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My late father left me a bit of money in December 2019 and I've been on a spending spree this getting the models that I remember him making with me in the Sixties. I decided to start with cars and motorbikes but I extended my ambitions to buying every Airfix 1/32 car and truck kit and every Airfix 1/16 motorbike kits although I will be happy getting other manufacturer's boxings of Airfix kits (such as MPC) where necessary.

 

Having looked at the History of Airfix Kits section, I have restricted my wants by excluding the Kansas Kruiser, Krackle Kat and Night Prowler kits nor will I be buying Snap-fix kits (Ford Escort, Porsche 935, Supercharged Dragster).

 

Here are some of my acquisitions in 2020.

 

Airfix 1/32 Ford Zodiac, Airfix 1/32 MG 1100 Saloon, Airfix 1/32 Beach Buggy and BSA C15:
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Airfix Morris Mini Minor, Airfix 1/32 Lotus Cortina, Airfix 1/32 Sunbeam Rapier and Airfix 1/16 Honda CB450:
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Airfix 1/32 Dennis Fire Engine, MPC 1/32 Mercedes 280 SL, Airfix 1/32 1930 4.5 Litre Bentley, Airfix 1/32 1904 Mercedes and Airfix 1/16 Ariel Arrow:
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Airfix 1/32 1910 'B' Type Bus, Airfix 1/32 Austin Healey Sprite Mk.1 and another Airfix 1/32 Sunbeam Rapier:
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Airfix 1/32 Jaguar XKR GT3, 2 x 1933 Airfix 1/32 Alfa Romeo, Airfix 1/32 Porsche Carrera 5 and Airfix 1/32 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes:
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Airfix 1/32 MG K3 Magnette, Airfix 1/32 1911 Rolls Royce, Airfix 1/32 Bugatti 35B, Airfix 1/16 Ariel Arrow, Airfix 1/32 1902 de Dietrich and a Airfix 1/32 Renault Dauphine:
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Airfix 1/32 Ford 3 Litre GT , Airfix 1/32  Ferrari 250LM and Airfix 1/32 WW1 B Type Bus 'Ole Bill':
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Airfix 1/32 1904 Darracq, Airfix 1/32 Vauxhall Viva and Airfix 1/32 1926 Morris Cowley:
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Airfix 1/32 Ariel Arrow and Airfix 1/32 Honda CB.450:
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Airfix 1/32 BMW R69 and Airfix 1/32 Monty's Humber 4x2 Staff Car:
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Airfix 1/32 1933 Alfa Romeo, Airfix 1/32 1904 Darracq, Airfix 1/32 1911 Rolls Royce and Airfix 1/32 1905 Rolls Royce:
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Airfix 1/72 Bristol Bloodhound (well it does come with a Land Rover and trailer) and Airfix 1/32 1912 Model 'T' Ford:
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MPC 1/32 Jaguar 420:
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Yet another Airfix 1/32 Monty's Humber and another Airfix 1/32 1910 Model 'T' Ford:
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Airfix 1/32 1923 Morris Cowley (1410)
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Airfix 1/32 Austin Maxi (M204C):
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Airfix 1/32 Ford Tractor & 40' Trailer (16401-4):
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Airfix 1/32 1904 Mercedes (02449-7):
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Airfix 1/32 Morris Marina (03405-0)
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Another Airfix 1/32 Lotus Cortina (M8C)
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Another Airfix 1902 de Dietrich (79) and another Airfix 1/32 1907 Lanchester Landaulette (1394)
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MPC 1/32 Ford Capri (2-1013-125)
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Another Airfix 1/32 Beach Buggy (02412-5):
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A pair of Airfix 1/32 Mercedes 280 SL (M208C):
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I intend to make all of these.....time and modelling mojo permitting. My next post will be a listing of all of the Airfix kits in my collection (both built and unbuilt) and will include links to single pictures as I complete them. WIP and RFI threads will be posted in the appropriate forums.

 

Dave

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As promised, here is a listing of all of the Airfix kits in my collection and will include links to pictures as I complete them.

