Airfix Saturn V - Gift Set (1:144)

Saturn V - Gift Set History If there’s one machine which underlines man’s mastery of technological innovation and ability to overcome insurmountable challenges, then it's the Saturn V rocket series.  It was the largest and most powerful flying machine the world had ever seen when it made its first test launch in November 1967. A super heavy-lift launch vehicle developed by NASA in support of their Apollo program and America’s desire to place human beings on the moon in the 1960s and 70s, everything about the Saturn V was incredible, from the immense power of its launch sequence to the graceful way it pierced earth’s atmosphere and onwards into space.  The Saturn V stands tall as one of the great engineering achievements of the 20th century. - Plastic Kit Gift Set Includes all glue and paints - 1:144 Scale  

Airfix Starter Set: Eurofighter Typhoon FGR 4 (1:72)

Starter Set - Eurofighter Typhoon FGR 4 Includes: - Plastic kit - Cockpit detail - Pilot included - Optional undercarriage (up or down positions) - Armaments - Engine details - Waterslide transfers/decals - Glue, paint and brushes included - Length - 22cm - Width - 15.3cm - 43 Pieces - Display stand - 1:72 Scale

Airfix Starter Set: Messerschmitt Bf109F-4 (1:72)

Starter Set - Messerschmitt Bf109F-4 Includes: - Plastic kit - Cockpit interior parts - Clear canopy parts - Pilot included - Optional undercarriage - Armaments - Waterslide transfers/decals - Glue, paint and brushes included - Display stand  - 30 parts - 1:72 Scale Aircraft information: One of the greatest fighting aeroplanes in the history of aviation, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was always at the forefront of world fighter design and, just like its adversary the Spitfire, was in constant development throughout the Second World War.  Major variants of the fighter usually coincided with developments in the Daimler Benz engine which powered the Messerschmitt. Of the five major variants, the F or 'Friedrich' is usually considered the most refined version of the Bf 109.  Introduced during the spring of 1941, the Bf 109F was superior to RAF Spitfires in service at that time and was flown by many successful Luftwaffe aces.

Airfix Starter Set: North American P-51D Mustang (1:72)

Starter Set - North American P-51D Mustang Includes:  - Detailed plastic kit - Optional undercarriage (up or down positions) - Cockpit detail includes pilot - Waterslide transfers/ decals included - Glue, paints and brushes included - Display stand - 1:72 Scale Aircraft information: The P-51D was arguably the definitive variant of the North American Mustang and included several significant improvements to the aircraft’s already successful design. These included a new bubble canopy for greater pilot visibility, the introduction of an effective new K-14 gunsight, even greater firepower, improvements to the ammunition feed system to reduce jamming and the availability of lightweight external fuel tanks, to further extend the fighter's range. The Mustang made a significant contribution to the eventual Allied victory in Europe, destroying more enemy aircraft in air-to-air combat than any other USAAF fighter in the European Theatre.

Airfix Starter Set: Aston Martin DB5 (1:43)

Starter Set - Aston Martin DB5 Although the criteria for a car to be described as one of the world's top supercars will always be open to some debate, surely few would argue that the Aston Martin DB5 should be amongst this group. A luxury grand tourer which may have been the product of an Italian design team, but is the very essence of British sophistication and style, the DB5 built on the impressive success of its predecessor, the DB4 and between 1963 and 1965, presented the motoring world with one of the most desirable cars ever produced.  With pure driving pleasure at its heart, the Aston Martin DB5 was fast, powerful and refined, but most of all was beautiful to look at. With its iconic front profile and eye-catching spoked wheels, this product of the 1960s can still hold its own with any modern classic and if you arrived at an event in one of these beauties, you would definitely be the centre of attention. Includes: - Plastic kit - Clear plastic parts - Glue, paints and brushes included - 29 Parts - 1:43 Scale

Airfix Starter Set: McLaren 765LT (1:43)

