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James May's Toy Stories | S1E01 | Airfix James takes model aeroplanes to a whole new level when he tries to make a full size spitfire out of Airfix. But the venture soon hits problems when it becomes clear the giant 36 foot pieces may not be strong enough and nobody knows how they will fit together Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

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James May Takes AirFix to the Next Level - Creates a 1:1 AirFix Spitfire | James May's Toy Stories
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Society
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52 minutes
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English

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