Here's to the Future

Its been a busy year for our resident modeller, Kevin Davies. Besides making some wonderful Spacex models, two Hovertanks and a brace of other superb models, he also found time to rustle up an amazing 72 card set of his creations, plus a full colour calendar!

The cards, each individually hand finished, depict his Spacex Flight Test Centre in all its glory, with his many creations in flight. Similarly, the Spacex calendar has a big colour print of each vehicle. My only complaint is it doesn't include my favourite, the new MEV2!

But seriously, its wonderful work, which will grace my wall come January!

SUBCOPTER

One Man Sub 1964

P3 Helicopter 1966, TV21 origin

[eventually to become the P3 SpaceX toy]

Any more similar one man subs and helicopters readers?

NEW KASCH CATALOGUE SIGHTINGS OF THE MOONSHIP AND MOON RANGER

Alphadrome's age and depth never ceases to amaze me. Brian's amazing site and forum keeps throwing up fabulous stuff from his members and all from years ago.

The latest gems are two pictures of the Moon Ship and the Moon Ranger toys. They appear in an American toy catalog from M.W.Kasch Company, who are new to me. The catalogue is from 1969 and these pictures appeared on Alphadrome in 2006 and were posted by ToyMemories. Look here.

The two pictures throw up a number of questions: are the two toys shown the American versions i.e. the AHI Moonship and the Tarheel Moon Ranger [I personally think the Moonship looks like the colouring of the UK C21 version but its hard to say], was the Moon Ranger photo taken for the catalogue, was the catalogue for the public or wholesale for traders and what does "carton/ bk. carton" refer to [bk. is dearer!] ?

Thoughts welcomed.

The Polyphase Avatron From Doctor Who Model by Kevin

Hi,

Took some pictures of my personal favourite replica Doctor Who prop, Polyphase Avatron. Can't do model work at the moment, injured my finger!

Take care,

Kevin

CHRISTMAS VINTAGE POP CULTURE QUIZ

OK readers, after all that Christmas shopping you really must try to stimulate your brain back to normal activity! How's about having a go at this picture quiz. Each one is a close-up of something from popular culture from the 60's, 70's or 80's. There's a key at the bottom to help you. One answer per reader please so pick carefully!

You can do it!

1 F

2 A

3 T

4 A

5 T

6 F

7 T

8 T

9 T

10 T

11 F

12 C

KEY:

A Music Album - name it and the band

C Comic Character - name it

F Film - name it

T Toy - name it

JINGLE BELLS

Batman smells!

Hover Tank at Sea By Kevin

Hi, Just for the fun of it! Take care, Kevin

[Scratchbiult Project SWORD Hover Tank]

MOONBASE MISTLETOE

The Golden Bough of Ancient Legend,

Christmas Mistletoe

In the Orchard of Snowshill, 

Cotswolds.

Do you like Mistletoe readers?