TAG Thunderbird 2 Specials

Hi,

               From maxsmodels, here is a collection of viewer build models. 

The most interesting start at 14:57, with several examples of Thunderbird 2 from the recent Thunderbirds Are Go series, that have been repainted. 

First up, one in overall white, with Royal Australian Air Force markings and a pod carrying the UN flag. Apart from the incorrectly positioned wing roundels (the feet should be facing inwards, not outwards), this is really nice. 

More examples follow: one in Canadian Rescue markings; WW2 RAF, one in pink with two girls standing on top - no idea what this is about; US Navy Blue Angels aerobatic team support aircraft - they usually have a C-130 Hercules; WW2 Luftwaffe in desert camouflage disgorging a Tiger I tank; one which seems to have had an engine fire; a Star Wars version; WW2 US Navy with lots of guns; a Full Stack shuttle version; US Coast Guard; and US Marine Corps air ambulance. 

Followed by several other SF models, some in RAF markings. Also the Orion from 2001 in British Airways colours. Great fun.

Have you anything like this?

Max's Models Viewers Builds 2 and After Hours - YouTube

Paul Adams from New Zealand

HOUSEHOLD OBJECTS OF THE SIXTIES AND SEVENTIES

Taking a cue from Paul's sports car lighter post I thought I'd look at a few more lighters and associated ashtrays from my youth.

Smoking is nowhere near as commonplace now as it was when I was a kid. Everyone smoked in the Sixties and Seventies it seemed, except me and that's because I was a kid. My folks smoked as did my older sibs. It was just the done thing and lighters and ashtrays where scattered everywhere round our home.

OK, a blast from the past, here's the first of a series of posts.

This bad boy was a tall steel portable ashtray. Looking like something a carpet fitter might use, it could be found next to any armchair but might not have been in the same place next time you were there. Smokers took it with them! I think the ribbed structure on top wasn't just a handle. It's where the fags were stubbed out.  At some point the tank at the bottom would get full and someone had to empty it, which I'm pleased to say wasn't on my job's list! I remember it reeked of fags as you got closer to it with a Dinky UFO Interceptor!

Do you remember these readers?

TRACY TRAY

 

I saw this on Ebay this summer. It was described as similar to Geoff Tracy's ashtray in the Thunderbirds TV series.

I can't say one way or another if it is. Can you?

Have you seen any household items used as props in Gerry Anderson shows readers?

MJ'S BLOW-UP LANDSPEEDER BOAT LOUNGE

Hi Woodsy on the subject of nuclear ferry inflatables I had this very inflatable Landspeeder, I was too large to ride in it so it became a rubber ring if you will, I was in my 30's and it was one very cool long summer...!
MJ
Southcoast Base

SPORTS CAR LIGHTER

Hi

This is a novelty cigarette lighter that I bought several years ago. Having never smoked (more money left for models) I have no need for a lighter, but I could not resist this one. It is a modern sports car, perhaps a Ferrari ? It is a dull silver, with a bright chrome windscreen, clear yellow headlights, red taillights, black on yellow rear number plate ZD-8888.

There is a small badge in the centre of the bonnet, which I cannot read. Black plastic wheels, with chrome hubs. The left rear is broken in half, which is why I was able to get it cheap. Never used it, but it is great fun. The entire nose section of the car, forward of the windscreen, flips to the side to expose the actual lighter. About the size of a Hot Wheels car.

Have you anything like this?

Paul Adams from New Zealand

LP ASTRONAUTS 8-PACK MYSTERY SOLVED?

A while back I spoke of a mystery LP astronauts box which I've only got a picture of the back from - 

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgB8SUalAMj3oqQpUmAyI83eCpWRLumH0A3z4WLJmWQf7O9zyp8JOJDFAIjfS520fOOWEbUoEoOLf5dwk5lP_0wjJ1r6DHzbbudBt0xx8nAjgEfcPUpOx4oRsEvx2NClWJvMz-do60Uarv/s1600/project+s+spacemen+box+rear+jet.jpg

I'm wondering now if its the back of this 8 pack of silver LP astronauts pictured on Alphadrome. Does anyone know?

http://www.alphadrome.net/data/displayimage.php?pid=5838

PIPPIN TOYS DOWN ON THE FARM SET

 I recently saw this vintage toy set by Pippin in a charity shop.

Down on the Farm.

A large boxed farm set with stylized animals and buildings.

I managed to undo one of the taped-up sides for a look inside.

The toy reference number is 1147.

At £12.95 it was too dear for me to get.

JADA HARRY POTTER

Hi

I just found another Hollywood Nano Rides set from Jada Toys. While most of the die-cast Nano Rides sets of mini models contain three vehicles, this Harry Potter set only has two. 

The famous flying Ford Anglia from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and the very tall Knight Bus from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

These are mounted in a clear plastic blister, on a backing card that shows a young Harry Potter in his Hogwarts robes. Made in China.

The Anglia is light blue with a white roof, silver trim, and red rear lights. The windows are printed on in black. Black plastic wheels.

The triple-decker Knight Bus is purple, with black and silver detailing, and silver printed windows. The destination boards are white on black - Knight Bus at the front, and All Destinations (nothing underwater) on the sides and at the rear. Black plastic wheels.

Beautiful little models.
Paul Adams from New Zealand