They were notoriously fiddly to glue together... and took hours to paint. But generations of children spent their precious pocket money on Airfix plastic scale model kits. And as the firm celebrates ...

Model Mania will take place on Sunday, February 27, when hangars will be filled with large models nestled amongst the real aircraft. Visitors will be treated to hands-on Airfix model-making activities ...

I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Airfix models and their accompanying Humbrol paints are set to take off again as children's ...