The Frog kits time line
I have agonised about starting this post for some months as the work involved to get anywhere near completing it will be considerable. I also do not know if anyone out there would be willing to help as the more enthusiasts involved, if properly organised would make the task much easier. So if you want to help please post on the web site, anybody in ?
Proposition is that as many magazines, comics, catalogues and newspapers be searched for any and all Frog model kit references, kit reviews and especially advertisements and this information be noted by date, even down to the small ads page and request for out of production kits. The idea would be to create a time line of what happened and when between the years 1955/6 to 1980 and later if we can get more information. In particular when each kit actually reached the model shops. The lines and Helstrom book seems not to be correct in some areas so this project would be to check and correct the information stated in the book. The date must be backed up by a reference as I have done in my other posts so that others can independently check the information and add or correct it. The time line will also need research into other companies information and in other countries like the United States and most importantly New Zealand. If we can log this information it may help to pin point when the New Zealand moulds were sent on their last trip.
The Frog kits Time Line
The Frog kits Time Line
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
no record of any kits being sold, the Lines and Helstrom book states the project was started by IMA and a year later after the tools, artwork and packaging were made the company announced the new range of kits in January 1956. To date I have not found any reference to the kits in the year 1955.
(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
International Model Aircraft Ltd
The first noted mention of the new Frog range that I have found was in the January 1956 issue of Model Aircraft magazine and the announcement was made that seven kits were to be introduced into the new range. At the time it seems that although the kits were a much easier option to make than, what were known as balsa wood solids the need for carving blocks of wood and sanding down was eliminated. However a major problem was the glue to stick it together as the kits needed a much different glue than the balsa kits, then established into the market place at this time. The text on the front of the early kit boxes were put there to show that you had a small pipet of glue to put the kit together and also you did not have to sand it down to shape. Another feature when you read the instructions you had the option not to paint the kit as the plastic colour of the mould was not that different than the actual colour of the real aircraft so the need for painting was reduced, but if you did paint the kit you would need to use oil based enamel paints as was used by solid modellers at this time. The problem was that if you used cellulose dope or cellulose base paint you can dissolve the model due to the chemical reaction of the cellulose and the plastic so warnings were printed in the instructions about that. The other curious problem was the link to prototype aircraft and that is clearly seen by the markings chosen on the first few kits made. The Hunter box art was a real gaff as it depicted the Hawker high speed aircraft rather than the RAF squadron aircraft it was supplied with.
January to April, 1956. Hawker Hunter F Mk 1 & Westland Whirlwind.
April to June, 1956. English Electric Canberra PR 7, Canadair Sabre F Mk 4 & Gloster Javelin FMk 1.
August 1956. DH Venom FB 4.
September, 1956. Gloster Meteor F Mk 8.
The first noted mention of the new Frog range that I have found was in the January 1956 issue of Model Aircraft magazine and the announcement was made that seven kits were to be introduced into the new range. At the time it seems that although the kits were a much easier option to make than, what were known as balsa wood solids the need for carving blocks of wood and sanding down was eliminated. However a major problem was the glue to stick it together as the kits needed a much different glue than the balsa kits, then established into the market place at this time. The text on the front of the early kit boxes were put there to show that you had a small pipet of glue to put the kit together and also you did not have to sand it down to shape. Another feature when you read the instructions you had the option not to paint the kit as the plastic colour of the mould was not that different than the actual colour of the real aircraft so the need for painting was reduced, but if you did paint the kit you would need to use oil based enamel paints as was used by solid modellers at this time. The problem was that if you used cellulose dope or cellulose base paint you can dissolve the model due to the chemical reaction of the cellulose and the plastic so warnings were printed in the instructions about that. The other curious problem was the link to prototype aircraft and that is clearly seen by the markings chosen on the first few kits made. The Hunter box art was a real gaff as it depicted the Hawker high speed aircraft rather than the RAF squadron aircraft it was supplied with.
January to April, 1956. Hawker Hunter F Mk 1 & Westland Whirlwind.
April to June, 1956. English Electric Canberra PR 7, Canadair Sabre F Mk 4 & Gloster Javelin FMk 1.
August 1956. DH Venom FB 4.
September, 1956. Gloster Meteor F Mk 8.
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
International Model Aircraft Ltd
From the magazine Model Aircraft the feature article 'Over the Counter' has a paragraph telling the reader that International Model Aircraft (IMA) has introduced a range of new model kits called the Comet range. The six kits are stated as being near 1/96th scale and were being advertised for sale in February Aero Modeller magazine. From a advertisment in the same magazine the DH110 and the Sea Hawk were on sale at this time. From the magazine Aero Modeller for April a full page advertisment was showing the Bristol Britannia kit and a advertisment was showing that the DC-7c was on sale as well as the Britannia kit. June the Republic Thunderjet and Supermarine Attacker were added to the 1/72nd kit range. Towards the end of this year the English Electric P1 from November.
January/February De Haviland DH 110 & Hawker Sea Hawk F Mk1
The Comet Series
Grumman Cougar 1/80
North American Super Sabre 1/102
Lockheed Starfire 1/84
Douglas Skyknight 1/98
Douglas Skyray 1/94
Republic Thunderstreak 1/84
April. Bristol Britannia srs 101 & Douglas DC-7c with BOAC markings.
June. Republic Thunderjet & Supermarine Attacker F Mk 1
November/December. English Electric P 1. Hamleys Advertisment, Meccano magazine.
From the magazine Model Aircraft the feature article 'Over the Counter' has a paragraph telling the reader that International Model Aircraft (IMA) has introduced a range of new model kits called the Comet range. The six kits are stated as being near 1/96th scale and were being advertised for sale in February Aero Modeller magazine. From a advertisment in the same magazine the DH110 and the Sea Hawk were on sale at this time. From the magazine Aero Modeller for April a full page advertisment was showing the Bristol Britannia kit and a advertisment was showing that the DC-7c was on sale as well as the Britannia kit. June the Republic Thunderjet and Supermarine Attacker were added to the 1/72nd kit range. Towards the end of this year the English Electric P1 from November.
January/February De Haviland DH 110 & Hawker Sea Hawk F Mk1
The Comet Series
Grumman Cougar 1/80
North American Super Sabre 1/102
Lockheed Starfire 1/84
Douglas Skyknight 1/98
Douglas Skyray 1/94
Republic Thunderstreak 1/84
April. Bristol Britannia srs 101 & Douglas DC-7c with BOAC markings.
June. Republic Thunderjet & Supermarine Attacker F Mk 1
November/December. English Electric P 1. Hamleys Advertisment, Meccano magazine.
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
International Model Aircraft Ltd
January
February
V Bomber kits
Avro Vulcan B1 ...Aero Modeller magazine IMA Advertisment .
HP Victor B1 ...Aero Modeller magazine IMA Advertisment.
Vickers Valiant B1 ...Aero Modeller magazine IMA Advertisment.
Boeing 707 BOAC ...Aero Modeller magazine IMA Advertisment.
Douglas DC-7C SAS ...Aero Modeller magazine IMA Advertisment.
Vickers Viscount 800 KLM ...Aero Modeller magazine IMA Advertisment.
D.H.106 Comet 4 ...Aero Modeller magazine IMA Advertisment.
SUD-Aviation Caravelle ...Aero Modeller magazine IMA Advertisment.
March
Vickers Valiant B1 ...Aero Modeller magazine short paragraph review.
April
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Tri-ang Trade Fair report
WW II Fighters series anounced:
Kittyhawk
Typhoon
Thunderbolt
Focke Wulf FW190
Zero
kits to follow
Wellington
Hampden
Spitfire
DH Rapide
Blenhiem
Lancaster
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May
SUD Caravelle ...Model Aircraft magazine short review.
Vickers Valiant B1 ...Model Aircraft magazine IMA Advertisment.
Boeing 707 BOAC ...Model Aircraft magazine IMA Advertisment.
Douglas DC-7C SAS ...Model Aircraft magazine IMA Advertisment.
Vickers Viscount 800 KLM ...Model Aircraft magazine IMA Advertisment.
D.H.106 Comet 4 ...Model Aircraft magazine IMA Advertisment.
June
SUD Caravelle ...Aero Modeller magazine short review.
Focke Wulf FW190 ...Aero Modeller magazine short review.
July
Frog De-Luxe Models ...Bud Morgan advert as new kits.
Walker Bulldog
Ontos Light tank
IMA51 Skysweeper
Big Shot Howitzer
Nike Surface to air missle
Twin Forty AA Gun
Atomic Canon and transporter
August
Frog De-Luxe Models ...Aero Modeller magazine short review.
September
October
Supermarine Spitfire II ...Model Aircraft magazine review.
Fairey Rotodyne ...Model Aircraft magazine new kit.
November
Fairey Rotodyne ...Model Aircraft magazine photo of model.
December
Supermarine Spitfire II ...Model Aircraft magazine review.
Bristol Bloodhound Mk 1 ... Photo Advertisment IMA Aero Modeller.
Fairey Rotodyne ...Photo Advertisment IMA ... Photo Advertisment IMA Aero Modeller.
AA Battery Frog De lux kit ... Photo Advertisment IMA Aero Modeller magazine.
January
February
V Bomber kits
Avro Vulcan B1 ...Aero Modeller magazine IMA Advertisment .
HP Victor B1 ...Aero Modeller magazine IMA Advertisment.
Vickers Valiant B1 ...Aero Modeller magazine IMA Advertisment.
Boeing 707 BOAC ...Aero Modeller magazine IMA Advertisment.
Douglas DC-7C SAS ...Aero Modeller magazine IMA Advertisment.
