where to buy airfix

maireadH

Hi. I'm looking for some airfix models for my son but not sure where to buy. I came across a website called Marks Models. is this a reputable site? They don't use paypal so I was not sure about entering credit card details. Or is there anywhere in the Galway area that I could buy them directly? Thanks.

alfaspud

Hi,

Marks models have a few shops in Dublin, but I find them a bit expensive. I've seen some kits for sale in some of the big toy chainstores, but again, I think they are a bit pricey.

Ebay is great, there are lots of online shops that are fairly cheap for kits, they nearly all take paypal, but beware of shipping costs, some retailers will rip you off for shipping.

I buy most of my kits from a company in Hong Kong. Their site is luckymodel.com. Even with shipping costs included they are a lot cheaper than the shops here. They don't take paypal but they do have a secure credit card payment system. You have to set up an account with them, and its straightforward. They take about a week to get here. If you do buy from them, make sure the kit is 'in stock', otherwise they have to order it from their suppliers and it will take longer to get to you. I have been buying from them for a couple of years now and have never had any problems.

I take it when you say airfix models, you are using it as a generic term for model kits, because if you specifically want kits made by Airfix, the site mentioned above don't sell them. But check out their range of 'Academy' kits, they're very cheap and good quality. Hope this helps!

P.S. It's great to hear of a kid interested in our dying hobby!

maireadH

Thanks for that. I'll check out that site. I didn't know there were other brands but I'll have a look at them. My son picked up a couple of airfix models in a closing down sale in a shop in spain and loved them so I thought I'd try and get a few more for him. All I could find locally were pre-painted ones or cars. He's into war planes really, particularly WW2 so that's what I'm looking for. If you've any suggestions I'd be happy to take them. My sole knowledge of this is my brother doing it 35 years ago so it's all a bit hazy:)

alfaspud

Hi,

There are literally hundreds of kit manufacturers worldwide. Airfix is a uk company, thats why they are/were really popular here. I reckon Tamiya or Hasagawa, two japanese manufacturers, make the best kits, but they can be quite expensive. Revel and Italeri make nice kits too, and aren't very expensive.

If your son is into WW2 warplanes (like me ) he'll know what he wants, let him search that site. There are photos of the planes and product details. But remember, make sure they have it 'in stock', or you'll have to wait a while for the kit to arrive.

Greenman

Hi,
I found this a good place to buy from http://www.moduni.de/index.php?cPath=35000000_35300000_35302000&sort=2a&filter_id=970482

Let us know how you get on.

galwaytt

Did you try Modelworld, in Liosbaun Ind Estate, in Galway ?

(he lives in Craughwell, and they regularly practice RC stuff and Mother Hubbards on the Dublin Road)

maireadH

Thanks. I'll have a look at those options.

goldwing

is modelworld not closed down?

keeneraboy

maireadH wrote: »

Hi. I'm looking for some airfix models for my son but not sure where to buy. I came across a website called Marks Models. is this a reputable site? They don't use paypal so I was not sure about entering credit card details. Or is there anywhere in the Galway area that I could buy them directly? Thanks.

you should try argos or the website airfix.com

dun79

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