 

Airfix 1/32 Cars owned

Airfix 1/32 1902 de Dietrich #1 (79)
Airfix 1/32 1902 de Dietrich #2 (79)
Airfix 1/32 1904 Darracq #1 (02445-5)
Airfix 1/32 1904 Darracq #2 (02445-5)
Airfix 1/32 1904 Darracq #3 (1338)
Airfix 1/32 1904 Mercedes #1 (02449-7)
Airfix 1/32 1904 Mercedes #2 (02449-7)
Airfix 1/32 1904 Mercedes #3 (02449-7)
Airfix 1/32 1905 Rolls Royce #1 (02447-1) - * Built by Me *
Airfix 1/32 1905 Rolls Royce #2 (02447-1)
Airfix 1/32 1907 Lanchester Landaulette #1 (1394)
Airfix 1/32 1907 Lanchester Landaulette #2 (1394)
Airfix 1/32 1910 B-Type Omnibus (06443)
Airfix 1/32 1910 Model 'T' Ford #1 (1337)
Airfix 1/32 1910 Model 'T' Ford #2 (1337)
Airfix 1/32 1910 Model 'T' Ford #3 (1337)
Airfix 1/32 1910 Model 'T' Ford #4 (1337)
Airfix 1/32 1911 Rolls Royce #1 (02444)
Airfix 1/32 1911 Rolls Royce #2 (02444)
Airfix 1/32 1911 Vauxhall Prince Henry (03441-6)
Airfix 1/32 1912 Ford Model 'T' #1 (60)
Airfix 1/32 1912 Ford Model 'T' #2 (60)
Airfix 1/32 1923 Morris Cowley #1 (1410) - * Built by Me *
Airfix 1/32 1923 Morris Cowley #2 (1410)
Airfix 1/32 1926 Morris Cowley (80)
Airfix 1/32 1930 Bentley (02446)
Airfix 1/32 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C #1 (M0201)
Airfix 1/32 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C #2 (02441-3)
Airfix 1/32 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C #3 (02441-3)
Airfix 1/32 Aston Martin DB5 (A50089)
Airfix 1/32 Aston Martin DB5 #2 (M206C)
Airfix 1/32 Aston Martin DBR9 (A03411) - * Built by Me *
Airfix 1/32 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite Mk I (02421)
Airfix 1/32 Austin Maxi (M204C)
Airfix 1/32 Beach Buggy #1 (02412-5)
Airfix 1/32 Beach Buggy #2 (02412-5)

Airfix 1/32 Beach Buggy #3 (A02412V)

