Airfix blister packs, 1/72 Series 1 model kits.

[@davejay4986]

A lovely blast from the past, I remember these being hung on peg board at my local hardware shop. They were hung on the wall just behind the door as you come in, series 1 at the bottom and as you looked up the wall the higher the series with the ever so elusive 1/24 Harrier etc at the top......I dare not to look up there........I could stretch to a series 2 or possibly 3 but only if I had saved my pocket money by earning extra and combined it with my birthday money! Seeing this brought it all back to me.....the smell of the hardware shop, the ding of the bell as you walk in and the delight of seeing all those kits to choose from.

[@grahamhurst4613]

Thank you for writing that brilliant comment, I think bringing back some of these good memories is so important. Thanks so much for taking the time to write your story I enjoyed reading it

[@jaws848]

​@@grahamhurst4613love these vintage blister pack kits...currently have 2 and i want more

[@pauloratm]

Our life at modelism was so much better back then...just getting our hands on a kit was a joy!!! Now we became quite picky and waste a lot more time sometimes with nonsense. Lovely to see this video. Thank you!!!

[@grahamhurst4613]

Thank you, I tried to recreate that wonderful moment when you entered a shop and you had to decide which model to get with your pocket money. You are right we must enjoy our hobby! Thank you for your lovely comment

[@danytalloen]

Internet has ruined the hobby I think, everybody wants to build an award winning model these days with more brass than plastic on it.

[@williamscottshelton945]

i remember making most of these kits! what a nice reminder of simpler times!

[@grahamhurst4613]

I was trying to recreate that magical moment, seeing all those model kit’s hanging up in a shop. Thanks for looking

[@brianartillery]

Thank you so much for that! What a beautiful display. Took me right back, when I'd buy kits from my local newsagent. Your video actually made me 'get something in my eye' as it were, with the nostalgia. Your built kits are lovely, too - and you have my favourite from that period: the P-51, 'Fool's Paradise IV'. Simple kits, yes, but they do look very good. The bubble packs were great - the bubble could be used as a decal bath, or a paint palette, or even cut up and used in place of plastic card, which I did often. Lovely video. Thank you again (and I somewhat envy your collection, too). Nice one. 👍👍👍

[@grahamhurst4613]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and what a great comment. Yes the video is all about the nostalgia.

[@spritbong5285]

I love to see real home made Airfix kits where people like me brush painted their models and tried their best to achieve better effects. I admire enthusiasts who use all the best equipment, spray guns etc but as a 10 to 14 year old as was glad to afford the paint and the model. Thanks Graham, this is my past and memories too.

[@grahamhurst4613]

I remember the days of not having all the paints needed. I do like using the airbrush I did on the Fiat G50. On these older kits I do like to do a retro build using a brush. Glad you enjoyed the memories

[@petermarkham1153]

I worked in a model shop in York from 1971, I remember these started coming into the shop from about 1973 I think. They were a great improvement over the bags and we're very popular.

[@grahamhurst4613]

Thank you for your comment. I thought the packaging was brilliant. I like York very much and enjoy visiting

[@trevoratchison3904]

I use to send money from Wanganui, NZ and buy ten at a time and when they arrived i would send for ten more, i was eight at the time. It was a different world back then. Happy modelling to all

[@grahamhurst4613]

Wow 10 at a time! Heaven. I did enjoy growing up in the 1970’s

[@plastikid1668]

A wonderful collection of AIRFIX Kits. The Modells are well built. I love to see it.

[@grahamhurst4613]

Thanks for your comment glad you liked the models

[@cyberleaderandy1]

Really cool vid. A newsagents in Derby called Poyntons used to seel these on a market stall, along with other kits. I remember building the French imperial guard but seem to remember it being in a box ? Great memories 😊

[@grahamhurst4613]

Glad you enjoyed seeing them again. I didn’t realise I had so many! I think most of them ended up in boxes. I tried to recreate that walking into a shop and seeing all those kits moment. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@subversive1219]

Being from the U.S., I never knew these were a thing. These are simply, awesome! I bought one off of ebay today after, seeing this video. Quite a different marketing approach and, I love it! So simple and unique, for me anyway.

