AIRFIX - (Hornby Group)

Airfix military kits in scales 1/76 and 1/72

A Humbrol Product. Humbrol Limited, Marfleet, Hull, England.
Since 2007 part of the Hornby Group

Airfix is one of the oldest manufacturers in the small scales. Compared to today's quality standard the Airfix kits are badly outdated. Most of the moulds are from around 1964 and have not been reworked to a higher standard. Airfix, please, update your moulds !!!

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1958 leaflet

1959 leaflet

1966 leaflet

1960-1 leaflet

1960-may leaflet

1962 (?) leaflet

1962 1st Edition annual catalogue

1963-'64 2nd Edition annual catalogue

1965 3rd Edition annual catalogue

1965 Airfix Corp. of America

1966 4th Edition annual catalogue

1968 Late 5th Edition annual catalogue

1969 6th Edition annual catalogue

1968-1 leaflet for early 1968

1968-2 leaflet for late 1968

1969 leaflet for 1969

1970 7th Edition annual catalogue

1971 8th Edition annual catalogue

1972 9th Edition annual catalogue

1973 10th Edition annual catalogue

1974 11th Edition annual catalogue

1975 12th Edition annual catalogue

1976 13th Edition annual catalogue

1977 14th Edition annual catalogue

1978 15th Edition annual catalogue

1979 16th Edition annual catalogue

1980 17th Edition annual catalogue

1981 Catalogue - very rare!

1982 Catalogue

1983 Catalogue

1984 Catalogue

1984 2nd issue Catalogue

1985 Catalogue

1986 Catalogue

1987 Catalogue

1988 Catalogue

1989 Catalogue

1990 Catalogue

1991 New Releases leaflet

1992 Catalogue

1993 Catalogue

1994 Catalogue

1995 Catalogue

1996 Catalogue

1997 Catalogue

1998 Catalogue

1999 Catalogue

2000 Catalogue

2001 Catalogue

2002 Catalogue

2003 Catalogue

2003 New Releases leaflet

2004 Catalogue

2005 Catalogue

2006 Catalogue

2007 Early Progr leaflet

2007 Catalogue

2008 Catalogue

2009 Catalogue

2010 Catalogue

2011 Catalogue

2012 Catalogue

2013 Catalogue

2014 Catalogue

Old box layout.

Plastic bag - Boxing type 2 - 1959 until 1960 and type 3 - 1963 until 1973.

Airfix plastic bag Red Flash labels type 3 from 1963 until 1973.

Airfix boxes Red Flash type 3 from 1963 until 1973 - US Layout.

The plastic blister packages were released from 1973 [until 19??] - (kit type series 1)

Box type 4 used from 1973 until 1977 - (kit type series 2 & 3)

Converting into Sherman Crocodile by Aart Hoogenstrijd

New name but the same kit - (MK-I- & MK-II)

Model built by David O'Garcia.

May 2011 issue of 'Scale Military Modeller' - article 'Airfix Sherman History' by Tom Cole

Model built by Aart Hoogenstrijd

Model built by Schaun

For MiniAfv / Erhan Atalay's construction review of kit 1304 Churchill MK7 tank, visit:

'MiniAfv' Blogspot - part 1.

'MiniAfv' Blogspot - part 2 - finished model.

Model built by Erhan Atalay.

Model built by Marcin Mizielinski.

Built Model

Model built by Laszlo Szasz.

For MiniAfv / Erhan Atalay's construction review of kit 1313 White halftrack M3, visit:

'MiniAfv' Blogspot.

Model built by Marcin Mizielinski.

Model built by Dirk Schenk

Model built by Mick Hill - Matador variant with Coles crane.

Model in diorama by Mick Hill

For MiniAfv / Cetin Sarf's construction review of kit 1315 WW-I MK-1 tank, visit:

'MiniAfv' Blogspot

Model built by Brett Mahoney - Matilda in Russian service.

For "Ozgur Aydin / MiniAfv" pictures of built model Kit 1318 Matilda II tank, visit:

'MiniAfv' Blogspot

Model built by Dirk Schenk

For MiniAfv / Zafer Yakar's construction review of kit 1323 GMC truck, visit:

'MiniAfv' Blogspot. For Stephen Brezinski's review of kit 1323 - GMC truck, visit:

'On the Way' Website

For Milgeek's construction review of kit 1323 - GMC truck, visit:

'Milgeek' Website

Are the latest boxtops misprints??

21-06-2011 Airfix Scammell TRMU-30, or simply 'tank transporter', as the box states. The box picture at first seemed to be mirrored from the earlier boxes, till I spotted the markings on the Churchill. Also, on one of the sides the picture is printed upside down. BTW, the other side of the box states 'Made in India'. Meanwhile a friend from England pointed out another mistake on the same Airfix tank transporter kit box. On the last Indian version it is stated 'Scammel', the right spelling is 'Scammell' with double l. I still wonder whether is this a typo or a very clever way to avoid copyrights? - Ilian Filipov.

