A feat of engineering…
The incredible sights of the Me 262 ‘Schwalbe’; one of the most viewed videos from 2022 👌🏽
🎥: Knight Flight Video
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It is with great sadness that we report that Roy Cross passed away on the 24th April after a short illness.
Roy was and forever will be an important part of our history, inspiring many modellers over decades through his incredible illustrations.
“Fly on, old friend”
Flying icon…
What a sight and one not to take advantage of - Europe’s only airworthy B-17 ‘Sally B’, filmed by Jo 👏🏼
🎥: IG/that.spitfire.bird
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Looking like it’s rolled off the assembly line…
The de Havilland Mosquito PZ474 being reassembled by her crew in Texas by AV Specs Ltd.
📸: Bradley Wentzel
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Revered as one of the fastest aircraft of its time, who would be interested in a newly tooled Me 262?
The showstopper during this year’s
@airtattoo
, RAF Photography, Matty, captured this sensational takeoff footage.
🎥: IG/call sign.kodak
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Surprise Announcement!
Introducing our newest kit, the 1:3 scale Paper Plane!
Complete with its own shadow stand, this kit promises hours of fun and creativity.
Head to our blog for all the details - 👈
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Amazing in peace, unimaginable under flak…
Footage from inside Boeing’s legendary bomber, the B-17 Flying Fortress.
🎥: IG/Gary Dean
Handle: gary_dean_1943
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The “Wooden Wonder”…
Soaring gracefully, the legendary Mosquito PZ474 etches an indelible mark on all who see it!
Who’s a fan of this impressive warbird?
🎥: IG/warbirdlovers
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Low flypasts from the rarest WWII bombers…
Astonishing footage taken at the 2022 Spirit of St Louis Airshow in Chesterfield, Missouri!
🎥: AS/AirshowStuff
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An amphibious aircraft, this would make an interesting new tool, but in what scale?
Hands up if you’re a fan of the Catalina…
Great capture by aviation enthusiast and photographer, Mikko 👏🏼
🎥: IG/mikkosimelius
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Ready to WIN BIG?
Celebrating King Charles III's coronation, we are giving away a 1/72 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight kit!
To enter:
👉Like and share this post
👉Tag a friend in the comments!
The competition ends on the 12th of May!
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On this month 29 years ago, Capt. Barbara Harmer became the first female pilot of the Concorde. Here she shares a moment with Flt. Ltd. Jo Salter, the first RAF female fast jet pilot, flying the Panavia Tornado ground attack aircraft with 617 Sq.
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Wow…
What a sound, even if a tad rich! This iconic warbird never ceases to fascinate 👌🏽
Shared by Wardbird Lovers, is this the most beautiful sound in the world?
📸: Warbird Lovers
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FOLLOW & RETWEET for your chance to WIN an Airfix 1:72 scale Vickers Wellington Mk.VIII (A08020)! This competition will be closing at 11.59pm on Sunday 15th December and we’ll be picking a winner at random shortly after – good luck!
What a view…
Keeping history alive, here we have the B-25 Mitchell in flight, captured by Commemorative Air Force Missouri 👌🏽
Hard to beat on a Sunday morning!
📸: IG/CAFMoussouri
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Happy Birthday to the legendary Roy Cross who turns 98 today!
Roy, you have brought, and continue to bring, so much joy to modellers all over the world.
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B-25 “Maid in the Shade” and B-17 “Sentimental Journey”, what a remarkable sight…
The sound isn’t bad either!
These fantastic videos were captured by Tobyn Burton 👏🏼
📸: IG/tobyn_burton
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Are you a Phantom phan?
The impressive F-4E Phantom just passing by, captured by Mikko Simelius 👌🏽
Ps. First rule in aviation, mind the fumes…
🎥: IG/mikkosimelius
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Cadillac of the skies…
Hands up who has built one of these beauties?
As one of the most effective fighters of World War II, the P51 Mustang makes for a fascinating subject for modellers of all skill levels.
🎥: IG/shm_airpark
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Aviation dream…
Not a video game and yet not quite the real thing, here we have Scale Wings’ carbon replica of the original P-51!
The brainchild of Scale Wings Aircraft 👏🏼
🎥: IG/scalewings_aircraft
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Are you a Phantom fan?
One of the most versatile aircraft to grace the skies, this iconic design makes for an interesting model build too!
Have you built the Phantom before?
🎥: IG/mikkosimelius
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Is there a more beautiful sound than this?
This Christmas Eve, we leave you with the incredible sights of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress.
Captured by Mikko 👌🏽
🎥: IG/mikkosimelius
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Legendary…
A true engineering marvel, few designs captivate like that of the SR-71 Blackbird!
Who would like to see an Airfix replica of this aviation wonder?
📍Imperial War Museum Duxford
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Two very impressive, very different fighters and not something you see every day!
