What If #12 Fantasy Model Kit Box Art

This video series imagines some plastic model kits that I wish had been around when I was growing up in the UK in the 1970s.

What If... #12 is dedicated to the fabulous aircraft, spaceships and vehicles from the TV Series ''Thunderbirds'.

Some of these subjects have been produced as Model Kits over the past 60 years. with kits from the early 2000s kits in particular providing hours of enjoyment for today's middle aged modellers.

But this artwork and video is all about IMAGINARY 'What If..' kits that could have been available.
The Gerry Anderson shows were all being repeated on TV, and in particular 'Thunderbirds' provided exciting stories, spectacular action and these great designs week in and week out. Coupled with the fantastic visual effects and model work that put them on screen it was nothing short of inspirational.

This video celebrates the principal aircraft and vehicles featured in the show...and we can only dream.

Designed by Derek Meddings - who was also the series Special Visual Effects Director and Supervisor - with additional designs by Mike Trim.

Please visit my website (www.matteline.com) to see more artwork and contact me for commissions.

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Here are links to previous videos which feature Anderson hardware.
What If (video #2) - Gerry Anderson part 1
   • What If...  Fantasy Model Kits - Gerry And...  
What If (video #3) - Gerry Anderson part 2
   • What If Fantasy Box Art Gerry Anderson TV ...  

These are links to videos I made regarding the use of model kits in the visual effects and models for the 'Anderson shows'.
Girder Bridge
   • The Girder Bridge and Thunderbirds  
Caterpillar Tracks
   • Caterpillar Tracks in Thunderbirds  
Kit Bashing
   • Kit Bashing - Models in Thunderbirds  
More Kit Bashing
   • More Kit Bashing and more Models in Thunde...  

** April 27th 2025 This is an update that viewers of this video may find interesting.
'Adventures In Plastic' have announced a brand new 144th scale model kit of Thunderbird 2! The shape looks fantastic - just like the original model seen in the launch sequence. And it comes with the Firefly. Fantastic.
Although you may need to be as rich as Jeff Tracy to buy one when it's released, expected retail proce is £249.99.
https://www.bachmann.co.uk/product/ca...

Bachman Europe / Adventures in Plastic promo ad for the new THUNDERBIRD 2. incidentally 1/144 th scale works out to half studio scale.

   • NEW Big Thunderbird 2