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Re-introduction – NOW AVAILABLE
A07280 RNLI Severn Class Lifeboat

Navigating treacherous waters to re-visit our existing range, the RNLI Severn Class Lifeboat proudly returns to the Airfix fleet!
Sailing in at a skill level 2, the 1:72 scale RNLI Severn Class Lifeboat contains full details of the outside deck, hull, and fittings, whilst the fully detailed interior can be viewed by removing the cabin roof. The decal scheme offers the flexibility to replicate any of the present operational RNLI Severn class lifeboats. Once assembled, the model measures 236mm in length and 78mm in width, composed of 186 parts.

Read Geoff’s In Box kit review

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A65005 RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat Decal Sheet

Airfix is proud to release an additional decal sheet to be used in conjunction with the A55015 RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat Starter Set.
With a fleet of 50 RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboats currently in active service, this newly launched decal sheet empowers modellers to recreate their preferred lifeboat station when paired with the A55015 RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat Starter Set.
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NEW: J6041 Quickbuild Tiger I and J6042 Quickbuild Sherman Firefly

We are thrilled to introduce two exciting new additions to our Quickbuild kit range: the 1:35 scale Tiger I and Sherman Firefly tanks. These armoured scale models are suitable for enthusiasts of all ages, offering an engaging and accessible building experience.

Introducing the J6041 Tiger I Quickbuild tank, a highly revered armoured vehicle cherished by many and renowned as one of the most iconic tanks in history.
AND…
Introducing the J6042 Sherman Firefly Quickbuild tank, a revered British-designed armoured vehicle brought to life in this 1:35 scale Quickbuild model.

Read the full Press Release

News From Airfix

Airfix partners with AVI-8

Posted: April 29, 2024

Airfix x AVI-8 partnership and timepiece collection, including five stunning watches inspired by legendary Hawker Hurricane, Supermarine Spitfire, and Avro Lancaster.

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NEW: J6041 Quickbuild Tiger I and J6042 Quickbuild Sherman Firefly

Posted: April 23, 2024

Two exciting new additions to the Airfix Quickbuild kit range: the 1:35 scale Tiger I and Sherman Firefly tanks.

Re-introduction – NOW AVAILABLE

Posted: April 2, 2024

Three iconic kits re-introduced for 2024. Including the Supermarine Swift FR.5, now making a triumphant return to the Airfix lineup!

Now Available – January 2024

Posted: January 9, 2024

Airix are pleased to announce new products are now available for 2024

Airfix Celebrates Women’s History Month

Posted: March 8, 2023

Today marks International Women’s Day and to celebrate, Airfix is proud to highlight some key contributions of women throughout history, as part of an exciting campaign celebrating Women’s History Month, March 2023.

The Airfix Club 2023 has landed!

Posted: February 1, 2023

Offering a whole host of special perks from member only experiences to exclusive products, our aim is to provide members with the very best Airfix has to offer.

 

LATEST FINISHED NOW BUILD

Airfix Blackburn Buccaneer S.2B 1:48


It’s a massive leap in quality from the original Airfix kit and makes into a great looking kit if you are proficient with basic modelling skills.

Check out Dave’s excellent build!

LATEST FINISHED NOW VIDEO BUILD

Airfix Fairey Rotodyne 1:72

Check out Geoff’s excellent build

 

Airfix Aircraft Finished Reviews

Here you will find all the completed build reviews and feature articles that we have for Airfix Aircraft Models.

Airfix Armour Finished Reviews

Here you will find all the completed build reviews and feature articles that we have for Airfix Armour Models.

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Airfix Maritime Finished Now Reviews

Here you will find all the completed build reviews and feature articles that we have for Maritime Models.