Incredible footage by US Pilot, Scooter Yoak 👌🏽
🎥: IG/warbirdexperience_uk
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Behind window no.14 there's another FANTASTIC giveaway! 🎁
WIN a 1:350 Type 45 Destroyer signed by Commanding, Executive, Weapons Engineer, Logistics & Marine Engineer Officers onboard HMS Duncan!
All you have to do is:
1. Like our Twitter page
2. Retweet this post
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FOLLOW & RETWEET for your chance to WIN a Hawker Sea Fury FB.II 1:48! Closing at 11.59pm on Sunday 9th December, we’ll be picking the winner at random early next week – good luck!
Introducing the NEW TOOL 1:48 Fairey Gannet AS.1/AS.4!
Widely demanded, the aviation enthusiasts among us will know, the Fairey Gannet was as capable as it was unique and arguably the most unconventional Fairey-designed aircraft to enter full production.
A technological marvel of its time, who would be interested in a newly tooled kit of this iconic aircraft?
Known for its four powerful engines and distinctive swept-back wings, the B29 could carry an impressive payload of up to 20,000 pounds.
🎥: IG/gravity.images
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It's competition time! We have this fab three car Quickbuild bundle for you to win. To be in with a chance of success, like this post and tag someone who might love to receive them! The competition will close at 23.59 GMT on Sunday March 15th. Good luck!
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WIN the utlimate Gift Set bundle...
All you need do is:
1. Like and retweet this post
2. Comment with your favourite kit of all time
It's as easy as that...
Terms apply.
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Wait for it…
The wooden wonder; oh to have this mighty machine airborne in the UK again. Are you a fan of the Mosquito?
One of our favourites captured by Bradley Wentzel 👌🏽
🎥: Bradley Wentzel
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THE KING HAS LANDED!
Introducing the new tool 1:48 Westland Sea King HAS.1/HAS.5/HU.5, the most complete Sea King kit ever released with 348 pieces.
This kit portrays the evolution of a single aircraft, from its first flight to its current livery, rendering it one-of-a-kind.
Who is a fan of the Messerschmitt Me262?
A feat of engineering for its time, the 262 was capable of reaching speeds of up to 540 mph (870 km/h).
This airworthy replica is centre of attention at RIAT 2023 this weekend!
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Impossible choice?
To mark the 100th Birthday of the great Roy Cross, we’d love to celebrate by hearing your favourite artwork of his!
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What a sight to see and sound to hear…
A true wartime workhorse. Are you a fan of the Dakota?
Great capture, Jo 👏🏼
🎥: IG/that.spitfire.bird
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Who would like to see the Bearcat recreated in model form?
If not, which fighter would you like to see newly tooled in the Airfix range?
Extraordinary footage by Bradley Wentzel 👌🏽
🎥: Bradley Wentzel
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Would you like to win £100 to spend on the Airfix website!? 🎄
We're offering just that behind window no.13! All you have to do is:
1. Like our Twitter page
2. Retweet this post
2. Tag a friend
The more tags, the more chances to win!
Good luck!
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Listen to that roar!
Aside from the idolised Merlin engine, in your opinion, what is the best sound aviation?
Fantastic capture by Cameron Reynolds 👏🏼
🎥: Cameron Reynolds
YT: Avalon Airport Spotter
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A thing of beauty…
She is a fascinating piece of history, the PBJ-1J Mitchell providing a tour at the Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing.
📸: cafsocal
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From all at Airfix, we send our sincere condolences to the crew, friends and families of the B-17 Texas Raiders and P-63 Kingcobra following the tragic incident at Dallas Airshow.
The allied perspective…
Shared by Steg Williams, what an incredible watch, in for the chase!
📸: Steg Williams
Video credit: Laguna’s Spitfire Legacy
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Captain Barbara Harmer became the first female pilot of the Concorde. Later that year, she flew her first Concorde flight as Captain from London Heathrow to New York.
Here she sits with Flight Lieutenant Jo Salter, the first RAF female fast jet pilot, flying the Panavia Tornado.
Great fun displaying the first built version of the new tool 1/48th Buccaneer at
@airtattoo
this weekend!
The countdown is on! Due very soon, who’s looking forward to this release?
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There’s a Typhoon coming…
What a terrific build this is by AJC Models and his first in 1/24th scale too 👏🏼
Do you have a preferred scale?
📸: AJC_Models
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A wreckage found 29 years later...
This aircraft was built in 1942, and did not return after her first operational flight on the 27th April. The aircraft was recovered from a Norwegian lake in the 70's.
Do you know what aircraft this is?
📸: Wikicommons
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Introducing the NEW TOOL Boeing Chinook HC.1!
This is the first release of the iconic Chinook in 1:72 scale from Airfix!
Find out more here - 👈
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Wow, who else has to do a double take?