Starter Set - McLaren 765LT  If the thrill of driving one of the fastest, most awe-inspiring supercars is high on your wish list, then time spent behind the wheel of a McLaren 765LT could be something that might appeal to you. A car which benefits from the design input of McLaren's extensive experience in the world of motorsport, the 765LT has been created to provide the ultimate driving experience, an adrenalin rush on four wheels.  Aerodynamically optimised to hug the road at great speeds, the lightweight McLaren 765LT uses a twin-turbocharged V8 engine to produce 666 bhp and propel this stunning car to speeds of over 200 mph, so if you are lucky enough to see one, you won't be seeing it for long.  Unfortunately, all this motoring perfection comes at a price and if you have a desire to own one of these modern supercars, you might have to sell your house, or hope for a decent lottery win, because motoring perfection comes at a cost. Includes: - Plastic kit - Clear glazing parts - Waterslide transfers/decals - Glue, paints and brushes - 1:43 Scale

Airfix Gift Set: 617 SQN. Dambusters 80th Anniversary (1:72)

Dambusters 80th Anniversary - Gift Set As the first of 20 modified Avro Lancasters arrived at RAF Scampton on 8th April 1943, the specially assembled volunteer crews of specialist 'Squadron X' (later allocated the RAF squadron number 617) from within 5 Group Bomber Command must have been intrigued. The new aircraft were B.III (Specials), referred to at Avro's Woodford factory as Lancaster Type 464 Provisioning and each one had been modified with equipment to deliver the Vickers Type 464 'Upkeep' mine. Although the mines had not been delivered to Scampton at that time, talk amongst the crews inevitably turned to discussing their intended target, with most assuming they would be sent to attack the massive German battleship Tirpitz. As more Lancaster's arrived, the commander of this new squadron, Wing Commander Guy Gibson, selected Lancaster ED932/AJ-G as his own aircraft, due to the fact that the bomber's codes were the same as his father's initials, Alexander James Gibson. Gibson and the crew of ED932 were amongst the first to train with their new aircraft and their unusual bombs, releasing their mines at a test site at Reculver on the north Kent coast from 12th May 1943, just five days before crews embarked on their historic raid. After a period of intense training and on the day prior to the raid, Gibson was finally briefed on the intended targets - 'Operation Chastise' would be striking at the industrial heart of Germany, the great dams of the Ruhr Valley. At 21.39 on 16th May 1943, Gibson and Lancaster ED932 took off from RAF Scampton at the head of the first attack wave of nine Lancasters heading for the Mohne Dam, flying a route over Suffolk, then the North Sea, crossing the Dutch coast at Zeeland, before heading inland attempting to avoid known areas of Luftwaffe defences. As Gibson and his crew made their attack run on the Mohne Dam, the other Lancasters of the first wave circled the target area, watching the effectiveness of the attack run and waiting for the instruction to commence their own attack. Having released their mine, Gibson and his crew flew alongside the other aircraft during their attacks, attempting to draw enemy fire away from the attacking aircraft, giving them the best chance of effecting a breach. The fifth mine dropped was a perfect run and exploded in exactly the right place to cause the already weakened dam to fail – they had done it. In the years which followed, this incredible operation was referred to as the 'Dambusters Raid' and No.617 Squadron would become one of the RAF's most famous units. 'Operation Chastise' was heralded as a spectacular success for Bomber Command, but at a heavy cost, as eight Lancasters and 53 airmen failed to return. Includes: - Detailed plastic kits of F-35B Lightning and Avro Lancaster - Cockpit detailing includes Pilots - Optional undercarriage (up or down positions) - Lancaster Features the famous "Bouncing Bomb" designed and developed by Sir Barnes Wallis - Armament detailing - Waterslide transfers/decals - 2x Display stands - Glue, paints and brushes included - 1:72 Scale

Airfix Starter Set: F-35B Lightning II (1:72)

F-35B Lightning II (1:72) As one of the most advanced aircraft in the world, the Lockheed Martin® F-35B® Lightning® is a fifth generation multi-role combat aircraft designed to dominate the skies, using stealth technologies to operate undetected in hostile airspace, striking at the heart of the enemy, or relaying vital battlefield information to other friendly forces.  The United Kingdom has elected to take the short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) 'B' variant of the F-35, allowing their aircraft to operate from traditional airfields, from the decks of Britain’s two new Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers and should the need arise, from dispersed locations, in much the same way as the famous Harrier previously did.  In British service, the F-35 will not carry the Lightning II denotation, as the new jet is actually the third aircraft in RAF service to carry the name, after the Lockheed P-38 from the Second World War and the famous English Electric Lightning which served throughout the Cold War era. Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Cockpit detail/interior including pilot - Option mould for thruster in vertical or horizontal flight - Optional undercarriage (up or down positions) - Waterslide transfers/decals - Glue, paint and brushes  - 1:72 Scale  