[@grahamhurst4613]

That’s great ! Which one did you find? I liked them because you could see the parts and look at the instructions before you bought it. Thanks for your comment

[@subversive1219]

A Mitsubishi Zero@@grahamhurst4613

[@jeremypitotti6654]

❤ loved this vid. It propelled me back to my childhood in the early 70s . I recall the clear bags more than the blisters. Fond memories of news agents selling airfix model kits and me scrounging money off my parents to go and buy one. Results were always gluey finger marks and fingers fused together!!

[@grahamhurst4613]

You are right the kits used to be everywhere. I’m still getting glue on my fingers Tamiya extra thin cement at the moment! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@normg2242]

I remember how the Spitfire kit had one-piece solid wings. All other plane kits had top and bottom halves to each wing, but not so the Spitfire for some strange reason. I built a lot of the models you show, thanks for the trip down memory lane. I also remember putting a Lancaster pilot in the Me-109, he did a much better job filling out the cockpit than did the skinny, frog-shaped pilot figure that came with many of the series 1 kits.

[@grahamhurst4613]

I love the description of the pilots. The Spitfire never quite lived up to the beautiful Roy Cross artwork on the packaging. The newer Airfix Spitfires are so much better. Glad to hear you enjoyed the video and thank you for your comment

[@kevthedev9541]

The series one Hawker Hurricane was one of my favourite Airfix kits....I built quite a few during the 70s as a kid....I may have to build another one day!

[@grahamhurst4613]

They are enjoyable to build you will have fun!

[@jmccallion2394]

Oh, the Green-eyed Monster is rising up!!! Great memories of the upstairs of Robinsons Store Dungannon! Upstairs was AIRFIX!!! Roy Cross's art work was like the aviation artist Michael Turner, the perfect expression of the air war!!!!

[@grahamhurst4613]

The box artwork is a big part of the hobby forme. Glad you enjoyed the memories

[@lloydmourant8055]

I have fond memories of Saturday visits to F.W. Woolworth & Co. If I’d been a good boy during the week by completing my school homework, my dear late father would have rewarded me with a blister pack kit. If I’d been extra good a cream cake from their cafe was an extra bonus!!👍😎

[@grahamhurst4613]

Thank you for sharing your lovely memories. Blister packs and Woolworths were a big part of our young lives. You were extra lucky I don’t remember a cafe in my Woolworths!

[@alasdarelambert3371]

You’ve brought back some very happy memories. My Saturday trip to the newsagent to spend my pocket money on these. It always took me forever to decide which one to buy. The local newsagent had a lot of Frog models too, but I seem to remember these being more expensive than Airfix.

[@grahamhurst4613]

Glad to hear that you enjoyed the memories. I used to take a long time to decide, so much choice. It was Airfix then Matchbox for me. Frog models had some great subjects. Thank you for taking the time to write your comment

[@ericsjaunirsjoekoer8535]

Respect to your modelling skills in making these beautiful models out of past technology.

[@grahamhurst4613]

Thank you, I enjoy building some of these older kits. Sometimes for nostalgia, sometimes to catch up with ones I never had at the time. I always like to see what Airfix release in the vintage classic range. Thank you for watching

[@borgcash3710]

Great collection! Brings me back to the 70-s when i started to be crazy about model kits, and i'm still crazy! I had Tiger tank in blister pack, the tracks were broken during the built, great respect to you - collection and built kits also.

[@grahamhurst4613]

It was the blister packs that got me started! I suddenly realised I had enough to recreate a shop!

[@paulvanappeven3340]

Wauw Great childhood memorys. Super. Thanks. Greetings from Belgium. Love your video’s. 👍🏻

[@grahamhurst4613]

Thank you, the video has brought back a lot of good memories. Thanks for watching, nice to hear from Belgium 🇧🇪

[@PanzermansBunker]

The vintage Airfix blister packs are a favorite of mine to build/collect. Thanks for sharing. Bill PS: they made HO Train accessories in blister packs too.