Airfix 1/32 Beach Buggy #4 (A02412V) - * Built by Me *
Airfix 1/32 Bond Bug  (M10C) - * Built by Me *
Airfix 1/32 Bugatti 35B (02451)
Airfix 1/32 Dennis Fire Engine (572)
Airfix 1/32 Ferrari 250 LM (03407)
Airfix 1/32 Ford 3 Litre GT (A55308)
Airfix 1/32 Ford Escort Mk 1 (A50091) - * Built by Me *
Airfix 1/32 Ford Escort Mk 1 #2(A50091)
Airfix 1/32 Ford Escort Mk 1 #3 (A50091)
Airfix 1/32 Ford Escort Mk 1 #4 (A50091)
Airfix 1/32 Ford Escort Mk 1 #5 (A50091)
Airfix 1/32 Ford Escort Mk 1 #6 (A50091)
Airfix 1/32 Ford Escort Mk 1 #7 (A50091)
Airfix 1/32 Ford Escort Mk 1 #8 (A50091)
Airfix 1/32 Ford Fiesta RS WRC (A55302)
Airfix 1/32 Ford Tractor & 40' Trailer (16401-4)
Airfix 1/32 Ford Zodiac (M201C) - * Built by Me *
Airfix 1/32 Gulf Porsche 917 #1 (03409) - * Built by Me *
Airfix 1/32 Gulf Porsche 917 #2 (03409)
Airfix 1/32 Jaguar 'E' Type #1 (02415)
Airfix 1/32 Jaguar 'E' Type #2 (02415)
Airfix 1/32 Jaguar XKR GT3 #1 (A55306)
Airfix 1/32 Jaguar XKR GT3 #2 (A03410)
Airfix 1/32 Lotus Cortina #1 (M8C) - * Built by Me *
Airfix 1/32 Lotus Cortina #2 (M8C)
Airfix 1/32 Maserati Indy (03406-3)
Airfix 1/32 Mercedes 280 SL #1 (02408-6)
Airfix 1/32 Mercedes 280 SL #2 (M208C) - * Built by Me *
Airfix 1/32 MG 1100 Saloon (M7C) - * Built by Me *
Airfix 1/32 MG K3 Magnette #1 (02452)
Airfix 1/32 MG K3 Magnette #2 (02452)
Airfix 1/32 MGB (02420)
Airfix 1/32 Mini Cooper S (A55310)
Airfix 1/32 Mini Countryman WRC (A55304)
Airfix 1/32 Morris Marina (03405-0)
Airfix 1/32 Morris Mini Minor (M4C) - * Built by Me *
Airfix 1/32 Porsche Carrera 6 (M207C)
Airfix 1/32 Renault Dauphine (M3C) - * Built by Me *
Airfix 1/32 Sunbeam Rapier #1 (M1C) - * Built by Me *
Airfix 1/32 Sunbeam Rapier #2 (M1C)
Airfix 1/32 Triumph Herald #1 (A55201) - * Built by Me *
Airfix 1/32 Triumph Herald #2 (A55201)
Airfix 1/32 Triumph TR4A (A50092)
Airfix 1/32 Vauxhall 2000 Estate (M302C) - * Built by Me *
Airfix 1/32 Vauxhall Viva (M9C)
Airfix 1/32 Vodafone Mclaren Mercedes (A50008)
Airfix 1/32 VW Beetle 1200 (A55207) - * Built by Me *
Airfix 1/32 Monty's Humber #1 (A05360)
Airfix 1/32 Monty's Humber #2 (A05360)
Airfix 1/32 Monty's Humber #3 (05360)
Airfix 1/32 Monty's Humber #4 (05360)
Airfix 1/32 WWI B Type Bus "Ole Bill" (A50163) - * Conversion built by Me *
Airfix 1/32 WWI B Type Bus "Ole Bill" (A50163)

 

MPC/Airfix 1/32 Cars owned:
MPC 1/32 Ford Capri (2-1013-125)
MPC 1/32 Jaguar 420 (1006-100)
MPC 1/32 Mercedes 280 SL (1005)

 

Airfix 1/16 Motorbikes owned:
Airfix 1/16 Ariel Arrow #1 (1635)
Airfix 1/16 Ariel Arrow #2 (02481-1)
Airfix 1/16 B.S.A. C.15 (03480-1)
Airfix 1/16 BMW R69 #1 (04480-4)
Airfix 1/16 BMW R69 #2 (04480-4)
Airfix 1/16 Honda CB450 #1 (02480-8)
Airfix 1/16 Honda CB450 #2 (02480-8)

 

Dave

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Thats quite a collection Dave, I never realised that Airfix had so many on their books  . . .

 

I had a C15 motor bike in my youth and an Austin Maxi so I would be interested in purchasing those I suppose but having looked previously they seem to be both difficult to come by and expensive.

I wish you luck in your endeavour to build your collection of vehicles  . . 

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Taking into account my exceptions (Kansas Kruiser, Krackle Kat and Night Prowler kits, Snap-fix kits (Ford Escort, Porsche 935, Supercharged Dragster) and the other Ford Truck), there are a total of 58 different kits in my quest. In January 2020 I had only 5 unbuilt and 8 built kits but I have been buying furiously this year and now I have every one of them either built (14) or in my stash. The slow process of building them all is well underway!

 

Dave

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4 hours ago, Mancunian airman said:

difficult to come by and expensive.

There are currently three Airfix Maxi's on the bay. @ 110GBP, 120GBP, or a buy it now, at a ridiculous 295GBP!!

@davecov I think you're doing a grand job of enjoying your inheritance. 

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Thanks, Pete. I managed to get the Maxi for about £80 and my two most expensive purchases were the Morris Marina and the Ford Tractor and Trailer which were £140 each.

