Airfix Model Airplane Kit Starter Set - A55001 Supermarine Spitfire MkVc, Plastic Plane Model Kits for Adults & Kids 14+, Skill Level 1, 1:72 Scale WW2 Military Aircraft Models, Real Aeroplane Models

I was incredibly skeptical about getting this kit now in 2026 but I searched the model kit on scalemates and was able to figure out the paints at a minimum should have a very low chance of dryness. I got the kit and all paints are good just need to slap them into some little paint dishes and add a little water or thinner and works like a charm. The kit was very easy to put together and I was impressed with the kit including not only instructions but also, including recommendations for items needed for the kit like pegs to keep parts together for glueing which is very helpful along with tape. The fit and detail are perfectly fine considering it’s an air fix kit. I enjoyed building this and as a military retiree it’s very much good for the soul if you need something to help you unwind.

Nice model kit. I'm 53 and hadn't built model since I was a kid and felt the urge to build one. This one came with everything you'd need except a hobby knife, it have plenty of those. Was a fun build. I still need to put on the decals, but my lack of patience eventually won out. Maybe some day.

Purchased this to get back into the model-building hobby. The level of detail on this size kit is great. It is easy enough to assemble and the overall quality of the parts is amazing for the cost of this kit. If you take your time, you can produce a great result.

Was my first model I really took seriously. Build was easy and paint scheme is very straightforward. Great for your first one.

Great starter kit for my 9yo grandson who loves planes. Was within his capability.

I like that it had nearly everything included -- all that is required, in addition, are small cutters, robust scissors, or a razor blade to remove the pieces from the sprue, and a nail file or bit of sandpaper to smooth some of the edges of the model. This is a serious positive, as it allows someone to put a model together without an investment in paints, and then having random paint pots that don't go to anything, and then buying more models to use the paints, but then buying more paints to complete those models, on and on, and over again. I was free of this madness for over twenty years, and then, perhaps through nostalgia in thinking of simple times, I bought this kit. I have to knock off one star as some of the acrylic paints were dried and it is a terrible pain to bring them back. It can be done with drops of water and a relatively solid implement, such as a chopstick, and then work it until smooth. I decided to use Gordon's gin, rather than water, thinking that it might react better. I'm not sure if it helped the paint, but it certainly helped my mood during the ordeal.

I wanted to get back into the hobby quickly and easily, so thought this was a great concept. Unfortunately, 3 of the 4 paint jars came dry and almost bone dry rendering them unusable. I now think these sets should be avoided, especially since Amazon sells normal kits at a price which is competitive, even with paint purchase. You might spend a couple dollars more but this will ensure usable paints and more of it for the next project. Paints provided are RAF Dark Green, RAF Ocean Grey, RAF Medium Sea Grey and Flat Black. Otherwise the glue was acceptable and parts do fit together nicely, except for the prop shaft which needs resizing. I found returns are not possible for this, one must contact product support, it took over 3 weeks to get replacement paint, sans one.

Only reason i didnt give a 5 star was the paint that came with the kit was completely dried out. Might be some air or something that seeped into it or the kit may have been in storage for a long time. Tried to "reanimate" the paint with warm water and a little thinner but it was practically clay. lol Honestly everything else was perfect! New scale modelers (like me) will love this kit. Airmax even had a very handy build guide on Youtube.

Qualidade qb para iniciar neste mundo do modelismo.

Excellent product

Airfix kits are simply amazing. Got into the hobby after 10 years with this kit, amazed with the level of detail and build quality. Little on the expensive side but worth it.

Nice for a starter kit.

Unfortunately 2 of the 4 paint pots (light grey and the black) were totally dried up! Anyway, I like it so much! Planning to get more of it.