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If you're looking for model making projects for kids, take a look at my selection of fun kits for young model makers, budding designers and junior engineers - perfect for boys and girls.

Don't miss our NEW selection of Airfix kits!

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Airfix
Supermarine Spitfire Mk1a Starter Set

WES99

£8.39
Free Delivery

The Spitfire gained immortality during the Battle of Britain in 1940. Their main role was to intercept and destroy the Luftwaffe's fighters whilst the Hurricanes of the RAF attacked the incoming bombers.

Now you can create your own model of the Spitfire with this Starter Set from Airfix!

Model dimensions - Length 127mm - Width 155mm

Scale 1:72

Kit contains:

  • 29 Model pieces
  • Poly cement
  • 4 Acrylic paints
  • Paintbrush
  • Instructions

Contents may vary from those shown or listed.

Recommended for children over 8 years of age only, under adult supervision. Skill Level 1.

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Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter Starter Set

WES100

£8.39
Free Delivery

The Freedom Fighter was developed as a low cost but effective jet fighter aircraft and was used by a number of airforces across the world.

This compact little jet is always a popular subject and a good starting point for model making.

Now you can create your own scale model of the Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter with this Airfix Starter Set!

Model dimensions - Length 198mm - Width 106mm

Scale 1:72

Kit contains:

  • 47 Model pieces
  • Precision poly cement
  • 4 Acrylic paints
  • Paintbrush
  • Instructions

Contents may vary from those shown or listed.

Recommended for children over 8 years of age only, under adult supervision. Skill Level 1.

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Westland Gazelle Starter Set

WES101

£8.39
Free Delivery

The Gazelle was built under licence by Westland for the British Army, Air Force and Royal Navy. They entered service in 1973 in the training role and later as a light observation / liaison helicopter for the Army.

Now you can create your own model of the Westland Gazelle with this Starter Set from Airfix!

Model dimensions - Length 135mm - Width 130mm

Scale 1:72

Kit contains:

  • 40 Model pieces
  • Poly cement
  • 4 Acrylic paints
  • Paintbrush
  • Instructions

Contents may vary from those shown or listed.

Recommended for children over 8 years of age only, under adult supervision. Skill Level 1.

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BAE Systems Red Arrows Hawk Gift Set

WES96

£19.97
Free Delivery

The Red Arrows is arguably the best known aerobatic team in the world and, with their striking red colour scheme, this excellent larger scale model really shows the grace and lines of their superb aircraft.

Now you can create your own model of the Red Arrows Hawk with this fantastic kit from Airfix!

Model dimensions - Length 247mm - Width 197mm

Scale 1:48

Kit contains:

  • 128 Model pieces
  • Poly cement
  • 8 Acrylic paints
  • 2 Paintbrushes
  • Instructions

Contents may vary from those shown or listed.

Recommended for children over 8 years of age only, under adult supervision. Skill Level 2.

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BAE Systems Harrier II GR7 Gift Set

WES97

£19.97
Free Delivery

The Harrier GR7 is the ultimate in vertical take off technology and is now used from land bases and from aircraft carriers, carrying a formidable range of weapons to anywhere it needs to be deployed.

Now you can create your own model of the Harrier II GR7 with this fantastic kit from Airfix!

Model dimensions - Length 196mm - Width 128mm

Scale 1:72

Kit contains:

  • 102 Model pieces
  • Poly cement
  • 8 Acrylic paints
  • 2 Paintbrushes
  • Instructions
  • Display stand

Contents may vary from those shown or listed.

Recommended for children over 8 years of age only, under adult supervision. Skill Level 3.

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HMS Belfast

WES98

£19.97
Free Delivery

HMS Belfast saw action throughout the Second World War and included with this kit are rare photographs to be displayed with the finished model.

Now you can create your own model of the only surviving example of the big gun armoured warships built for the Royal Navy in the first half of the twentieth century and now preserved for the nation.

Model dimensions - Length 311mm - Width 35mm

Scale 1:600

Kit contains:

  • 250 Model pieces
  • Poly cement
  • 8 Acrylic paints
  • 2 Paintbrushes
  • Instructions
  • Rare photographs to display with your finished model

Contents may vary from those shown or listed.

Recommended for children over 8 years of age only, under adult supervision. Skill Level 3.

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The Little Experience -
Build-It Space Explorer Kit

TLE09

Was £16.97
Now £14.97
Free Delivery

Make your very own wooden Space Rocket with this fantastic Build-It Kit from The Little Experience!

Kit contains everything you need to make 1 Wooden Space Rocket (approx. size when finished: 29cm (11.4") high x 8cm (3") wide):

  • 11 Wooden rocket pieces

  • 2 Sticker sheets

  • Paints

  • 2 Paint brushes

  • Glue

  • Paint palette

  • Splash mat

PLUS the inside of the box recycles into a space mobile!!

Awarded Bronze in the 2007 Practical Pre-School Awards.

Recommended for children aged 4-12. Use under adult supervision.

Colours and contents may vary from those shown.

