Preview: Airfix 2026 range releases with new & existing kits...

It's the middle of January, so that can only mean one thing: Airfix has their 2026 launch ready to go! We look at their new, adapted, & re-introduced kits in our preview...

Preview: Airfix 2026 releases with new & existing kits...

Airfix has given their fans some online eye candy with the release of their digital catalogue for 206. There are some new items plus some older, known subjects that have been in their stable for many years in here.

Airfix 2026 Product Range Overview

The Airfix team are delighted to be bringing you their latest range of model kits which Airfix hope will

include something for every modelling taste. Airfix' ever-popular Vintage Classics range looks forward to welcoming the introduction of several famous Airfix kits, such as the SR.N4 Hovercraft and Shorts Skyvan. Airfix are proud to be taking Airfix into 2026 with a range of kits intended to delight and inspire, their scale representations of some of the most exciting machines ever produced by man. Of course, there’s always the chance of the odd kit surprise along the way, so don’t forget to visit the Airfix

website regularly throughout the year.

New Gift Sets

Airfix Gift Sets are ideal for more advanced modellers and include glue, acrylic paints, and brushes.

Sink The Bismarck! Gift Set 

A50120

1:200

2026 marks the 85th anniversary of the sinking of the German battleship, Bismarck, Airfix are re-introducing the ‘Sink The Bismarck!’ gift set which includes 7 kits in total.

This set includes the following 1:1200 scale kits:

• Bismarck

• Prinz Eugen

• HMS Ark Royal

• HMS Suffolk

• HMS Hood

• Tribal Class Destroyers X2

Pearl Harbor 85th Anniversary Gift Set

A50180

1:72

To mark the 85th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which took place on the 7th of December 1941 over the skies of Oahu, Hawaii, airfix are re-releasing the Pearl Harbour 85th Anniversary Gift Set, which includes 3 iconic aircraft that flew during the attack.

This set includes the following 1:72 scale kits:

• Curtiss P-40B Warhawk

• Mitsubishi A6M2B-21 Zero

• Nakajima B5N2 ‘Kate’

 One Small Step for Man... 

A50106

1:72

Last seen in the main range in back in 2019 and stepping in to join the Space range! This Gift Set includes all the necessary glue, paint and brushes to complete the kit. The set feature a moon diorama base, Lunar Module and 16 Astronauts with their equipment.

Multi-pack Sets

New to the 2026 range a selection of multi-pack sets, each including two or more kits and

features new schemes relevant to the subject matter.

Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 (FMOG) & Hawker Typhoon Mk.IB

A40001

1:72

This twin-pack features the Eurofighter Typhoon ZJ913, ‘MOGGY’, with its special D-Day anniversary paint job for the 2024 airshow season, alongside, Hawker Typhoon, MN396, FM-G.

Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 “GINA” & Hawker Hurricane Mk.I

A40002

1:72

This twin-pack features the Eurofighter Typhoon ZK349, ‘GINA’, with its Battle of Britain commemorative camouflage paint scheme, alongside Hawker Hurricane Mk.I, P3576, GN-A.

Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 “Blackjack” & Shorts Tucano T.1

A40003

1:72

This twin-pack features the Eurofighter Typhoon ZJ914, ‘Blackjack’, with its 2012 to 2014 RAF Typhoon Display Team livery, alongside the Shorts Tucano, ZF338, wearing its 2008, 90th anniversary of the Royal Air Force display scheme.

Swedish Air Force 100th Anniversary Set

A40004

1:72

To celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the Swedish Air Force, Airfix have curated a special set which includes five kits, each of which depicts an aircraft that played a significant role in Swedish military aviation throughout its existence.

This set includes the following 1:72 scale kits:

• Gloster Gladiator Mk.I (J-8) (with skis)

• North American P-51D (J-26)

• Supermarine Spitfire PR Mk.XIX (S-31)

• De Havilland Vampire T.11 (J-28C)

• Saab 35 Draken

 

Legends – Douglas Bader – Triple Pack

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 Airfix LEGENDS is a new series of premium kits created to honour the men and women who served—across generations, conflicts, and theatres of history. Each kit goes beyond the machine, paying tribute to the people behind it: the pilots, crew, engineers, and service personnel whose skill, courage, and commitment shaped history. Drawing on meticulous research and renowned attention to detail, LEDENDS focus on the human stories that brought them to life. From pioneering early aviators to modern frontline service, every release is a respectful homage.

