Airfix History

The term type refers to the layout, artwork and design of the header card. The header card is the piece of folded paper that is stapled to the top of the plastic bag that contains the kit parts. On the front of the header card is the name of the kit and a picture of the model.

Airfix Catalogues

One of the most famous names in toys is back, after going bust.

A brief history of Airfix. I do not intend to repeat more in-depth works such as Arthur Ward's Model World of Airfix, or Stephen Knight's Let's Stick Together.