Airfix
Iconic British plastic model kit brand since 1939, now owned by Hornby Hobbies. The UK's oldest manufacturer of scale model kits.
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Airfix is an iconic British brand and the UK's oldest manufacturer of injection-moulded plastic scale model kits since 1952. Founded by Nicholas Kove in 1939, Airfix has become practically synonymous with plastic modelling in the UK, with the brand name serving as a generic term for any injection-moulded model kit.
The range covers military aircraft, civil aircraft, ships, galleons, cars, space, figures, dioramas and military vehicles. Famous releases include the Golden Hind (1952) and the iconic Spitfire (1953). In the mid-1970s, Airfix commanded 75% of the UK market with 20 million kits sold annually.
Acquired by Hornby Hobbies in 2006 for £2.6 million, Airfix has experienced a renaissance with reissued classics, improved tooling and new computer-aided designs while maintaining its essential British character.
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<p>Returns accepted on unopened kits within 14 days of delivery.</p>
Company Information
Founded
1939
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Number of Stores
Online and UK retailers
Parent Company
Hornby Hobbies Ltd
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Sustainability
Airfix is committed to reducing plastic waste through responsible manufacturing and encouraging the reuse and recycling of packaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Airfix a British brand?
Yes, Airfix was founded in the UK in 1939 and is now owned by Hornby Hobbies Ltd. It is the UK's oldest manufacturer of plastic model kits.
What types of model kits does Airfix make?
Airfix produces military and civil aircraft, ships, galleons, cars, space models, figures, dioramas and military vehicles in various scales.
Who owns Airfix now?
Airfix has been owned by Hornby Hobbies Ltd since 2006, sitting alongside Hornby model railways, Scalextric and Corgi.
Airfix is Britain's oldest model kit brand. Shop aircraft, ships, cars and military vehicles from the iconic Hornby Hobbies brand beloved by generations of modellers.
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