14-11-2011: Regarding the discusion concerning Airfix kit 2301 (Scammell tank transporter) mirrored box art, I bought one of these kits some time ago. It featured both mirrored boxart and the wrong spelling of 'SCAMMEL'. My kit is 'made in France' by Humbrol Group and I think it is of an earlier date than the 'made in India' kits. Adding to the rarity of this edition is the fact that it is labelled as 1:72 scale, while earlier and later editions state H0/00 and 1:76, respectively. I hope the information is of interest. David Sanz, Madrid, Spain.

Model built by Alexandre Novellino.

Models built by Mick Hill.

Model built by Marcin Mizielinski.

Model in diorama by Mick Hill.

Built model by Rodrigo A Nunez Rivolta

The sample of my Airfix 2302 Buffalo kit was made in India. It's a old simple kit with limited detail, but lots of flash. - Rodrigo A Nunez Rivolta

Note Webmaster: - Some years ago Airfix had buisiness problems, in that periode many kits were produced in other countries as China and India, the castings from this countries were (sometimes) poor. (Lot of flash etc.)

Built model by Rodrigo A Nunez Rivolta

Model built by Erhan Atalay

Finished built by Erhan Atalay

Scratch conversion, Airfix Centurion converted to A41 (Mk.I), by Joe Turchick

Scratch conversion, Airfix Centurion conversion to AVRE 165 with Giant Viper, by Joe Turchick

For MiniAfv / Burak Ozdil's construction review of kit 2307 Centurion tank, visit:

'MiniAfv' Blogspot.

Model built by Olaf Klein.

For Al Magnus' review of kit 2309 - Bristol Bloodhound, visit:

'On the Way' website

Built model by Iain Fraser

A-15 Crusader MK-II with a Sun Shelter by Iain Fraser

The Tank is Out of the Box with a scratch built Sunshelter, made from Brass wire and Tissue Paper - Iain Fraser

Built model by Raffaela Spinelli - Conversion into Crusader MK-III, AA, Mark-I

For Stephen Brezinski's comparison of sModel kit 720003 with Airfix 02310 - A15 Crusader, visit:

'On the Way' website.

Model built by Zhenmin Han.

For MiniAfv / Burak Ozdil's construction review of kit 2307 Centurion tank, visit:

'MiniAfv' Blogspot - part 1.

'MiniAfv' Blogspot - part2 completed.

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Model built by Dirk Schenk

Model built by Erhan Atalay.

Model built by Marcin Mizielinski.

Model built by Alexandre Novellino.

Built model by Rodrigo A Nunez Rivolta

For Cristian Florescu's review of kit 02315 - Opel Blitz with AT40 gun kit, visit:

'ww2germans.com' website

Model built by Erhan Atalay.

Kit - 2318V White halftrack M3A1 - (Re-release - Vintage Classics

Pictures taken at the Airfix tribute forum.

Pictures taken at the Airfix tribute forum.

Scratch conversion, Revell 3211 Firefly converted to Sherman V with the Airfix Crab Mk.I flail assembly, by Joe Turchick

This is a Revell AG [ex-Matchbox] Sherman V with the Airfix Crab Mk.I flail assembly. It has lots of scratch parts and Dragon, ExtraTech, Karaya bits, etc. Also Trumpeter tracks.

For "Erman Ozer / MiniAfv" review of Kit 2320 - Sherman with Crab mine clearing device visit:

'MiniAfv' Blogspot - part 1: construction 'MiniAfv' Blogspot - part 2: built model

Note: The kits 2320 and 2321 are not new kits. Only the parts for the 'Crab' and 'Crocodile' are new. Airfix works offensive and has made conversions of its old models. Thus, the old Sherman and the old Churchill were used to configure into the Sherman Crab and into to the Churchill Crocodile respectively.

For "Murad Ozer / MiniAfv" pictures of built model Kit 2321 - Churchill with 'Crocodille' flamethrower, visit:

'MiniAfv' Blogspot

Model built by Vojislav Jereb

Model built by Vojislav Jereb

Model built by Alexandre Novellino.

Modifications were:
Mirrors: made with copper wire. The turret and hull doors: detailed with copper wire. Bags: from resin set. Machine-gun: replaced with a more detailed one.

Model built by Dirk Schenk

Model built by Erhan Atalay.

Model built by Tomas Hrdlicka.

For "Keith Goodman's / KGWings" review of Kit 2329 - Bedford Mk tactical aircraft refueller visit:

"KGWings", website

Model built by Ilian Filipov.

