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Fairey Fulmar 1:72 (A02008)
The Fairey Fulmar was a carrier-borne fighter aircraft of the Fleet Air
Arm (FAA), serving in the early years of WWII. A total of 600 were
built during 1940/1941. Although inferior to land-based fighters at the
time it was a reliable, sturdy aircraft with long range and an
effective eight machine gun armament.
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About Airfix
Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer of scale plastic model kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. Airfix produce a wide range of plastic kit models aimed at all types of scale modellers with subjects such as; military aircraft, ships, cars, dioramas and more recently licensed products such as Wallace & Gromit, and shortly Doctor Who.
From Combs to Model Airplanes
Airfix was founded in 1939 by Nicholas Kove, a refugee from Hungary who originally manufactured rubber inflated toys. The name Airfix was chosen because part of the process involved fixing air into products. Kove also believed that all successful companies should have their names at the beginning of business directories and consequently the name Airfix was born. After WWII he switched to producing plastic combs, and was the first manufacturer to introduce an injection moulding machine.
In the late 1940s Airfix was approached by Harry Ferguson (the tractor manufacturer) to make a cheap model of one of his tractors that could be used by his sales team as a promotional tool. At first there were problems making the model, so it was decided to make it in a series of parts then to be assembled by a team of skilled workers.
This ready-built tractor proved to be popular and Ferguson allowed Airfix to produce them as toys and sell them under the Airfix name. It soon became obvious that more tractors could be sold if they were cheaper, and to achieve this they sold the kits unmade with instructions. This proved to be successful and shortly after Woolworths approached Airfix suggesting that by using a more stable polystyrene plastic and poly bags with a card header, it would meet the Woolworths retail price of 2 shillings. The small scale Golden Hind was launched in 1952. Woolworths buyers than began to ask for more subjects, then soon after Airfix began to produced a wider range of polybagged model kits – the all famous Spitfire model appearing from 1953.
The boom and gloom of Airfix
Airfix grew throughout the 1960s and 70s as the plastic kit modeling hobby became ever more popular. The range then expanded to include figures, trains, trackside accessories, military vehicles, engines, rockets, large classic ships, warships, liners, modern cars, vintage cars, motorcycles, spaceships and more.
In the 1980s the plastic kit modeling hobby went into decline, this was blamed on a number of factors such as; the introduction of computer games, precision diecast models becoming available, a rise in oil prices (which affected the price of plastic) and declining birth rates. Due to this and heavy losses in Airfix’s other toy businesses, they were forced to declare bankruptcy, then later bought by General Mills. Four years later, General Mills decided to abandon toy production in Europe resulting in Airfix coming back onto the market. This time it was bought by the Hobby Products Group of Borden who also owned other brands such as Heller (the French based plastic kit manufacturer) and Humbrol (producer of modeling paints and accessories).
In 1995 Borden then sold the Hobby Products group (which included Airfix) to an Irish Holdings Company called Allen McGuire and continued to operate under the Humbrol name. In 2006 Humbrol Ltd went into administration resulting in Hornby Hobbies Ltd buying both the Airfix and Humbrol brand.
About Humbrol
For over half a century Humbrol has been producing superior quality paints. During that time the company has become perhaps the best-known name in the modelling field and has established a world-wide reputation for excellence. Founded in 1919 as the Humbrol Oil Company, Humbrol initially supplied bicycle oil for Hull’s growing army of cyclists. In 1935, however, the company was asked to produce paints for renovating cycles, and came up with Art enamel. At first only black was available, but demand for other colours rapidly followed, and two years later a range of 12 colours was launched. These came in ‘tinlets’ sufficient to repaint a complete cycle frame and mudguards – and all for just sixpence! That emphasis on value was to become a central feature of Humbrols operations, and remains so to this day.
Sixty – Minute Success
In the early 1950’s the introduction of the plastic kit ushered in a new era in modelling – and Humbrol responded with One Hour Humbrol Plastic Enamel Paint in some 50 shades, and the ‘Paint Locker’ display cabinet that swiftly became a vital feature of any modelling shop.
New Products for New Trends
The increasing popularity of DIY provided a further challenge, and in 1965 Humbrol launched a range of paints and adhesives created specially for this market. These were followed, in the seventies, by the introduction of artists brushes, and modelling craft tools. Additionally, the number of shades in the standard colour range tinlets rose 80, and has subsequently rose to its present total of 151.
The Most Internationally Acclaimed Brand In the World
Humbrol’s range of colours now exceeds 151 colours, and each year millions of tinlets are exported to over 65 countries around the world. From being a modest supplier of cycle oil, Humbrol has become recognised worldwide and is one of the largest and most progressive companies in the fields of modelling, hobbies and crafts.
The Modellers First Choice
The name Humbrol has become synonymous with quality, and there can hardly be another name more familiar and popular among the model-making fraternity. The introduction of Humbrol One Hour Plastic Enamel brought a whole new dimension of authenticity that has been appreciated by modellers throughout the world.
A Comprehensive Range of Compatible Products
Humbrol’s fame was founded on paint, but today the company offers a wide variety of other products such as; application products, glues & adhesives, modelling tools and more recently has ventured into craft products.
Humbrol Today
Since Humbrol was founded in 1919 the brand has been under several owners. In 1976 Humbrol became part of the Hobby Products Group of the International Borden Inc group and then later in 1986 the Airfix brand also joined the group. In 1994, the group was acquired by an Irish Investment Company, Allen & Maguire. In August 2006 Humbrol LTD went into administration and then it was announced on 10th November 2006 that Hornby Hobbies LTD had acquired the brand alongside Airfix and Young Scientist which is the current home for the brands alongside the well known brands of Hornby trains and Scalextric.
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