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The Little Experience -
Build-It Pirate Ship Kit

TLE14

£14.97
Free Delivery

Make and paint your very own wooden Pirate Ship with this fantastic Build-It Kit from The Little Experience!

Kit contains everything you need to make 1 Wooden Pirate Ship (approx. size when finished: 20cm (7.9") high x 19cm (7.5") wide):

  • 11 Wooden ship pieces

  • 2 Sails

  • Paints

  • 2 Paint brushes

  • Glue

  • Paint palette

  • Varnish

  • Splash mat

PLUS the inside of the box recycles into a pirate's treasure set!!

Recommended for children aged 4-12. Use under adult supervision.

Colours and contents may vary from those shown.

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CFK Haunted Pirate Ship

WES62

Was £21.97
Now £19.97
Free Delivery

Arrrgh! Let the haunting begin......

No tools needed! This easy to assemble wooden pirate ship includes a scary skeleton, treasure-filled chest, creepy cobwebs and plenty of pirate accessories. There's even a plank - as in 'walk the plank'!!

Kit contains everything you need to make your haunted pirate ship, including glow-in-the-dark accent paint:

  • 13-piece wood pirate ship model*
  • 2 Fabric sails
  • Plastic skeleton (5" / 12cm)
  • Pirate hat
  • Plastic treasure chest
  • Assorted plastic gemstones
  • Plastic barrel
  • Rope
  • Synthetic cobwebs
  • Black string
  • Sticker sheet (7" x 5" / 17.5cm x 12.5cm)
  • Glowing accent paint (0.24 fl oz / 7ml)
  • 6-Cup acrylic paint strip (0.17 fl oz / 5ml each cup)
  • Paintbrush
  • Sandpaper
  • Craft glue (0.35 fl oz / 10.5ml)
  • Illustrated instructions and ideas.

*Assembled ship measures 14" x 4.25" / 35.5cm x 10.79cm.

Recommended for age 7 upwards.

NB: This pirate ship is a fun play and pretend activity designed for landlubbers. Not intended for use in water.

 

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CFK Pirate Ship

WES58

£4.97

Assemble and paint a mighty-fun wooden Pirate Ship model......just for the fun of it!

Contains everything you need to make 1 pirate ship as shown on the box:

  • Easy-to-assemble wooden pirate ship model
  • Acrylic paint (9 ml / 0.3 fl oz)
  • Clear varnish (3 ml / 0.1 fl oz)
  • Paintbrush
  • Black string (25" / 63.5 cm)
  • 2 paper sails
  • Sand paper
  • Craft glue (7 ml / 0.23 fl oz)
  • Instructions and ideas.

Contents may vary from those shown or listed.

Average creativity time - 25 minutes, plus drying time.

Model is 6.5" / 16.5cm tall when assembled.

Recommended for age 5 upwards.

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KSG Woodcraft - Hydroplane

KSG50

£8.97
Free Delivery

Construct, paint and customise your own wooden model of a Hydroplane.

Contains:

  • Wooden parts
  • Glue
  • Acrylic paints
  • Brush
  • Sticker sheet
  • Instructions

Suitable for children of 6 years and over. Adult supervision recommended.

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KSG Woodcraft - Truck

KSG11

£8.97
Free Delivery

Construct, paint and customise your own wooden model of this american truck.

Contains:

  • Wooden parts
  • Glue
  • Acrylic paints
  • Brush
  • Sticker sheet
  • Instructions

Suitable for children of 6 years and over. Adult supervision recommended.

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KSG Woodcraft - Wheel Loader

KSG10

£8.97
Free Delivery

Construct, paint and customise your own wooden model of this wheel loader.

Contains:

  • Wooden parts
  • Glue
  • Acrylic paints
  • Brush
  • Sticker sheet
  • Instructions

Suitable for children of 6 years and over. Adult supervision recommended.

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CFK Make Your Own Train

WES59

£4.97

Assemble, glue and paint a terrific toy train. Get on board and create......just for the fun of it!

Contains everything you need to make 1 model train as shown on the box:

  • One 2.5" x 2" x 3.5" (6.35cm x 5cm x 9cm) wooden train model
  • Alphabet sticker sheet
  • Small sandpaper square
  • Craft glue (7 ml / 0.24 fl oz)
  • Acrylic paint (20 ml / 0.67 fl oz)
  • Paintbrush
  • Instructions and ideas.

Contents may vary from those shown or listed.

Average creativity time - 15 minutes, plus drying time.

Actual size is 2.5" x 2" x 3.5" (6.35cm x 5cm x 9cm).

Recommended for age 5 upwards.

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West Design - Build 'n Go - Roborescue

WES78

£9.97
Free Delivery

Now you can build your own Fire Engine with the Build 'n Go Roborescue 3D puzzle kit!

Punch out the puzzle pieces, match the numbers and follow the detailed assembly instructions to build your own fire rescue truck.

Perfect for all young modelmakers and aspiring firefighters!

Model dimensions:

  • Length 48cm / 18.90"
  • Width 8cm / 3.15"
  • Height 29cm / 11.42"

Recommended for age 6+

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