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James May's Toy Stories: Airfix Handbook

James May's Toy Stories: Airfix Handbook

James May

9781844861163

Conway Maritime Press Ltd


Society & Social Sciences; Material culture; Hobbies

Hardback

96 pages

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After his ambitious project to create a 1/1 scale Spitfire, James May returns to the brand synonymous with model kits to learn more about Airfix. Over the years Airfix's range has included figures, trains, trackside accessories, military vehicles, engines, rockets, sailing ships, warships, liners, vintage cars, performance cars, motorcycles, spaceships and more, available in many different scales and for different skill levels. Modern kits are increasingly accurate and minutely detailed, as precision mouldings and sophisticated techniques and materials have meant scale modelling is truly a 21st century hobby - but with more than half a century of heritage. James raids the Airfix archives and uncovers a wealth of nostalgic imagery. He also looks at Airfix's greatest kits, the history of the Spitfire in plastic and enters the world of modellers, discovering it has come a long way since his childhood memories of gluey fingers, fiddly decals and busted propellers.

By:   James May
Imprint:   Conway Maritime Press Ltd
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 7mm,  Width: 196mm,  Spine: 130mm
Weight:   283g
ISBN:  

9781844861163


ISBN 10:   1844861163
Pages:   96
Publication Date:   June 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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James May is a well-known writer, broadcaster and co-presenter of BBC TV's Top Gear. He also writes a weekly motoring column for The Daily Telegraph. James enjoys cars, motorcycles, light aircraft and a drink, always in that order. He lives in London with Fusker, the world's most unpleasant cat.

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