After weeks of deliberation (hair pulling, name calling and sulking) the team here at ModelZone have finally settled on their favourite Model Kits. Coming from the most popular brands including Revell, Airfix, Dragon and Polar Lights these kits are absolutely guaranteed to keep the kids (or more likely, yourself...) busy for days on end.

Click here to see what we came up with...

We think that we’ve found something for everyone here, but if you have a suggestion that isn’t listed leave us a comment below!

Having worked at ModelZone for a while now and seeing the fascinating array of models, gadgets and gizmos coming across my desk I decided to step in to the breach and build myself a Model Kit.

The problem of which one to choose then hit me; from the classic Spitfire to the awe inspiring Apollo Lander the range seems endless. I landed on a new set of planes that looked simple enough to build and that I thought were funny, the Egg Plane by Hasegawa. So I picked up my P-40 Warhawk, a few paints, glues and brushes and set off home for the weekend.

The building of the plane was surprisingly easy, the parts fit together well and the instructions were detailed enough that I had all of the parts together in about 3 hours (I know some of you pro’s are laughing, but this was my first one...) and I didn’t glue myself to it once.

The painting was a little more challenging and, although the Humbrol paints I had bought covered very well, my lack of skill really started to show its self during my custom paint job but after 1 or 2 coats of each colour and some fiddling about with the decals my work was done.

Overall I’m quite impressed with my little Egg Plane and it is taking pride of place on my desk. Check out the pictures below, both during the build and the finished article.

Now I’m thinking of moving on to something bigger and more challenging so I’m looking for suggestions. What do you think would be the best-second Model Kit for me to have a go at?

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Finished Model 

    

  

The scientific community is buzzing after news broke that NASA’s Kepler telescope has found the most Earth-like planet ever seen outside our solar system.

It is the first planet that NASA has confirmed orbits in a star’s habitable zone (or the Goldilocks Zone) which is the region around a star where liquid water can exist.

Click here to check out our NASA and Space related model kits.

The announcement that The Dark Knight Rises will be the last film featuring Christian Bale as the iconic super-hero can mean only one of two things, either the film franchise will end, or it will be re-booted again and made even better! For over 50 years Batman, with his sidekick Robin, Batmobile and endless supply of high-tech gadgets have captured the imaginations of millions of film-goers across the world.

With this in mind, we now have a Classic Batmobile from the 1966 TV Series available for and there are only 3,000 pieces worldwide so you should grab one before they're all gone...

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With only a few weeks left to shop before Christmas we have pulled together our Top 10 Gift Ideas.

1. My Keepon - Save £5, was £39.99, Now £34.99!
2. AppToyz AppBlaster - As seen on The Gadget Show, Save £5, was £19.99, Now £14.99!
   
3. Syma Fiery Dragon Radio Controlled Helicopter - Save £5, was £39.99, Now £34.99!
4. Maisto Rock Crawler Junior - Only £19.99!
5. Scalextrics Drift Kings Set - Save £50, was £99.99, Now £49.99!
6. Silverlit 3D Twister - Save £10, was £39.99, Now £29.99!
7. Silverlit Radio Control F22 Raptor> - Only £29.99!
8. Bburago Ferrari Kids Light & Sound Workshop - Only £36.99!
9. Hornby Toy Story 3 Steam Train Set - Save £35, was £69.99, Now £34.99!
10. Meccano Turbo Radio Control Pro - Save £10, was £59.99, Now £49.99!

Get a free Airfix Mini-Kit worth £5.99 when you spend over £25 on any plastic model kits, tools, paints & glues in one transaction. While Stocks Last!

Just add any one of the following products to your basket and the discount will be automatically applied: 

• Airfix 1:100 Focke Wulf FW190A Mini Model Kit (Product Code: HOA50024)
• Airfix 1:100 P-47 Thunderbolt Mini Model Kit (Product Code: HOA50025)
• Airfix 1:100 Mitsubishi Zero Mini Model Kit (Product Code: HOA50026)
• Airfix 1:144 F-15 Eagle Mini Model Kit (Product Code: HOA50027)
• Airfix 1:144 Messerschmitt BF109F Mini Model Kit (Product Code: HOA50072)
• Airfix 1:100 P-51D Mustang Aeroplane Mini Kit (Product Code: HOA50074)
• Airfix 1:144 F-14 Tomcat Minikit (Product Code: HOA50075)
• Airfix 1:144 F-117A Nighthawk Mini Model Kit (Product Code: HOA50076)

Click here to see our range of plastic model kits, tools, paints & glues.

