Airfix Ships

Airfix - RNLI Severn Class Lifeboat - 1:72

Product Code: A07280

he Severn class lifeboat is the largest lifeboat in the RNLI fleet introduced in 1995. As an all-weather vessel, she can take on the worst sea conditions and comes into her own on long offshore searches and rescues. When lives are at risk out at sea, time is of the essence.

Airfix - Starter Set - RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat - 1:72

Product Code: A55015

(Pre-Order Due Spring 2024)

In the serious business of saving lives at sea, the brave volunteer crews of Britain's RNLI service need access to the most capable craft to safely effect rescues in some of the most challenging conditions. In the Shannon Class Lifeboat, they have a cutting-edge vessel which is as capable as it is versatile, able to be launched and recovered from a beach using a mobile slipway and powered by waterjets, which provide it with both speed and incredible controllability.  RNLI crews in continuing their proud lifesaving tradition which spans almost 200 years. A minimum of £0.90 from the sale of this product will be paid in support of the RNLI.

(This Gift Set includes Acrylic Paints, Poly-Cement Glue and a Brush)

Airfix - SR-N1 Hovercraft - 1:72

Product Code: A02007V

A firm favourite since its debut in 1960, the 1:72 SR-N1 Hovercraft makes its introduction to the Vintage Classic range; news which is sure to stir up waves of nostalgia across the modelling community! The SR-N1 Hovercraft has not been seen in the Airfix range for nearly 40 years, and so, it was high time for a revival. This classic kit lands with original Roy Cross artwork gracing the box front, 46 parts, and one scheme option, the Saunder-Rose SR.N1, National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), English Channel, June 1959.

Scheme: Saunders-Roe SR.N1, National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), English Channel, June 1959.

Paints Required but not included: 11, 14, 19, 22, 24, 33

Airfix - R.M.S. Titanic Gift Set - 1:1000 (A55314)

This smaller scale Titanic is a perfect way to build this iconic subject if your modelling skills are in the early stages. Coming in less parts that the larger scale versions on this page and with some pre-coloured, it gives the opportunity for anyone to create a lovely model.

(This Airfix starter set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - R.M.S. Titanic Gift Set - 1:700 (A50164A)

RMS Titanic was an Olympic-class passenger liner owned by the White Star Lineand built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, NI. On the night of 14 April 1912, during her maiden voyage, Titanic hit an iceberg, and sank two hours and forty minutes later, early on 15 April 1912, with the loss of 1,514 lives. She was the largest passenger steamship in the world at launch.

(This Airfix starter set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - R.M.S. Titanic Gift Set - 1:400 (A50146A)

RMS Titanic was an Olympic-class passenger liner owned by the White Star Lineand built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, NI. On the night of 14 April 1912, during her maiden voyage, Titanic hit an iceberg, and sank two hours and forty minutes later, early on 15 April 1912, with the loss of 1514 luves. At the time of her launching in 1912, she was the largest passenger steamship in the world.

(This Airfix starter set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - Higgins LCVP - 1:72 (A02340)

The Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP) or Higgins boat was used extensively in amphibious landings in World War II. The craft was designed by Andrew Higgins of Louisiana, United States, based on boats made for operating in swamps and marshes. More than 20,000 were built by Higgins Industries and licensees.

Paints Required but not included: 33, 34, 70, 96, 32

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix Vintage Classics - LCM3 & Sherman - 1:76 (A03301V)

The Landing Craft Mechanised (LCM) Mk.III was the most widely used of the LCMs during World War II, with more than 8,600 being built in yards in the USA. They were employed by both the US Navy and the Royal Navy. The LCM Mk.III was extensively used in operations in the European and Pacific theatres from 1942, with many hundreds taking part in the "D-Day" landings in Normandy in June 1944. The Sherman M4A2 Tank was the best-known of all American medium tanks. The Sherman was designed in 1941 as an improvement on the earlier M3 Lee and Grant series: after initial production in 1942, large numbers of Shermans were issued to the British Army, and the type became the standard Allied medium tank.

Paints Required but not included: TBA

Revell - Assault Ship USS Tarawa LHA-1 - 1:720 (05170)

Model kit of an amphibious attack ship of the US Navy. The ships are a combination of a helicopter carrier and a floating port for landing craft.

hoisting crane, Gun turrets, Landing boats, Helicopters, Display stand, Decals for 5 ships of the Tarawa class.

Paints required but not included: (Humbrol Main Paints:): 33, 154, 160, 145, 91, 32, 12  (Revell Main Paints): 36108, 36115, 36137, 36157, 36167, 36177, 36193

Airfix - HMS Devonshire - 1:600

Product Code: A03202V

A ship which represented the first of a new breed of vessel for the modern Royal Navy, HMS Devonshire (DO2) was the first of the Navy's new County-class Destroyers. Devonshire was launched in June 1960 and commissioned in November 1962. She was the first vessel of her type to enter the Royal Navy Service, and the first operational Royal Navy ship to fire the Seaslug missile. 

