d-xo.html
Yes I'm sure your right, as I can remember making these in the late 1950' and early 60's. Yes it was a Golden Age for Airfix so many kits to choose from but the range got so large that the Model shops could not stock the whole range any more.
The HO/OO description is nonsense, of course. If you were really looking for HO (1/87) scale you were out of luck with all of these. OO is 1/76, which is what these actually were. (At least I'm not aware of any exceptions.)
The girder bridge was definitely around before 1980 as it was notorious for turning up as the basis for many miniatures in Thunderbirds and other Gerry Anderson productions. Most notably, an inverted one can be seen on the underside of Thunderbird 2’s launch ramp.
The Girder Bridge is from 1960, a Series 2 Trackside kit.
Yes please bring them back. 🇦🇺
Think those first saw the light of day in the mid fifties. Steps and girder bridge were favourites of set builders of bmovies and gerry anderson series in the 60's.
Pretty sure they have been used ever since, until the advent of cgi
@0:30 that part is one of the advertising boards from a yellow box Footbridge and has one of the two cut out labels printed on the instructions applied, 1st issue had two glossy colour Airfix Ads on the back of the bag header to cut out and stick on, it's not part of the Kiosks kit. Dapol purchased the entire Airfix Railway 00/H0 kit range in 1985, not sure you need to bring them back seeing as they've been in production ever since, Coal Office is still kind of cute.
Yes done them all at some time, but I think your time line is rather late. My grandfather built the dockside crane and colour light gantry for my first train set about 1962-3. I started building them myself about 68 in my midteens.
Look like ‘50’s kits, not 1980!?!
They are but the boxing is from the 1980s, when Airfix was owned by Palitoy
Oh yes I remember my Baintree Boking station!
The kits were originally tooled by Rosebud, under their 'Kitmaster' brand, in the 1950s when they were issued in polybags with the instructions printed on the inside of the header card..
None of the 30 or so Airfix Trackside kits were Rosebud Kitmaster, Airfix tooled them before buying Kitmaster, none of the 15 or so Airfix railway Rolling Stock kits including the Railbus and Drewry shunter were either, only the 9 Airfix Steam Locomotives and the Ariel Arrow were originally Rosebud Kitmaster.
Airfix purchased Kitmaster in 1962 and lost a significant number of the tools in storage floods and roof leaks, the Deltic was the only one to re-appear with Dapol after they purchased all 55 or so tools and the Kitmaster name in 1985, it had been labelled wrong and is still missing it's clear parts.
@@mc2594 I stand corrected. Thank you. I'd love to know what happened to the tooling for Stingray and Fireball XL5 that were produced as mail-in offers with Seajet and Zoom ice lollies. The Stingray was particularly fine, having captured the subtle curves of the studio miniature
@@QuackVideo - I'm not actually sure but perhaps unique promo tooling was lower cost shorter lived quality than standard tooling, either way in the meantime those two have reached legendary status. I've managed an Angel Interceptor re-issue so far, just looked at the current prices, doesn't look like I'll be adding an original to my collection anytime soon. FAB
@mc2594 The Angel was a disappointment: although marked at 1/72 , it was a peculiar hybrid with a 1/72 pilot, 1/110 fuselage and 1/96 tail...
yes please
I've still got those in my to be made sometime in the future stash, I'm sure the HO/OO Trackside Accessories came out in the 1950's/60's because I can remember make them when I was still a child and by the late 60's well we won't go there. It would be great if Airfix would bring out some new model kits that can be used with Hornby Layouts and Military Dioramas. Its a shame the old kits went to dapol, and its probably not cost effective for Airfix. Personally I would like to see some new 1/600 scale ships and HO/OO scale figures.
Looks like you mucked up the dates there Airfix. Most of those kits first came bagged with a Type 1 header which puts their first release at no later than 1959. The girder bridge had a Type 2 header which puts the date of first release no later than 1963.
The instructions have become 'foxed' (brown) with age because of the acid in the paper.
You can't bring them back because you sold the moulds to Dapol who still produce them.
Thanks Nathan. Fun as always. As I recall, Airfix (Under new ownership) sold their Trackside Sets and the Control Tower to Dapol in the 1980s. I was never bitten by the locomotive bug, but I found the accessories useful for Table-Top Wargames and Dioramas. I still own a fair few of the Blister Pack kits from the 1970s. These kits were quick and simple to build. I imagine they made for an excellent addition to many an enthusiast's layout. As with Decals, the paperwork in old kits often yellows over time, just like old Newspapers. I found the Cottages and Church particularly useful in Wargaming. But, were these ever sold under the Airfix Banner? As a collector of Anything Airfix from the early years, I would not be tempted to add these to my collection. Blue Edge Boxed Soldiers on Sprue, Blister Packs, Yellow Boxed Poly AFVs and Type 2 packaging always catch my eye. The Blue Edge Boxes take me right back to the 1960s, when my Father bought me my very first German Infantry and Infantry Combat Group at Woolworths. Where did all the years go?
Yes. The cottage and church were sold under the Airfix banner. The church is a replica of the one at Bonchurch on the Isle of Wight.
@@Poliss95 Excellent. Thank you. The cottage is on the box-artwork for this set, but isn't included in this one.
Airfix kept the Control Tower Tom. All of the Trackside Series kits can be found in Type 2 bags, approx 30 kits, some slightly harder to find than others.
I've definitely seen the cottages in Airfix packaging
@@mc2594 Thank you. I find this interesting. I confess to being disappointed with the Control Tower Kit when I built it many years ago. I have read in print both versions of how the model ended up. Sold and not sold. Testimonials seem divided. I am not a professional researcher or railway enthusiast, I do not have a dog in this fight. Nevertheless. your response is welcome.
Got loads of these kits still boxed and still on the sprees!
The instructions aged to the tan color, but they were not white to begin with. Most of those kits are now available from Dapol, as well as the rolling stock kits that Airfix made.
These kits are all from the 1950s. these were in the raneg for years - the roygh teh 1960s and 70s. The 'Girder Bridge' kit was used by the modelmakers on the classic 1960s TV show 'Thunderbirds' to add detail to the models. Here is a link to a video shwoing some of its uses. I'd be happy to discuss more on this Airfix as this is a golden chaper in the company's history. th-cam.com/video/__90Sm0gfYM/w-d-xo.html
Yes I'm sure your right, as I can remember making these in the late 1950' and early 60's. Yes it was a Golden Age for Airfix so many kits to choose from but the range got so large that the Model shops could not stock the whole range any more.
You gonna build those?
FIRST!!!!
The HO/OO description is nonsense, of course. If you were really looking for HO (1/87) scale you were out of luck with all of these. OO is 1/76, which is what these actually were. (At least I'm not aware of any exceptions.)
Interfrigo is rumoured to be the HO exception.
That's down to the fact that both 'OO' AND 'HO' could run on the same gauge track (16.5mm).
if you still have these tools can you make more of them?