Airfix 2026 Plastic Kits

Airfix - 2026 Catalogue

Product Code: A78206

Airfix 2026 Catalogue.

Airfix - One Small Step For Man...

Product Code: A50106

(Pre-Order Due May 2026)

On 20th July 1969, the world watched in awe as NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong set foot on the surface of the moon, and delivered a statement which stands as one of the most famous in human history – “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Although this is the line which is often quoted when recounting this historic first lunar step, does it actually make sense? In the years which followed and during interviews, Neil Armstrong maintains that what he actually said was, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind”, which makes complete sense and is historically profound. Either way, this 1:72 scale space model kit gift set is a lot of fun to build.

(This gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - Sink The Bismarck! Gift Set - 1:1200

Product Code: A50120

(Pre-Order Due May 2026)

As one of the most powerful battleships to have ever taken to sea, Bismarck posed a huge threat to the Royal Navy and Britain’s vital sea lanes, a threat which had to be neutralised. With the loss of HMS Hood, the Admiralty were determined to destroy Bismarck, and a mighty task force was sent to hunt her down. The scene was set for a mighty clash of warships in the North Atlantic, and the demise of one of the world’s great battleships.

(This Airfix Starter Set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - Pearl Harbor Gift Set - 1:72

Product Code: A50180

(Pre-Order Due October 2026)

At 7.55am on Sunday 7th December 1941, the US Naval Base at Pearl Harbor was subjected to a devastating surprise attack mounted by the Japanese Navy. Launching from six aircraft carriers in two strong attack waves, over 400 strike and fighter aircraft targeted the US Pacific Fleet moored at Pearl Harbor and the airfields at Ford Island, Hickam Field, Bellows Field and Wheeler Field. Despite inflicting significant damage, they awoke a military giant, and a nation determined to secure ultimate victory. This Pearl Harbor model kit Gift Set brings that famous event to life on your workbench in 1:72 scale.

(This Airfix Starter Set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - Curtiss P-40B Warhawk - 1:72

Product Code: A01003C

(Pre-Order Due October 2026)

During the early war years when the RAF were desperate for additional modern fighter types, the Curtiss-Wright Corporation of America supplied them with export versions of their new P-40B fighter, a capable performer at lower altitudes. The Desert Air Force adorned their aircraft with fearsome shark mouths, making these some of the most famous aircraft of the entire war.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - North American F-86F/E(M) Sabre - 1:72

Product Code: A02070

(Pre-Order Due November 2026)

Rugged and extremely reliable, when the US Navy began fighting back in the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack, it was the diminutive F4F Wildcat which protected US carriers and cleared the skies of Japanese aircraft. American pilots learned not to dogfight with the agile Mitsubishi Zero, allowing the rugged Wildcat to hold the line in the Pacific until the exceptional F6F Hellcat could be introduced.

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A) 11, 24, 33, 34, 53, 56, 60, 61, 62, 85 (Scheme B) 11, 24, 33, 34, 53, 56, 60, 61, 62, 85

Airfix - Nakajima B5N2 ‘Kate' - 1:72

Product Code: A04058

(Pre-Order Due Autumn 2026)

At the start of the Second World War, Japanese forces had some of the most capable naval aeroplanes equipping their mighty carrier fleet, including the recently upgraded Nakajima B5N2 Kate. Striking with torpedoes and bombs, these aircraft took a heavy toll of US warships during the devastating Pearl Harbor attack on 7th December 1941.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk - 1:72

Product Code: A05033A

(Pre-Order Due June 2026)

One of the most unusual aircraft to have ever taken to world skies, the F-117 Nighthawk was one of the spectacular aviation creations of Lockheed’s famous ‘Skunk Works’, a high-tech attack aircraft which benefited from the latest stealth technology. Officially retired by the US Air Force in 2008, these secretive aircraft proved too valuable to do without and are still being used to fly their highly classified missions to this day.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - English Electric Canberra B.2 - 1:72

Product Code: A05065

(Pre-Order Due June 2026)

Although the Lancashire-based English Electric Company had gained plenty of experience in building aircraft during the Second World War, they were not aircraft they had designed themselves, so when they entered the design race to produce the replacement for the famous de Havilland Mosquito, many did not expect them to be in the final running.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Douglas C-47A/D Skytrain - 1:72

Product Code: A08014

Described by General Eisenhower as one of the four weapons that helped the Allies to win the Second World War, the Douglas DC3 and its military variant the C-47 Skytrain (Dakota in RAF service) has since gone on to be an instantly recognizable symbol of both air travel and the liberation of occupied lands that so characterized the Second World War. Continuing to serve even today in both modernized and original formats the DC3/C-47 is now seen as a pioneer of air travel.