This is the good old JB Models kit, reborn in Airfix boxes. Note that many things have been upgraded, replaced and added to the basic kit and the grille is DIY etched. Ilian

Model built by Marcin Mizielinski.

Model built by Petr Hlavacek.

Model built by Olaf Klein - Vickers VIB France 40.

Built model by Petr Raffaele Dpinelli

For Rich West's review of kit 2330 - Vickers light tank, visit:

'1-72depot.com' website

Model built by Vojislav Jereb

Model built by Zhenmin Han.

Model built by Jonathan Mock.

Model built - owners unknown.

Sprue parts and pictures of finished model were sent to me, but who is the owner?

Model built by Zhenmin Han.

Model built by Mike Johnson.

For Matthew Lenton's review of kit 2337 - WW-I female tank, visit:

'Armorama' website.

For J.C.Carbonel's review of kit 2337 - WW-I female tank:

'Modelstories' website.

Model built by Mick Hill.

For Britmodeller's review of kit 2338 - Cromwell cruiser tank:

'Britmodeller' Website

For Airfix Tribute's review of kit 2238 - Cromwell cuiser tank, visit:

'Airfix Tribute' Website'

For James Hatch's review of kit 2238 - Cromwell cruiser tank, visit:

'Scale Plastic & Rail' website.

For an "Gurkan Ozkan's / MiniAfv" review kit 2238 - Cromwell cruiser tank visit:

"MiniAfv" Blogspot

Model built by Dirk Schenk

Model built by Aleksandar Matevski

Model built by Mike du Toit

Model built by Mike du Toit

For "Bayram Koçer's / MiniAfv" pictures of built model Kit 2339 - Willy Jeep on transport / "Jeep in a Crate" visit:

'MiniAfv' Blogspot

Finished model by Lo Baars

Airfix release 2020

1/72 military vehicles

A 02341 - Sherman Firefly - (1/72 new mould)

Model built by Jiri Bednar

Kit 3301V - LCM III with Sherman - (Re-release - Vintage Classics)

Models built by Erhan Atalay.

Model built by Laszlo Szasz.

Sprue part pictures by Laszlo Szasz.

Model built by Matthias Muth

For "Cem Esen's / MiniAfv" preview Kit 3303 Sam 2 missile 'Guideline' visit:

'MiniAfv' Blogspot - part 1

Model built by Zhenmin Han.

Model built by Mick Hill.

Model built by Patrice Dauga.

Model built by Erhan Atalay.

Models built by Mike Hill

For Airfix Tribute's review of kit 3306 - Bedford QL trucks (QLT and QLD), visit:

'Airfix Tribute' website.

For Robin Jenkins' review of kit 3306 - Bedford QL trucks (QLT and QLD), visit:

'Scale Plastic & Rail' website.

Model built - owner unknownp>

For Matthew Lenton's review of kit 3310 - King Tiger, visit:

'Armorama' Website

For an "Erhan Atalay's / MiniAfv" preview Kit 3311 - WWII RAF Vehicle Set visit:

"MiniAfv" Blogspot

For "Carli Danilo's / OTW" review Kit 3311 - WWII RAF Vehicle Set - Bedford Truck, visit:

"On the Way" website.

For "Carli Danilo's / OTW" review Kit 3311 - WWII RAF Vehicle Set - Standard Tilly, visit:

"On the Way" website.

Model built - owner unknown.

For information and tips to correct the Churchill bridgelayer kit 4301, visit:

'Tapatalk /Missing Lynx'- page 1 & 2

'Tapatalk /Missing Lynx'"How to correct the bridge with PE"

'Tapatalk / Missing Lynx' - page 1 & 2

'www.mafva.org' Website - "How to correct Churchill Bridgelayer"

'www.rcuniverse.com/forum' - About working: - Don't forget to visit the You Tube links on the page!

Model built by Mick Hill.

For Britmodeller's review of kit 75005 - Europian townhouse:

'Britmodeller' Website

For Airfix Tribute's review of kit 75006 - Europian church, visit:

'Airfix Tribute' website

For Britmodeller's review of kit 75007 - Europian four story shop:

'Britmodeller' website

For Airfix Tribute's review of kit 75007 - Europian four story shop, visit:

'Airfix Tribute' website.

For Britmodeller's review of kit 75008 - Europian Brewery:

'Britmodeller' Website

Model built by Mick Hill.

For "Gurkan Ozkan / MiniAFV" construction review of Kit 3380 RAF control tower , visit:

'MiniAfv' Blogspot

Finished models by Lo Baars - (Control Tower is kit 3380)

For Michael Benolkin's / Cybermodeller's review of kit 5330 - WW2 bomber re-supply set:

'Cybermodeller Online' Website

For Volker Helms' / IPMS Deutschland's review of kit 5330 - WW2 bomber re-supply set (with sprue parts etc):

'IPMS Deutschland' website.

