This video looks at some of the plastic model kits that were most commonly utilised in the modelwork created by Derek Meddings and his talented team of Visual Effects artists and technician for the TV Series 'Thunderbirds'.

Gerry Anderson created a fantastic world in his 1965 TV show showcasing incredible futuristic machines. The Supermarionation show used miniatures and vfx to convey this world and a level of credibility never before achieved was seen every week.
Although sleek and futuristic in appearance the ships look real and used. Part of the key to their believability lies in a technnique developed during the show which is now known as 'kit bashing'. Commercially available plastic model kits, were liberally mined for interesting detail parts that culd be used to detail the futurtistic vehicles and locations. The imagination, creativity and skill at work in the making of this show was, and still is, unparalleled. This is a tiny glimpse behind the curtain.
I am just a fan of the show and these videos are purely my opinions based on the available information, research and some speculation.

Please also look at my videos on 'The Girder Bridge' and 'Caterpillar Tracks'
GIRDER BRIDGE
   • The Girder Bridge and Thunderbirds  
CATERPILLAR TRACKS
   • Caterpillar Tracks in Thunderbirds  
Here is an older video that talks about KIT BASHING A model fighter plane
   • Kitbash Sci-Fi Mosquito  

MEMBERSHIP
Apparently there is a probelm wth YouTube channel membership when using an IPAD in that the 'join' button does not show up. I don't know why this is. Anyway, I found this link to a video that quickly describes a workaround.
HOW TO SHOW 'JOIN' BUTTON
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