Vickers Viscount 800 KLM ...Aero Modeller magazine IMA Advertisment.
D.H.106 Comet 4 ...Aero Modeller magazine IMA Advertisment.
SUD-Aviation Caravelle ...Aero Modeller magazine IMA Advertisment.
March
Vickers Valiant B1 ...Aero Modeller magazine short paragraph review.
April
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Tri-ang Trade Fair report
WW II Fighters series anounced:
Kittyhawk
Typhoon
Thunderbolt
Focke Wulf FW190
Zero
kits to follow
Wellington
Hampden
Spitfire
DH Rapide
Blenhiem
Lancaster
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May
SUD Caravelle ...Model Aircraft magazine short review.
Vickers Valiant B1 ...Model Aircraft magazine IMA Advertisment.
Boeing 707 BOAC ...Model Aircraft magazine IMA Advertisment.
Douglas DC-7C SAS ...Model Aircraft magazine IMA Advertisment.
Vickers Viscount 800 KLM ...Model Aircraft magazine IMA Advertisment.
D.H.106 Comet 4 ...Model Aircraft magazine IMA Advertisment.
June
SUD Caravelle ...Aero Modeller magazine short review.
Focke Wulf FW190 ...Aero Modeller magazine short review.
July
Frog De-Luxe Models ...Bud Morgan advert as new kits.
Walker Bulldog
Ontos Light tank
IMA51 Skysweeper
Big Shot Howitzer
Nike Surface to air missle
Twin Forty AA Gun
Atomic Canon and transporter
August
Frog De-Luxe Models ...Aero Modeller magazine short review.
September
October
Supermarine Spitfire II ...Model Aircraft magazine review.
Fairey Rotodyne ...Model Aircraft magazine new kit.
November
Fairey Rotodyne ...Model Aircraft magazine photo of model.
December
Supermarine Spitfire II ...Model Aircraft magazine review.
Bristol Bloodhound Mk 1 ... Photo Advertisment IMA Aero Modeller.
Fairey Rotodyne ...Photo Advertisment IMA ... Photo Advertisment IMA Aero Modeller.
AA Battery Frog De lux kit ... Photo Advertisment IMA Aero Modeller magazine.
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
International Model Aircraft Ltd
Battle class Destroyer (HMS Armada, HMS Cadiz and HMS Trafalgar)
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Frog model kits listings from the Gamages 1960 Book of Model Trains, Ships, Aircraft, Cars etc…catalogue came with a special plastic kit section:
1/96th scale plastic model section
Bristol Britannia 100, BOAC
Douglas DC-7C BOAC
Douglas DC-7C SAS
Vickers Viscount 800 BEA
Vickers Viscount 800 KLM
Avro Vulcan B1 RAF V-bomber
HP Victor B1 RAF V-bomber
Vickers Valiant B1 RAF V-bomber
Avro Lancaster 1
D.H.106 Comet 4
SUD-Aviation Caravelle
1/72nd scale plastic model section
Hawker Hunter F1
Fairey Rotodyne
Gloster Meteor F8
Gloster Javelin F1
DH 110
EE Canberra
DH Venom
English Electric P1
Fairey Gannet
Supermarine Attacker
Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Hawker Sea Hawk F. 1
Fairey F.D.2 Delta
WWII series
Zero
Focke-Wulf FW190
Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk
Republic P-47D-20 Thunderbolt
Hawker Typhoon
Other frog kits available shortly
Supermarine Spitfire 1I
Bristol Blenheim I
DH Dragon Rapide
HP Hampden
Vickers Wellington
Frog De-Luxe Models
Walker Bulldog
Ontos Light tank
IMA51 Skysweeper
Big Shot Howitzer
Nike Surface to air missle
Twin Forty AA Gun
Atomic Canon and transporter
Frog New Plastic Boat Kit
Battle class Destroyer (HMS Armada, HMS Cadiz and HMS Trafalgar)
What is interesting about this listing is that the Supermarine Scimitar, NA Sabre and Westland Whirlwind are not in stock.
Battle class Destroyer (HMS Armada, HMS Cadiz and HMS Trafalgar)
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Frog model kits listings from the Gamages 1960 Book of Model Trains, Ships, Aircraft, Cars etc…catalogue came with a special plastic kit section:
1/96th scale plastic model section
Bristol Britannia 100, BOAC
Douglas DC-7C BOAC
Douglas DC-7C SAS
Vickers Viscount 800 BEA
Vickers Viscount 800 KLM
Avro Vulcan B1 RAF V-bomber
HP Victor B1 RAF V-bomber
Vickers Valiant B1 RAF V-bomber
Avro Lancaster 1
D.H.106 Comet 4
SUD-Aviation Caravelle
1/72nd scale plastic model section
Hawker Hunter F1
Fairey Rotodyne
Gloster Meteor F8
Gloster Javelin F1
DH 110
EE Canberra
DH Venom
English Electric P1
Fairey Gannet
Supermarine Attacker
Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Hawker Sea Hawk F. 1
Fairey F.D.2 Delta
WWII series
Zero
Focke-Wulf FW190
Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk
Republic P-47D-20 Thunderbolt
Hawker Typhoon
Other frog kits available shortly
Supermarine Spitfire 1I
Bristol Blenheim I
DH Dragon Rapide
HP Hampden
Vickers Wellington
Frog De-Luxe Models
Walker Bulldog
Ontos Light tank
IMA51 Skysweeper
Big Shot Howitzer
Nike Surface to air missle
Twin Forty AA Gun
Atomic Canon and transporter
Frog New Plastic Boat Kit
Battle class Destroyer (HMS Armada, HMS Cadiz and HMS Trafalgar)
What is interesting about this listing is that the Supermarine Scimitar, NA Sabre and Westland Whirlwind are not in stock.
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
International Model Aircraft Ltd
Tri-ang factory opens in Calais.
Costal Tanker, Shell Welder
HMS Tiger
Printed on the instruction sheet was this kit list:
HMS Tiger
RN Battle class Destroyer
De Lux S series 1/500th Scale
North Carolina Battleship
USS Shangri-la carrier
Aircraft 1/96th
Avro Vulcan B1 RAF V-bomber
HP Victor B1 RAF V-bomber
Vickers Valiant B1 RAF V-bomber
Avro Lancaster 1
Airliners
Bristol Britannia 100, BOAC
Douglas DC-7C BOAC
Douglas DC-7C SAS
Vickers Viscount 800 BEA
Vickers Viscount 800 KLM
SUD Caravelle Air France
SUD Caravelle Swissair
1/72nd series plastic models
Hawker Hunter F1
NA Sabre F 86E
EE Canberra PR 7
Westland S 55 Helicopter
Javelin
Venom FB 4
Gloster Meteor 8
DH 110
Sea Hawk
Thunderjet F-84G
Attacker
Gannet
P1
Fairey Delta 2
Supermarine N113 Scimitar
Fairey Rotodyne
Authentic scale series
D.H. Beaver
Short Sealand
Douglas Invader
Lockheed Neptune
Fairchild Packet (Flying Boxcar)
North American Tornado
Boeing B47
Boeing B52
Douglas B66
WWII series
Hawker Typhoon
Republic Thunderbolt P47
Mitsubishi Zero
Curtiss Kittyhawk
Focke-Wulf FW190
Supermarine Spitfire II
Not 1/72nd scale
HP Hampden
Bristol Blenheim I
Vickers Wellington 1c
DH89 Dragon Rapide
De-Luxe series M kits
Nike Surface to air missle
Big Shot Howitzer
Ontos Light tank
Skysweeper AA Gun
Atomic Canon and transporter
Walker Bulldog
Twin Forty AA Gun
Bristol Bloodhound Missle
Tri-ang factory opens in Calais.
Costal Tanker, Shell Welder
HMS Tiger
Printed on the instruction sheet was this kit list:
HMS Tiger
RN Battle class Destroyer
De Lux S series 1/500th Scale
North Carolina Battleship
USS Shangri-la carrier
Aircraft 1/96th
Avro Vulcan B1 RAF V-bomber
HP Victor B1 RAF V-bomber
Vickers Valiant B1 RAF V-bomber
Avro Lancaster 1
Airliners
Bristol Britannia 100, BOAC
Douglas DC-7C BOAC
Douglas DC-7C SAS
Vickers Viscount 800 BEA
Vickers Viscount 800 KLM
SUD Caravelle Air France
SUD Caravelle Swissair
1/72nd series plastic models
Hawker Hunter F1
NA Sabre F 86E
EE Canberra PR 7
Westland S 55 Helicopter
Javelin
Venom FB 4
Gloster Meteor 8
DH 110
Sea Hawk
Thunderjet F-84G
Attacker
Gannet
P1
Fairey Delta 2
Supermarine N113 Scimitar
Fairey Rotodyne
Authentic scale series
D.H. Beaver
Short Sealand
Douglas Invader
Lockheed Neptune
Fairchild Packet (Flying Boxcar)
North American Tornado
Boeing B47
Boeing B52
Douglas B66
WWII series
Hawker Typhoon
Republic Thunderbolt P47
Mitsubishi Zero
Curtiss Kittyhawk
Focke-Wulf FW190
Supermarine Spitfire II
Not 1/72nd scale
HP Hampden
Bristol Blenheim I
Vickers Wellington 1c
DH89 Dragon Rapide
De-Luxe series M kits
Nike Surface to air missle
Big Shot Howitzer
Ontos Light tank
Skysweeper AA Gun
Atomic Canon and transporter
Walker Bulldog
Twin Forty AA Gun
Bristol Bloodhound Missle
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
International Model Aircraft Ltd
Preparation for production in the Tri-ang Calais factory, France.