For Robin Buckland's / Military Moddeling's preview of kit 5330 - WW2 bomber re-supply set with spreu parts and instruction manual etc.:

'Military Modelling' website.

You found also interesting information about Airfix "Battle" Dioramasets on:

"PlasticSoldier Review", Website.

Kit 50064 - This collection contains the following kits:

For Al Magnus' Improving the Airfix/Heller LCVP kit 01321, visit:

'On the Way' website.

Model built by Al Magnus.

My Heller LCVP is finally finished. This was one of my most intensive projects taking close to three months to complete. There is not a lot left of the original kit save the hull, decks and ramp and a couple of smaller items. Almost everything else from the original kit has been replaced because it was basically garbage and I had to add a lot of missing details. Al Magnus.

For Stephen Brezinski's review of kit 49996 - GMC truck, visit:

'On the Way' Website

For Al Magnus' review of kit 49997 - Willy Jeep with trailer, visit:

'On the Way' website.

Models built by W.L. Baars

Interested to do a 1/72 scale diorama in combination with historic bombers and / or other aircraft WWII period, visit

Airfix Website, 1:72 Scale Military Aircraft

For "Gokay Yalcin's / MiniAfv" review of Kit 5280 Vosper motor torpedo boat visit:

'MiniAfv' Blogspot - part 1: construction 'MiniAfv' Blogspot - part 2: built model

For "Tahir Ozcivan's / MiniAfv" review of Kit 5280 Vosper motor torpedo boat visit:

'MiniAfv' Blogspot - part 1: construction

For "Berkcan Göksu's / MiniAfv" review of Kit 5281 RAF Rescue launch visit:

'MiniAfv' Blogspot - part 1 'MiniAfv' Blogspot, part 2

For "Baris Acar's / MiniAfv" review of Kit 10280 German E-boat visit:

'MiniAfv' Blogspot

Kit 40770 - Field gun and Tractor
Kit 40771 - M48 Patton Tank
Kit 40772 - 155mm SPG
Kit 40773 - 6x6 Truck
Kit 40774 - Centurion Tank

Hobby - Made in Japan by Tsukada - released in 1988.

876W01 LVT4 BUFFALO & JEEP
876W02 CRUSADER TANK Mk2 or Mk3
876W03 OPEL BLITZ & PAK 40 GUN
876W04 25 POUNDER FIELD GUN
876W05 RAFEMERGENCY SET
876W06 L.C.M.III & SHERMAN TANK
876W07 DUKW AMPHIBIAN
876W08 MATADOR & 5.5 INCH GUN
876W09 BOFORS 40mm GUN WITH TRACTOR
876W10 RAF REFUELLING SET
876W11 BREN CARRIER & 6POUNDER GUN
876M01 THE BRISTOL/FERRANTI BLOODHOUND
876M02 M551 SHERIDAN TANK

Kit 876W01 LVT4 BUFFALO & JEEP

MPC - Made in the USA - interval of release 1981-1985.

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1972

1973

1974

1974-1

1975-1

1975-2

1976

1978

1980

1982

1983

1984

1980's

Historama

Historama - MPC.

MPC Diorama's - Super Historama.

Battleground sets were made in Stockport in the UK, by Power Play/Mainstream Products, but seem to have been mostly sold in the US, probably in order not to get into a major war with Bellona. Some sets are similar to Bellona's, others, however, are quite unique. There seem to have been at least 18 of which I have identified 13.

Source 'smallscaleworld.blogspot

For more information of Bellona and Battle-HO-Rama sets:

smallscaleworld-blogspot

1966

Airfix corporation of America (CraftMaster) has issued 1/76 kits as next:

Craftmaster (Airfix - US Layout)

KIKO - Made in the Brasil - released after 1981

Posted by Luiz Edgard Marcondes from Brasil
Mr. A. Kikoler (KIKO) took REVELL to Brasil around 1960 and all (hundreds) of Revell kits produced worldwide are also produced in Brasil, even with similar boxtops.
At around 1980 the KIKO brandname was added, thus becoming REVELL KIKO and afterwards also HELLER KIKO, some 20 kits only, and AIRFIX KIKO, only 18 kits. From AIRFIX only the Sdkfz 234 in 1/76 and Rommel's Halftrack (Sdkfz 250/3) in 1/32 were made in Brasil. None of HELLER Armor was made in Brasil!
From REVELL no 1/76 armour kits were manufactured in Brasil, however, several of its 1/40 scale models from the 60s were, such as: M-48 bridge layer, T-34/85, 105 mm gun, Sherman tank, Self propeled gun, U.S. 6x6 truck etc.

Airfix - released in Taiwan - unknown company.

For more information about Airfix kits:

Airfix Website.

Email to HenkofHolland:

E-mail to HenkofHolland

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