 

Dave

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12 minutes ago, davecov said:

Thanks, Pete. I managed to get the Maxi for about £80 and my two most expensive purchases were the Morris Marina and the Ford Tractor and Trailer which were £140 each.

 

Dave

I dint think I paid £140 for my real Marina all those years ago.

 

Rodders

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You're doing a great job there Dave :thumbsup2:

Like you, I've been hoovering up Airfix vehicles this summer (although limiting my acquisitions to British marques).  We may have been competing on eBay!

 

I've two quick questions please:

  • Is there a reason for your multiple copies of some subjects?
  • Have you ever seen the Airfix Hillman Hunter kit?

Cheers

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Just now, bentwaters81tfw said:

The Hillman Hunter was never made, the 'box photos' are fake.

 

Magic!  Someone had better tell Scalemates :winkgrin:.

Thanks for putting me straight.

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1 hour ago, klubman01 said:

Impressive collection.  Airfix also did a 1/32 Porsche 917 IIRC.

Trevor

That's right, Trevor. It is in the list under the title that Airfix used, "Gulf Porsche 917". I have built one of those already and have another in my stash:

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Dave

 

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1 hour ago, CliffB said:

You're doing a great job there Dave :thumbsup2:

Like you, I've been hoovering up Airfix vehicles this summer (although limiting my acquisitions to British marques).  We may have been competing on eBay!

 

I've two quick questions please:

  • Is there a reason for your multiple copies of some subjects?

Cheers

Hi Cliff, the list I posted originally was produced by my stash database showing EVERY kit I own or have built.  Taking out duplicates, the list is:

 

Airfix 1/32 1902 de Dietrich (79)
Airfix 1/32 1904 Darracq (1338)
Airfix 1/32 1904 Mercedes (02449-7)
Airfix 1/32 1905 Rolls Royce (02447-1)
Airfix 1/32 1907 Lanchester Landaulette (1394)
Airfix 1/32 1910 B-Type Omnibus (06443)
Airfix 1/32 1910 Model 'T' Ford (1337)
Airfix 1/32 1911 Rolls Royce (02444)
Airfix 1/32 1911 Vauxhall Prince Henry (03441-6)
Airfix 1/32 1912 Ford Model 'T' (60)
Airfix 1/32 1923 Morris Cowley (1410)
Airfix 1/32 1926 Morris Cowley (80)
Airfix 1/32 1930 Bentley (02446)
Airfix 1/32 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C (M0201)
Airfix 1/32 Aston Martin DB5 (A50089)
Airfix 1/32 Aston Martin DBR9 (A03411)
Airfix 1/32 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite Mk I (02421)
Airfix 1/32 Austin Maxi (M204C)
Airfix 1/32 Beach Buggy (02412-5)
Airfix 1/32 Bond Bug  (M10C) - 20
Airfix 1/32 Bugatti 35B (02451)
Airfix 1/32 Dennis Fire Engine (572)
Airfix 1/32 Ferrari 250 LM (03407)
Airfix 1/32 Ford 3 Litre GT (A55308)
Airfix 1/32 Ford Escort Mk 1 (A50091)
Airfix 1/32 Ford Fiesta RS WRC (A55302)
Airfix 1/32 Ford Tractor & 40' Trailer (16401-4)
Airfix 1/32 Ford Zodiac (M201C)
Airfix 1/32 Gulf Porsche 917 (03409)
Airfix 1/32 Jaguar 'E' Type (02415)
Airfix 1/32 Jaguar XKR GT3 (A55306)
Airfix 1/32 Lotus Cortina  (M8C)
Airfix 1/32 Maserati Indy (03406-3)
Airfix 1/32 Mercedes 280 SL (02408-6)
Airfix 1/32 MG 1100 Saloon (M7C)
Airfix 1/32 MG K3 Magnette (02452)
Airfix 1/32 MGB (02420)
Airfix 1/32 Mini Cooper S (A55310)
Airfix 1/32 Mini Countryman WRC (A55304)
Airfix 1/32 Morris Marina (03405-0) - 40
Airfix 1/32 Morris Mini Minor (M4C)
Airfix 1/32 Porsche Carrera 6 (M207C)
Airfix 1/32 Renault Dauphine (M3C)
Airfix 1/32 Sunbeam Rapier #1 (M1C)
Airfix 1/32 Triumph Herald #1 (A55201)
Airfix 1/32 Triumph TR4A (A50092)
Airfix 1/32 Vauxhall 2000 Estate (M302C)
Airfix 1/32 Vauxhall Viva (M9C)
Airfix 1/32 Vodafone Mclaren Mercedes (A50008)
Airfix 1/32 VW Beetle 1200 (A55207) - 50
Airfix 1/32 Monty's Humber (A05360)
Airfix 1/32 WWI B Type Bus "Ole Bill" (A50163)
MPC 1/32 Ford Capri (2-1013-125)
MPC 1/32 Jaguar 420 (1006-100)
Airfix 1/16 Ariel Arrow (1635)
Airfix 1/16 B.S.A. C.15 (03480-1)
Airfix 1/16 BMW R69 (04480-4)
Airfix 1/16 Honda CB450 (02480-8)