Scheme A: Douglas C-47D Skytrain, 41- AA0237005 AA0237 "Kilroy is Here", 92nd Troop Carrier Squadron/439th Troop Carrier Group, Operation "Overlord", Upottery, Devon, England, 6th June 1944

Scheme B: Douglas C-47D Skytrain, 43-16062 Military Air Transport Service (MATS), Isachsen Airstrip, North West Territory, Canada, 9th October 1949

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A) 24, 26, 33, 34, 53, 56, 61, 62, 154, 155, 156 (Scheme B) 11, 24, 26, 33, 53, 56, 61, 62, 153, 156.

Airfix - Junkers Ju52/3mg4e  - 1:72

Product Code: A08022

(Pre-Order Due June 2026)

A truly great aeroplanes of the 20th century, the Junkers Ju52 actually started life as a single-engined freight-carrying aircraft which made its first flight in October 1930. Just six months later, the 3m (three motor) variant of this aircraft had announced itself to the aviation world, offering much greater power and the reassurance of multi-engined operation.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Avro Shackleton AEW.2 / MR.2 - 1:72

Product Code: A11013

(Pre-Order Due August 2026)

Tracing its lineage back to the famous Lancaster of the Second World War, the Avro Shackleton was a long-range maritime patrol aircraft used primarily for anti-submarine operations, but it was also required to perform several other roles. Entering RAF service in 1951, the majority of Shackletons were powered by the mighty Rolls Royce Griffon engine, and became the last aircraft in the illustrious line of four-engined propeller-powered bomber/strike aircraft to see service with the Royal Air Force. The decision to scrap HMS Ark Royal left the Royal Navy concerned that their ships would lose vital airborne early warning cover, however, a proposal to fit the radar units from Ark Royal’s former AEW Fairey Gannets to RAF Avro Shackletons allayed those fears.

Twelve Shackleton airframes were converted to AEW Mk.2 standard and operated in the colours of No.8 Squadron at RAF Lossiemouth, where they remained until the unit finally disbanded in 1991.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIA - 1:48

Product Code: A05145

This Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIA is a secret release that will inspire aviation model-makers. This legendary aircraft has three scheme options to choose from, so you can decorate your 1:48 scale model kit in a variety of ways.

Scheme A: Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIA, No.23 Squadron, Royal Air Force Kenley, England, 1931. (A)

Scheme B: Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIA, 'C' Flight Commander, No.3 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Abyssinian Crisis, East Africa, 1935. (B)

Scheme C: Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIA, No.32 Squadron, Royal Air Force Kenley, England, 1935. (C)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A, B, C) 11, 29, 33, 53, 56, 62, 85, 100, 121, 191, (Scheme A) 30, 34, (Scheme B) 30, 60 (Scheme C) 60.

Airfix - De Havilland Vampire F.3 - 1:48

Product Code: A06107A

(Pre-Order Due July 2026)

Although the De Havilland Vampire F.3 is still regarded as an example of early jet technology, it was cleverly designed to be simple to maintain and operate, earning the aircraft an enviable reputation for reliability, and allowing plenty of pilots to safely make the transition to jet-powered flight.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Junkers Ju87 R-2/B-2 Stuka - 1:48

Product Code: A07115A

(Pre-Order Due June 2026)

One of the most instantly recognisable aircraft from the Second World War era, the Junkers Ju-87 Stuka was an inverted gull-winged dive-bomber and ground-attack aircraft which made its first flight in 1935. With a two-man crew, up to four machine guns and the ability to carry 1800kg of bombs, the Stuka was rather a large aeroplane to be powered by a single V-12 Junkers Jumo engine, particularly when considering it weighed over four tonnes.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Westland Lysander Mk.III Special Duties - 1:48

Product Code: A07117

(Pre-Order Due September 2026)

In 1941, the RAF issued a requirement for around 40 of their Westland Lysander communications aircraft to undergo modification in support of a new clandestine role, which they described as ‘Special Duties’. The aircraft had defensive armament removed and have their range increased by adding a larger oil tank internally, and an external 150 gallon fuel tank under the fuselage. The gunner’s compartment was also modified by adding a rear-sliding single piece canopy, and room to accommodate up to three people inside. A robust ladder was fixed to the port-side fuselage to allow passengers to quickly enter and exit the aircraft when they were engaged in this new ‘Spy Taxi’ role.

