MAN IN FLIGHT COINS BY ANDY B

Hi Woodsy,

You mentioned the Petrol station coins Man in Flight.  Here's a scan of my set, with a detail showing the space-related coins. 

I think they were released around 1970. Unfortunately due to indifferent storage a couple of the coins have some sort of corrosion product on - not sure what to do about this.

All the best,
Andy B.

CENTURY 21 MOONSHIP WHEEL REPAIRS - PART 3

Part 3

Enjoy!

The saga continues.....soon

COSMIC SEEKER : THE SPACEX I APOLLO TRACKER

It has to be said that some SpaceX 1 series toys are equally as attractive and scarce as their series 2 counterparts.

One of my favourite Series 1 toys is the gorgeous Apollo Tracker pictured above courtesy of Bill. As usual, I don't and never did possess one of these but I'm drawn to its simple classic Sci-Fi looks. Its that big antenna!

Probably more than the toy even, I just love the illustration of the Apollo Tracker on the back of its backing card. Its pictured below courtesy of Will Osborne [never managed to get a front view!]. The clean two-tone artwork is fabulous. It makes me think of a sandy desert planet with a cold pale moon.

CENTURY 21 MOONSHIP WHEEL REPAIRS - PART 2

Part 2

Not for the toy repair squeamish!

More to come!
Enjoy.

COMING SOON!

CENTURY 21 MOONSHIP WHEEL REPAIRS - THE MOVIE: PART 1

My latest Moonbase Central workshop film. I had to upload to You Tube first as it's too big for blogger to accept direct. Part 2 coming soon. Enjoy!

Booster Rocket - Out of the Unknown

This is the very first example of Spacex II which came into my hands, courtesy of my old schoolfriend, who got it as a birthday gift for me. Again, it was the early seventies and until I actually had it in my hand, I wouldn't believe it existed. Since then, I have seen two others, one which I got from my mate and a third in the collection of Will Osborne.

Once more, I got overenthusiastic with the Humbrol, painting the fuselage black. A beautifully designed model, combining the unusual bulky shape of the original design, with a chunky, powerful looking engine and heavier shuttle, than its Sword brother.

FUEL'S GOLD: THE SPACEX II BOOSTER ROCKET

Once again a gorgeous SpaceX II toy and once again its not mine: the Booster Rocket. I never had one as a nipper. This lovely loose example is Bill's. The card is in the classic S2 silver, purple and white livery.

Made by Pippin Rovex Triang, its a perfectly scaled-down replica of its larger C21 cousin. Rocket, the red and silver colours go together so well. A similar colour scheme was used for the Nuclear Ferry as well, which I'll post soon.

Your Booster Rocket pictures welcomed.