matthew_teevan Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 Roy Cross celebrates his 99th Birthday this weekend (Sunday - April 23rd).I imagine msot people on thsi forum know of Mr Cross and his iconic box top artwork.The the subjects were always shown in the thick of it, performing their specialised tasks and carrying out their missions heroically. They were shown off in their best light. It made you not only want to buy the kit, but to learn more about the subject. As a youngster growing up in the 1970s I would vist my local Beatties model shop and gaze at the rows and rows of model kits. I did not know what many of them were. What was a Blohm & Voss BV 141? But it sure looked cool on the box! A bizarre looking aircraft with an off-centre cockpit nacelle on one wing, and the single engine on the fuselage boom. Possibly the oddest aircraft ever built. Kudos to Airfix for making such a variety of kits, and so many. It is great to see some of the old boxes again in the 'vintage classics' range. Artists and model builders alike will continue to be inspired by his work. It will live forever. The attached is a painting I did, imagining Mr Cross at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorman Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 Brilliant! You're a pretty nifty artist yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Excellent painting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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