Fantastic rocket with 48 possible fin configurations! Features die-cut card fins, decals & streamer recovery. Super high flights. Recommended Motors: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7 Specification Altitude: 518m Recovery Parachute: None (Streamer) Diameter: 18.8mm Length: 307mm Weight: 17g Manufacturer: Ripmax Model: Viking (12pk)
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- The extraordinary story of Charles Amherst Villiers Amherst Villiers, a cousin of Winston Churchill, is best known as the man who supercharged the legendary Blower Bentley, which his close friend Ian Fleming described as James Bond's only hobby. He also designed Malcolm Campbell's first land speed record-breaking Bluebird, played a part in BRM's only world championship-winning engine, spent 20 years on the US space programme, & painted portraits so fine that his work was on display in London's National Portrait Gallery. Had he been as good with people as he was with engines, this brilliant maverick could have achieved even more? " Kenny's new book on Villiers presents a great portrait of a clearly determined man" Daily Express " One of the best books I've read in a long time" Classics Monthly " Kenny has done his hero justice with his impressive research" Classic & Sports Car Hardback, 234 x 156mm, 360 pages, 64 b&w illustrations ...

This stunning 4 car Pendolino pack is representative of Virgin Trains latest state of the art passenger train. The new Hornby ...

Young or old, keen modeller or just a beginner, the Hornby Rail Road range answers the needs of many & is a perfect complement to the variety of locomotives, rolling stock, track, buildings, & accessories that can be found in the current Hornby catalogue. Devoid of easily damaged detail parts the suitably livered Rail Road locomotives are fitted with efficient drive mechanisms & have pickups on all drive wheels ensuring smooth running. All the Rail Road models are fitted with the standard Hornby hook & bar type couplings & will therefore easily couple to those locomotives & rolling stock in both the standard Hornby & Thomas & Friends ranges. With this in mind it is easy to see that those models that make up the Hornby Rail Road range are a simple & cost effective way of adding to a train set providing a suitable & most appropriate stepping stone into the varied & fascinating World of model railways. The introductory range offers not only a selection of individual locomotives, rolling stock & accessories but an assortment of train & wagon packs ideally suited for either train set rolling stock enhancements or for those who wish to experiment & try their hands at developing their modelling techniques! Manufacturer: Hornby Model: R2677 Virgin Railways Class 47 ...

An iconic train linked with an instantly recognised livery! Virgin Trains have been a force on the rail network for several years offering a dynamic service & using dynamic trains. The Virgin HSTs were once a common sight on the West Coast Main Line between 1996 & 2004, & for many these trains were the ideal synergy between two instantly recognized design icons. Note that these units are only suitable for operation on second radius curved track or greater.
MANUFACTURER: Hornby Model: R2704X Virgin Trains HST Train Pack
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An iconic train linked with an instantly recognised livery! Virgin Trains have been a force on the rail network for several years offering a dynamic service & using dynamic trains. The Virgin HSTs were once a common sight on the West Coast Main Line between 1996 & 2004, & for many these trains were the ideal synergy between two instantly recognized design icons. Note that these units are only suitable for operation on second radius curved track or greater.
MANUFACTURER: Hornby Model: R2704 Virgin Trains HST Train Pack
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