[@grahamhurst4613]

I really enjoy collecting them. Thanks for reminding me of the railway kits. Mine are built and on the layout. Another video down below

[@jasonmussett2129]

Reminds me of my local newsagents when I was a kid👍

[@grahamhurst4613]

I was having a reminisce about buying these kits in newsagents, glad they reminded you

[@jasonmussett2129]

@@grahamhurst4613 Oh yes. Forty pence for the Defiant😀

[@davep7308]

Very cool

[@davep7308]

Brings back memories of the hobby shop in the 1970s😢

[@jasonmussett2129]

@@davep7308 Ah yes. All the Airfix kits, paints etc were at the far side of the newsagents. Happy carefree days.😀

[@AtheistOrphan]

The artwork by Roy Cross really adds to the appeal.

[@grahamhurst4613]

Ah yes the artwork was a big inspiration and also being able to see the parts and instructions. Thanks again for your comments. There is another video with more blister packs

[@xray86delta]

I bought a lot of those when I was a kid. Loved to play with the airfix soldiers with the models. Great fun!😉 yours came out a lot better! 😸

[@grahamhurst4613]

I am still enjoying building Airfix kits and soldiers. It’s a great hobby. Thank you for your comment.

[@jamespaton6047]

I started building models again about three years ago. I have a few in blister packs and bags which I probably won't open. Great collection. I also have a few matchbox kits as well. I loved the Roy Crossley and Roy Oxley art work. I also have a few Commando books as well. I also had a paper round in the 70's. 👍

[@grahamhurst4613]

We have lots in common. It’s a real dilemma about building the bagged kits. I did just buy another Me 262 in box so I can keep the blister pack unopened. The box art is a great part of the hobby for me too and Commando comics brilliant!

[@jamespaton6047]

@@grahamhurst4613 I might by one or two of the classic kits with the better decals.

[@neilgibbs3880]

Wow what a blast from the past. Straight away I was looking for the universal carrier and gun. That was my favourite the the half track. Thanks. 👍👍👍

[@grahamhurst4613]

It’s great that you can buy these Airfix kits again as vintage classics. Glad you enjoyed the video and enjoy your model making

[@AndyM_323YYY]

I can remember just before that, when they came in a polythene bag with card folded about the top, usually with the same image later used on the blister pack.

[@grahamhurst4613]

I’m glad that these kits brought back some memories, the illustrations are a big part of the appeal to me. Thanks for looking and taking time to comment

[@AtheistOrphan]

As a child in the early 70s I remember when they changed to these, having previously been in poly bags on card hangers.

[@grahamhurst4613]

These blister packs are my first memories of Airfix kits. So I tried to recreate Woolworths with my collection. Thanks for your comment

[@johnhalley974]

Going to Woolworths in the 70s with my pocket money was an absolute joy…

[@grahamhurst4613]

That was the moment I wanted to recreate. I had been collecting these blister packs for a while. It was where I started with the hobby. Thank you for your great comment

[@hondo1650]

When modelling was available for pocket money. The 70s was the best era for getting into kit building. So many sources to buy kits

[@grahamhurst4613]

It really was a different world. I think we were lucky

[@johnclarke25]

Bought back happy memories of building them,the only one i didnt do was the fiat jet but i suppose 20 plus of the shermans makes up and most are still in my rapid fire armies 50 years later.😊

[@grahamhurst4613]

It was good to get them out on display. I am like you never built the Fiat but lots of Sherman’s. They are in the Coastal Defence fort video. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@raymondgravelle3931]

Happy days buying an airfix model in the 1960's🤗

[@grahamhurst4613]

I thought I would take a little trip back in time, thanks for looking

[@thud105f]

Had a bunch of those when I was a kid back then. Ah memories! Built that 0-1 3 times. 6 Scorpions, 4 0-2's, 5 Westland Scouts and at least 1 of most of the other aircraft. Never remember seeing any of the figures over here though.

[@grahamhurst4613]

You were busy! Making squadrons of those. I think it’s the Sherman I have built the most of. Glad you enjoyed the memories

[@markwilliams2620]

I had the Side Series F4F Wildcat I picked up at the Wright-Patterson AFB gift shop. Never built and lost to time. My brother was bought a ME 262 that was I was so jealous of. Nice work and thanks.