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French Tri-ang Advertisment for a wide range of Tri-ang toys in two page spread sheet form it includes:
Note it is not clear from this advert what type of box was used, however it is a Tri-ang advert, but the numbers quoted are Frog numbers. It is thought that up until kits were being moulded in the Calais factory that the early Frog shelf head range were being imported as Frog kits from England and subject to import duty. Another factor is that this advert must have been created in the later part of 1961 so may have been out of date regarding changed Calais kit numbers and European box designs.
Items illustrated as line drawings
333 P Fairey F.D.2 Delta
332 P English Electric P1
329 P Republic F-84 Thunderjet
324 P Gloster Javelin F1
Items assumed part of the range, stated only as 15 models
Hawker Hunter F1
NA F-86 Sabre
Westland S.55 Whirlwind
EE Canberra PR 7
DH 110
Gloster Meteor F8
DH Venom
Hawker Sea Hawk F. 1
Supermarine Attacker
Fairey Gannet
Supermarine N113
Comet series
Items illustrated as line drawings
377 P Boeing B-47 Stratojet
378 P Boeing B52 Stratofortress
386 P Lockheed Neptune
389 P Hawker Typhoon
390 P Republic Thunderbolt P47
392 P Mitsubishi Zero
393 P Focke-Wulf FW190
394 P Supermarine Spitfire II
398 P Vickers Wellington
Items assumed part of the range, stated only as 18 models
Short Sealand
D.H. Beaver
Douglas B.26B Invader
Fairchild C-119 Packet
NA B-45 Tornado
Douglas B-66
Curtiss Kittyhawk
HP Hampden
Bristol Blenheim I
April
H.P. Dart Herald Ad... 1963 Meccano magazine.
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Hearns Hobbies (Melbourne) catalogue
Hawker Hunter F1
NA F-86 Sabre
Westland S.55 Whirlwind
EE Canberra PR 7
Gloster Javelin F1
DH 110
Gloster Meteor F8
DH Venom
Hawker Sea Hawk F. 1
Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Supermarine Attacker
Fairey Gannet
English Electric P1
Fairey F.D.2 Delta
Supermarine N113
Boeing 707
Bristol Britannia 100, BOAC
Douglas DC-7C BOAC
Vickers Viscount 800 BEA
Vickers Valiant B1
HP Victor B1
Avro Vulcan B1
D.H.106 Comet 4
Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Boeing B52 Stratofortress
Douglas B-66
Short Sealand
D.H. Beaver
Douglas B.26B Invader
Lockheed Neptune
Fairchild C-119 Packet
NA B-45 Tornado
Preparation for production in the Tri-ang Calais factory, France.
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French Tri-ang Advertisment for a wide range of Tri-ang toys in two page spread sheet form it includes:
Note it is not clear from this advert what type of box was used, however it is a Tri-ang advert, but the numbers quoted are Frog numbers. It is thought that up until kits were being moulded in the Calais factory that the early Frog shelf head range were being imported as Frog kits from England and subject to import duty. Another factor is that this advert must have been created in the later part of 1961 so may have been out of date regarding changed Calais kit numbers and European box designs.
Items illustrated as line drawings
333 P Fairey F.D.2 Delta
332 P English Electric P1
329 P Republic F-84 Thunderjet
324 P Gloster Javelin F1
Items assumed part of the range, stated only as 15 models
Hawker Hunter F1
NA F-86 Sabre
Westland S.55 Whirlwind
EE Canberra PR 7
DH 110
Gloster Meteor F8
DH Venom
Hawker Sea Hawk F. 1
Supermarine Attacker
Fairey Gannet
Supermarine N113
Comet series
Items illustrated as line drawings
377 P Boeing B-47 Stratojet
378 P Boeing B52 Stratofortress
386 P Lockheed Neptune
389 P Hawker Typhoon
390 P Republic Thunderbolt P47
392 P Mitsubishi Zero
393 P Focke-Wulf FW190
394 P Supermarine Spitfire II
398 P Vickers Wellington
Items assumed part of the range, stated only as 18 models
Short Sealand
D.H. Beaver
Douglas B.26B Invader
Fairchild C-119 Packet
NA B-45 Tornado
Douglas B-66
Curtiss Kittyhawk
HP Hampden
Bristol Blenheim I
April
H.P. Dart Herald Ad... 1963 Meccano magazine.
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Hearns Hobbies (Melbourne) catalogue
Hawker Hunter F1
NA F-86 Sabre
Westland S.55 Whirlwind
EE Canberra PR 7
Gloster Javelin F1
DH 110
Gloster Meteor F8
DH Venom
Hawker Sea Hawk F. 1
Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Supermarine Attacker
Fairey Gannet
English Electric P1
Fairey F.D.2 Delta
Supermarine N113
Boeing 707
Bristol Britannia 100, BOAC
Douglas DC-7C BOAC
Vickers Viscount 800 BEA
Vickers Valiant B1
HP Victor B1
Avro Vulcan B1
D.H.106 Comet 4
Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Boeing B52 Stratofortress
Douglas B-66
Short Sealand
D.H. Beaver
Douglas B.26B Invader
Lockheed Neptune
Fairchild C-119 Packet
NA B-45 Tornado
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
Last edited by N113 fan on Wed Feb 27, 2013 3:45 pm, edited 16 times in total.
(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
Last edited by N113 fan on Wed Feb 27, 2013 3:47 pm, edited 23 times in total.
(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
Rovex Scale Models Ltd
Rovex absorb Frog kit production.
Frog kit production deal with Air lines in the USA.
Air lines kit range:
Hawker Typhoon 1B
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
Curtiss P-40E
Misubishi A6M Zero
Focke-Wulf FW190A
Rovex absorb Frog kit production.
Frog kit production deal with Air lines in the USA.
Air lines kit range:
Hawker Typhoon 1B
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
Curtiss P-40E
Misubishi A6M Zero
Focke-Wulf FW190A
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
Rovex Scale Models Ltd to Rovex Industries Ltd.
Frog kit re-boxed kits deal with UPC in the USA.
Frog kit re-boxed kits deal with UPC in the USA.
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
Rovex Industries Ltd
Frog kit re-boxed kits deal with UPC in the USA.
February
Lockheed P-38 J/ L Lightning, Airfix Magazine New Kit.
Frog kits in adverts in February
BMW Model Mail Order House Frog kits on sale:
Black series:
F.152 GAL Hotspur II
F.153 Miles Magister I
F.154 Hawker Sea Fury FB.11
F.155 Dewoitine D.520C
F.156 Fokker D21
F.157 Morane Saulinier M.S.406
F.158 Macchi C.202 Folgore
F.164 Supermarine S.6B
F.168 D.H.88 Comet Racer
F.169 D.H.60G Gypsy
F.173 Bleriot XI
F.174 Gloster Whittle
F.188 Hawker Hurricane 11c
F.189 Hawker Tempest Mk V
F.340 Miles Master III
F.341 Percival Proctor IV
F.389 Hawker Typhoon
F.390 Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
F.391 Curtiss Kittyhawk
F.392 Mitsubishi Zero
F.394 Supermarine Spitfire II
Red series:
F.161 Fairey Barracuda II
F.162 Blackburn Skua II
F.166 Ryan Spirit of St Louis
F.167 Westland Wallace
F.178 Messerschmitt ME410
F.320 Hawker Hunter F1
F.321 NA Sabre
F.325 DH.110 prototype
F.328 Hawker Sea Hawk
F.330 Supermarine Attacker
F.331 Fairey Gannet AS4
F.332 English Electric P1
F.333 Fairey Delta FD2
F.335 Westland Wessex HAS.1
F.336 Airspeed Oxford II
F.337 Bristol Beaufort II
Green series:
F.151 Douglas A-20C Boston
F.160 Junkers JU 88
F.165 Bristol 138A
F.177 Henkel HE219
F.339 Martin Baltimore
Orange series:
F.159 NA B-25C Mitchell
F.163 Vickers Vimy
F.170 Northrop Black Widow
F.175 Southern Cross
F.338 Martin B-26C Marauder
F.359 Avro Lancaster 1/96th
F.172 Avro Shackelton MR3
Hasegawa boxing, Kawanishi Type 2 Flying Boat 2 Emily, kits in adverts
Frog kit re-boxed kits deal with UPC in the USA.
February
Lockheed P-38 J/ L Lightning, Airfix Magazine New Kit.
Frog kits in adverts in February
BMW Model Mail Order House Frog kits on sale:
Black series:
F.152 GAL Hotspur II
F.153 Miles Magister I
F.154 Hawker Sea Fury FB.11
F.155 Dewoitine D.520C
F.156 Fokker D21
F.157 Morane Saulinier M.S.406
F.158 Macchi C.202 Folgore
F.164 Supermarine S.6B
F.168 D.H.88 Comet Racer
F.169 D.H.60G Gypsy
F.173 Bleriot XI
F.174 Gloster Whittle
F.188 Hawker Hurricane 11c
F.189 Hawker Tempest Mk V
F.340 Miles Master III
F.341 Percival Proctor IV
F.389 Hawker Typhoon
F.390 Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
F.391 Curtiss Kittyhawk
F.392 Mitsubishi Zero
F.394 Supermarine Spitfire II
Red series:
F.161 Fairey Barracuda II
F.162 Blackburn Skua II
F.166 Ryan Spirit of St Louis
F.167 Westland Wallace
F.178 Messerschmitt ME410
F.320 Hawker Hunter F1
F.321 NA Sabre
F.325 DH.110 prototype
F.328 Hawker Sea Hawk
F.330 Supermarine Attacker
F.331 Fairey Gannet AS4
F.332 English Electric P1
F.333 Fairey Delta FD2
F.335 Westland Wessex HAS.1
F.336 Airspeed Oxford II
F.337 Bristol Beaufort II
Green series:
F.151 Douglas A-20C Boston
F.160 Junkers JU 88
F.165 Bristol 138A
F.177 Henkel HE219
F.339 Martin Baltimore
Orange series:
F.159 NA B-25C Mitchell
F.163 Vickers Vimy
F.170 Northrop Black Widow
F.175 Southern Cross
F.338 Martin B-26C Marauder
F.359 Avro Lancaster 1/96th
F.172 Avro Shackelton MR3
Hasegawa boxing, Kawanishi Type 2 Flying Boat 2 Emily, kits in adverts
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
Rovex Industries Ltd.
