An early cutaway of Thunderbird 4 (1966)
Cutaway drawings (sometimes incorrectly referred to as cross-sections) have always been a big favourite among fans, and have played a major part in the success of Thunderbirds publications over the years.
As early as 1966 the first cutaways were published within the "City Magazines Christmas Annual" and were repeated many times in the following years. With the revived interest in Thunderbirds in 1991, a whole new run of cutaways were produced by Graham Bleathman.
Graham was again commissioned in 2012 by "Haynes" to draw a completely new set of drawings that turned out to be so popular, the book has had to be reprinted at least three times.
Publications Containing Thunderbirds Cutaways[]
- Thunderbirds Annual, published by City Magazines UK 1966.
- Technical Sheets, Albert Heijn, Netherlands 1966, Dutch text, black and white print.
- Thunderbirds Annual published by Century 21 Publishing and City Magazines, UK 1967.
- Thunderbirds Extra 3, published by City Magazines UK, sold in the Netherlands 1966. Dutch text.
- Thunderbirds comics, Fleetway Editions, 1991.
- Thunderbirds Collectors' Edition Fleetway editions 1992.
- The Collection No. 2, Fleetway editions 1992.
- Thunderbirds ... Danger Zone , Revette Books 1992.
- Thunderbirds... to the Rescue, Revette Books 1992.
- Thunderbirds... Noodoproep Aan Basis, Big Balloon BV, Netherlands 1994. (Dutch text).
- Thunderbirds in Space, Ravette Books 1992.
- Thunderbirds.. In De Ruimte, Big Balloon BV, Netherlands 1994. (Dutch text).
- Thunderbirds... In Action, Ravette Books 1992.
- Thunderbirds... Shockwave, Ravette Books 1992.
- Thunderbirds... In De Gevarenzone, Big Balloon BV, Netherlands 1994. (Dutch text).
- Thunderbirds...Lift Off, Ravette Books 1992.
- The Official Thunderbirds Annual by Grandreams UK 1993.
- FAB Cross-Sections, Ravette 1993.
- Technical Manuals Part 1 , free with Thunderbirds Magazine UK 1995.
- Technical Manuals Part 2 free with Thunderbirds Magazine UK 1995.
- Thunderbirds Collector's Edition, Redan 1997.
- Redan Thunderbirds Comics 2000 to 2007.
- The Best of Thunderbirds, Redan 2002.
- FAB Cross-sections Carlton books 2000.
- Supermarionation Cross-sections Carlton books 2000.
- Classic Thunderbirds Secret Files Carlton books 2003.
- The Comic Collection, Egmount UK 2013.
- Inside The World of Gerry Anderson, Egmont UK 2015.
- Agents Technical Manual, Haynes UK 2012.
- Agents Technical Manual Update, Haynes UK 2015.
- Owner's Workshop Manual, Haynes UK, 2014.
- Captain Scarlet Spectrum Agents' Manual 2017.
- Thunderbirds Collection, DeAgostini 2003.
- World of Thunderbirds, Carlton books 2000.
Thunderbirds Related Cutaways[]
The Cutaways can be found on their relevant pages. The following is a list of what publication they were originally published in.
International Rescue Buildings and Equipment[]
| Cutaway Drawing | Publications Printed In | Magazines Printed In (issue number) |
|---|---|---|
| Tracy Island | 2, 3, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26 ,29, 30 | 5 (6) 33(3) |
| Launch Bay Thunderbird 1 | 3, 29, 30 | 22(21), 22(62), 22(80) |
| Launch Bay Thunderbird 2 | 3, 29, 30 | 22(39), 22(63), 22(82) |
| Launch Bay Thunderbird 3 | 3, 29, | 22(42), 22(69) |
| Tracy Villa | 29, 30. | 22(32) |
| Jeff Tracy's Desk | 22(58) | |
| Mateo Island | 27, 29, 30 | 5(30) |
| Mobile Control Unit | 22(66) | |
| BR2 Lightning 505 | 29, 30 | 22(41) |
| JT1 Condor | 29, 30 | 22(56) |
| Ladybird Jet | 29, 30 | 22(60) |
| Braman | 18 | |
| Jeremiah Tuttle's House | 22(20) |
The Thunderbirds Craft and Pod Vehicles[]
| Cutaway Drawing | Publications Printed In | Magazines Printed In (issue number) |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird 1 | 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 34 | 5(1), 22(1) |
| Thunderbird 2 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 34 | 5(2), 22(2), 33(1) |
| Thunderbird 3 | 1, 2, 3, 6, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 34 | 5(3), 22(3) |
| Thunderbird 4 | 1, 2, 3, 7, 11, 12, 17, 18, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 34 | 5(4), 22(4), 34(4) |
| Thunderbird 5 | 1, 2, 3, 7, 11, 12, 17, 18, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 34 | 5(5), 22(5) |
| Booster Mortar | 29, 30 | 22(31) |
| DOMO | 29, 30 | 22(12) |
| Dicetylene Cage | 29, 30 | |
| Elevator Cars | 29, 30 | 22(51) |
| Excavator | 29, 30 | 22(23), 22(81) |
| Field Mission Half-Track | 29, 30 | |
| Firefly | 3, 18, 27, 29, 30, 31 | 5(15), 22(15), 22(78) |
| Hoverjet | 22(10) | |
| Jet-Air Transporter | 29, 30 | |
| Laser Cutter Vehicle | 29, 30 | 22(59) |
| Mobile Crane | 29, 30 | 22(50) |
| The Mole | 3, 13, 18, 20, 26, 27, 29, 30, 34 | 5(8), 22(35), 22(84) |
| Monobrake | 29, 30 | 22(52), 22(87) |
| Neutralizer Tractor | 29, 30 | |
| Recovery Vehicles | 29, 30 | 22(11), 22(76) |
| Transmitter Truck | 29, 30 | 22(17) |
Lady Penelope's Buildings and Equipment[]
| Cutaway Drawing | Publications Printed In | Magazines Printed In (issue number) |
|---|---|---|
| Inside the Creighton-Ward Stately Home | 18, 20, 24, 26, 27, 34 | 5(7), 22(33), 22(83) |
| Lady Penelope's Bonga Bonga Ranch | 27 | 5(27), 22(57) |
| FAB 1 | 22(7) | |
| FAB 2 | 18, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 34 | 5(16), 22(24), 22(88) |
The Hood's Buildings and Equipment[]
| Cutaway Drawing | Publications Printed In | Magazines Printed In (issue number) |
|---|---|---|
| The Hood's Temple | 18, 27 | 5(12), 22(14), 33(5) |
| 3E Submarine | 18 | 22(19), 22(79) |
| Field Mission Half-Track | 29, 30 | 22(72) |