Operating under cover of darkness and with the support of the French Resistance, specialist crews bravely flew these unarmed aircraft across the English Channel at night, delivering and extracting agents at great personal risk to all involved, operations which proved crucial to the eventual outcome of the Second World War.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - English Electric Lightning F.6 - 1:48

Product Code: A09178A

When it comes to significant British aircraft of the post Second World War era, few have had anything like the impact of the English Electric Lightning. It was a supersonic sensation which was originally introduced to protect Britain’s V-Bomber airfields against Soviet bomber attack. The ultimate incarnation of this flying hot-rod was the Lightning F.6, an aircraft which took all the performance of its predecessors, and presented it with even more speed, greater range, and better handling.

Scheme A: English Electric Lightning F.6, No.5 Squadron, (As deployed to Royal Air Force Luqa, Malta) Royal Air Force Binbrook, Lincolnshire, England, April 1977. (A)

Scheme B: English Electric Lightning F.6, No.56 Squadron, British Aerospace Woodford, Cheshire, England, 1992. (B)

Scheme C: English Electric Lightning F.6, No.11 Squadron, as displayed at Royal Air Force Museum, London. (C)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A, B, C) 11, 19, 22, 33, 53, 56, 69, 78, 85, 93, 102, 130, 145, 155, 165, 171, 186, 191, (Scheme A, C) 163, 164, (Plot) 33, 61, 85, 93, 130, 163

Airfix - Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF - 1:48

Product Code: A09186A

(Pre-Order Due September 2026)

As the world erupted into conflict in September 1939, the Royal Air Force had more Bristol Blenheims in service than any other aircraft type and it saw extensive service during the savage air battles. Used mainly in the light bomber role, around 200 Blenheims were also modified for use as long range fighter/night-fighters, with these aircraft being equipped with ventral packs mounted on their undersides, housing four forward-firing 0.303 machine guns. Production of these bespoke components, along with their mounting frames, was sub-contracted to the workshops of Southern Railway at their Ashford site in Kent.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Fairey Gannet AS.1/AS.4 Export Schemes 1 -1:48

Product Code: A11007A

(Pre-Order Due June 2026)

When it comes to operating distinctive aeroplanes at sea, the Royal Navy have had more than their fair share of aircraft types, but perhaps the strangest looking (and sounding) was the Fairey Gannet. During the summer of 1950, a Gannet became the first turboprop-powered aircraft in the world to land on the deck of an aircraft carrier, and production deliveries of the most heavily produced AS.1 variant of the aircraft began in 1954. The Gannet also saw service with the navies of Australia, West Germany and Indonesia, but it was the Royal Navy who were the last to retire ‘in service’ examples of this rugged naval aircraft type.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - SEPECAT Jaguar T.2 & T.4 - 1:48

Product Code: A11011

(Pre-Order Due May 2026)

Although the SEPECAT Jaguar actually started its development life as a joint Anglo-French project to produce an advanced new jet training aircraft for service with both nations, it later became a highly capable strike platform, with some aircraft further developed to undertake the pilot training and conversion roles. Always regarded as an attractive aeroplane, the tandem cockpit arrangement of the two-seat Jaguars made these aircraft even more appealing from an aesthetic perspective, with many enthusiasts regarding the training variant of the Jaguar as perhaps the best-looking of all Royal Air Force aircraft from the Cold War era.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Westland Sea King HAR.3 - 1:48

Product Code: A11012

(Pre-Order Due September 2026)

One of the most significant aircraft of the post-war era, even though Britain’s Westland Helicopters eventually produced well over 300 of the American Sea Kings, only a small number of these machines became some of the highest profile aircraft to ever serve within Britain’s armed forces. The robust and stable Sea King was an ideal aircraft with which to undertake the specialist Search & Rescue role across the UK, and Westland developed a number of Sea Kings specifically for this task.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1 - 1:48

Product Code: A12015

(Pre-Order Due July 2026)

Without doubt, one of the most successful jet aircraft of the post-war era, the incredible American-produced McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom saw service with a number of international air arms, with Britain becoming a significant operator. Originally purchased to equip the Royal Navy with a modern replacement for their ageing De Havilland Sea Vixens, Fleet Air Arm Phantoms had the primary role of defending the fleet against air attack in all weather, with a secondary role of providing devastating strike support.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat - 1:24

Product Code: A19004A

(Pre-Order Due July 2026)

Few aircraft matched the impact of the Grumman F6F Hellcat, a rugged, reliable fighter built for ease of production and maintenance. Entering service in 1943, it dominated the Pacific Theatre, achieving a 19:1 kill ratio and accounting for nearly 75% of US Navy air victories—making aces of 305 pilots.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Twin Pack - Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 (FMOG) + Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib - 1:72

Product Code: A40001

The impressive scheme applied to Typhoon FGR.4 ZJ913 took inspiration from the RAF No.257 (Burma) Squadron Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib flown by Pilot Officer Denzil Jenkins in support of the D-Day landings on 6th June 1944, complete with the black and white identification markings which were such a distinctive feature of Allied aircraft operating over Normandy on D-Day.