Frog kit re-boxed kits deal with UPC in the USA.
January
BAC Lightning F6/ F53, Airfix magazine, New kits and models review.
Canadair Sabre 6/ CAC Sabre 32, Airfix magazine, New kits and models review.
Focke Wulf FW190A, reissue Airfix magazine, New kits and models review.
Hasegawa issue, Japan.
SAAB Viggen, Airfix magazine, New kits and models review.
NA Bronco, Airfix magazine, New kits and models review.
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Frog kits in adverts in March
Miles Magister, Miles Master, Proctor, Hotspur Glider, Lysander, F-86F Sabre, Heinkel HE-219 UHU, OV-10 Bronco, F-105D Thunderchief, BAC Lightning F6, Shackelton MR3, FW190, JU-87G Stuka, Renzan Rita,
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Wanted and for sale, UK
Gloster Meteor, Javelin, DH Venom, Wanted OOP kits.
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February
March
Bristol Bleneim Mk 1, Airfix magazine, New kits and models.
Hasegawa,NA Super sabre, Airfix magazine, New kits and models.
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Frog kits in adverts in March
FW190, Blackburn Skua, Bleriot, Bristol Beaufort II, Gipsy Moth, DH 110, Dewoitine D250C, Fairey Barracuda, Fairy Delta FD2, Fairey Gannet AS 4, Southern Cross, Fokker D 21, Hotspur II glider, Heinkiel HE219, Macchi Fulgore, Martin Marauder, Miles Magister, MS 406C,
Frog/Hasegawa
Bronco OV-10, Thunderchief, Renzan, Emily, Mowhawk, Viggen, B-47 Stratojet.
Renwal Military kits and sold as Renwal kits
Howitzer, Atomic Cannon, Walker Bulldog, Twin Forty AA tank, Patton tank, Skysweeper AA gun.
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Wanted and for sale, UK.
DH Venom FB 4, Westland Whirlwind, Sealand, For sale OOP kits.
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June
Messerschmitt Bf 109f, Airfix magazine, New kits and models review.
Grumman A-6A Intruder, Airfix magazine, New kits and models.
Bagged
Messerschmitt Bf 109f
Hawker Hurricane IIc
Bagged re release
Supermarine Spitfire 1a, 5a
Hawker Sea Fury
Machi C 202 Folgore
Zero
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Typhoon 1b
FW 190
Fokker D21
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
Oldie Corner (old shop stock)
HP Herald
EE P1
Bristol Britannia
Frog/Hasegawa
Thunderchief, Mowhawk,Lightning F6,Grumman A-6A Intruder, B-47 Stratojet.
Wanted and for sale, UK.
Gloster Meteor F8, wanted OOP.
Venom FB4, wanted OOP.
Canberra PR7, wanted OOP.
Frog kit re-boxed kits deal with UPC in the USA.
January
BAC Lightning F6/ F53, Airfix magazine, New kits and models review.
Canadair Sabre 6/ CAC Sabre 32, Airfix magazine, New kits and models review.
Focke Wulf FW190A, reissue Airfix magazine, New kits and models review.
Hasegawa issue, Japan.
SAAB Viggen, Airfix magazine, New kits and models review.
NA Bronco, Airfix magazine, New kits and models review.
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Frog kits in adverts in March
Miles Magister, Miles Master, Proctor, Hotspur Glider, Lysander, F-86F Sabre, Heinkel HE-219 UHU, OV-10 Bronco, F-105D Thunderchief, BAC Lightning F6, Shackelton MR3, FW190, JU-87G Stuka, Renzan Rita,
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Wanted and for sale, UK
Gloster Meteor, Javelin, DH Venom, Wanted OOP kits.
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February
March
Bristol Bleneim Mk 1, Airfix magazine, New kits and models.
Hasegawa,NA Super sabre, Airfix magazine, New kits and models.
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Frog kits in adverts in March
FW190, Blackburn Skua, Bleriot, Bristol Beaufort II, Gipsy Moth, DH 110, Dewoitine D250C, Fairey Barracuda, Fairy Delta FD2, Fairey Gannet AS 4, Southern Cross, Fokker D 21, Hotspur II glider, Heinkiel HE219, Macchi Fulgore, Martin Marauder, Miles Magister, MS 406C,
Frog/Hasegawa
Bronco OV-10, Thunderchief, Renzan, Emily, Mowhawk, Viggen, B-47 Stratojet.
Renwal Military kits and sold as Renwal kits
Howitzer, Atomic Cannon, Walker Bulldog, Twin Forty AA tank, Patton tank, Skysweeper AA gun.
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Wanted and for sale, UK.
DH Venom FB 4, Westland Whirlwind, Sealand, For sale OOP kits.
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June
Messerschmitt Bf 109f, Airfix magazine, New kits and models review.
Grumman A-6A Intruder, Airfix magazine, New kits and models.
Bagged
Messerschmitt Bf 109f
Hawker Hurricane IIc
Bagged re release
Supermarine Spitfire 1a, 5a
Hawker Sea Fury
Machi C 202 Folgore
Zero
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Typhoon 1b
FW 190
Fokker D21
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
Oldie Corner (old shop stock)
HP Herald
EE P1
Bristol Britannia
Frog/Hasegawa
Thunderchief, Mowhawk,Lightning F6,Grumman A-6A Intruder, B-47 Stratojet.
Wanted and for sale, UK.
Gloster Meteor F8, wanted OOP.
Venom FB4, wanted OOP.
Canberra PR7, wanted OOP.
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
Rovex Tri-ang Ltd
Frog kit re-boxed kits deal with UPC in the USA.
Re-boxed Hasegawa kits and double kits with a tie in with the Battle of Britain feature film feature this year.
February
Spitfire F1 & Junkers JU 88, Scale Models magazine, New to you: Double kits.
Bristol Blenheim & Messerschmitt BF 109F, Scale Models magazine, New to you: Double kits.
Hawker Hurricane & Junkers JU 87, Scale Models magazine, New to you: Double kits.
Light Bomber Tupolev TU-2 Katyuska, Scale Models magazine, New to you.
Douglas Boston as the Havoc Intruder, Boston III, Scale Models magazine, New to you, revised version.
March
Frog kits in adverts in March
Spitfire I/V, Tupolev SB2, Gipsy Moth, Meteor F4, Hawker Hurricane, Blackburn Shark, Fairy Delta FD2, Fairey Gannet AS 4, Southern Cross, Fokker D 21, Hotspur II glider, Macchi 202 Fulgore, Martin Marauder, Miles Magister, Hawker Hunter F1, Hawker Sea Hawk, P-51B Mustang, Curtis P-40 Tomahawk, Messerschmitt Bf 109F, Gloster Whittle, DH Comet Racer, Messerschmitt 410, P-38 Lightning, Junkers JU87G Stuka, Spitfire XIV & Flying Bomb, Westland Lysander, DH Mosquito, Martin Baltimore V, Bristol Beaufighter I/6C/10, Douglas Havoc/Boston, Avro Shackleton MR3, AW Whitley V/VII.
Frog/Hasegawa
NA F-86F Sabre, Bronco OV-10, Thunderchief, Mowhawk, Viggen, Harrier, NA Super Sabre, McDD Phantom F-4K/M, EE Lightning F-6, F-102A Delta Dagger, McDD Voodoo, NA RA-5C Vigilante, Mig-21, H8K2 Emily Flying Boat, Grumman A-6A Intruder, F-104G Starfighter, B-47 Stratojet.
April
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Brighton Trade Fair News April 1970
F 100D Supersabre, Scale Models magazine.
Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V/VII, Scale Models magazine.
F 102 Delta Dagger 37 DIS and Turkish A.F, Scale Models magazine.
RF 101 Voodoo 66 and 45 TR units, Scale Models magazine.
HMS Ashanti, IPMS magazine.
HMS Hero, IPMS magazine.
HMS Torquay, IPMS magazine.
HMS Undine, IPMS magazine.
Spin-a-prop electric motor set.
June issue
Gloster Meteor IV, IPMS magazine & Scale Models magazine
Vultee Vengence, IPMS magazine
BF110 N/F, IPMS magazine
Westland Wyvern, IPMS magazine
Shell Tanker, IPMS magazine
R.N.L.I. Lifeboat, IPMS magazine
1931 Alfa Romeo, IPMS magazine.
1928SSK Mercedes Benz, IPMS magazine.
1930 Bently Blower, IPMS magazine.
July issue
North American P-51A (RAF Mustang Mk II), IPMS magazine.
DH 100 Vampire 502 Sqn/ Swedish A.F IPMS magazine.
South Goodwin Lightship, IPMS magazine.
.
HMS Tiger, IPMS magazine.
HMS Trafalgar, IPMS magazine.
Ship Kits
August issue
HMS Vanguard, IPMS magazine, Airfix May 1971.