Paints Required but not included: 24, 30, 33, 34, 54, 64, 73, 104, 225

Airfix - HMS Ajax - 1:600

Product Code: A03204V

(Pre-Order Due Autumn 2024)

HMS Ajax was a British Leander-class light cruiser first launched in March 1934. It was a vessel with an illustrious career. Perhaps her most famous action came at the beginning of the Second World War when she led an engagement against the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee in the South Atlantic, which led to the scuttling of the mighty Kriegsmarine surface raider.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - HMS Fearless - 1:600

Product Code: A03205V

One of the most famous British ships of the post-war period, HMS Fearless was a modern amphibious assault ship known in naval terms as an LPD (Landing Platform Dock). HMS Fearless played a significant role during the Falklands War as part of the British Naval Task Force, acting as a command ship for the operation. 

Paints Required but not included: 29, 30, 33, 34, 54, 64, 73, 225

Airfix Vintage Classics - HMS Victorious - 1:600 (A04201V)

HMS Victorious joined the Home Fleet in May 1941. Just nine days later her inexperienced pilots encountered and attacked the Bismarck. She also escorted convoys to Russia, took part in the North African landings in 1942 and had a spell with the US Navy (being re-named as the USS Robin). After returning to the Royal Navy in early 1944, her aircraft participated in the attack on the Tirpitz. She then returned to the Pacific War.
The box illustration shows HMS Victorious in the 1960s.

Paints required but not included: 15, 24, 27, 33, 34, 55, 64, 73, 117

Airfix Vintage Classics - HMS Hood - 1:600 (A04202V)

One of four Admiral class battlecruisers ordered in mid-1916, HMS Hood was the largest of the her class and the largest warship in the world when launched in 1918. After the battle of Jutland the design of Hood was modified. However, as she still had limitations work on her sister ship was halted in 1917, leaving Hood as Britain’s last completed purpose-built battlecruiser. She was named after the 18th-century Admiral Samuel Hood. She was the pride of the Royal Navy on sailing to intercept the Bismarck in May 1941. After making contact with the German battleship, she, with HMS Prince of Wales, opened fire. The Bismarck returned fire and with the fifth salvo hit the Hood a fatal blow and she sunk within two minutes. Only three crew from her total of 1,500 survived.

Paints required but not included: 11, 27, 33, 34, 71, 64, 55, 73, 113

Airfix Vintage Classics - Bismarck - 1:600 (A04204V)

The most powerful battleship in the world in 1941 when she sailed to raid Allied shipping in the North Atlantic with the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen. After being spotted by the Royal Navy she was shadowed and then engaged. In this engagement the Bismarck sank HMS Hood. She was then damaged by at least one torpedo from attacking Swordfish, slowing her down. She was eventually sunk by torpedoes fired from Royal Naval ships with the loss of almost 1,900 crew.

A) - March/May 1941

B) - May 1941

Paints required but not included: (A, B) 24, 27, 31, 33, 34, 55, 56, 60, 64, 65, 71, 73, 123

Airfix Vintage Classics - HMS Ark Royal - 1:600 (A04208V)

Airfix Vintage Classics - HMS Ark Royal - 1:600

Paints Required but not included: TBA

Airfix - HMS Iron Duke - 1:600

Product Code: A04210V

(Pre-Order Due Winter 2024-2025)

The mighty British warship HMS Iron Duke was a dreadnought battleship which represented the pinnacle of naval power when she entered service in late 1913. During the Great War, she served as the flagship of the British Grand Fleet under the command of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe and took part in the Battle of Jutland actions at the end of May 1916.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix Vintage Classics - Graf Spee - 1:600 (A04211V)

The Battle of River Plate was fought on 13 December 1939 between the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee and the Allied Naval task force. The location of the battle was off the South American River Plate. The Graf Spee, captained by Hans Langsdorff, had proved an effective battleship. It had left Germany at the start of the war accompanied by the supply ship Altmark, and succeeded in sinking nine Allied ships in the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean.

Paints Required but not included: 30, 33, 55, 64, 65, 73, 74, 87

Airfix Vintage Classics - HMS Belfast - 1:600 (A04212V)

HMS Belfast saw action at the Battle of the North Cape in World War II, as well as protecting the Arctic convoys and taking a major role during the D-Day landings. After being refitted and seeing action in other conflicts, she is now preserved and anchored in the River Thames near Tower Bridge in London.

Paints required but not included: 11, 27, 30, 33, 34, 55, 64, 70, 71, 96

Airfix - HMS Belfast Gift Set - 1:600 (A50069)

During the Second World War HMS Belfast saw action at the Battle of the North Cape in 1943 and played a major role during the D-Day landings in 1944. After a well-earned refit Belfast also played an active role in the Korean War from 1950-1952. One of only three surviving bombardment vessels from D-Day, HMS Belfast is now preserved by IWM and anchored in the River Thames near to Tower Bridge in London.

