Best Value Model Making & Kits in the UK (2026): 10 Real Listings Ranked by Rating per £
Ranked by real rating relative to price across 10 listings in Model Making & Kits.
Discover the best value in model making kits with our 2026 rankings! We've assessed 10 listings based on their rating per £, revealing which kits offer the highest quality for your budget. The ‘best value’ kit is currently Revell 39604 Contacta Professional Glue, 25g (4.5/5), boasting a score of 0.784. This glue consistently receives high praise from reviewers. While the Star Wars X-Wing Fighter remains a popular choice with strong ratings, and the Airfix Spitfire Mk1a is well-regarded, this glue currently leads in terms of rating relative to its price – a key indicator of exceptional value.
- 1.Revell 39604 Contacta Professional Glue, 25g4.5/5 · £5.74 · value 0.784
Revell · Model Making & Kits
- 2.Revell 03601 Star Wars X-Wing Fighter 1:112 Scale Model Kit4.5/5 · £7.59 · value 0.593
Revell · Model Making & Kits
- 3.Airfix 1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk1a Military Aircraft Series 1 Model Kit4.5/5 · £9.99 · value 0.450
Airfix · Model Making & Kits
- 4.Airfix Starter Set A55013 North American P-51D Mustang Model Building Kit, 1:72 Scale, with Paints, Brush & Glue4.6/5 · £11.99 · value 0.384
Airfix · Model Making & Kits
- 5.Airfix QUICKBUILD J6002 Eurofighter Typhoon Model Building Kit for Kids 6+4.6/5 · £12.11 · value 0.380
Airfix · Model Making & Kits
- 6.Airfix Model Set A01008B Messerschmitt Bf109E-4 Model Building Kit, 1:72 Scale, with Sprues & Decals4.3/5 · £11.52 · value 0.373
Airfix · Model Making & Kits
- 7.Airfix Model Set - A02108A Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc Model Building Kit, 1:72 Scale, with Paints, Glue & Brush4.4/5 · £11.94 · value 0.369
Airfix · Model Making & Kits
- 8.Airfix Vintage Classics A01307V Joseph Stalin JS3 Russian Tank Model Kit, 1:76 Scale, 67 Pieces4.6/5 · £12.99 · value 0.354
Airfix · Model Making & Kits
- 9.Airfix Standard Model Set A01071C Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia Model Building Kit, 1:72 Scale4.6/5 · £12.99 · value 0.354
Airfix · Model Making & Kits
- 10.Airfix A02065 Supermarine Spitfire MkIXc 1:72 Scale Series 2 Plastic Model Kit4.7/5 · £14.99 · value 0.314
Airfix · Model Making & Kits
Best Value Picks
- Revell 39604 Contacta Professional Glue, 25g: 4.5/5 rating, £5.74, value score 0.784
- Revell 03601 Star Wars X-Wing Fighter 1:112 Scale Model Kit: 4.5/5 rating, £7.59, value score 0.593
- Airfix 1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk1a Military Aircraft Series 1 Model Kit: 4.5/5 rating, £9.99, value score 0.45
What Value Score Tells You
The value score is calculated by dividing the product’s average customer rating by its price. A higher value score indicates that a product offers excellent value for money, providing a high level of satisfaction relative to its cost.
Notably, the Revell 39604 Contacta Professional Glue, 25g achieves the highest value score (0.784) despite being the cheapest option. This suggests strong customer satisfaction considering its price point.
How to Use This Leaderboard
- Use the value score as a primary filter – prioritise products with higher scores for best overall value.
- Consider the price alongside the rating. A high-rated product with a lower price may offer better value than a cheaper, less highly-rated alternative.
- The cheapest product (Revell 39604 Contacta Professional Glue, 25g) consistently receives the highest value score, indicating its strong relative performance.
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FAQ
What does 'value score' represent?+
The value score is calculated by dividing the product rating by its price. A higher value score indicates a better rating relative to the cost of the item, allowing you to compare products based on their perceived quality for the money spent.
Is the cheapest option always the best value?+
Not necessarily. While a lower price can be attractive, the 'value score' considers both rating and price. The Revell 39604 Contacta Professional Glue, 25g has a higher value score than the Star Wars X-Wing Fighter despite being more expensive.
How does the number of reviews relate to a product's ranking?+
The 'top-rated' designation is based on the average rating received by each product, with the Revell 39604 Contacta Professional Glue, 25g achieving the highest rating (4.5/5) across its 7686 reviews.
What is the best value model kit according to this leaderboard?+
According to the 'value score', the Revell 39604 Contacta Professional Glue, 25g represents the best value at 0.784.
Which model kit is the cheapest?+
The Revell 39604 Contacta Professional Glue, 25g is the cheapest option at £5.74.
Which model kit has the highest rating?+
The Revell 39604 Contacta Professional Glue, 25g has the highest rating of 4.5/5.
How does the Airfix Spitfire compare to the Star Wars X-Wing in terms of value?+
The Airfix 1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk1a has a value score of 0.45, whereas the Revell 03601 Star Wars X-Wing Fighter has a value score of 0.593.
What is the price difference between the most and least expensive model kits?+
The Revell 39604 Contacta Professional Glue, 25g costs £5.74, while the Airfix 1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk1a costs £9.99, representing a price difference of £4.25.
Can I compare the Star Wars X-Wing to the Airfix Spitfire based on their value scores?+
Yes, you can. The value score indicates that the Airfix 1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk1a offers a lower relative rating per pound than the Revell 03601 Star Wars X-Wing Fighter.
What factors contribute to a product's rating?+
The rating for each model kit is determined by the aggregate of customer reviews, with the Revell 39604 Contacta Professional Glue, 25g achieving a high rating based on its substantial review count (7686).