 

Check out the large range of Scale Modelling Now In-Box Here Now Kit reviews of Airfix Aircraft, Armour and Maritime kits

HERE NOW AIRCRAFT REVIEWS
  • Aichi D3A1 Val Vintage Classics Series 1:72
  • Armstrong Whitworth Whitley GR.Mk.VII 1:72
  • Augusta Westland Merlin HC3 1:48
  • Auster Antarctic, Vintage Classics Series 1:72
  • Avro Anson Mk.I. 1:48
  • Avro Lancaster B.II 1:72
  • Avro Lancaster B.III (Special) “Dambusters” 1:72

    • li>Avro Lancaster B.Mk.III (Special) Dambusters 1:72

  • Avro Shackleton AEW.2 1:72
  • Avro Vulcan B.2 1:72
  • BAC TSR-2 1:48
  • BAC TSR-2/Stratos4 1:72
  • BAe Harrier GR-7A/GR-9A 1:72
  • BAe Sea Harrier FA2 1:72
  • BAe Sea Harrier FRS.1 (Falklands) 1:72
  • BAe Sea Harrier FRS1 1:72
  • BAe Systems Hawk 100 Series 1:72
  • Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Collection 1:72
  • Beagle Basset 206 1:72
  • Blackburn Buccaneer S.2B 1:48
  • Blackburn Buccaneer S.2B 1:48
  • Blackburn Buccaneer S.2B 1:72
  • Blackburn Buccaneer S.2B Gulf War 1:72
  • Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C 1:72
  • Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 1:72
  • Boeing 727 1.144
  • Boeing 737 1.144
  • Brewster Buffalo Vintage Classics Series 1:72
  • Bristol Beaufort Mk.1 1:72
  • Bristol Blenheim Mk.I 1:72
  • Bristol Bulldog 1:72
  • Canadair Sabre F.4/N.A. F-86E-M 1:72
  • Consolidated B-24H Liberator 1:72
  • Curtiss Hawk 81-A-2 1:72
  • D-Day Air Assault 1:72
  • DHC Beaver Vintage Classics series 1:72
  • DH Mosquito FB.VI 1:24
  • De Havilland Chipmunk T.10 1:48
  • De Havilland Tiger Moth, 2024 release 1:48
  • De Havilland DH.82a Tiger Moth 1:72
  • De Havilland DH.82a Tiger Moth (Civilian) 1:72
  • De Havilland Heron Mk.II 1:72
  • De Havilland Mosquito B.XVI 1:72
  • De Havilland Mosquito PR Mk.XVI 1:72
  • de Havilland Vampire T.11 1:72
  • De Havilland Vampire F.3 1:48
  • De Havilland Vampire FB.5/FB.9 1:48
  • de Havilland Sea Vixen FAW 2 1:48
  • Dogfight Double Series Douglas A-4P Skyhawk and BAe Harrier FRS-1 1:72
  • Douglas A-4B/A-4P Skyhawk 1:72
  • Douglas C-47 Skytrain 1:72
  • Douglas Dakota Mk.IV 1:72
  • Club – Limited Edition HarrierGR7 and HarrierFA2 1:72
  • English Electric Lightning F2A/F6 1:48
  • English Electric Lightning F.2A 1:72
  • English Electric Lightning F.2A 1:72 – 2022 release
  • F-80C Shooting Star Vintage Classics series 1:72
  • F.M.A. 58A Pucara 1:72
  • Fairey Swordfish Mk.I 1:72
  • Fairey Swordfish Mk.I Floatplane 1:72
  • Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8 1:72
  • Focke-Wulf Fw 190F-8/A-8 1:72
  • Fokker DR.1 and Bristol F.2B, Dogfight Double Vintage Classics Series 1:72
  • Folland Gnat T.1 1:72
  • Folland Gnat T.1, 2023 release 1:72
  • Folland Gnat T.1 1:48
  • Folland Gnat T.1, 1.48 – 2020
  • Fouga CM.170 Magister 1:72
  • Gloster Gladiator Mk.I 1:72
  • Gloster J-8A / Gladiator Mk.II 1:72
  • Gloster Javelin FAW.9/9R 1:48
  • Gloster Meteor F.8 1:48
  • Gloster Meteor F.8, 2024 release 1:48
  • Gloster Meteor F.8 1:72
  • Gloster Meteor FR9 1:48
  • Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat 1:24
  • Handley Page H.P.42 Heracles 1:144
  • Handley Page Victor K.2 / SR.2 1:72
  • Hawk, Red Arrows Hawk 1:72
  • Hawker Fury I 1:48
  • Hawker Hunter F.4/F.5/J34 1:48
  • Hawker Hunter F.6 1:48
  • Hawker Hunter FGA.9/FR.10/GA.11 1:48
  • Hawker Hurricane Mk.I (Early) 1:72
  • Hawker Hurricane Mk.I (3-bladed) 1:72
  • Hawker Hurricane / Sea Hurricane Mk.IIc 1:72
  • Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 Export 1:48
  • Hawker Sea Fury FB.11, 2023 release 1:48
  • Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk.Ib 1:48
  • Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B/S.2D/SMk.50 1:72
  • Hawker Siddeley Dominie T.1 1:72
  • Airfix Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 1:24
  • Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 1:72
  • Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1/AV-8A, 2023 release 1:72
  • Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.3 1:72
  • Hawker Siddeley Trident 1C
  • Hawker Tempest Mk.V 1:72
  • Hawker Tempest Mk.V, Post-War 1:72
  • Hawker Typhoon 1B 1:72
  • Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib 1:24
  • Henschel Hs 123A-1 1:72
  • Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.3 1:72
  • Jester’s A-4 Skyhawk 1:72
  • Junkers Ju87B-2/R-2 Stuka 1:72
  • Junkers Ju87R-2/B-2 Stuka 1:48
  • Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II, Starter Set 1:72
  • Martin B-26B Marauder 1:72
  • Martin B-57B Canberra 1.48
  • McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1 1:72
  • McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR-2 1:72
  • Messerschmitt Bf109E 1:24
  • Messerschmitt Bf-109E-4, E-1 1:48
  • Messerschmitt Bf-109 E-1, E-3 & E-7 Trop 1:48
  • Messerschmitt Bf-109E-1, E-3 and E-4 1:48
  • Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4 1:72
  • Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4/N Trop 1:48
  • Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 1:72
  • Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6, Hermann Graf 1:72
  • Messerschmitt Bf 110C-2, C-4 1:72
  • Messerschmitt Bf110E Trop, 2023 release 1:72
  • Messerschmitt Me262A-1a/2a, 2023 release 1:72
  • Messerschmitt Me262A-1a “Schwalbe” (Swallow) 1:72
  • Messerschmitt Me262B-1a/U1 1:72
  • MiG 15 1:72
  • Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero 1:72
  • Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero, new decals 1:72
  • North American B-25C/D Mitchell, 2024 release 1:72
  • North American F-86F / E(M) Sabre 1:72
  • North American Mitchell Mk.II 1:72
  • North American P-51D Mustang 1:72
  • North American P-51D Mustang, 2023 release 1:72
  • North American P-51D Mustang 1:48
  • North American P-51D Mustang 1:48
  • North American P-51D Mustang, 2022 release 1:48
  • North American F-86F-40 Sabre 1:48
  • Supermarine Seafire FR.Mk.46/47 1:48
  • Supermarine Seafire F.XVII 1:48
  • Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia 1:72
  • Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XII 2022 release 1:48
  • Supermarine Spitfire F Mk.22 1:72
  • Supermarine Spitfire FMk.XVIII 1:48
  • Supermarine Spitfire FR Mk.IV 1:48
  • Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb 1:48
  • Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc, 2023 release 1:72
  • Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc 1:72
  • Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XII 1:48
  • Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XIV Civilian Schemes 1:48
  • Supermarine Spitfire PR.Mk.XIX 1:48
  • Supermarine Spitfire PR XIX 1:72
  • Supermarine Walrus 1:48
  • Top Gun Maverick F/A-18 Hornet 1:72
  • Under the Red Star 1:72
  • Vickers Valiant Bk.Mk.I 1:72
  • Vickers Wellington Mk.1A/C, 2024 release 1:72
  • Vintage Classics Fairey Rotodyne 1:72
  • Westland Lynx Army AH-7 1:48
  • Westland Lynx HMA 8 1:48
  • Westland Lynx Mk.88A 1:48
  • Westland Sea King AEW.Mk.2, ASaC Mk.7 1:72
  • Westland Sea King HAS.1/HAS.5/HU.5, 1.48
  • WWII RAF Bomber Re-Supply Set 1:72
  • WWII RAF Vehicle Set 1:72
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