(This gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - Mary Rose Starter Set - 1:400 (A55114)

The Mary Rose was a carrack-type warship of the English Tudor navy of King Henry VIII. After serving for 33 years in several wars against France, Scotland and Brittany she saw her last action on 19th July 1545. While leading the attack on the galleys of a French invasion fleet, she sank in the Solent. She now resides in a superb new exhibition site in Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard. Paint Scheme - Mary Rose

Contents:

Set includes glue, brush and four acrylic paints - all that is needed to complete a fabulous first kit!

(This gift set includes paints, brush and glue)

Airfix - Small Starter Set NEW Mary Rose - 1:400

Product Code: A55114A

The Mary Rose was a carrack-type warship of the English Tudor Navy of King Henry VIII. After serving for 33 years in several wars against France, Scotland, and Brittany she saw her last action on 19 July 1545. While leading the attack on the galleys of a French invasion fleet, she sank in the Solent. She now resides in a superb new exhibition site in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard.Copyright Mary Rose Trust. 

(This Gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Revell - Model Set Admiral Nelson Flagship - 1:450 (65819)

A model construction kit of the famous HMS Victory, Admiral Nelson's Flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar in the year 1805.
- Easy to build model, - Single piece masts, - Shrouds,- Adhesive sails,- Finely detailed hull, - Structured deck, - Canons,- Life boats,- Authentic decal set.

(This 'Model Set' includes paints, brushes and glue)

ATTENTION! Read (construction) instructions before use, follow and keep ready for reading. Not suitable for children under 8 years! Use under the supervision of adults. ATTENTION! Contains solvent-based adhesive and water-soluble paints.

Airfix Vintage Classics - HMS Victory 1765 - 1:180 (A09252V)

Launched on May 7th 1765, HMS Victory gained its fame by becoming Admiral Nelson flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The victory at this battle ended Napoleons bid for mastery of the sea, but cost Admiral Nelson his life. She had previously taken part in many other major actions against the Spanish and French fleets, and is now the oldest serving Royal Naval ship stil in service, being the flagship of the Portsmouth Command. After being restored to the same condition and appearance as she was at Trafalgar, she can now be seen in all her glory at her home in Portsmouth by visitors from all over the world.

Paints Required but not included: 10, 12, 14, 16, 19, 22, 33, 71, 74

Airfix Vintage Classics - Cutty Sark 1869 - 1:130 (A09253V)

A "cutty sark" is a short chemise. It comes from a poem by Robbie Burns, Tam O'Shanter, when Tam, a young lad sees some witches dancing in the wood, ne of whom is wearing a very revealing Cutty Sark. The Cutty Sark, built in Dumbarton is the best known of all the clippers and in her hey-day was the fastest of them all. She could carry 32,000 square feet of sail giving her a maximum speed of over 17 knots. Employed in the tea trade, she was used to speed the new seasons crop from China to London where the crews hoped to gain the prestige of being the first back. Since 1957 she has been in dry-dock in Greenwich, London, attracting visitors from all around the world. This much loved ship was almost destroyed by fire on May 21st 2007.

Paints Required but not included: 10, 12, 16, 22, 33, 63, 103

Airfix Vintage Classics - WASA - 1:144 (A09256V)

In 1625 while Sweden was busy building an empire around the Baltic Sea, the Swedish King Gustavus Adolphus ordered new warships. Among them the Wasa. On its maiden voyage in 1628 the Wasa set sail and fired a salute. But only after a few minutes of sailing the ship began to heel over. She righted herself slightly - and heeled over again and, to everyones horror and disbelief, the glorious and mighty warship suddenly sank. 

Paints Required but not included: TBA

Airfix Vintage Classics - Golden Hind - 1:72 (A09258V)

The Golden Hind was an English galleon best known for its global circumnavigation between 1577 and 1580, captained by Sir Francis Drake, who on his return with a haul of Spanish gold and other treasures was knighted by Queen Elizabeth. The Hind was a well armed and nimble galleon, she was orginally commissioned as The Pelican and built in Deptford, London, where she was launched in 1577. She was the flagship of an expedition to explore the regions beyond South America commanded by Drake, with personnel support of Queen Elizabeth of England, Drake's mission became one less of exploration and more of piracy as he wreacked havoc against Spanish interests in the region. Launched: 1577, Deptford, London, Displacement: 300 Tones, Length: 120ft (37m), Beam: 18ft (5.5), Draft: 9ft (2.7m), Crew: 80 - 85, Armament: 22 Guns.

Paints Required but not included: 25, 30, 33, 34, 60, 61, 62