USS Missouri, IPMS magazine
Bismark, IPMS magazine.
Tirpitz, IPMS magazine, Airfix May 1971.
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May
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June
New range of battle of Britain kits.
Spitfire F1 & Junkers JU 88, Scale Models magazine, New to you: Double kits.
Bristol Blenheim & Messerschmitt BF 109F, Scale Models magazine, New to you: Double kits.
Hawker Hurricane & Junkers JU 87, Scale Models magazine, New to you: Double kits.
Problem of displaying model aircraft, Meccano magazine June
Frog kits in adverts in June:
Macchi 202 Fulgore, Curtis P-40B Tomahawk, Curtis P-40B Kittyhawk, Folk Wulf 190, Messerschmitt Bf 109F, Bristol Beaufort, Westland Wessex, Messerschmitt 410, Junkers JU87G Stuka, Spitfire XIV & Flying Bomb, Vultee Vengence, Meteor F4, Bristol Beaufighter I/6C/10, Junkers JU88, Tupolev SB2, P-38 Lightning, Martin Baltimore V, DH Mosquito, Bristol Blenheim I, Douglas Havoc/Boston, Avro Shackleton MR3, AW Whitley V/VII.
Frog/Hasegawa
NA F-86F Sabre, F-105 Thunderchief, Saab AJ-37 Viggen, Hawker Harrier GR 1, NA F-100D Super Sabre, McDD Phantom F-4K/M, EE Lightning F-6, F-102A Delta Dagger, McDD Voodoo, NA RA-5C Vigilante, F-104G Starfighter.
Frog kit re-boxed kits deal with UPC in the USA.
Re-boxed Hasegawa kits and double kits with a tie in with the Battle of Britain feature film feature this year.
February
Spitfire F1 & Junkers JU 88, Scale Models magazine, New to you: Double kits.
Bristol Blenheim & Messerschmitt BF 109F, Scale Models magazine, New to you: Double kits.
Hawker Hurricane & Junkers JU 87, Scale Models magazine, New to you: Double kits.
Light Bomber Tupolev TU-2 Katyuska, Scale Models magazine, New to you.
Douglas Boston as the Havoc Intruder, Boston III, Scale Models magazine, New to you, revised version.
March
Frog kits in adverts in March
Spitfire I/V, Tupolev SB2, Gipsy Moth, Meteor F4, Hawker Hurricane, Blackburn Shark, Fairy Delta FD2, Fairey Gannet AS 4, Southern Cross, Fokker D 21, Hotspur II glider, Macchi 202 Fulgore, Martin Marauder, Miles Magister, Hawker Hunter F1, Hawker Sea Hawk, P-51B Mustang, Curtis P-40 Tomahawk, Messerschmitt Bf 109F, Gloster Whittle, DH Comet Racer, Messerschmitt 410, P-38 Lightning, Junkers JU87G Stuka, Spitfire XIV & Flying Bomb, Westland Lysander, DH Mosquito, Martin Baltimore V, Bristol Beaufighter I/6C/10, Douglas Havoc/Boston, Avro Shackleton MR3, AW Whitley V/VII.
Frog/Hasegawa
NA F-86F Sabre, Bronco OV-10, Thunderchief, Mowhawk, Viggen, Harrier, NA Super Sabre, McDD Phantom F-4K/M, EE Lightning F-6, F-102A Delta Dagger, McDD Voodoo, NA RA-5C Vigilante, Mig-21, H8K2 Emily Flying Boat, Grumman A-6A Intruder, F-104G Starfighter, B-47 Stratojet.
April
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Brighton Trade Fair News April 1970
F 100D Supersabre, Scale Models magazine.
Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V/VII, Scale Models magazine.
F 102 Delta Dagger 37 DIS and Turkish A.F, Scale Models magazine.
RF 101 Voodoo 66 and 45 TR units, Scale Models magazine.
HMS Ashanti, IPMS magazine.
HMS Hero, IPMS magazine.
HMS Torquay, IPMS magazine.
HMS Undine, IPMS magazine.
Spin-a-prop electric motor set.
June issue
Gloster Meteor IV, IPMS magazine & Scale Models magazine
Vultee Vengence, IPMS magazine
BF110 N/F, IPMS magazine
Westland Wyvern, IPMS magazine
Shell Tanker, IPMS magazine
R.N.L.I. Lifeboat, IPMS magazine
1931 Alfa Romeo, IPMS magazine.
1928SSK Mercedes Benz, IPMS magazine.
1930 Bently Blower, IPMS magazine.
July issue
North American P-51A (RAF Mustang Mk II), IPMS magazine.
DH 100 Vampire 502 Sqn/ Swedish A.F IPMS magazine.
South Goodwin Lightship, IPMS magazine.
.
HMS Tiger, IPMS magazine.
HMS Trafalgar, IPMS magazine.
Ship Kits
August issue
HMS Vanguard, IPMS magazine, Airfix May 1971.
USS Missouri, IPMS magazine
Bismark, IPMS magazine.
Tirpitz, IPMS magazine, Airfix May 1971.
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May
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June
New range of battle of Britain kits.
Spitfire F1 & Junkers JU 88, Scale Models magazine, New to you: Double kits.
Bristol Blenheim & Messerschmitt BF 109F, Scale Models magazine, New to you: Double kits.
Hawker Hurricane & Junkers JU 87, Scale Models magazine, New to you: Double kits.
Problem of displaying model aircraft, Meccano magazine June
Frog kits in adverts in June:
Macchi 202 Fulgore, Curtis P-40B Tomahawk, Curtis P-40B Kittyhawk, Folk Wulf 190, Messerschmitt Bf 109F, Bristol Beaufort, Westland Wessex, Messerschmitt 410, Junkers JU87G Stuka, Spitfire XIV & Flying Bomb, Vultee Vengence, Meteor F4, Bristol Beaufighter I/6C/10, Junkers JU88, Tupolev SB2, P-38 Lightning, Martin Baltimore V, DH Mosquito, Bristol Blenheim I, Douglas Havoc/Boston, Avro Shackleton MR3, AW Whitley V/VII.
Frog/Hasegawa
NA F-86F Sabre, F-105 Thunderchief, Saab AJ-37 Viggen, Hawker Harrier GR 1, NA F-100D Super Sabre, McDD Phantom F-4K/M, EE Lightning F-6, F-102A Delta Dagger, McDD Voodoo, NA RA-5C Vigilante, F-104G Starfighter.
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
Rovex Tri-ang Ltd
Lines Bros. in receivership.
January
Airfix magazine Classifiied Adverts, wants: Quantas 707, SAS Douglas DC 7C, Bristol Britannia and KLM Viscount.
Lines Bros. in receivership.
January
Airfix magazine Classifiied Adverts, wants: Quantas 707, SAS Douglas DC 7C, Bristol Britannia and KLM Viscount.
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
Rovex Ltd
Rovex bought by Dunbee-Combex-Marx.
Possible date for the Tri-ang/Pedigree kits to be in manufacture in New Zealand.
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June
New kits
Heinkel HE 111-H1.
Chance Vought Corsair.
Frog kits in adverts in June.
Westland Wyvern AS 4, Gloster Meteor F IV, Vultee Vengence II, P-38 Lightning, Junkers JU87G Stuka, Spitfire XIV & Flying Bomb.
Frog/Hasegawa
Thunderchief, Mowhawk, Viggen, Harrier, NA Super Sabre, McDD Phantom F-4K/M, EE Lightning F-6, F-102A Delta Dagger, McDD Voodoo, F-104G Starfighter.
Wants ad :- Vimy, Master, Proctor, Magister, Rapide, from Airfix magazine June.
Rovex bought by Dunbee-Combex-Marx.
Possible date for the Tri-ang/Pedigree kits to be in manufacture in New Zealand.
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June
New kits
Heinkel HE 111-H1.
Chance Vought Corsair.
Frog kits in adverts in June.
Westland Wyvern AS 4, Gloster Meteor F IV, Vultee Vengence II, P-38 Lightning, Junkers JU87G Stuka, Spitfire XIV & Flying Bomb.
Frog/Hasegawa
Thunderchief, Mowhawk, Viggen, Harrier, NA Super Sabre, McDD Phantom F-4K/M, EE Lightning F-6, F-102A Delta Dagger, McDD Voodoo, F-104G Starfighter.
Wants ad :- Vimy, Master, Proctor, Magister, Rapide, from Airfix magazine June.
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
Rovex Ltd
June
Grumman Avenger, New Kit, Airfix magazine.
Grumman Hellcat 1/32nd, New kit review, Airfix magazine.
Messerchmitt Bf109 1/32nd, New kit review, Airfix magazine.
Twin kit Spitfire I a and Junkers JU 88 + seperate buy 2 x Spin-a-prop motors for the JU 88 kit, Advert Airfix magazine.
Kits on sale this month:
Grumman Avenger Mk II/TBF I
Messerchmitt ME 262
Fairey Gannet AS4
Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Westland Wyvern
Junkers JU-87G
D.H. Hornet
Gloster Meteor IV
Messerchmitt ME110G
Lockheed F-104G Starfighter
Junkers JU-88 A-4
Bristol Blenheim Mk 1
Bristol Beaufort
H.S. Buccaneer S2
H.S. Harrier GR 1
Douglas A-4H/ K Skyhawk
N.A. Super Sabre
MDD F-4 K/ M Phantom
BAC Lightning F6
F-102D Thunderchief
RF-101C Voodoo
Heinkel HE111 H1/ 6
Avro Shackelton MR3
Lockheed PZV-7 Neptune
Messerschmitt ME262
Focke Wulf 190A
HMS Trafalgar
HMS Tiger
June
Grumman Avenger, New Kit, Airfix magazine.