This terrific Typhoon build is the proud result of Nick Kornweibwl, with exceptional level of detail.
Nick, bravo on this stunning build 👏🏼
📸: IG/
@cellar
.frog.models
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As a Father's Day treat, we're giving away the ulimate gift set bundle!
1:72 Spitfire & RAF Red Arrows Hawk
1:72 Tiger I & Sherman Firefly Vc
1:400 RMS Titanic
To enter:
1. Follow us & retweet this post
2. Tag a friend & make sure they follow us too - it's that easy!
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THE WAIT IS OVER!
Introducing the 1:24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc, an Airfix SUPERKIT like no other. With extraordinary detail, this new tool includes:
• Early and late intakes and breech blisters
• Clipped wings
• Two elevator types
• A2 D-Day box artwork
Masterful Messerschmitt…
Dan has recreated the Messerschmitt ME262-B1a/U1 in 1/72nd scale with mottled camouflage.
Beautiful work, Dan 👌🏽
📸: Dan Wood
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Exciting news, Airfix is back in Hobbycraft!
Our fantastic range of Airfix kits spans everything from high-flying aircraft to formidable, armoured vehicles, commanding ships to sleek supercars.
Visit us in-store today
@Hobbycraft
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Music to the ears…
A true metal bird of prey, few designs have stood the test of time like that of the iconic Spitfire.
🎥: IG/airshowstuff
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What an incredible pair...
Behold the Spitfire and the Me 262, captured beautifully in this exquisite photograph by Darren Harbar.
Darren, who serves as the esteemed judge for this year’s Aviation Photo Awards, will carefully evaluate all submissions!
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Just listen to that mighty Merlin. There isn’t a better view out there than this surely…
Fantastic video, Jo (as ever) 👌🏽
🎥: IG/that.spitfire.bird
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Music to the ears…
A symbol of strength and valour, the legendary Grumman Avenger continues to inspire admiration among aviation enthusiasts, and it’s not hard to see why!
Who’s a fan of this fascinating aircraft?
🎥: IG/wingnut206
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Online shopping is convenient but the model shop experience is hard to beat!
Sadly, it is true model and hobby shops are something of a gem these days, so let’s give a mention to your favourites!
Comment your favourite model shop below! 👇🏼
📸: Hornby Visitor Centre
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What’s your favourite warbird?
From the tail of a B25, photographer Bradley Wentzel proves once more he has one of the best seats in the business 👌🏽
🎥: Bradley Wentzel
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You asked, we listened. Introducing the NEW MOULD 1:48 Blackburn Buccaneer S.2!
This highly detailed, highly requested newly tooled kit includes:
TV & AR Martel Missiles
Folding Wings
Early/Late Homer Pods
Two Types of Tailplane Fairing
Various Other Weapons
Post (1/2)
It was a gem of its time. Who would like to see this vintage kit given a new lease of life?
Incredible work by Greg Phillips, and especially so, given this particular kit tooled nearly 50 years ago!
📸: Greg Phillips
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To motor or not to motor?
Before the painting begins, Toshiaki has added an electric motor to his 1/24th Typhoon.
We look forward to seeing the final result👌🏽
🎥: Toshiaki Yoshimoto
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There a Spitfire collection and there's this Spitfire collection!
Thank you for sending this in Otik Stahl. We're impressed!
What's in your modelling collection?
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April Fools?
In case you didn't venture to the blog yesterday, there was a little treat waiting for you! Our April Fools paper plane is actually available to download as a 3D file!
Get it here - 👈
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After making an emergency landing in 1942 & being buried in ice & snow for decades, this P-38F Lightning was restored to flying status in 2002.
Named 'Glacier Girl', she sat abandoned until salvaged in '88 by the Greenland Expedition Society.
📸: reddit/r/aviation
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Can you identify the aircraft from this vantage point?
Observing the takeoff from a carrier through the perspective inside the cockpit. What a viewpoint…
📸: IG/flight_jets
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SURPRISE KIT ANNOUNCEMENT!
We are thrilled to announce the newly tooled 1:72 Messerschmitt Me410A-1/U2 & U4, the ‘backbone of Germany’s home defence’.
Read more here -
Ah, the harmonious symphony of pure awesomeness…
Who can resist falling head over heels for this sound?
Hats off to Pays Aviation for these fantastic captures 👌🏽
🎥: IG/paysaviation
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Hurricane heaven…
At first glance, you’d think this is a photograph of the 1:1!
Built by Paul Webb, the Hurricane Mk.I in 1/48th scale…
Incredible work, Paul 👏🏼
📸: Paul Webb
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EARLY 2022 PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT
Announced at
@IWMDuxford
this morning, one day before range launch, Airfix is excited to reveal the first new mould kit for 2022, the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc in 24th scale.
Find out more here: 👈
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