Airfix H0-00 Scale Troop Carrier

This Airfix H0/00 Troop Carrier is a wonderful example of the craftsmanship with which Airfix charmed modelling enthusiasts in the 1950s and 1960s. Made entirely of plastic and to H0/00 scale (1:76), this model represents a period when detail and accessibility went hand in hand.

Airfix introduced its first military model kits in the early 1960s, following the popularity of their H0/00 scale figures and vehicles. The Troop Carrier is part of a range of vehicles that were intended for use with model railways (such as Hornby Dublo), but quickly found its place among collectors and diorama builders.

The Troop Carrier is inspired by military tracked armoured vehicles from the early Cold War period. It was used to transport soldiers, weapons and supplies in the field. Although simplified in scale and material, the model gives a charming and recognisable image of the original.

This Troop Carrier is today a sought-after collector's item among vintage Airfix model enthusiasts. The presence of the original box, however poor its condition, increases its value considerably for collectors who strive for completeness and authenticity.