Scheme A: A40001 - Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib, MN396, FM-G, P/O Denzil P. Jenkins, 257 squadron, RAF Needs Oar Point, June 1944. (A)

Scheme B: A40001 - Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4, ZJ913 FM-G, Typhoon Display Team, RAF Coningsby, April 2024 - December 2024. (B)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A, and B) 30, 33, 53, 56, 165, (Scheme A) 62, 78, 106, 113, 154, 155, (Scheme B) 11, 32, 85, 130, 163, 167, 196 (Pilots) 24, 61, 96, 121

Airfix - Twin Pack - Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 (GINA) + Hawker Hurricane Mk.I - 1:72

Product Code: A40002

(Pre-Order Due Summer 2026)

As Britain prepared to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain in 2015, an aircraft unveiling at RAF Coningsby captured the imagination of enthusiasts and modellers alike, as one of the RAF’s cutting-edge Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 jets had a smart new paint scheme, which took its inspiration from a famous Fighter Command aircraft from 1940. This high-tech multi-role jet aircraft had been painted in a scheme similar to that worn by the Hawker Hurricane Mk.I flown by Flight Lieutenant James Brindley Nicolson on 16th August 1940, the day on which his actions in combat earned him a Victoria Cross - the only VC awarded to a Fighter Command pilot during the entire war.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Twin Pack - Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 (Blackjack) + Shorts Tucano T.1 - 1:72

Product Code: A40003

When it comes to specially presented RAF Typhoon FGR.4 display aircraft of the past 10 years, the one which served the longest on the UK airshow circuit, and was unquestionably the most patriotic in appearance was ZJ914. Resplendent in a smart all-over black Aggressor scheme, the aircraft also benefited from union flag style markings and an RAF roundel on each side of its tail, and no matter what the weather, when this aircraft displayed with afterburners engaged, it was an aviation sight to behold. The scheme was similar to the one worn by the RAF Shorts Tucano T.1 display during the 2008 season, which also had a black airframe, with red, white and blue detailing to mark the 90th anniversary of the Royal Air Force. Two Tucanos were presented in this manner: ZF210 and ZE338, with one serving as a reserve should the assigned display aircraft become unserviceable.

Scheme A: A40003 - Shorts Tucano T.1, ZF338, Royal Air Force Tucano Display Team, No.1 Flying Training School, RAF Linton-on-Ouse, 2008. (A)

Scheme B: A40003 - Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4, ZJ914 "Blackjack", Typhoon Display Team, RAF Coningsby, May 2021 - June 2024. (B)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A, and B) 11, 33, 53, 85, 130, 159, (Scheme A) 21, 24, 64, (Scheme B) 19, 32, 165, 167, 196, (Pilots) 61

Airfix - Swedish Air Force 100th Anniversary Set - 1:72

Product Code: A40004

(Pre-Order Due June 2026)

To mark this year’s centenary commemorations of the formation of the Swedish Air Force, this model set charts the development of the force from one which purchased overseas aircraft types, to one of the most powerful air forces in the world. By the start of the Second World War, the Swedish Air Force consisted of 180 aircraft of different types, but mainly purchased from countries such as Britain, the US, Germany, and Italy. Their first indigenous design was introduced in 1942, but in order to defend their neutrality, they continued strengthening with aircraft produced overseas. This continued into the jet age, however, Sweden was working hard to develop their own jet fighters, and when the most significant came, it was something very special: the SAAB J35 Draken supersonic interceptor. Since then, Sweden has continued to produce impressive new aircraft, often operating them from dispersed sites using public roads as runways, with SAAB cars sharing the road with SAAB fighters.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Legends - Douglas Bader - Triple Pack - 1:48

Product Code: A40101

(Pre-Order Due May 2026)

When Britain was standing alone against the might of the all-conquering German war machine, they needed heroes to steel the nation to its duty - men like Douglas Bader. Joining the Royal Air Force in 1928, Bader was a gifted sportsman with the reputation of a thrill seeker. However, he struggled with the academic side of life at Cranwell. Douglas Bader’s story of courage and determination inspired Britain in her darkest hours, and when a victory flypast took place over London at the end of the war, it was hero Bader who led the formation in a Spitfire.

