Check out this gorgeous British Pathe clip of trade modellers making a huge model plane in 1959.
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What do you think?
Those models are truly stunning. And huge. I am sure 1500 pounds was a lot of money in 1959 - you could get an Airfix Series 1 kit for two shillings. So 1500 pounds would be 15,000 Airfix kits.
Great maths Paul! The workmanship here is quite astounding isn't it! Can anyone do that now?
Its Westway Models of Wembley, London. Lots more about them on You Tube.
Those models are truly stunning. And huge. I am sure 1500 pounds was a lot of money in 1959 - you could get an Airfix Series 1 kit for two shillings. So 1500 pounds would be 15,000 Airfix kits.
ReplyDeleteGreat maths Paul! The workmanship here is quite astounding isn't it! Can anyone do that now?
DeleteIts Westway Models of Wembley, London. Lots more about them on You Tube.
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