[@grahamhurst4613]

I can can imagine that an Messerschmitt 262 versus Wildcat could cause some envy. But winning the battle of Midway makes the Wildcat the winner. Thanks for watching

[@jules2545]

These were my staple when I was a boy, I use to save up two weeks pocket money then spend the Saturday down at our fantastic local model shop choosing one.

[@grahamhurst4613]

I was trying to relive those days. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@pierretafany9122]

Merci. It reminds me the firts kits I've (tried to) build when I was a teenager in the late 60's ;-)

[@grahamhurst4613]

With every model you build you are still learning. Mine are never perfect, but it’s an enjoyable experience. Thank you for watching

[@alantoon5708]

From a wonderful time long past...

[@grahamhurst4613]

I wanted to try and remember the moment of seeing all those model kits waiting for your pocket money

[@roymartin8507]

I remember these kits; a real shame they are no longer made like this. The blister packs were a real boon for youngsters, as the model was identical to the one in the full box but at half the price!

[@grahamhurst4613]

It was brilliant packaging. The new Airfix starter kits are great for beginners now. Thanks for watching and your comment

[@PiperStart]

You have a very interesting and valuable collection, well done.

[@grahamhurst4613]

I suddenly realised I’ve become a collector. Thanks for watching

[@jerry2357]

I remember when these blister packs first came in, replacing the bagged kits. I remember them costing 25p, so I could get two if I had 50p. I made a lot of the kits that you showed.

[@grahamhurst4613]

They were so much better than the bags. Nice to have the paint schemes in colour too. I like to see the old prices on them. Glad you saw some of the kits you made

[@mikeandhev]

I remember my very first kit it was the Airfix Avro Anson, takes me back!

[@grahamhurst4613]

Thanks for looking, glad you enjoyed the nostalgia. Airfix have recently released a 1/48 Anson looks a great kit

[@morgandude2]

This is a total joy and a world I miss so very, very much. 18p for a Series 1 kit, 25p for a Series 2 kit.....a paint or two and/or a tube of glue ..that's Friday pocket money evening sorted!! Built, painted and proudly placed on top of the Telly before bed-time.😁😁😊😊 Then the long wait until next Friday after school and hope nobody has bought my next choice.😬

[@grahamhurst4613]

That’s a wonderful comment and exactly the memories I was trying to recreate. Television sets that you could put things on top of! That’s a great memory. Lovely comment thank you

[@robertgrimsted877]

Brings back memories match box as well was good kits love the vid

[@grahamhurst4613]

Glad you enjoyed the memories. I would like to have more Matchbox kits in the collection

[@chrisdrake447]

When I started making kits, I seem to recall that bagged Airfix Series 1 kits cost 17p in Woolworths. Boxed Series 2 kits were 25p, I think. Oh happy days ...

[@grahamhurst4613]

Those prices sound right to me, good old Woolworths. Thanks for looking and commenting

[@IanLanc]

When seeing model kits got you well excited! Cheap prices to boot with some as little as 37p.....Exactly the same kits are now £16.....

[@grahamhurst4613]

I still get excited about new releases and the vintage classics, but in those days it was hard to decide and those prices! Thanks for watching and for your comment

Great video. Very nice classic kits collection. Greetings Aleš 😎👍

[@grahamhurst4613]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed

[@malcolmmather4353]

That’s how I remember them from my childhood, in the plastic bags.

[@grahamhurst4613]

I decided to hang them up up and recreate my childhood

[@Rkolb2798]

I think I built most of them in the 70s . Simpler times

[@grahamhurst4613]

For me it was a great way of spending my paper round money

[@eddielane72]

I wish they still came with the display stands!! Great video, thankyou

[@grahamhurst4613]

Good point! Also a pilot or aircrew. My favourite stands came with the Matchbox kits that could be positioned. I think that Frog kits may have done that first.

[@nicholasmarshall3191]

Every time l accompanied a parent to WH Smiths, as a lad in the 70's, I would beg for one of those kits. I would get lucky now and then.

