Airfix is one of those brands that gets under your skin.
It’s hard to know why this is. Let’s face it, it’s only a box full of plastic parts, that by some miracle ends up being the perfect replica of the real thing! And when I say perfect, I mean perfect at any age. At eight years old, that Spitfire with the droopy wings and glue-damaged canopy was the perfect model of one of the world’s greatest ever fighters, and even after taking over the dining table for what seemed like weeks, the whole family agreed too. That is what I believe is the magic of Airfix. It’s the fact that it grows up with you, with some creating models that are even better than the real thing – well certainly in looks!
If you started Airfix modelling at a young age I think you’ll know exactly what I mean, if not it’s never too late to start, and Jeremy, who I’ve known for many years, takes you on an informative and enthusiastic tour in the following pages.
Darrell Burge