Best Model Making & Kits UK (2026)
Model making kits and hobbyist building sets.
#1 Pick
Airfix Model Set A1363 Tiger-1 "Early Version" Model Building Kit, 1:35 ScaleRated 4.7 out of 5 stars (218)
- 8+
£24.99
Pros
- Detailed 1:35 scale tank with sprues and decals included
- Suits adults and children aged 8 and up
- Classic WWII subject popular with military modellers
Cons
- Paints and glue sold separately
#2 Pick
Airfix Vintage Classics A01307V Joseph Stalin JS3 Russian Tank Model Kit, 1:76 Scale, 67 PiecesRated 4.6 out of 5 stars (176)
- 8+
£12.99
Pros
- Part of the collectible Vintage Classics range
- 67 pieces with sprues and decals for accurate detail
- Smaller 1:76 scale suits compact display shelves
Cons
- Small parts are fiddly for younger builders
#3 Pick
Airfix A02065 Supermarine Spitfire MkIXc 1:72 Scale Series 2 Plastic Model KitRated 4.7 out of 5 stars (542)
- 10+
£14.99
Pros
- Iconic WWII Spitfire subject in a manageable 1:72 scale
- Series 2 detail level suits intermediate modellers
- Long-running Airfix kit with well-fitting parts
Cons
- Paints, glue and finishing tools not included
#4 Pick
Airfix A50190 Supermarine Spitfire & F-45 B Lightning II Multipack Gift Set, 1:72 Scale, with Paints and GlueRated 4.6 out of 5 stars (264)
- 10+
£29.99
Pros
- Two aircraft kits in one gift-ready box
- Includes 8 Humbrol acrylic paints, brushes and poly cement
- Everything needed to start straight out of the box
Cons
- Included paint set is basic, may need topping up
#5 Pick
Airfix 1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk1a Military Aircraft Series 1 Model KitRated 4.5 out of 5 stars (389)
- 8+
£9.99
Pros
- Entry-level Series 1 kit is quick and simple to build
- Affordable way to start WWII aircraft modelling
- Compact 1:72 scale fits easily on a shelf once finished
Cons
- Fewer detail parts than higher series Spitfire kits