Toy company Airfix, famous for making models of toy planes and tanks, is targeting a new generation of female scientists by creating a new line for girls. For many the name of the company brings ...

Having become the Airfix's executive director, he suggested they start making modelling kits using the then new plastic polystyrene material, imported from America. The models, which included ...

when hangars will be filled with large models nestled amongst the real aircraft. Visitors will be treated to hands-on Airfix model-making activities with expert tips on offer in an exclusive workshop.

Read our privacy notice. Fans of Airfix models will be able to step back in time and order kits of classic, wartime aircraft and garden birds in a novel, crowd-funding initiative by Hornby.

An artist has saluted two painters who fired generations of youthful imaginations by creating art for Matchbox and Airfix model kit boxes. Mark Postlethwaite tipped his wings in tribute following ...