Best Airfix in 2026

1:72 scale plastic scale model kit

skill level: 3 (where 1 is for the beginner and 4 is for the more experienced modeler)

number of parts: 265

Part of the Airfix Classic Kit Range, the 1:72 scale is a smaller scale and is perfect for those models where you want a more simple and faster construction.

Cushman Model 39 Package Car, Chevrolet M6 Bomb Service Truck, M5 Bomb Trailer, Autocrat U-7144-T 4x4 Tractor Unit and F-1 Fuel Trailer

Skill Level: 2 Number of Parts:

1:72nd Scale Military Helicopter Plastic Model Kit

Skill Level: 2

Number of Parts: 133

These quick and simple push-fit construction models look just like the real thing!

No glue or paint required - just decorate with the stickers provided

Each aircraft comes with its own display stand

Part of the Airfix Classic Kit Range, the 1:72 scale is a smaller scale and is perfect for those models where you want a more simple and faster construction.

Skill Level 1

Number of parts: 70

1:48th Scale WWII Military Aircraft Plastic Model Kit

Livery A: F H Dean, No. 274 Squadron RAF, Sidi Barrani, Egypt 1941 Livery B: Rhodesian Air Training Group, Rhodesia 1941

Skill Level: 2 Number of Parts: 127

These quick and simple push-fit construction models look just like the real thing!

No glue or paint required - just decorate with the stickers provided

Each aircraft comes with its own display stand

1: 72nd scale WWII military aircraft plastic model kits

Skill level: 1 number of parts: 36

Scheme: supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia N3290 gr-u 92 squadron 1940

Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer of scale model plastic kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. Airfix produce a wide range of kits aimed at all types of scale modelers with subjects such as; military aircraft, ships, cars, dioramas and military vehicles.

Primary Scheme: German Infantry and British Infantry

Skill Level: 2. Dimensions of Completed Kit: Length 600mm x Width 340mm.

1: 72 scale plastic scale model kit

Skill level: 1 (where 1 is for the beginner and 4 is for the more experienced modeler)

Number of parts: 47

Collect and build a range of Quickbuild models featuring legendary airplanes, classic cars, super cars and tanks! A great introduction into the world of modeling!

Quick and simple, designed as a push-fit construction model kit that can be put together in minutes.

Model is provided with a display stand and decorative stickers

Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer of scale model plastic kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. Airfix produce a wide range of kits aimed at all types of scale modelers with subjects such as; military aircraft, ships, cars, dioramas and military vehicles.

Primary Scheme:

Skill Level: 3. Dimensions of Completed Kit: Length 397mm x Width 53mm.

Part of the Airfix Classic Kit Range, the 1:72 scale is a smaller scale and is perfect for those models where you want a more simple and faster construction.

Skill Level: 2

Number of Parts: 58

These quick and simple push-fit construction models look just like the real thing

Skill Level 1

Number of Parts: 27

Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer of scale model plastic kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. Airfix produce a wide range of kits aimed at all types of scale modelers with subjects such as; military aircraft, ships, cars, dioramas and military vehicles.

D-Day Air Assault includes BSA Motorcycle 500cc, Standard Light Utility Vehicle, Bedford MWC (Water Carrier) or MWD (Light Truck), Hawker Typhoon Ib, RAF Personnel and Airfield Diorama Base.

Skill Level: 2. Dimensions of Completed Kit: Length 340mm x Width 240mm. Number of Pieces: 178.

Mold Tools made in 1966 pack illustration by Roy Cross 1966

Enjoy the nostalgia with the revival of this classic plastic model The boxes feature original paintings by an impressive range of artists

Since the early 1950s Airfix has produced hundreds of fantastic models across many different categories and the majority of these tools still exist and using these tools are how the Vintage Classics are made

1: 48th scale WWII military aircraft plastic A05131 kits

Scheme 1- North American P-51D Mustang, 'Little Indian', 2nd Air Commando Group, 10th Air Force, United States Army Air Force, Kalaikunda, India 1945.

Skill level: 2 number of parts: 147

Plastic scale model kit

1:144 scale

Series: 11 (where 1 is for the beginner and 25 is for the more experienced modeller)

Enjoy the nostalgia with the revival of this classic plastic model. The boxes feature original paintings by an impressive range of artists.

Since the early 1950s, Airfix has produced hundreds of fantastic models, across many different categories and the majority of these tools still exist, and using these tools are how the Vintage Classics are made.

Many of these models are a little more challenging for today’s modelers, but that’s part of this brilliant hobby’s fun. With some wonderful “only produced by Airfix” items to come, the excitement’s really building!

Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer of scale model plastic kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. Airfix produce a wide range of kits aimed at all types of scale modelers with subjects such as; military aircraft, ships, space, cars, dioramas and military vehicles

Primary Scheme: PZKPFW Tiger 1 AUSF E Commanded by Michael Wittmann, schwere Panzer-Abteilung 101, Normandy, France, 1944. Secondary Scheme: PZKPFW Tiger 1 AUSF E 2.Kompanie, schwere, Panzer-Abteilung 501, Byelorussia, 1943-44.

Skill level: 1. Dimensions of completed kit: length 9.5 cm x width 5.5 cm x height 3 cm. Total Pieces: 84. A great plastic model kit for the beginner to the intermediate modeler.

Being a slightly larger scale, 1: 48 allows Modelers to add those intricate details that is absent from smaller scales.

Skill level: 3 Dimensions of completed kit: length 205mm x width 236mm Number of parts: 147

Scheme 1: North American Mustang Mk IV, "Dooley bird" Aircraft flown by flight Lieutenant Arthur "Joe" Dooley, no. 19 Squadron, RAF acklington, England late 1945 scheme 2: North American P-51 Mustang, no. 3 Squadron, royal Australian air Force, lavariano, Italy July 1945.

Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer of scale model plastic kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. Airfix produce a wide range of kits aimed at all types of scale modelers with subjects such as; military aircraft, ships, cars, dioramas and military vehicles.

D-Day Battle Front includes Sherman M4 MK I Tank, PzKwVI Ausf. E Tiger Tank, WWII British Paratroops, WWII German Infantry and Battlefront Diorama Base with Forward Command Post.

Skill Level: 2. Dimensions of Completed Kit: Length 340mm x Width 240mm. Number of Pieces: 155.

Classic 1: 35 Armor model scaled tank. Includes some interior details and includes link and length tracks.

Skill level: 3. A great plastic model kit for the intermediate to experienced modeler.

Primary Scheme: Gun Motor Carriage M12 The Persuader, B Battery, 557th Armoured Field Artillery Battalion, US 9th Army, Linnich, Germany, Late February 1945. Secondary Scheme: Gun Motor Carriage M12 Choo-Choo-Bam, C Battery, 557th Armoured Field Artillery Battalion, US 9th Army, Echternach, Luxemberg, early February 1945.

1:72nd Scale Cold War V-Bomber Military Aircraft Plastic Model Kit

Livery A: No 139 Squadron, RAF Watering, Lincolnshire, England, 1963-64 Livery B: Victor Training Flight, RAF Watering, Lincolnshire, England 1968

Skill Level: 3 Number of Parts: 228

Skill level: 3 (where 1 is for the beginner and 4 is for the more experienced modeler)

Package Dimensions: 7.8 H x 50 L x 32.2 W (centimeters)

Package Weight: 2.116 pounds

Being a slightly larger scale, 1:48 allows modelers to add those intricate details that is absent from smaller scales.

Scheme 1- Meteor F8 A77-851 flown Sergeant George Spaulding Hale, No 77 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Kimpo, Korea, March 1953.

Skill level: 3 number of parts: 190

Classic 1: 35 Armor model scaled tank. Includes some interior details, and includes rubber tracks.

Skill level: 3. Dimensions of completed kit: length 241mm x width 102mm. A great plastic model kit for the beginner or intermediate modeler.

Primary Scheme: Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I (Early) 1. /schwere Panzer-Abteilung 504, Tunisia April 1943. Scheme 2: Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I (Early) 2. /schwere Panzer-Abteilung 504, (reportedly at) Palermo, Sicily Summer 1943.

1: 72nd scale WWII military aircraft plastic null kits

Skill level: 1 number of parts: 49

Scheme 1: RAF 4 FTS XS100/57 (1970) & Scheme 2: Oscar EW-5894 Fallus – USS Essess 1991

Plastic scale model kit

1:48 Scale

Series: 5 (where 1 is for the beginner and 25 is for the more experienced modeller)

Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer of scale model plastic kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. Airfix produce a wide range of kits aimed at all types of scale modelers with subjects such as; military aircraft, ships, space, cars, dioramas and military vehicles.

Primary Scheme: Westland Lynx HMA 8 No.815 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Portland, Royal Navy, Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Somerset, England, 2017. Secondary Scheme: Westland Lynx MK.88A Marinefliegergeschwader 3 "Graf Zeppelin", Germany, 2018.

Skill level: 3. Dimensions of completed kit: length 40.2 cm x width 28 cm x height 10.31 cm. Total Pieces: 288. A great plastic model kit for the advanced modeler.