Events
The Airfix team is often on the road attending many popular modelling events and air shows. Why not attend and come and meet the team! They are always happy to meet Airfix fans and answer any questions.
Model World LIVE 2026
25th & 26th April 2026
Model World LIVE 2026 will feature over 190 stands bringing together the very best in modelling, including brand-new features for the third year of this premiere modelling exhibition at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.
It combines modelling disciplines with the best scale modelling displays from IPMS groups and Special Interest Groups, including demonstrations and presentations.
TankFest 2026
26th, 27th and 28th June 2026
The world’s best display of historic moving armour returns for three explosive days in June.
TANKFEST features three full days of arena action, with explosive displays of unique historic and modern armour running throughout the weekend.
See the stars of the Museum’s collection running alongside guest tanks and vehicles from the British Army. Plus, listen to lectures from tank experts, explore Living History encampments, and see the world’s best collection of tanks inside The Tank Museum.
We will be hosting our Make and Paint sessions at this event, so come along and get building!
Scale Model South
4th July 2026
Come and join us at the Scale Model South show at Eastbourne Sports Park, where you’ll also find a variety of model displays, groups, and traders for all of your modelling supplies.
IWM Duxford Summer Air Show
4th and 5th July 2026
In the air, on the ground, and all around: get ready for sky-high entertainment presented by Imperial War Museums.
Book your tickets now and fuel your senses with fast-flying, all-action aerobatics in the air and a jam-packed programme of entertainment on the ground at the family-friendly Duxford Summer Air Show.
We will be hosting our Make and Paint sessions at this event, so come along and get building.
RIAT – The Royal International Air Tattoo
17th, 18th and 19th July 2026
From 17th - 19th July, RAF Fairford will be buzzing with excited visitors, and the Cotswolds will echo once again with the thrilling sights and sounds of several hundred aircraft of all shapes and sizes, from all eras and countries of the world, gathering for this unique adrenalin-fuelled occasion.
We will be hosting our Make and Paint sessions at this event, so come along and get building.
IWM Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show
12th and 13th September 2026
Step back into Summer 1940 at the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show and see historic Duxford come to life. In the air, on the ground, and even in the clothes you wear!
Presented by Imperial War Museums, discover the sights, sounds and noises of Spitfires, Hurricanes and more in flight, plus music and dance from the era, living history and family-friendly activities.
We will be hosting our Make and Paint sessions at this event, so come along and get building.
Scale Model World IPMS Telford
7th and 8th November 2026
Scale Model World is the largest fine-scale model show in the world and takes place over two days every November. It is organised and run by the International Plastic Modellers’ Society (UK) and utilises the International Centre in Telford. Will you be attending this year?
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