[@grahamhurst4613]

I bet you had to be good! But I think they were a good present that would keep you occupied for a while. Thank you for watching and for your comment

[@АндрейШмырев-ж3з]

Вот это сокровища!Странно что их не собрали...

[@grahamhurst4613]

They remind me of when I started making models. I am collecting them now! Thanks for your comment

[@janwitts2688]

I remember them selling off the last of these old bag kits to make way for the box ones in the late 70s.. came across a dump bin of typhoon and sea skua for 5p each..

[@grahamhurst4613]

Hope you bought them!

[@douglyle6106]

Really nice collection! I bought an old Airfix bagged kit for $2.00 last month. I think it's from the '60s because the artwork is very plain. Thanks for sharing.

[@grahamhurst4613]

I think you have done well there, it’s an earlier packaging and probably more collectible. Thanks for looking

[@ginger_grizzly]

My first ever model kit was almost certainly an Airfix series 1 in a blister pack, trouble is, due to the fog of time I can’t say for certain which one it was! I’ve narrowed it down to either a Hawker Typhoon bought from Woolworths in Whitby whilst we were on a family day trip or a Westland Scout bought off a carousel in my local newsagent. I strongly suspect it was the Typhoon...

[@grahamhurst4613]

Woolworths was where I started with the Focke Wulf 190D I miss that shop

[@ginger_grizzly]

@@grahamhurst4613 There was a Woolies not far from where we lived and they had a fair selection of kits but not that many as it wasn’t a particularly big store. Must have bought some kits from there but really can’t say with any degree of certainty which ones! Airfix kits were mostly bought from larger stores on shopping trips to Sunderland (Joseph’s) or Newcastle (Beatties). Only occasionally purchases were made closer to home from local newsagents or hardware store.

[@exzendar2523]

Awww❤❤❤ the fokeWulf190 was my first modelkit

[@grahamhurst4613]

Still enjoy building Focke Wulf kits, thanks for looking

[@exzendar2523]

@@grahamhurst4613 i was realy amazed about the artwoks of airfix kits

[@jamesmiddleton1278]

How cool, thanks! I remember a Gazelle I did from that packing 😁

[@grahamhurst4613]

I did enjoy putting the kits on display. I had trouble with helicopter kits, a bit delicate for me in my youth. Thanks for watching

[@ricardoroberto7054]

I have just bought the old boxed whirlwind expecting it to be a lot of work but was amazed at just how good it's moulded. But the original blister packs were very hit and miss. The Pup for example is gorgeous but the spit 9 with its solid wings and bent props was horrendous.

[@grahamhurst4613]

The old Spitfire IX I just built for nostalgia luckily the new one is a much better build and shape. I liked the Pup a really nice build. The Whirlwind wants to be built it was breaking out of the pack. Thanks for watching

[@terotyni371]

There was only few blister packs I didn't build. Oh, those days in the past!

[@grahamhurst4613]

They were our starter kits! I really like them, didn’t realise I had so many! Thanks for your comment

[@mwallace2922]

Awesome thanks for posting. 👍👍🇦🇺

[@grahamhurst4613]

You’re welcome, was good fun getting them out on show

[@vernonsaayman9741]

Art work by roy cross, just as fascinating

[@grahamhurst4613]

It’s a big part of the enjoyment for me. I have got the vintage years of Airfix box art books. Thanks for your comment

[@MaxTSanches]

I remember the plastic bagged series 1 kits - 12p each. :)

[@grahamhurst4613]

A bargain! When I started buying them I think I remember 16p. Thanks for comment

[@StephenLyons-tl8ie]

I remember when these kits were sold in plastic bags!!

[@grahamhurst4613]

Even more collectible!

[@mc2594]

No Mk1 Spitfire? S6B, Helicopters or Sailing Ships? still deserves a 'wow' and well presented with the builds, got a few in my collection.

[@grahamhurst4613]

I forgot the ships 🤦‍♂️ I do have a couple in the collection. I think I found helicopters a bit fiddly to build. I have just bought a vintage classic Whirlwind to make up for that. I’m sure I built the Scout and gazelle but they haven’t survived. Thanks again for watching and your comments

[@grahamhurst4613]

I am just posting an updated video with ships and figures! Sorry no helicopters yet, still searching….

