The sale at C&T (20% buyer’s premium) in Tunbridge Wells on December 11 included an unexpected bid of £1700 (estimate £50-70) for three unopened Airfix models. The key was the presence of a D-Day set 1700 in original bubble pack (right) – one of the 1/72 scale Attack Force series models made by Airfix in 1969. They are among the rarest known to the collecting hobby.
Accompanying this item was kit A17V, the Lee/Grant Tank in original bag from 1967 (commonly available at £10-15), and set 1706, the Roman Fort, in original box from 1969 (typically priced at around £50). The winning bid came via thesaleroom.com.