Aircraft
Take to the skies with the Airfix model aircraft range: plastic aircraft kits for a century of military flight, plus civil aircraft alongside. The span runs from fabric-and-wire biplanes to Cold War jets, in four scales up to a giant 1:24.
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Plastic model aircraft kits by scale
Most of the range is moulded in 1:72 scale: small enough to display a squadron on one shelf, detailed enough to reward careful painting, and with the widest choice of subjects. The 1:48 scale kits are half as large again, with more cockpit and surface detail to work on, while the 1:24 scale kits are flagship builds reserved for a handful of subjects. Browsing by size rather than subject? The 1:72 scale view gathers them all.
Military aircraft models from WW1 to the Cold War
Military subjects are the heart of the range, and the military aircraft kits run from the First World War to the Cold War and beyond. More than half of them cover the Second World War, where single-engine fighters make up the biggest group of all, led by long-standing tooling like the Spitfire. Bomber builders have the Lancaster and its four-engine stablemates. For a themed display, start with the Battle of Britain collection or browse every WW2 model kit together. Cold War jets follow, the Lightning and Vulcan among them.
Airfix aircraft model kits: helicopters and civil aircraft
Not everything here carries guns. Model helicopter kits cover the rotary-wing side, and civil aircraft holds the civilian subjects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular scale for model aircraft kits?
1:72 scale. It makes up the biggest share of the Airfix aircraft range by some distance, so it offers the most choice, and it keeps even the largest subjects down to a displayable size. If shelf space is no object, 1:48 gives you more surface detail to work with.
Which military aircraft model kits does Airfix make?
Mostly WW2 subjects: single-engine fighters are the biggest group in the range, with the twin- and four-engine bombers behind them. Cold War jets form the next-largest era, and a few WW1 and modern types complete it. Every kit lists its scale and skill level, so you can match a military aircraft model kit to the shelf space and experience you have.
What comes in an Airfix model aircraft kit?
Every box holds unassembled plastic parts, decals and step-by-step instructions; the decals cover the scheme options listed for that kit. Paint and adhesive are sold separately, unless you choose a starter set, which includes paint, brushes and glue in the box.
Are Airfix aircraft model kits suitable for beginners?
Yes, if you match the skill level to your experience. Every kit carries a skill level from 1 to 5: the lower the level, the fewer the parts and the more forgiving the build. Starter sets are the gentlest way in.