This Legends triple pack celebrates the courage and determination of a hero, with three aircraft model kits in 1:48 scale.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Saracen APC Mk 1/2/3 - 1:76

Product Code: A02328

(Pre-Order Due August 2026)

A hugely successful 6X6 armoured personnel carrier introduced by the British Army during the early 1950s, the Saracen protected its two-man crew and squad of 10 troops when they were sent into hostile environments around the world, earning a reputation as one of the most effective and reliable military vehicles of the post war era. Build your own Saracen APC Mk in 1:76 scale with this Airfix military vehicle model kit.
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Paints required but not included: 11, 29, 33, 53, 60, 75, 82, 93

Airfix - 4x4 Tactical Aircraft Refueller - 1:76

Product Code: A02329A

(Pre-Order Due July 2026)

Introduced in the early 1970s, the Bedford MK FV 4x4 General Service Truck saw widespread service providing vital mobility for the British Army, whilst also being developed to fulfil several specialist roles. As an aircraft refueller, they serviced RAF and Army Air Corps helicopters and Harriers, particularly when they were being operated in off-airfield, tactical situations.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Vickers Light Tank - 1:76

Product Code: A02330

(Pre-Order Due August 2026)

One of the first mass-produced British tanks of the 1930s, the Vickers Light Tank was essentially an armoured reconnaissance vehicle. It was manufactured to an extremely high standard, with two Vickers machine guns mounted in its turret, although they couldn’t be fired at the same time. Used extensively by the BEF in France and in the Western Desert at the start of the Second World War, these reliable little tanks were no match for the firepower of the latest German and Italian guns. However, you can now build your own Vickers LIght Tank vehicle with this 1:76 model kit.

Paints required but not included: 3, 11, 30, 53, 63, 102

Airfix - Matilda Tank - 1:76

Product Code: A01318V

(Pre-Order Due November 2026)

One of the most underrated tanks of the Second World War, the Matilda was a heavy British infantry tank designed to support troop assaults against enemy positions, and during early Second World War engagements, proved to be exceptional in this role. In the Western Desert, it became the scourge of the Italian Army, earning the nickname the ‘Queen of the Desert’. You can now create your own 'Queen of the Desert' with this 1:76 scale Vintage Classics model kit.

Paints required but not included: 11, 33, 70, 63, 65, 86, 159

Airfix - Chieftain Tank - 1:76

Product Code: A02305V

(Pre-Order Due August 2026)

The British Army’s main Battle Tank from the late 1960s until the 1990s, the Chieftain was developed to counter the latest Soviet heavy tanks, but with firepower being its primary consideration. The Chieftain featured a powerful and incredibly accurate 120mm gun, with British crews posting impressively high first hit rate performance when using it during training. Thankfully, this Cold War sentinel never had to fire its main gun in anger. Build the mighty machine for yourself with this 1:76 scale Chieftain Tank model kit.

Paints required but not included: 33, 56, 75

Airfix - Leopard Tank - 1:76

Product Code: A02306V

(Pre-Order Due August 2026)

The first all-German tank to appear since the Second World War, the Leopard was chosen by Belgium, Holland, and West Germany. Designed for speed, mobility, and firepower, it became one of NATO’s most successful main battle tanks – a true icon now recreated in classic Airfix model form. Add this 1:76 tank model kit to your workbench today.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Centurion Mk.8 Tank - 1:76

Product Code: A02307V

(Pre-Order Due August 2026)

The Centurion Mk.8 was one of Britain’s most successful post-war tanks, combining heavy armour with excellent mobility and firepower. Serving in numerous conflicts worldwide, it set the standard for modern tank design. The Airfix Centurion Mk.8 kit captures this iconic vehicle’s detail and power in 1:76, perfect for military modelling enthusiasts.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Crash Recovery Set - 1:76

Product Code: A03305V

(Pre-Order Due August 2026)

The large number of wartime airfields and Maintenance Units scattered across the length and breadth of the UK must have been incredibly busy places during the 1940s and 50s, and have been a source of fascination for modellers since the beginning of our hobby. Replicating those scenes as scale model dioramas has been a popular pastime for many years, with this classic Recovery Set providing plenty of subject inspiration for imaginative modelling minds. Featuring a Bedford Ox and Queen Mary Trailer, along with a Thornycroft Amazon and crane, anything from a dismantled Spitfire to a Vickers Wellington fuselage could be added to this incredibly popular plastic model kit set to create a fascinating diorama scene.