The first box set in the series is a triple pack commemorating the famous RAF pilot Group Douglas Sir

Douglas Bader and three of the aircraft that he flew.

This set includes the following 1:48 scale kits:

• Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIa

• Hawker Hurricane Mk.I

• Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IIa

Classic Kits – New Moulds

As with every product range announcement, the most eagerly awaited category is the new moulds

that airfix have to offer, increasing the benchmark of detail each time. Whether you have stepped up

in the skill department of the scale modelling hobby or are an advanced builder, Airfix can announce multiple new mould releases, both within 1:72 and 1:48 scale.

English Electric Canberra B.2

A05065

1:72

Britain’s iconic post-war first-generation medium jet bomber. Featuring detailed exterior and interior cockpit area with bomb bay and optional ordnance. The scheme and optional kit parts chronical the operational service of a single B.2 airframe, WJ640, from 1968 to its eventual retirement in 1981.

With three scheme options offer examples of the various paint schemes Canberra aircraft would

have worn with the RAF throughout this period. Including two No.85 Squadron schemes, showing

how the airframe looked in 1968 and 1973, and lastly, a fully camouflaged No.100 Squadron livery

from 1977.

This 1:72 scale model features:

• Over 170 parts make up this well-requested new kit of the Canberra B.2

• Extensive decal sheet includes 3 distinctive colour schemes worn by Canberra B.2 WJ640,

which flew with the RAF for 37 years in various roles

• Detailed cockpit and bomb bay

• Weapons load includes 1000lb bombs

• Model design based on Lidar scans and original drawings of the full-size aircraft, as well as

research input from the Canberra Heritage Trust

 

Junkers Ju52/3mg4e 

A08022 

1:72 

Considered to be the Luftwaffe’s venerable workhorse during WWII, the Junkers Ju52. This highly detailed kit will allow the accurate building of the ‘3mg4e’ version of the aircraft, with optional parts for the various upgrades that are introduced as the Ju52s extended operational service progressed. Also included are optional parts, which depict the subtle differences between aircraft built at the two factories, which produced this version of the Ju52. The corrugated surface texture is faithfully replicated on all external surfaces, with multiple doors and hatches that can be posed in open or closed positions.

This 1:72 scale model features:

• Faithfully replicated corrugated surface texture on all external surfaces

• Multiple doors and hatches can be posed open or closed to add life to the model

• Fully detailed interior and engines

• Oil drum cargo load included as well as wheel chocks for diorama models

• Options for machine gun armament and undercarriage with or without spats

• Slide moulded canopy to ensure clear definition of window frames

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1

A12015

1:48

A kit at the top of many modellers wish list, the McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1 is coming to the 1:48 scale line up! This kit comes with three schemes, all in the Royal Navy dark blue scheme of the period, as follows:

Phantom FG.1, XT868, ‘R-001’, 892 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Ark Royal, 1977.

Phantom FG.1, XT859, ‘VL-725’, 700P Intensive Flying Training Unit, RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset, 1968.

Phantom FG.1, XT864, ‘VL-151’, 767 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, Yeovilton, 1971.”

This 1:48 scale model features:

• Authentic 1/48 recreation of the formidable Phantom FG.1 as operated by the Royal Navy

• Includes over 270 parts

• Slide moulded jet intakes to capture detail on all sides

• Comprehensive weapons fit includes, Skyflash missiles, RN 2-inch rocket pods, Sidewinder

missiles, 1000lb bombs as well as external fuel tanks

• Extended nose undercarriage leg option

• Detailed cockpit and ejector seats

• Modeller aids such as moulded paint marks for undercarriage apertures and integral flat

tabs on fuselage parts for clamp location to enhance the build experience

Alvis FV603 Saracen Mk.5

A1385

1:35

Fresh to the battlefield with a familiar military vehicle, and a natural choice following the 2025 1:35th scale, Stalwart release: The Alvis FV603 Saracen Mk.5. Included are the following schemes:

• Alvis FV603 Saracen Mk.5, '83 BA 08', B Squadron, 1st Royal Tank Regiment, Northern

Ireland, May 1973.

