Airfix kits or are there better alternatives

wildman · 5 Aug 2011 at 18:39

I have this urge to get back into building models. mainly interested in cars and military aircraft. When I was a lot younger the gold standard was Airfix, but I am sure I read somehwere they went bust ?

Also I seem to remember reading somewhere that they weren't he best quailty anyhow, can't remember if it was here or some other forums. So If I don;t go for airfix brand what is the next best quality brand I should be considering. I am looking for a one stop place that will have the models, and all paints accessories etc.

Ahleckz · 5 Aug 2011 at 18:41

The original makers of Airfix went bust but Hornby bought them and are continuing the name. Hornby make great quality things so I imagine Airfix will be of the same (decent) standard as before.

I also imagine that Airfix will have the greatest number of models due to licensing and what not.

Turambar · 5 Aug 2011 at 18:45

Take a look at Dragon Models and Tamiya ranges. I see more of these in model shops in Glasgow than I do Airfix these days.

Cosimo · 5 Aug 2011 at 18:45

I thought that Tamiya and Revell were good but it's been a long time since I looked at model kits.

You have a look at this place:

http://www.modelzone.co.uk/

There are more around, just search.