Paints required but not included: 11, 33, 61, 62, 96, 110, 113

Airfix - Alvis Saracen Mk.5 - 1:35

Product Code: A1385

(Pre-Order Due May 2026)

Initially intending to produce the Saladin armoured car for the British Army, the worrying emergency in Malaya brought about an immediate change in priority, with the FV603 Saracen armoured personnel carrier being given priority. The Saracen was operated by a crew of two, with space in its rear compartment for ten troops, placing the commander and wireless operator in forward-facing seats behind the driver, with the eight troopers facing each other in two banks of four, and their backs on either side of the armoured chassis.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Alvis Stalwart Mk.2 Limber - 1:35

Product Code: A1387

(Pre-Order Due April 2026)

Looking like a vehicle you might expect to see emerging from the pod beneath Gerry Anderson’s Thunderbird 2, rather than a high-mobility load-carrier for the British Army, the Alvis Stalwart Mk.2 earned a go-anywhere, fear-nothing reputation during its 30-year service career. A fully amphibious vehicle, this particular variant was equipped with a powerful Atlas loader crane, designed specifically to transport and deliver ammunition for the British Army’s FV433 Abbott self-propelled gun, with each Abbott being assigned its own Stalwart for support. At its shortest extension, the Atlas loading arm could lift a load of three tons, reducing to just less than half that at its maximum four metre extension.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Cromwell Mk.VII / Mk.VI (CS) - 1:35

Product Code: A1388

(Pre-Order Due September 2026)

The speed and mobility of the British Cromwell Tank made it an excellent addition to the Allied armoured arsenal in the Second World War. Its most impressive feature was the V12 Meteor engine, an innovative derivative of the Rolls Royce Merlin engine which powered the Spitfires and Hurricanes of the Battle of Britain. This Cromwell Mk.VII/Mk.VI tank model kit is a great choice for modellers looking for a challenge in 1:35 scale.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Avro 504K - 1:72

Product Code: A01085V

(Pre-Order Due June 2026)

One of the most important early British aircraft of the 20th century, the Avro 504 series was the most heavily produced aircraft to serve in a military capacity during the First World War, with the ‘K’ variant becoming the standard training aircraft for the Royal Air Force. Many would remain in service well into the 1930s, with the type enjoying an impressive 28 year service career.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Mitsubishi KI-46-II “DINAH” - 1:72

Product Code: A02016V

(Pre-Order Due November 2026)

Unquestionably one of the most elegant aircraft of the Second World War, the Mitsubishi Ki-46 (Allied reporting name ‘Dinah’) was a high-performance reconnaissance aircraft which was later pressed into service as both an interceptor and strike attack platform. It was claimed that the Luftwaffe were so impressed with the Ki-46 that they attempted to secure manufacturing rights for it during the war.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Douglas Dauntless SBD 3/5 - 1:72

Product Code: A02022V

(Pre-Order Due October 2026)

An aircraft which may look relatively innocuous but was actually an effective airborne warrior, the Douglas SBD Dauntless was the scourge of the Imperial Japanese Navy and the aircraft which allowed the US Navy to strike back after the Pearl Harbor attack. Sinking more Japanese shipping than any other aircraft during the Second World War, the Dauntless also claimed a great many Japanese aircraft destroyed in aerial combat during the Pacific war.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Shorts Skyvan - 1:72

Product Code: A04018V

(Pre-Order Due May 2026)

The Short SC.7 Skyvan was a British twin-turboprop transport aircraft first flown in 1963. Produced until 1986, around 150 were built. Designed for simplicity and low operating costs, its Skyvan 3 variant was the most common. Used worldwide, including in the Falklands War by Argentina, it cost about $650,000 in 1972.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina - 1:72

Product Code: A05007V

(Pre-Order Due October 2026)

Unquestionably one of the most distinctive aircraft of the Second World War, the Catalina was built to win the vital war at sea and, for a large aeroplane, was a surprisingly agile performer. The PBY-5A was perhaps the definitive version of the aircraft, a true amphibian able to operate from both water and traditional airfield sites.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - HMS Cossack - 1:600

Product Code: A01202V

(Pre-Order Due April 2026)

One of the 16 famous British Tribal Class destroyers, HMS Cossack was an advanced and heavily armed vessel in service by the beginning of the Second World War. It was built for battle and provided the Royal Navy with a significant capability upgrade. She was famous for her crew boarding the German supply ship Altmark in February 1940, where they rescued more than 300 Allied sailors captured during the pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee’s earlier commerce raiding successes.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - HMS Suffolk - 1:600

Product Code: A03203V

During May 1941, HMS Suffolk played a vital role in the Battle of the Denmark Strait and the sinking of Bismarck. She had engaged the battleship twice during the battle and, using her radar, she was able to track the Bismarck through the Denmark Strait and maintained contact for other units to vector into Bismarck’s path.

