Toys & Hobbies

The first production Spitfire Mk.I was delivered to RAF No.19 Squadron at Duxford on 4th August 1938, heralding the arrival of a future aviation ic...

With the American built M4 Sherman Tank available to Allied forces in large numbers, the British decided to match their successful 17-pounder anti-...

When the mighty German Tiger 1 entered service during the Autumn of 1942, it was the most advanced tank in the world and one designed specifical...

The North American P51 Mustang is viewed as one of the iconic American fighters of the Second World War. Designed to an RAF specification, the Must...

Although the criteria for a car to be described as one of the world's top supercars will always be open to some debate, surely few would argue tha...

One of the most significant ships of the 19th century, the Great Western ocean-going paddle steamer was designed by celebrated British engineer Is...

Airfix - 1:600 HMS Victorious (Vintage Classics) HMS Victorious joined the Home Fleet on commissioning in May 1941 and just nine days later her pi...

Even though the German Panzerkamfwagen VI Tiger heavy tank saw its combat introduction back in September 1942, it is still regarded as the worlds m...

About the Tank: The T-34 was arguably by far the best tank design in the Second World War. In addition to having an excellent combination of fire...

As Britain prepared for war in the late 1930s, the military weren’t just desperately in need of vast numbers of aircraft, tanks and guns, they al...

About the Tank: The Landing Craft Mechanised (LCM) Mk.III was the most widely used LCM during World War II, with more than 8,600 being built in ...

About the Vehicle: This landing vehicle was designed for the US Army and later used by the British Army. Although usually associated with th...

What is QUICK BUILD? Airfix QUICK BUILD is an exciting range of brick-based models suitable as an introduction to modelling for any age of 6 and...

In the months which preceded the start of the Second World War, the Imperial Japanese Navy were arguably the best equipped force of their kind i...

One of the most famous aircraft ever to take to the skies and one which is as familiar today as it was during the savage dogfights of the Battle of...

About the Tank: The 25-PDR saw service throughout World War II with British and Commonwealth forces and it was generally thought to be one of the b...

Airfix - 1:48 Bristol Bulldog Product Info A gleaming silver steed flown by the most capable and intrepid young men Britain could call upon, t...

The Jagdpanzer 38 (Sd.Kfz. 138/2), later known as Hetzer ("baiter"), was a German light tank destroyer of the Second World War based on a modifi...

Product Info A variant of this famous fighting aeroplane which was the result of a desire to produce a 'Super Spitfire', the F Mk.XVIII was a f...

Product Info Proving the old adage 'If it looks right, then it is right', the Hawker Hunter was a thing of aviation beauty, streamlined and cu...

About the Tank: The restrictions imposed on Germany as part of the Versailles treaty saw if focus on wheeled armoured cars. The development of th...

Product Info One of the most important aircraft of the early jet era, the North American F-86 Sabre was in many ways a jet powered version of t...

An aircraft that must surely be considered one of the most distinctive types to have ever seen Fleet Air Arm service, the Fairey Gannet was as ...

QUICKBUILD Red Arrows HawkThe whole QUICK BUILD range is manufactured in the UK and features some of the most iconic vehicles ever constructed! ...

Packed full of detail, this brand-new mould includes closed or open canopy options, to reveal the detailed internal fuselage structure. The wing...

RMS Titanic was an Olympic-class passenger liner owned by the White Star Line and built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, NI. On the...

Product Info Without a doubt, the Mosquito's greatest attribute was its speed and even though it was developed as a high-speed, unarmed bomber,...

Product Info Unquestionably one of the most distinctive British aircraft of the Second World War, the Hampden was an impressively manoeuvrable ...

The Tiger I is an excellent choice for someone who wants functionality within a kit. Designed to 1:35 scale, the turret is fully poseable, includin...

The Type 97 Medium, known as the Chi Ha, was the main battle tank of the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII. Entering service in 1937, the Chi Ha...

As the first of 20 modified Avro Lancasters arrived at RAF Scampton on 8th April 1943, the specially assembled volunteer crews of specialist 'S...

After a successful series of light armoured reconnaissance and liaison vehicles, the Ferret Scout Car saw widespread British and Commonwealth mi...

The second of America's great four-engine heavy bombers of the Second World War, the Consolidated B-24 Liberator began development after the Army A...

An aircraft which possibly underlines the capabilities of the modern helicopter more effectively than any other type, the mighty Boeing CH-47 Chino...

The Swift still holds the honour of being the first swept-wing jet fighter in RAF service. The FR.5 proved itself in the reconnaissance role, winni...

When the diminutive Messerschmitt Bf109 entered service in February 1935, it was one of the most advanced aircraft in the world, clearly heraldin...

When the Japanese Zero first entered service in 1940, it was without doubt the most advanced naval fighter in the world and quickly earned a repu...

Although not generally regarded as one of the most fashionable British aircraft to see service during the Second World War, the Avro Anson was neve...

During the Second World War, HMS Belfast saw action at the Battle of the North Cape in 1943 and played a major role during the D-Day landings i...

This version of the Sea Harrier is best known for its successful campaign in the war of 1982 in the South Atlantic, where it suffered no air-to-air...

Sharing the same RAF airfield as the Typhoons which provide Britains Southern sector QRA cover, the historic aircraft of the Battle of Britain ...

Airfix QUICKBUILD is an exciting range of simple, snap together models suitable as an introduction to modelling for kids (ages 5 and up), or as a b...

About the Tank: On 15th September 1916 at Flers-Courcelette a new weapon appeared on the battlefields of the Western Front - the tank. The 'male' ...

Building on the success of de Havillands earlier twin engined Dove small passe aircraft, the company's attempt to produce a slightly larger airlin...

Product Info By 1943, the RAF needed a dedicated ground attack fighter and the Typhoon was suited to the role. The powerful engine allowed the ai...

About the Vehicle: The '88' proved to be an excellent anti-tank gun in France in 1940. By the time it arrived in North Africa it was a feared ta...

About the Vehicle: The Willys Jeep, officially designated Truck, 1/2 ton, 4x4, is the best known of all the American vehicles of the Second World...

Add a treasured model piece of British history to your home now. Airfix QUICKBUILD is an exciting range of simple, snap together models suitable as...