ships, cars and more. Sales run into millions 1980 - Computer games introduced. Modelling goes into decline 1981 - Airfix goes into receivership; bought by General Mills 1985 - Sold to Hobby ...

"Roy Cross was Airfix, Roy Huxley was Matchbox," said Postlethwaite ... Postlethwaite said Huxley, who also painted images of ships and armoured vehicles, was "renowned" for his detail and ...