• Alvis FV603 Saracen Mk.5, Prototype, '83 BA 29', Alvis Ltd, Coventry, Warwickshire, England,

November 1972.

• Alvis FV603 Saracen Mk.5, '334', Sierra Vista Police Tactical Unit, Sierra Vista, Arizona, United

States of America, 2011.

This 1:35 scale model features:

• 219 parts moulded in grey and clear plastic come together to create a 1/35th scale replica of

this iconic British Army armoured personnel carrier

• Fully detailed interior includes driver’s position, commanders seat and troop bench seats

• Intricate suspension system accurately reproduced

• Options include turret armament, side mirrors, raised/lowered commanders seat and the

position of external doors and hatches

• 3 sets markings for a variety of finishing options

Classic Kits - New Parts

Westland Lysander Mk.III Special Duties 

A07117

1:48

The second release of this kit is based on the 2025 new tooling of the Westland Lysander, with extra parts to model the ‘Special Duties’ Mk.III variant.

The kit contains new parts for the ‘Special Duties’ version, which consists of:

• Rear cockpit access ladder

• 150-gallon internal auxiliary fuel tank

• Ventral 150-gallon long-range fuel tank

• Rear passenger seating

• New spinner

• IFF Mk.III lower-rear aerial

• Female Agent Figure

Westland Sea King HAR.3

A11012

1:48 

A much anticipated release, with this being it’s third variant from the 2023 new tooling. This release sees the famous yellow Royal Air Force’s search and rescue version, the HAR.3, depicted in three schemes:

• XZ596, as co-piloted by HRH Prince William when with 22 Squadron. The aircraft wears the

special ‘SAR70’ livery for the 70th anniversary of the RAF Search and Rescue Force in 2011.

• The other two schemes depict the same aircraft, XZ597, but at different periods of its

operational service. A grey scheme whilst with 78 Squadron based at RAF Mount Pleasant,

Falkland Islands, 1990, and again, XZ597 in a yellow scheme with 22 Squadron at RAF Valley,

Anglesey, 2007.

 SEPECAT Jaguar T.2 & T.4

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1:48

Some may have expected this kit, as thier release from 2025 gives away some clues for the potential of the next variant in the series. This two-seat Jaguar comes complete with the new two-seat nose and canopy parts, and two versions of each of the following:

• Instrument panel

• Cockpit coaming

• Heads-up-display

• Control stick

• Ejector seats

The kit also comes with three schemes as follows:

• Jaguar T.2A, XX847, X, 41 Squadron, RAF Coltishall, July 1992. In a standard two-tone

camouflage scheme of the period.

• Jaguar T.2, XX145, Empire Test Pilots' School, AAEE Boscombe Down, 1992. In the famous

Raspberry Ripple Scheme.

• Jaguar T.4, XX835, 238 Squadron, No.1 School of Technical Training, RAF Cosford, 2018.

In a grey scheme, featuring the colourful tail artwork to commemorate the RAF Cosford’s

80th Anniversary.

Cromwell Mk.VIII/Mk.VI (CS) 

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1:35

This CS (Close Support) variant uses parts that have not been in previous releases, whilst also featuring two new schemes.

Alvis Stalwart Mk.2 Limber

A1388

1:35

Following on from their 2025 release of the 1:35 scale FV622 Stalwart, Airfix introduces the FV623 ‘Limber’ version complete with the Atlas 3001/66 hydraulic crane and associated extras.

The kit comes with three schemes:

• 89 ET 70, 94th (New Zealand) Battery, 4th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, Roberts Barracks,

Osnabruck, West Germany, 1985.

• 90 ET 21, 45th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, Barker Barracks, Paderborn, Germany, 1990.

• 89 ET 36, 10th Air Defence Battery, 45th Regiment, Royal Artillery, Haig Barracks, Hohne,

West Germany, 1985.

Classic Kits - Re-Introductions with New Schemes

This year, Airfix have several re-introductions returning to the range with new schemes.