Grumman Hellcat 1/32nd, New kit review, Airfix magazine.
Messerchmitt Bf109 1/32nd, New kit review, Airfix magazine.
Twin kit Spitfire I a and Junkers JU 88 + seperate buy 2 x Spin-a-prop motors for the JU 88 kit, Advert Airfix magazine.
Kits on sale this month:
Grumman Avenger Mk II/TBF I
Messerchmitt ME 262
Fairey Gannet AS4
Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Westland Wyvern
Junkers JU-87G
D.H. Hornet
Gloster Meteor IV
Messerchmitt ME110G
Lockheed F-104G Starfighter
Junkers JU-88 A-4
Bristol Blenheim Mk 1
Bristol Beaufort
H.S. Buccaneer S2
H.S. Harrier GR 1
Douglas A-4H/ K Skyhawk
N.A. Super Sabre
MDD F-4 K/ M Phantom
BAC Lightning F6
F-102D Thunderchief
RF-101C Voodoo
Heinkel HE111 H1/ 6
Avro Shackelton MR3
Lockheed PZV-7 Neptune
Messerschmitt ME262
Focke Wulf 190A
HMS Trafalgar
HMS Tiger
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
Rovex Models and Hobbies Ltd
January
New kits: Canberra B(I)8, Maryland and Sea Venom FAW 22.
March - Britain in this month was subject to a three day week, with shortage of raw materials and powercuts.
Fairey Swordfish Mk 1, New Kit, Scale Models magazine
April
Tade fair Frog Rovex
Blue Series
Supermarine S6 (reissue)
DH 60G Gypsy Moth (reissue)
Supermarine Spitfire M8 or Mk9
Lavotchkin La 7
Red Series
Hawker Hunter FGA 9
Hawker Typhoon Mk 1B
Republic Thunderbolt P-47D-25
Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe
Dassult Mirage III E / O
Green Series
Dornier DO335 A-6 or A-12
Specat Jaguar A-2 orT-2
Orange Series
Vickers Vimy Mk IV (rewoked)
Lockheed Ventura PV-1
Gloster Javelin FAW 9 or 9R
Warships 1/500th
HMS Royal Soverign
HMS Exeter
May
Martin Maryland, New kit Scale Models magazine
August
Hawker Hunter FGA 9, New kit Scale Modes magazine.
September
Specat Jaguar A2 T2, New Kit Scale Models
October
Fairey Swordfish Mk 1, Full page Advert, Scale Models magazine.
November
Vickers Vimy Mk IV, New Kit, Scale Models magazine.
Supermarine Spitfire 8/9, New Kit, Scale Models magazine.
Hawker Hunter FGA 9, Full page Advert, Scale Models magazine.
January
New kits: Canberra B(I)8, Maryland and Sea Venom FAW 22.
March - Britain in this month was subject to a three day week, with shortage of raw materials and powercuts.
Fairey Swordfish Mk 1, New Kit, Scale Models magazine
April
Tade fair Frog Rovex
Blue Series
Supermarine S6 (reissue)
DH 60G Gypsy Moth (reissue)
Supermarine Spitfire M8 or Mk9
Lavotchkin La 7
Red Series
Hawker Hunter FGA 9
Hawker Typhoon Mk 1B
Republic Thunderbolt P-47D-25
Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe
Dassult Mirage III E / O
Green Series
Dornier DO335 A-6 or A-12
Specat Jaguar A-2 orT-2
Orange Series
Vickers Vimy Mk IV (rewoked)
Lockheed Ventura PV-1
Gloster Javelin FAW 9 or 9R
Warships 1/500th
HMS Royal Soverign
HMS Exeter
May
Martin Maryland, New kit Scale Models magazine
August
Hawker Hunter FGA 9, New kit Scale Modes magazine.
September
Specat Jaguar A2 T2, New Kit Scale Models
October
Fairey Swordfish Mk 1, Full page Advert, Scale Models magazine.
November
Vickers Vimy Mk IV, New Kit, Scale Models magazine.
Supermarine Spitfire 8/9, New Kit, Scale Models magazine.
Hawker Hunter FGA 9, Full page Advert, Scale Models magazine.
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
Rovex Models and Hobbies Ltd
Frog 1975 International Catalogue
Blue Series
Hawker Sea Fury FB.11
Macchi C.202 Folgore
Hawker Hurricane IIc
Hawker Tempest Mk II
Supermarine Spitfire Mk 8 or Mk 9
Republic P-47D-20 Thunderbolt
Mitsubishi Zero Sen
Foche-Wulf 190 A-4
Supermarine Spitfire Mk 1A or Mk 5A
Lavochkin La-7
Foche-Wulf TA-152H
Messerschmitt Bf 109F
North American Mustang Mk 2
Curtis P-40 Tomahawk
Fiat G55 Centauro
D.H, Vampire FB.5/50
Grumman Mk 4 Wildcat
Heinkel HE162 Salamander
Red Series
Messerschmitt ME410
Lockheed P38-J or L Lightning
Supermarine Spitfire 14 & Flying Bomb
Junkers JU87G Stuka
Gloster Meteor F Mk 4
Hawker FGA 9
Hawker Typhoon 1B
Republic P-47D-25 ThunderBolt
Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe
DH. Hornet F Mk 3
Grumman Avenger Mk 2
Messerschmitt ME 262A
Fairey Swordfish Mk 1
Fairey Firefly F Mk 1
DH Sea Venom Mk 21 or Mk 53
Dassault Mirage IIIE and O
Chance Vought Corsair Mk IV
Grumman Hellcat Mk 1
Green series
Heinkel HE219 A-2 Uhu
D.H. Mosquito Mk 4 or Mk 6
Bristol Blenheim Mk 1 or Mk 1F
Messerschmitt BF 110 G-2 or G
Douglas Boston III or Havoc
Dornier Do 335 A-6 or A-12
Westland Lynx
Bristol Beaufighter 21
Junkers JU 88 A-4
Sepecat Jaguar A-2 or T 2
Orange series
North American Mitchell Mk II
Northrop Black Widow P-61
E.E. Canberra B(I) Mk 8 or Mk 12
Dornier DO 17 Z-2
Lockheed Ventura PV-1
MDD Phantom II F-4k or F-4M
BAC Lightning F6
HS Harrier GR Mk 1
Martin Marauder II (B-26C)
Gloster Javelin FAW9 or 9R
De Luxe series
Avro Shackelton Mk 3
Heinkel HE111
Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Mk V/Mk VII
Ship series
Shell Costal Tanker
Navy series
HMS Tiger
HMS Exeter
HMS Trafalgar
HMS Royal Sovereign
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October
New Kits
Hawker Typhoon 1B New kit review, Airfix magazine.
Dassualt Mirage III E/O New kit review, Airfix magazine.
Kits on sale
NA Mitchell, Barracuda, Tupolev SB2, Vengence, Gannet, Maryland, Maurader, Gypsy Moth, Fiat G55, Hurricane, Tempest, Spitfire 8, Focke-Wulf 109 A-4, Messerschmitt BF109F, Spitfire I & 5, Tomahawk, Wildcat, Typhoon 1B, Thunderbolt, Hornet, Swordfish, Firefly, Corsair, Mosquito, Lynx, Beaufighter, Jaguar, Canberra 8, Javelin 9, Buccaneer, Dornier Do 17, Dornier 335, Messerschmitt ME110, Mirage III, Hunter FGA 9, Sea Venom, Heinkel HE162,Mustang P51A, Gladiator, Fokker D21, Vampire 5, Supermarine S6B, Westland Wessex, Messerschmitt ME262, Avenger TBM, P38 Lightning, Junkers Ju87, Spitfire XIV & Flying bomb, Super Sabre, Skyhawk, Lightning F6, Vimy Mk IV, Voodoo, Neptune, Henkel HE-111, Macchi MC202, Meteor 4, Lysander.
Wanted kits
Attacker, DH110, Vulcan, Scimitar, Meteor, Shark, Magister.
Frog 1975 International Catalogue
Blue Series
Hawker Sea Fury FB.11
Macchi C.202 Folgore
Hawker Hurricane IIc
Hawker Tempest Mk II
Supermarine Spitfire Mk 8 or Mk 9
Republic P-47D-20 Thunderbolt
Mitsubishi Zero Sen
Foche-Wulf 190 A-4
Supermarine Spitfire Mk 1A or Mk 5A
Lavochkin La-7
Foche-Wulf TA-152H
Messerschmitt Bf 109F
North American Mustang Mk 2
Curtis P-40 Tomahawk
Fiat G55 Centauro
D.H, Vampire FB.5/50
Grumman Mk 4 Wildcat
Heinkel HE162 Salamander
Red Series
Messerschmitt ME410
Lockheed P38-J or L Lightning
Supermarine Spitfire 14 & Flying Bomb
Junkers JU87G Stuka
Gloster Meteor F Mk 4
Hawker FGA 9
Hawker Typhoon 1B
Republic P-47D-25 ThunderBolt
Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe
DH. Hornet F Mk 3
Grumman Avenger Mk 2
Messerschmitt ME 262A
Fairey Swordfish Mk 1
Fairey Firefly F Mk 1
DH Sea Venom Mk 21 or Mk 53
Dassault Mirage IIIE and O
Chance Vought Corsair Mk IV
Grumman Hellcat Mk 1
Green series
Heinkel HE219 A-2 Uhu
D.H. Mosquito Mk 4 or Mk 6
Bristol Blenheim Mk 1 or Mk 1F
Messerschmitt BF 110 G-2 or G
Douglas Boston III or Havoc
Dornier Do 335 A-6 or A-12
Westland Lynx
Bristol Beaufighter 21
Junkers JU 88 A-4
Sepecat Jaguar A-2 or T 2
Orange series
North American Mitchell Mk II
Northrop Black Widow P-61
E.E. Canberra B(I) Mk 8 or Mk 12
Dornier DO 17 Z-2
Lockheed Ventura PV-1
MDD Phantom II F-4k or F-4M
BAC Lightning F6
HS Harrier GR Mk 1
Martin Marauder II (B-26C)
Gloster Javelin FAW9 or 9R
De Luxe series
Avro Shackelton Mk 3
Heinkel HE111
Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Mk V/Mk VII
Ship series
Shell Costal Tanker
Navy series
HMS Tiger
HMS Exeter
HMS Trafalgar
HMS Royal Sovereign
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October
New Kits
Hawker Typhoon 1B New kit review, Airfix magazine.