Airfix Starter Set: Red Arrows Hawk (1:72)

Starter Set Red Arrows Hawk  Whether thrilling Airshow audiences around the globe or serving as airborne ambassadors for the United Kingdom, the distinctive British Aerospace Hawks of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team The Red Arrows have become some of the most famous aircraft in the world. Incredibly, this year will be the 41st display season since the Red Arrows converted the Hawk T.1. Complete with painting guides, water-based acrylic paint, adhesive and a brush, this kit is a great start to anyone's model building career! To further extend the pure enjoyment Airfix can bring to so many, these new simpler to build and paint Starter Sets are perfect for any beginner. This fantastic new model comes not only come with a more child-friendly build, but also a brilliant bespoke “shadow-effect" stand to mount them on. Includes: - Plastic kit - Cockpit detail  - Optional undercarriage (in up or down positions) - Display stand - Waterslide transfers/decals - Set includes Brush, paint and glue - 1:72 Scale

Airfix Starter Set: Bugatti Chiron (1:43)

Bugatti Chiron The successor to the fabulously successful and potent Bugatti Veyron the Chiron is another masterpiece of engineering by Bugatti. First shown at the Geneva show of 2016 the car uses the same 8.0L W16 Quad turbo charged engine as its predecessor, but the motor has been heavily updated to produce a staggering 1,479BHP. This propels the car to a top speed of 261MPH Includes  - Plastic kit - Clear glazing parts - Waterslide transfers/decals - Glue, paints and brushes - 1:43 Scale

Airfix Starter Set: Westland Sea King HAR.3 (1:72)

Westland Sea King HAR.3 Starter Set The Sea King HAR. 3 is a modified Search and Rescue (SAR) variant of the Westland Sea King, entering service in 1978 as a replacement for the Westland Whirlwind HAR.10. It first saw operation with the RAF in 1982 and was later manufactured by Westland for the Royal Norwegian Air Force, the Belgian Air Force and the German Navy. In 1992 six upgraded HAR.3As were ordered for the RAF, fitted with a digital navigation system and improved avionics. The HAR. 3 would endure as a proficient SAR Sea King, providing around-the-clock SAR cover across the UK and Falkland Islands. The Mk3 Sea King left RAF service in 2016, although the Mk7 is expected to remain in Royal Navy service until 2018. The standard SAR four-man crew consists of two pilots, a radar and winch operator and a winchman/paramedic. Includes: - Plastic kit - Cockpit detailing - Undercarriage detail - Rotor/prop detailing - Waterslide transfers/decals - Glue, Paint and brushes included - 1:72 Scale

Revell Model Set Tornado GR.1 RAF (1:72)

Tornado GR.1 RAF Gift Set Includes - Tornado GR.1 - Cockpit detailing - Option for cockpit in open position - Optional undercarriage (modelled up or down position) - Wings can be modelled in swept back or forward positions - Armaments - Paint, Glue and brushes included - 1:72 Scale

Airfix D-Day Operation Overlord Set (1:76)

D-Day Operation Overlord Set Early on the morning of June 6th 1944 the combined forces of the Allied armies landed on the Normandy beaches in Northern France in the most ambitious and important operation of the Second World War. With airborne troops already on the ground and fighting, the sea-borne element of the force began landing. This phase of the operation was codenamed Neptune and consisted of five invasion beaches, three British and Canadian (Sword, Gold and Juno) and two American beaches (Omaha and Utah). The landings themselves were preceded both by a powerful air attack and by a fierce naval artillery barrage from a vast armada of ships anchored off-shore. The majority of the beaches were taken with casualties, but no severe losses, except for Omaha where the American troops were pinned down after the naval bombardment failed to destroy the German defences. But even this obstacle was overcome and once the beach-heads were secure, Allied troops and equipment were quickly brought ashore, ready to continue on and liberate the occupied countries of Western Europe and ultimately to defeat Germany and win the war. Includes: - Plastic kit - Battlefield diorama base with D-Day coastal defense fort - Higgins LCVP - Willys MB Jeep with Trailer and Howitzer - LCM Landing Craft - Cromwell Mk IV Tank  - Bedford QLD Troop Carrier  - Sherman M4 Tank  - WW2 British Infantry  - WW2 German Infantry - Glue, paints and brushes included - 1:72 Scale