Model Aircraft Kits
Discover a huge range of model aircraft kits including model jet kits, bi-plane kits and model helicopter kits at Hobbies Direct. Enjoy building everything from modern to nostalgic aircraft, spaceships and satellite model kits. If you have questions speak to our experienced model kit builders who range from scale model specialists to highly creative model kit builders that add more elements and truly customise their models.
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- Academy 1/72 USMC F-35B VMFA-121 "Green Knights" Fighter Scaled Plastic Model Kit
Now $54.15
was $63.71Save $9.56 - Trumpeter 1/72 Chinese Spaceship #10 (Pre Painted) Scaled Plastic Model Kit
Now $42.35
was $62.29Save 32% - Revell 1/144 Spitfire Mk.ia and Hurricane Mk.i Scaled Plastic Model Starter Kit
Now $44.99
was $59.99Save 25% - Revell 1/72 Panavia Tornado Twin Pack 50th Anniversary Scaled Plastic Model Starter Kit
Now $52.65
was $59.99Save $7.34 - Airfix D-Day P-51D Mustang Fighter Quickbuild Plastic Model Kit
Now $25.99
was $32.49Save 20% - Airfix 1/72 Bristol Superfreighter Transport Plastic Scale Model Kit
Now $48.81
was $57.42Save $8.61 - Italeri 1/48 JAS-39D Gripen Twin Seater Fighter Scaled Plastic Model Kit
Now $48.36
was $56.89Save $8.53 - Trumpeter 1/48 H-81A-2 (AVG) Fighter Scaled Plastic Model Kit
Now $35.40
was $52.83Save 33% - Fujimi 1/350 JGSDF Osprey (V-22) (Set of 4) Scaled Plastic Model Kit
Now $39.99
was $49.97Save $9.98
FAQs for Model Aircraft Kits
What's a good first aircraft model kit?
A 1/72 Spitfire or Mustang from Airfix or Tamiya is a classic starting point. Small enough to finish in a weekend, detailed enough to look good on the shelf. Stick with propeller aircraft before tackling jets — fewer fiddly parts.
How long does it take to build one?
A simple 1/72 kit takes a few hours to a weekend depending on your pace. Bigger 1/48 or 1/32 kits can take weeks. Add more time if you're painting, decaling and weathering — that's where the real detail comes in.