Dassualt Mirage III E/O New kit review, Airfix magazine.
Kits on sale
NA Mitchell, Barracuda, Tupolev SB2, Vengence, Gannet, Maryland, Maurader, Gypsy Moth, Fiat G55, Hurricane, Tempest, Spitfire 8, Focke-Wulf 109 A-4, Messerschmitt BF109F, Spitfire I & 5, Tomahawk, Wildcat, Typhoon 1B, Thunderbolt, Hornet, Swordfish, Firefly, Corsair, Mosquito, Lynx, Beaufighter, Jaguar, Canberra 8, Javelin 9, Buccaneer, Dornier Do 17, Dornier 335, Messerschmitt ME110, Mirage III, Hunter FGA 9, Sea Venom, Heinkel HE162,Mustang P51A, Gladiator, Fokker D21, Vampire 5, Supermarine S6B, Westland Wessex, Messerschmitt ME262, Avenger TBM, P38 Lightning, Junkers Ju87, Spitfire XIV & Flying bomb, Super Sabre, Skyhawk, Lightning F6, Vimy Mk IV, Voodoo, Neptune, Henkel HE-111, Macchi MC202, Meteor 4, Lysander.
Wanted kits
Attacker, DH110, Vulcan, Scimitar, Meteor, Shark, Magister.
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
Rovex Models and Hobbies Ltd
Kit list from Frog 1976 International Catalogue
De Lux Aircraft
F172 Avro Shackelton Mk 3
F201 Heinkel HE 111
F207 Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley Mk V/ Mk VII
F213 Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress
F215 Avro Lancaster B Mk.1
Black series
F192 Messerschmitt Bf 109f
F196 North American Mustang Mk 2
F197 Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk
F211 Focke-Wulf 190 A-4
F216 Fiat G55/1 Centauro
F217 De Havilland Vampire FB Mk.5/ 50
F219 Mitsubishi Zero Sen
F223 Fokker D21
F225 Macchi MC202 Folgore
F225 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.8/ 9
F236 Focke-Wulf Ta152H
F401 Heimkel HE162 Salamander
Blue series
F154 Sea Fury
F171 Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc
F180 Messerschmitt ME410
F181 Junkers JU87G Stuka
F182 Lockheed P38J/L Lightning
F183 Republic Thunderbolt P-47D-25
F212 Hawker Tempest
F243 Chance Vought Corsair Mk.IV
F245 Grumman Hellcat F Mk.1
F404 Lavochkin La7
F429 Gloster Gladiator Mk.II
F432 Grumman Wildcat Mk.4
Red series
F194 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.14 and Flying Bomb
F199 Vultee Vengeance Mk.II
F200 Gloster Meteor F.Mk.4
F204 Hawker Hunter FGA 9
F231 Hawker Typhoon 1B
F239 De Haviland Hornet F Mk.3
F244 Grumman Avenger Mk.2
F248 Messerschmitt ME262A
F258 Fairey Swordfish Mk.1
F295 De Havilland Sea Venom Mk.21 or 53
F400 Dassault Mirage IIIE and O
F407 Grumman Bearcat F8F-1B
Green series
F177 Heinkel He219 A-2 Uhu
F179 Blackburn Shark Mk.II
F187 De Haviland Mosquito Mk.4 or 6
F190 Bristol Blenheim Mk.1 and 1F
F202 Messerschnitt Bf110 G2 and G
F208 Douglas Boston III or Havoc
F235 Dornior Do335 A-6 or A12
F241 Martin 167 Maryland
F256 Westland Lynx
F291 Bristol Beaufighter Mk.21
F292 Junkers Ju88 A-4
F402 Sepecat Jaguar A-2 or T-2
Orange series
F159 North American Mitchell Mk.II
F170 Northrop Black Widow P-61
F203 English Electric Canberra B(I) Mk.8 or 12
F205 Dornier Do.17Z-2
F238 Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S Mk.2 or S Mk.50
F262 McDonnell Phantom F-4k or F-4M
F266 BAC Lightning F.6
F273 Hawker Harrier GR Mk.1
F338 Martin Marauder II (B-26C)
F408 Gloster Javelin FAW9 and 9R
F409 Hawker Siddeley Sea Vixen FAW 2
F417 Arado Ar-234 Blitz
Ship kits
F137 Shell Costal Tanker
F142 HMS Tiger
F121 HMS Exeter
F143 HMS Trafalgar
F122 HMS Royal Sovereign
Trade Fair report for 1976
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New Kits
Avro Lancaster B Mk I
Boeing B-17E
Grumman F8F-1B
Hawker Siddley Sea Vixen FAW 2
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March
Kits on sale
Hawker Tempest, DH Vampire, Henkel HE162, Gloster Meteor IV, Hawker Hunter FGA 9, DH Hornet, Grumman Avenger TBM, Sea Venom, Thunderbolt P-47, Fairey Swordfish, EE Canberra, Gloster Javelin FAW 9, Lightning F6, Dornier Do17, Buccaneer ,F-4K/ M Phantom, Fairey Gannet, Gipsy Moth, Fairey Barracuda, DH Hornet, DH Vampire.
April
Scale Models magazine, Fair report:
Frog
Avro Lancaster B Mk 1
Boeing B17E
Arado Ar-234 "Blitz"
Grumman F8F 1B Bearcat
Hawker Siddeley Sea Vixen FAW 2
Kits on sale
Hawker Tempest, DH Vampire, Henkel HE162, Gloster Meteor IV, Hawker Hunter FGA 9, DH Hornet, Grumman Avenger, Sea Venom, Thunderbolt P-47, Fairey Swordfish, EE Canberra, Gloster Javelin, Lightning F6, Fairey Gannet, Gipsy Moth, Fairey Barracuda.
May
Curtis Tomahawk, DH Vampire, Messerschmitt BF109F, Fokker D21, Macchi MC202, Henkel HE162, Zero, Hawker Hurricane, Messerschmitt MpE410, Thunderbolt P-47, Hawker Tempest, Gloster Meteor IV, Hawker Hunter, Grumman Avenger, Hawker Typhoon, Messerschmitt ME262, Fairey Swordfish, Sea Venom, Dornier Do335A, Sepecat Jaguar, Westland Lynx, Martin Maryland, NA B-25C Mitchell, EE Canberra, Gloster Javelin FGA 9, F-4K Phantom, Buccaneer, EE Lightning, Fairey Gannet, Gipsy Moth, Fairey Barracuda.
July
Wants Ad: Airspeed Oxford, Miles Magister, Blackburn Skua, Westland Wyvern.
September
November
HS Sea Vixen FAW 2, Review Scale Models magazine
Wants Ad: DH110
December
Kit list from Frog 1976 International Catalogue
De Lux Aircraft
F172 Avro Shackelton Mk 3
F201 Heinkel HE 111
F207 Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley Mk V/ Mk VII
F213 Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress
F215 Avro Lancaster B Mk.1
Black series
F192 Messerschmitt Bf 109f
F196 North American Mustang Mk 2
F197 Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk
F211 Focke-Wulf 190 A-4
F216 Fiat G55/1 Centauro
F217 De Havilland Vampire FB Mk.5/ 50
F219 Mitsubishi Zero Sen
F223 Fokker D21
F225 Macchi MC202 Folgore
F225 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.8/ 9
F236 Focke-Wulf Ta152H
F401 Heimkel HE162 Salamander
Blue series
F154 Sea Fury
F171 Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc
F180 Messerschmitt ME410
F181 Junkers JU87G Stuka
F182 Lockheed P38J/L Lightning
F183 Republic Thunderbolt P-47D-25
F212 Hawker Tempest
F243 Chance Vought Corsair Mk.IV
F245 Grumman Hellcat F Mk.1
F404 Lavochkin La7
F429 Gloster Gladiator Mk.II
F432 Grumman Wildcat Mk.4
Red series
F194 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.14 and Flying Bomb
F199 Vultee Vengeance Mk.II
F200 Gloster Meteor F.Mk.4
F204 Hawker Hunter FGA 9
F231 Hawker Typhoon 1B
F239 De Haviland Hornet F Mk.3
F244 Grumman Avenger Mk.2
F248 Messerschmitt ME262A
F258 Fairey Swordfish Mk.1
F295 De Havilland Sea Venom Mk.21 or 53
F400 Dassault Mirage IIIE and O
F407 Grumman Bearcat F8F-1B
Green series
F177 Heinkel He219 A-2 Uhu
F179 Blackburn Shark Mk.II
F187 De Haviland Mosquito Mk.4 or 6
F190 Bristol Blenheim Mk.1 and 1F
F202 Messerschnitt Bf110 G2 and G
F208 Douglas Boston III or Havoc
F235 Dornior Do335 A-6 or A12
F241 Martin 167 Maryland
F256 Westland Lynx
F291 Bristol Beaufighter Mk.21
F292 Junkers Ju88 A-4
F402 Sepecat Jaguar A-2 or T-2
Orange series
F159 North American Mitchell Mk.II
F170 Northrop Black Widow P-61
F203 English Electric Canberra B(I) Mk.8 or 12
F205 Dornier Do.17Z-2
F238 Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S Mk.2 or S Mk.50
F262 McDonnell Phantom F-4k or F-4M
F266 BAC Lightning F.6
F273 Hawker Harrier GR Mk.1
F338 Martin Marauder II (B-26C)
F408 Gloster Javelin FAW9 and 9R
F409 Hawker Siddeley Sea Vixen FAW 2
F417 Arado Ar-234 Blitz
Ship kits
F137 Shell Costal Tanker
F142 HMS Tiger
F121 HMS Exeter
F143 HMS Trafalgar
F122 HMS Royal Sovereign
Trade Fair report for 1976
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
New Kits
Avro Lancaster B Mk I
Boeing B-17E
Grumman F8F-1B
Hawker Siddley Sea Vixen FAW 2
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
March
Kits on sale
Hawker Tempest, DH Vampire, Henkel HE162, Gloster Meteor IV, Hawker Hunter FGA 9, DH Hornet, Grumman Avenger TBM, Sea Venom, Thunderbolt P-47, Fairey Swordfish, EE Canberra, Gloster Javelin FAW 9, Lightning F6, Dornier Do17, Buccaneer ,F-4K/ M Phantom, Fairey Gannet, Gipsy Moth, Fairey Barracuda, DH Hornet, DH Vampire.