Scheme A: HMS Suffolk, Royal Navy, China Station, 1930s. (A)

Scheme B: HMS Suffolk, Royal Navy, May 1941. (B)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 27, 33, 34, 55, 73, (Scheme A) 11, 24, 106,  (Scheme B) 31, 64, 87, 90, 123

Airfix - HMS Nelson - 1:600

Product Code: A04203V

(Pre-Order Due April 2026)

Built for the Royal Navy after the First World War and completed in 1927, HMS Nelson saw active service from the outbreak of the Second World War, and was present at the surrender of the Japanese in Singapore in 1945.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Scharnhorst - 1:600

Product Code: A04206V

(Pre-Order Due May 2026)

One of the powerful new Battleships produced for the German Kriegsmarine during the mid 1930s, Scharnhorst was equipped with nine 11-inch main guns which made her a capable commerce raider, but unable to compete with the many more heavily armed Battleships of the Royal Navy.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Prinz Eugen - 1:600

Product Code: A05203V

Prinz Eugen was despatched into the North Atlantic with the Bismarck to attack convoys making for Great Britain. During the Battle of the Denmark Strait, she damaged both HMS Hood (then sunk by Bismarck) and HMS Prince of Wales, before escaping to Brest in occupied France.

Scheme A: Admiral Hipper-Class Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen, December 1940. (A)

Scheme B: Admiral Hipper-Class Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen, May 1941. (B)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 27, 31, 33, 34, 55, 64, 65, 71, 73, (Scheme A) 24, 60, 123.

Airfix - HMS King George V - 1:600

Product Code: A06205V

(Pre-Order Due May 2026)

KGV was made the flagship of the Home Fleet under the command of Admiral Sir John Tovey after the destruction of HMS Hood, and was involved in the chase and the sinking of Hood’s opponent, the German battleship Bismarck. In the Mediterranean, KGV covered the Operation Husky landings at Sicily.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - HMS Prince - 1:180

Product Code: A09254V

(Pre-Order Due November 2026)

One of the most powerful fighting ships of her day, HMS Prince, or the Royal Prince as she was sometimes referred to, was a 100-gun ‘first rate’ ship of the line and the initial flagship of the Lord High Admiral of the Royal Navy, the Duke of York. Launched in December 1670, she was never too far away from significant naval actions, suffering damage on several occasions and having to undergo rebuild at least twice.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - SR.N4 Hovercraft - 1:144

Product Code: A09171V

Produced at a time when British engineering was the envy of the world, the Saunders Roe/British Hovercraft Corporation SR.N4 was impressive in every respect of the word; a mighty craft heralding a new era in high speed, high comfort, cross-Channel travel for the masses. Entering service in 1969, these Mountbatten Class Hovercraft were able to cruise at speeds in excess of 60 knots, allowing operators to complete 14 return trips each day during the busy summer schedule.

Powered by four marine variants of the Rolls Royce Proteus turboprop engine, each unit drove a massive 5.8 metre diameter variable Dowty Rotol propeller mounted-on pylons, which moved to provide the hovercraft with directional control, along with powered fins and rudders. At the time the SR.N4 entered service, this floating leviathan was the largest passenger hovercraft ever built, equipped with the largest propellers ever produced. Allowing these fully amphibious craft to use terminals away from existing busy seaports, but close enough to still be convenient for passengers, you definitely knew when one of these mighty craft were inbound, because of the incredible noise produced by its Proteus engines.

Everything about this hovercraft was spectacular, which also made it one of the most impressive Airfix model kits ever produced, one making a welcome return to our 2026 Vintage Classics range in 1:144 scale.

Scheme A: SR.N4 Mountbatten Class, Hoverlloyd, Ramsgate, England, 1970.(A)

Scheme B: SR.N4 Mountbatten Class, Seaspeed (British Rail Hovercraft Ltd.) Dover, England, 1970. (B)

Paints required but not included: (Scheme A and B) 11, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29, 33, 64, 70, 73, 103, 78 (Scheme A) 19 (Scheme B) 40

Airfix Figures - Robin Hood - 1:76

Product Code: A01720V

(Pre-Order Due June 2026)

Robin Hood, the legendary character from English folklore, was supposed to have lived in Sherwood Forest, near the city of Nottingham, with his band of fellow outlaws. Long-time Airfix modellers might remember these iconic Vintage Classics figures, which make great pieces for your 1:76 scale model kit diorama.

