Matteline 1967 has done a whole series of You Tube videos on the models, kits, and toys, that served as the basis of the craft used in various Gerry Anderson productions, or provided detailing parts.
In this video he looks at the plastic, tinplate, and die-cast toys that were used.
Some were used almost straight, with just a little re-painting and weathering, others were extensively modified.
Very interesting. Do you agree?
Paul Adams from New Zealand