[@dtrain1634]

Wow 😮 my dad will have built a few if these… now some are worth more than my house lol 😂

[@grahamhurst4613]

These kits are where we started. I’m hoping they don’t get to expensive it’s just nostalgia for me

[@owenoneill5955]

1/6d then went up to 1/11d. I was devastated, Could only buy one every two weeks.

[@grahamhurst4613]

And that was probably a long two weeks when you’re young! Thanks for looking

[@allanelder2711]

Regarding the Black Watch Highlander, how was the Tartan painted on the kilt?

[@grahamhurst4613]

I haven’t built the Highllander yet, there are some very fine lines to follow moulded on the kilt.

[@danytalloen]

Weird, I do remember the plastic bag packaging but strangely enough not the blisters.

[@grahamhurst4613]

Yes because the bags were replaced by the blister packs. I hope you enjoyed seeing them. Thanks for watching

[@olivier3847]

were these made simultaneously with boxed up kits? or did they just suddenly switch to boxes after a few years?

[@grahamhurst4613]

At that time series 1 blisters, series 2 and the rest of the range in boxes. All boxes now

[@paulbervid1610]

Very cool

[@grahamhurst4613]

I suddenly realised I do have enough to recreate a shop!

[@PaulNicoll-b8c]

I remember airfix blister pack kits selling for 27 1/2 pence

[@grahamhurst4613]

I love to hear the old prices! Thanks for your comment

[@alexandremarcelino7360]

Eu sou muito fã de miniaturas em escola 1/72👍😍🌟

[@grahamhurst4613]

It is the best scale for building a collection of model kits. Thank you for watching

[@ruskiwaffle1991]

Man, the modeling hobby must've been at its prime in the 1960s to 90s. Back then stuff was cheap now you would have to pay a good amount of money for a singlw kit. At least that's the case where I'm from.

[@grahamhurst4613]

We were lucky I could afford kits on paper round money! I think most of the Airfix starter sets and 1/72 is still good value for money. The hobby has changed but with much greater detail. I am still enjoying making kits old and new. Thank you for your comment

[@miketyper]

I remember these when I was a kid. To bad we don't have them today.

[@grahamhurst4613]

These were the first kits I started building so it’s a nostalgic collection. It was great to see the parts and instructions. Thank you for your comment

[@ЛешаХамчич]

Старый добрый конструктор. 😍

[@grahamhurst4613]

They are! Thank you for watching

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

That price tag 40p. Says everything doesn't it? One could convert the price back into pre-decimal sterling, I suppose... 8 shillings sounds a little more expensive..🤔 Somewhere in my house, I have a small stash of Japanese manufactured (I think) models of WW2 tanks and planes. These date from the 1970's I would imagine. All are boxed and unopened. I have absolutely no idea as to their value, but I would like to know if there is a price guide for such items. Obviously, anything is only ever worth what somebody is willing to pay.

[@grahamhurst4613]

The first place I would have a look is an online seller like Kingkit and of course eBay. I’m sure you would have no trouble selling complete and boxed kits. Thanks for looking

[@mickd6942]

I remember buying the yak 9 d with my pocket money 50p I think

[@grahamhurst4613]

They were great starter kits for us and I do remember them being very affordable at the time. Thank you for your comment

[@anjkovo2138]

👍👍

[@grahamhurst4613]

Thanks for watching

[@Thessalonikios7890]

Είναι είδος λατρείας παιδιών που σήμερα είναι 63 67 70 και πόσοι έχουν φύγει από την ζωή αυτή συγκλονίζει όταν το καλοσκεφτεις

[@grahamhurst4613]

That’s true. I hope this collection brings back some happy memories. Thank you for your thoughtful comment

[@Rom3_29]

At age 7. My very first plastic kit was an Airfix Fokker XXIII with Finnish and Dutch markings. Tube of glue was empty after every few builds. Humbrol paints took day to dry. Messy hobby.

[@grahamhurst4613]

It gets better! Glue does have a mind of its own sometimes and I do still get paint on my fingers