April
Scale Models magazine, Fair report:
Frog
Avro Lancaster B Mk 1
Boeing B17E
Arado Ar-234 "Blitz"
Grumman F8F 1B Bearcat
Hawker Siddeley Sea Vixen FAW 2
Kits on sale
Hawker Tempest, DH Vampire, Henkel HE162, Gloster Meteor IV, Hawker Hunter FGA 9, DH Hornet, Grumman Avenger, Sea Venom, Thunderbolt P-47, Fairey Swordfish, EE Canberra, Gloster Javelin, Lightning F6, Fairey Gannet, Gipsy Moth, Fairey Barracuda.
May
Curtis Tomahawk, DH Vampire, Messerschmitt BF109F, Fokker D21, Macchi MC202, Henkel HE162, Zero, Hawker Hurricane, Messerschmitt MpE410, Thunderbolt P-47, Hawker Tempest, Gloster Meteor IV, Hawker Hunter, Grumman Avenger, Hawker Typhoon, Messerschmitt ME262, Fairey Swordfish, Sea Venom, Dornier Do335A, Sepecat Jaguar, Westland Lynx, Martin Maryland, NA B-25C Mitchell, EE Canberra, Gloster Javelin FGA 9, F-4K Phantom, Buccaneer, EE Lightning, Fairey Gannet, Gipsy Moth, Fairey Barracuda.
July
Wants Ad: Airspeed Oxford, Miles Magister, Blackburn Skua, Westland Wyvern.
September
November
HS Sea Vixen FAW 2, Review Scale Models magazine
Wants Ad: DH110
December
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
1977
Frog and Big Big tools sent to USSR.
Frog and Big Big tools sent to USSR.
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
1978
(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
1979
(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
1980
Dunbee-Combex-Marx liquidate. Rovex in receivership.
Dunbee-Combex-Marx liquidate. Rovex in receivership.
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(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
Interesting to say the least. The rumour that the moulds were lost at sea has persisted for a long time. Can this be checked? Yes it can by a lot of detective work! A starting point is Lloyds of London followed by insurance records. The key would be to find the records from the time. Anybody interested in taking this on??
Martin
Martin
Za naszą i waszą wolność For our freedom and yours
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
Martin
To be honest the key person to help track down the missing New Zealand kits is a member we do not have. I have a large-ish collection of UK modelling magazines of the right period, but it is New Zealand mags that will hold the key the real work has to come from someone that has a collection in New Zealand. The problem is I have not been that successful in finding a New Zealander that has any interest in this subject. I also assume that the kits were sold in Australia and may be a Australian modeller may like too pitch in. I would have thought that the IPMS down under would jump at the task but so far they seem not to be interested. What we need to do I think is spread the word to Australia and New Zealand forum sites and hope it sparks an interest.
I do not think that there where any modelling magazines to cover the time scale, I think between 1968 to 1974, but I do think there were at least one each Aero modelling magazines in both Australia and New Zealand. I would also think that may be ordinary News papers may have had toy adverts of the time. The golden piece of information would be to find a ex-worker who would know the gen off the top of his or her head. It is all down to getting someone from down under to help us out.
To make a go of this we would need to pull out all the stops and chat with as many people as we can. I have a provisional date written in a post of the year 1972 from a chap on a UK web site called Frogman who may be worth while talking to.
James
To be honest the key person to help track down the missing New Zealand kits is a member we do not have. I have a large-ish collection of UK modelling magazines of the right period, but it is New Zealand mags that will hold the key the real work has to come from someone that has a collection in New Zealand. The problem is I have not been that successful in finding a New Zealander that has any interest in this subject. I also assume that the kits were sold in Australia and may be a Australian modeller may like too pitch in. I would have thought that the IPMS down under would jump at the task but so far they seem not to be interested. What we need to do I think is spread the word to Australia and New Zealand forum sites and hope it sparks an interest.
I do not think that there where any modelling magazines to cover the time scale, I think between 1968 to 1974, but I do think there were at least one each Aero modelling magazines in both Australia and New Zealand. I would also think that may be ordinary News papers may have had toy adverts of the time. The golden piece of information would be to find a ex-worker who would know the gen off the top of his or her head. It is all down to getting someone from down under to help us out.
To make a go of this we would need to pull out all the stops and chat with as many people as we can. I have a provisional date written in a post of the year 1972 from a chap on a UK web site called Frogman who may be worth while talking to.
James
(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
You could try asking here: http://www.kiwimodeller.com/
"What young man could possibly be bored
with a uniform to wear,
a fast aeroplane to fly,
and something to shoot at?"
with a uniform to wear,
a fast aeroplane to fly,
and something to shoot at?"
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
Hi dogsbody
You will find my post on kiwi modeller under the name Historyman, the nearest I got to the old Frogs was the Canberra B(I)8. The guys just did not seem to get it and I was glad to tell them what little I kmow about Tri-ang Pedigree kits, some never realised the kits were manufactured and sold in NZ. Good bunch of guys and I would like to post the end to the story for them.
It was worth a try.
James
Do you per chance have a collection of RT magazines and if you have do they have any Frog model content you could tell us about.
You will find my post on kiwi modeller under the name Historyman, the nearest I got to the old Frogs was the Canberra B(I)8. The guys just did not seem to get it and I was glad to tell them what little I kmow about Tri-ang Pedigree kits, some never realised the kits were manufactured and sold in NZ. Good bunch of guys and I would like to post the end to the story for them.
It was worth a try.
James
Do you per chance have a collection of RT magazines and if you have do they have any Frog model content you could tell us about.
(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
The only RT's I have are just a few years old. Nothing too FROGGY in them.
"What young man could possibly be bored
with a uniform to wear,
a fast aeroplane to fly,
and something to shoot at?"
with a uniform to wear,
a fast aeroplane to fly,
and something to shoot at?"
Re: The Frog kits Time Line
I noticed an old issue of RT on Ebay featuring the Hotspur glider, was just wondering how good it was. If I have the money I will have a go at biding for a copy if the price is right.
As for the Tri-ang NZ Frog kits I have had no indication that they were advertised in the UK modelling magazines as yet, I do not have a copy of every UK modelling magazine printed in the 60's & 70's, so not 100% sure that they did not appear here. I can only think that the kits were treated as toys like jigsaws and the like and just went out to the shops in New Zealand and maybe Australia. It will be the challenge from here to try and find someone of that time who can recall what was going on, I would think may be IPMS in NZ but no reply to my e-mails so far. A visit to Auckland and an afternoon sitting in a library might be able to dig up a bit more info. It would be very costly for us all to travel all the way to NZ just to visit a library, so I will try and get in touch with someone local who can dig around a bit for us.
What the production totals for the old Frog kits were we all do not know, but judging by the numbers on Ebay in the past years and the feedback from Kiwimodeller. I do not think it was very much that was produced in the NZ factory before they stopped production, it is only a guess.
James
As for the Tri-ang NZ Frog kits I have had no indication that they were advertised in the UK modelling magazines as yet, I do not have a copy of every UK modelling magazine printed in the 60's & 70's, so not 100% sure that they did not appear here. I can only think that the kits were treated as toys like jigsaws and the like and just went out to the shops in New Zealand and maybe Australia. It will be the challenge from here to try and find someone of that time who can recall what was going on, I would think may be IPMS in NZ but no reply to my e-mails so far. A visit to Auckland and an afternoon sitting in a library might be able to dig up a bit more info. It would be very costly for us all to travel all the way to NZ just to visit a library, so I will try and get in touch with someone local who can dig around a bit for us.
What the production totals for the old Frog kits were we all do not know, but judging by the numbers on Ebay in the past years and the feedback from Kiwimodeller. I do not think it was very much that was produced in the NZ factory before they stopped production, it is only a guess.
James
(Frank Spencer, repeating) There are old pilots and bold pilots
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
(Frank, confused) There are no old bald pilots
(Flight instructor, annoyed) No Mr Spencer no old Bold pilots !!
(quote : Frank Spencer, Xmas special, TV show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em)
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