Best Model Making & Kits UK (2026) — Page 3
Model making kits and hobbyist building sets.
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#13 Pick
Airfix Starter Set A55013 North American P-51D Mustang Model Building Kit, 1:72 Scale, with Paints, Brush & GlueRated 4.6 out of 5 stars (67)
- 8+
£11.99
Pros
- Complete starter set with sprues, decals, paints, brush and glue
- Iconic WWII Mustang subject suits beginners and returning modellers
- Everything needed to build straight out of the box
Cons
- Included paint colours cover only the basic scheme
#14 Pick
Airfix Starter Set A55001 Supermarine Spitfire MkVc Model Building Kit, with Paints, Brush & GlueRated 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,321)
- 8+
£22.91
Pros
- Bestselling Airfix starter set complete with paints, brush and poly cement
- Iconic Spitfire MkVc subject appeals to beginners and returning modellers
- Everything included to build and paint straight out of the box
Cons
- Included paint pots are small and may not stretch to a full repaint
#15 Pick
Airfix QUICKBUILD J6002 Eurofighter Typhoon Model Building Kit for Kids 6+Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars (398)
- 6+
£12.11
Pros
- Snap-together QUICKBUILD bricks need no glue or paint
- Ideal introduction to model building for younger children
- Chunky, durable pieces stand up to repeated play once built
Cons
- Much simpler and less detailed than standard scale Airfix kits
#16 Pick
Airfix Model Set A01008B Messerschmitt Bf109E-4 Model Building Kit, 1:72 Scale, with Sprues & DecalsRated 4.3 out of 5 stars (420)
- 8+
£11.52
Pros
- Classic WWII Luftwaffe fighter subject in popular 1:72 scale
- Model Set format bundles kit, decals and glue for a complete build
- Well suited to modellers building up a WWII aircraft collection
Cons
- Cockpit detail is basic compared to premium scale kits
#17 Pick
Airfix Model Set - A02108A Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc Model Building Kit, 1:72 Scale, with Paints, Glue & BrushRated 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,394)
- 8+
£11.94
Pros
- Amazon’s Choice 1:72 scale Spitfire Mk.Vc with over 2,000 reviews
- Model Set bundles paints, glue and brush for a complete build
- Iconic WWII subject popular with beginners and hobbyists alike
Cons
- Basic cockpit detail compared to premium scale kits
#18 Pick
Revell 07824 2017 Ford GT (Click System) 1:24 Scale Unbuilt/Pre-coloured/Click-Together (Non-Glue) Plastic Model KitRated 4.5 out of 5 stars (16)
- 10+
£23.44
Pros
- Click System snaps together without glue for a quick build
- Pre-coloured parts save time versus traditional painting
- 1:24 scale gives good detail on the Ford GT supercar
Cons
- Fewer reviews so far than Revell’s longer-running kits