Airfix Historical Figure Kits - Queen Elizabeth II

[matthew_teevan]

When growing up in the 1970s I went through a phase of building figure kits, starting with the 54mm military figures on horseback, I think inspired by the BBC TV Series 'Model World'. And then progressing onto the 1/12th scale Historical Figures. I recall Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. With the historic Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II I wanted to propose a 1/12th - an additional to the Historical Figures series. Here is a mock-up box top of what it might have looked like at the time, celebrating the year of the Coronation. I am pretty sure the kits in this is line were never big sellers, but I believe the Airfix brand is at its strongest when handling distinctly British subjects. Whether that is a Supermarine Spitfire, an E-Type Jaguar or Her Majesty herself. Come on Airfix

[Ratch]

I've built all the 1/12 figures - any additions would be most welcome