| Airfix has been making model kits for many, many | | | | we can make them strong and sturdy and put as |
| years. They specialize in war related model kits with | | | | much care as the builders of those aircraft, ships and |
| an emphasis on the two world wars and the | | | | tanks put into building the real thing. |
| machinery used to win those wars. | | | | We can remember the pride that Americans and |
| They have scale model kits for just about every | | | | British had in manufacturing these machines of war |
| aircraft, ship, car, motorbike and tank used in those | | | | and we can experience that again by taking the same |
| wars. They also have a huge selection of dioramas | | | | pride in constructing our own scale models of those |
| and figures. Using scale models, you can recreate any | | | | things. |
| major historical scene in either World War I or World | | | | We can share the history we know with our |
| War II. | | | | grandchildren and we can make it more real to them |
| Their prices are very competitive and will never get in | | | | by showing them our models and showing how the |
| the way of you fully enjoying your hobby. They also | | | | real machines were used during the wars. |
| have one of the best selections of paints and | | | | Airfix's focus on war aircraft, ships, cars, motorbikes |
| accessories of any plastic model provider in the world. | | | | and tanks helps us get any kind of model we want |
| But this hobby isn't just about buying plastic model kits | | | | related to historical wars. |
| and putting them together. It is about a lot of things | | | | But they don't just sell model kits. That would be great, |
| including attention to detail, competition, showing off our | | | | but they recognize how passionate we are about |
| work, remembering the sacrifices of our soldiers and | | | | building models. Be sure to visit their site at and sign up |
| remembering the road we took to present day | | | | for their email newsletter. It's free and lets you know |
| technology. | | | | about club happenings and upcoming competitions. |
| As we build war models, we can relive what it must | | | | This is one of my favorite parts of this hobby. It isn't |
| have been like fighting Japanese zeros in the days | | | | just about building the models. It is about meeting like |
| when F-16 fighter jets didn't even exist. We can honor | | | | minded people in the AirFix club and sharing stories |
| our fallen vets by remembering what heros they were | | | | and model ideas. |
| to be able to fight for our freedoms in such antiquated | | | | Competition is always in fun, but it is very rewarding to |
| equipment. | | | | be recognized for your model building skill. AirFix |
| And we can remember some of the great things | | | | sponsors many competitions, but the only way you will |
| about those war machines as well. They were built in | | | | know about them is to join the official club and sign up |
| the days that everything was made out of steel and | | | | for the free newsletter. I highly recommend both. |
| built to last. We can put the same care into our own | | | | I hope to see you at a competition soon! |
| plastic scale models. They won't be made of steel, but | | | | |