• A01003C – 1:72 Curtiss P-40B Warhawk

• A03083A – 1:72 North American F-86F/E(M) Sabre

• A05033A – 1:72 Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk

• A11013 – 1:72 Avro Shackleton AEW.2/MR.2

• A07115A – 1:48 Junkers Ju87 R-2/B-2 Stuka

• A06107A – 1:48 De Havilland Vampire F.3

• A09186A – 1:48 Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF

• A09178A – 1:48 English Electric Lightning F.6

• A11007A – 1:48 Fairey Gannet AS.1/AS.4

• A19004A – 1:24 Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat

Classic Kits – Re-Introduction with Original Schemes

• A02070 – 1:72 Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat

• A02328 – 1:76 Saracen APC Mk 1/2/3

• A02329A – 1:76 4x4 Tactical Aircraft Refueller

• A02330 – 1:76 Vickers Light Tank Mk.VI, a/b/c

• A04058 – 1:72 Nakajima B5N2 ‘Kate’

• A06020 – 1:72 North American B-25B Mitchell

Masking Sets

They are expanding the range of Masking Sets for existing products and including for new moulds.

Part Number Scale Description

A65010 1:35 Alvis Stalwart

A65011 1:48 Avro Anson Mk.I

A65012 1:48 SEPECAT Jaguar

A65013 1:72 Messerschmitt Me410A-1/A-3

A65014 1:72 Heinkel He111P/H

A65015 1:72 Junkers Ju52/3mg4e

A65017 1:48 McDonnell Douglas Phantom F-4 (British)

A65018 1:24 Grumman Hellcat

A65019 1:72 Boeing Chinook

A65020 1:72 Boeing B-17G

A65021 1:72 Bristol Beaufort

A65022 1:48 Westland Sea King

A65023 1:48 Bristol Blenheim Mk.I

A65024 1:72 Avro Lancaster

Vintage Classic Kits

The Vintage Classic range sees many old favourites being reintroduced, many of which have not

been seen in the range for several years.

Part Number Scale Description First Released Last Released

A01085V 1:72 Avro 504K 1967 2005

A01202V 1:600 HMS Cossack 1959 2001

A01318V 1:76 Infantry Tank Mk.II Matilda 1973 2019

A01720V 1:76 Robin Hood 1964

A01721V 1:76 Sheriff of Nottingham 1964

A01730V 1:76 Romans 1967

A01734V 1:76 Ancient Britons 1969

A02016V 1:72 Mitsubishi KI-46-II “DINAH” 1965 2012

A02022V 1:72 Douglas Dauntless SBD 3/5 1970 2012

A02305V 1:76 Chieftain Tank 1970 2005

A02306V 1:76 Leopard Tank 1970 1983

A02307V 1:76 Centurion Mk.8 1964 2008

A02705V 1:32 WWII British Commandos

A03203V 1:600 HMS Suffolk 1964 2011

A03305V 1:76 Crash Recovery Set 1972 2012

A04018V 1:72 Shorts Skyvan 1974 2002

A04203V 1:600 HMS Nelson 1961 2005

A04206V 1:600 Scharnhorst 1964 1983

A04710V 1:32 WWII British Infantry Support Set

A04713V 1:32 WWII German Mountain Troops

A05007V 1:72 Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina 1975 2013

A05203V 1:600 Prinz Eugen 1975 2013

A06205V 1:600 HMS King George V 1982 2011

A06702V 1:76 Robin Hood - Sherwood Castle &

Figurines Set

A06705V 1:76 Romans - Roman Fort & Figurines Set 1993 Not seen since

A09171V 1:144 SR.N4 Hovercraft 1966 1990s

A09254V 1:180 HMS Prince 1970 2002

J6059 Eurofighter Typhoon – Blackjack

Fresh to the Quickbuild range with its first scheme variation, they have introduced the ‘Blackjack’ version of the Eurofighter Typhoon. Moulded in black plastic, this kit features the necessary sticker sheet to finish the model. 

For a better look at these kits and more, check out Airfix's video announcement of these models...

More kits are promised for release and announcement this year, especially around the time for the Telford show. For more on all of Airfix's kits, take a look on their website