Airfix Magazine Guide 1: Plastic Modelling by Gerald Scarborough, there is one true first edition. First Publication: It was first released on January 1, 1974, by Patrick Stephens Ltd. for Airfix Products Ltd. Series Context: This was the first entry in a series of 27 "Airfix Magazine Guide" books produced throughout the 1970s. Physical Format: The first edition is a 64-page hardcover book with the distinctive yellow cover shown in your photo Series History: These guides were originally released two at a time, usually four per year, starting in 1974