Win the NEW Exclusive to ModelZone  1:48 Supermarine Spitfire MkVb and Messerschmitt Bf109F-4 2 Kit Gift Set from Airfix. 

Enter now online at www.modelzone.co.uk/competitions/modelzone-exclusive-airfix-double-dogfight.html

If you are near the Modelzone Hull store on Thursday 15th April, between 6-8pm, then you are more than welcome to pop in and meet the guys from Hornby.

These guys know a thing or two about model trains and will be instore to chat about their latest releases as well as seeing some of the NEW mouldings for this year. While in store, let us hear your thoughts and ideas for future releases or if you you have any questions relating to current models, then the team would only be happy to help.

In addition to all this, there is a chance to win £100 of Modelzone vouchers with our Free prize draw!

Here at Modelzone, just as it is at Cheltenham, its Ladies day!  Down on the mystical Island of Sodor, the engines under the watchfull eye of the fat controller are getting ready for another busy day, from passenger rides to places of work and back, to deliveries to the seaside.

Thomas and his adventures, along with his freinds are known throughout the world. Theres Gordon, Percy, James and Toby to name a few, but there are a number of hard working lady locos to. So today, being ladies day, we thought it would be appropriate to take the spot light of the boys and give the ladies their time. Step forward....

Lady -  Lady is a very special golden engine who holds the secret to The Magic Railroad. With her use of the magic gold dust, she was able to travel to the Island of Sodor and help Thomas defeat Diesel 10.

Rosie - Rosie is feisty, fun and very free-spirited. Rosie is a tomboy tank engine...despite the fact that she's pink! She's almost the same size and has the same capability as Thomas - whom she idolizes.

Daisy - Daisy is a classy, sassy passenger diesel. She believes she should only carry passengers and never pull trucks, though she soon learns the hard way.

Emily - Emily is a beautiful engine with shiny paintwork and gleaming brass fittings. After she rescued Oliver and Toad when they were stuck on the tracks, Sir Topham Hatt rewarded her with a brand-new pair of coaches.

Madge - Madge is a snub-nosed truck with a three-wheeled cab and a flatbed. What she lacks in elegance, she makes up for in strength and personality. She is the prime organizer of the little engines but she can be playful and loves a joke.

Molly - Molly is a large, powerful and bright yellow engine. She is proud of her strength and wants it to be used and useful. As well as being mighty, however, Molly is also sensitive. She's very aware of what the other engines think of her and wants them to think the best.Molly shies away from conflict as she finds it upsetting. On her first day, she was teased for pulling empty wagons. She felt inferior to the other engines, and wanted to feel just as useful as them. However, in the end, Molly saw sense (thanks to Thomas) that even empty wagons can be just as important as loaded ones.

And remember...These and all your favourite Thomas character's can be found in our dedicated Thomas area.

Airfix have always been known for their fantastic range of plastic kits. Their ranges span aircraft, boats and cars and virtually everything in between and in a scale to match all collections and space. Their models are always great fun to build and paint and the end result is usually an accurate representation of the real subject....depending on your skill level.

When Airfix announced that they were going to release a large scale plastic kit of the Mosquito you already have an image of a model and how it will look in the box and made up. How wrong I was........



 

 

 This stunning 1/24th scale model measures a massive 522mm in length and has a very impressive 688mm wingspan. The box itself is big and when you take the lid off the box is full of large sized, highly detailed parts. Everything is covered from engine detailing parts, weapons and crew. As a straight out the box job, you could achieve a stunning model with a lot of detailing parts being hidden in the construction.

 

 

 

However, with a bit of time and some clever thinking you could very easily achieve a finish worthy of any model magazine buy simply going to town on this model and producing cutaway sections to reveal some of the detailed areas otherwise hidden. The A3 Sized instruction book leaves nothing to chance and the full colour inserts provide excellent colour guides for both the aircraft and crew.

If you are looking for a project model over the winter break or something for a long term project you simply must have this model. However, if this looks a little beyond your current modelling skills fear not. Our huge selection of Airfix models and accessories is sure to have something for you and it doesn’t take long to move along the modelling skill road.