Paints required but not included: N/A

Airfix Figures - Sheriff of Nottingham - 1:76

Product Code: A01721V

(Pre-Order Due June 2026)

The Sheriff of Nottingham, as legend has it, was a strong supporter of Prince John who raised strict taxes that the poor struggled to pay, therefore making a hero of Robin Hood. Long-time Airfix modellers might remember these iconic Vintage Classics figures, which make great pieces for your 1:76 scale model kit diorama.

PPaints required but not included: N/A

Airfix Figures - Romans - 1:76

Product Code: A01730V

(Pre-Order Due June 2026)

The feared and well-disciplined Roman Army is depicted in this set containing a chariot with horses and driver, a centurion, standard bearer, and legionaire’s in various poses. Long-time Airfix modellers might remember these iconic Vintage Classics figures, which make great pieces for your 1:76 scale model kit diorama.

PPaints required but not included: N/A

Airfix Figures - Ancient Britons - 1:76

Product Code: A01734V

(Pre-Order Due June 2026)

The warriors of the ancient tribes of Britain were renowned for their aggressive high-speed tactics and the set figures depict this along with mobile chariots to further terrorise their foes. Long-time Airfix modellers might remember these iconic Vintage Classics figures, which make great pieces for your 1:76 scale model kit diorama.

Paints required but not included: N/A

Airfix Figures - Robin Hood - Sherwood Castle & Figurines Set - 1:76

Product Code: A06702V

(Pre-Order Due June 2026)

A much-loved legendary figure in British folklore, the story of Robin Hood has inspired generations of working class people (Guy of Gisbourne would call them peasants) because of his steadfast defiance against oppression and injustice, perfecting his own brand of social support by taking from the rich and re-distributing it to the poor. Always at odds with the tyrannical Sheriff of Nottingham and his men, Robin Hood and his followers used Sherwood Forest as their hideout, but would regularly mount raids against the Sheriff’s men and their strongholds, usually relieving them of a chest of gold or treasure whilst they were there.

PPaints required but not included: N/A

Airfix Figures - Romans - Roman Fort & Figurines Set - 1:76

Product Code: A06705V

(Pre-Order Due June 2026)

Although seen as invaders at the time, the Romans had a profound influence on Britain and the British way of life, bringing law and order, roads, buildings, currency, and taxes to a land which may not have been as barbaric as they would have everyone believe, did benefit from some structure and organisation. Other than our weather, the Romans liked it here in Britain and it was turned into a mini Rome. Before they left, their network of forts protected Britain against a succession of invaders from across the water. And they left Britain with so many things we still benefit from to this day, along with over 400 years of fascinating history.

PPaints required but not included: N/A

Airfix Figures - British Commandos - 1:32

Product Code: A02705V

(Pre-Order Due July 2026)

The British Commandos were first formed by the British Army in June 1940 during the Second World War as a well-armed but non-regimental raider force employing unconventional and irregular tactics to assault, disrupt, and reconnoitre the enemy in mainland Europe and Scandinavia.

PPaints required but not included: N/A

Airfix Figures - British Infantry Support Set - 1:32

Product Code: A04710V

(Pre-Order Due July 2026)

During the Second World War, the British Army formed 43 infantry divisions, peaking at 2.9 million personnel. A 1939 division had about 13,900 troops, rising to 18,300 by 1944 with added support units. Fully motorised and well-equipped with Lee-Enfield rifles, Bren guns, mortars, and 25-pounder howitzers, British infantry divisions were highly adaptable and effective. These 1:32 scale figures are part of our Vintage Classics range and a great addition to your military scene.

PPaints required but not included: N/A

Airfix Figures - German Mountain Troops - 1:32

Product Code: A04713V

(Pre-Order Due July 2026)

In mountainous regions like Norway and the Alps, German troops excelled in winter warfare. Specially trained in skiing and mountain operations, these units carried lighter weapons and extra ammunition, enhancing mobility and endurance. Their adaptability made them highly effective in harsh, high-altitude combat conditions.These 1:32 scale model kit figures are a great addition to your military scene, and add a touch of nostalgia as part of our Vintage Classics range.

PPaints required but not included: N/A

Airfix - QUICKBUILD Eurofighter Typhoon - Blackjack

Product Code: J6059

(Pre-Order Due Summer 2026)

The Eurofighter Typhoon was built for endurance. Develop your collection and add this slick, swift, and streamlined aircraft model to your workbench. This model has a total of 27 parts, with three additional parts for the stand. The height of the model when placed on the stand is 129mm. Airfix QUICKBUILD is an exciting range of simple, snap-together models suitable as an introduction to modelling for kids (ages 6 and up), or as a bit of construction fun for the more experienced modeller.

Paints required but not included: TBA