 

BTW, I don't have a fetish for Airfix Ford Escorts, it's just that I bought a job lot of nine with a view to using them as a basis for resin bodyshells such as this Morris Ital:

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Dave

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19 minutes ago, davecov said:

That's right, Trevor. It is in the list under the title that Airfix used, "Gulf Porsche 917". I have built one of those already and have another in my stash:

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Dave

 

Yep, see it now!

Trevor

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18 minutes ago, davecov said:

BTW, I don't have a fetish for Airfix Ford Escorts, it's just that I bought a job lot of nine with a view to using them as a basis for resin bodyshells such as this Morris Ital:

Thanks Dave,

 

I'm sorry, but I phrased my question badly about the duplicates, I was trying to ask whether you had any specific plans for the duplicates - liked you've explained for the Escorts.

 

I've got that Ital shell too (plus spare Escorts!), plus a couple of other resin shells.  The trouble is, there are just too many shells out there when you start down that route - it's almost limitless :hypnotised:.

 

Cheers

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Everybody can tell Scalemates anything. Just log in and write.

That is an impressive collection. I remember many of theose cars from my youth.

You will find the BMW motorcycle bigger than 1/16. I think it was in 1/9 scale. 

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Hi Dave

It was news to me, but I've just come across this article which points out that the Darracq is actually 1/25 scale.  Having looked at the parts, I have to agree!

You may know this already, but I thought I'd share in case you didn't. 

 

Cheers

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A a kid (I'm 70 now) I built some of the kits you have listed, the Zodiac, Sunbeam Rapier, Cortina and Mk 1 Sprite come to mind. Because the Mk1 Sprite was the first car I owned (1967 time frame) I attempted to acquire an Airfix Mk1 Sprite but couldn't find one at the time and if I could have probably wouldn't have paid the asking price. I ended up getting the 1/24 Gunze Sangyo Sprite and yes it's still unbuilt on the shelf.

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5 hours ago, CliffB said:

Hi Dave

It was news to me, but I've just come across this article which points out that the Darracq is actually 1/25 scale.  Having looked at the parts, I have to agree!

You may know this already, but I thought I'd share in case you didn't. 

 

Cheers

I was aware, Cliff, but as Airfix has it listed as a 1/32 kit I include it in my quest. I also have fond memories of making it in the past which is another reason for including it!

 

Dave

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15 hours ago, davecov said:

I was aware, Cliff, but as Airfix has it listed as a 1/32 kit I include it in my quest. I also have fond memories of making it in the past which is another reason for including it!

 

Dave

 

That makes sense Dave :thumbsup2:

 

I'll probably take the opposite view and put mine back on eBay.  A pity, because I was hoping to build it in the French Fancy GB.  I'll just have to build the De Dietrich instead ;)

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Hi Dave,

 

You really have a nice collection of Airfix cars. I have also collected a few of these cars buying them off ebay and then there is the cost of getting them sent to Singapore where I live. Some of them are just too expensive for me. Can you show us the build log of your models? Thanks

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