Gift Ideas for Model Builders

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Model builder gift ideas & deals

Picking the right gift for model builders can be a tough decision – what material should the kit be and what type of model? We’ve shortlisted some deals below and keep scrolling to see some more great ideas for all difficulty levels.

Gift Ideas for Model Builders
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Metal Earth Star Wars Imperial AT-ST

Metal Earth Star Wars Imperial AT-ST

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Difficulty Intermediate
Material Metal
Original price was: £18.00.Current price is: £17.00.
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Airfix Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Pack – 1:72 Scale Models

Airfix Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Pack – 1:72 Scale Models

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Difficulty Beginner
Material Plastic
Scale 1:72 Scale
Original price was: £48.49.Current price is: £35.00.
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ROKR Marble Run ‘Spaceport’

ROKR Marble Run ‘Spaceport’

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Difficulty Advanced
Material Wood
Original price was: £59.95.Current price is: £50.96.
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RAF S.E.5a Balsa Wood Aircraft

RAF S.E.5a Balsa Wood Aircraft

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Difficulty Beginner
Material Balsa Wood
Original price was: £44.99.Current price is: £38.99.
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Tamiya Spitfire Mk.Vb – 1:48 Scale Model

Tamiya Spitfire Mk.Vb – 1:48 Scale Model

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Difficulty Intermediate
Material Plastic
Scale 1:48 Scale
Original price was: £22.04.Current price is: £18.95.
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Revell 03897 Spitfire Mk.Vb – 1:72 Scale Model

Revell 03897 Spitfire Mk.Vb – 1:72 Scale Model

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Difficulty Intermediate
Material Plastic
Scale 1:72 Scale
Original price was: £11.37.Current price is: £10.33.
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Metal Earth Harry Potter Hagrid’s Hut

Metal Earth Harry Potter Hagrid’s Hut

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Difficulty Intermediate
Material Metal
Original price was: £22.99.Current price is: £21.00.
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Piececool Panzer IV Tank H-Type

Piececool Panzer IV Tank H-Type

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Material Metal
Type Model Kit
Pieces 250 to 500
Original price was: £39.99.Current price is: £31.99.
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Metal Earth Star Wars – The Mandalorian’s ‘Razor Crest’ 1:32 Scale Model

Metal Earth Star Wars – The Mandalorian’s ‘Razor Crest’ 1:32 Scale Model

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Difficulty Advanced
Material Metal
Type Model Kit
Pieces 100 to 250
Original price was: £35.00.Current price is: £32.13.
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ROKR Luminous Globe 3D Wooden Puzzle

ROKR Luminous Globe 3D Wooden Puzzle

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Difficulty Intermediate
Material Wood
Original price was: £51.99.Current price is: £49.95.

Model kits make great gifts for kids and adults!

Model kits are fantastic educational activities for both children and adults. It takes skill and patience to complete a model and there many different difficulty levels available.

 

After spending some time completing the model, you’re left with a wonderful keepsake, making it a perfect gift for any occaision.

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Wooden model kit gift ideas

Wooden model kits make great gifts for kids and adults alike. They don’t usually require gluing or painting as the pieces are pre-detailed and simply slot together. Which means much more complex kits or 3D puzzles are accessible to everyone (even those of us that lack some artistic skill!).

Wooden Model Kit Gift Ideas
Wooden Model Kit Gift Ideas
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Rolife Classic Carousel & Music Box

Rolife Classic Carousel & Music Box

Best deal at: Amazon.co.uk
Difficulty Advanced
Material Wood
Type 3D Puzzle, Working Model Kit
Pieces 250 to 500
£55.99
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ROKR Carousel & Music Box 3D Wooden Puzzle

ROKR Carousel & Music Box 3D Wooden Puzzle

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Difficulty Advanced
Material Wood
£39.99
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Red Arrows ‘Folland Gnat’ Glider

Red Arrows ‘Folland Gnat’ Glider

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Difficulty Beginner
Material Balsa Wood
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Matchmaker Riverboat Matchstick Kit

Matchmaker Riverboat Matchstick Kit

Best deal at: Amazon.co.uk
Difficulty Intermediate
Material Matchstick
Original price was: £21.95.Current price is: £18.99.
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UGEARS Windstorm Dragon Wooden Kit

UGEARS Windstorm Dragon Wooden Kit

Best deal at: Amazon.co.uk
Difficulty Advanced
Material Wood
Type 3D Puzzle, Mechanical Model
Pieces 250 to 500
£47.99
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UGEARS Harry Potter – Quidditch Pinball Machine

UGEARS Harry Potter – Quidditch Pinball Machine

Best deal at: Amazon.co.uk
Difficulty Advanced
Material Wood
Type Working Model Kit
Pieces 250 to 500
£74.50
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UGEARS NASA Saturn V Rocket

UGEARS NASA Saturn V Rocket

Best deal at: Amazon.co.uk
Difficulty Advanced
Material Wood
Scale 1:170 Scale
Type 3D Puzzle
Pieces 250 to 500
£64.99
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ROKR Moveable Type Printing Press 3D Wooden Puzzle

ROKR Moveable Type Printing Press 3D Wooden Puzzle

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Difficulty Advanced
Material Wood
£52.95
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Keil Kraft A-KK1020 Invader Balsa Wood Glider

Keil Kraft A-KK1020 Invader Balsa Wood Glider

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Difficulty Intermediate
Material Balsa Wood
£36.99
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ROKR Luminous Globe 3D Wooden Puzzle

ROKR Luminous Globe 3D Wooden Puzzle

Best deal at: Amazon.co.uk
Difficulty Intermediate
Material Wood
Original price was: £51.99.Current price is: £49.95.
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Plastic model gift ideas

Plastic model kits can be a bit more complex overall, so if you’re looking for a good challenge that invoices assembling, gluing and painting the finished model, then plastic model kits are a good choice.

Plastic Model Kit Gift Ideas
Plastic Model Kit Gift Ideas
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Revell 05651 International Space Station (ISS) Model

Revell 05651 International Space Station (ISS) Model

Best deal at: Amazon.co.uk
Difficulty Advanced
Material Plastic
Scale 1:144 Scale
Type Model Kit
Pieces 100 to 250
Original price was: £99.29.Current price is: £84.73.
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Revell 04736 Space Shuttle Discovery

Revell 04736 Space Shuttle Discovery

Best deal at: Amazon.co.uk
Difficulty Beginner
Material Plastic
Scale 1:144 Scale
Type Model Kit
Pieces 50 to 100
Original price was: £49.99.Current price is: £40.71.
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Revell RV03704 Apollo 11 Saturn V Rocket

Revell RV03704 Apollo 11 Saturn V Rocket

Best deal at: Amazon.co.uk
Difficulty Advanced
Material Plastic
Scale 1:96 Scale
Type Model Kit
Pieces 100 to 250
Original price was: £129.49.Current price is: £95.11.
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Airfix Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Pack – 1:72 Scale Models

Airfix Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Pack – 1:72 Scale Models

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Difficulty Beginner
Material Plastic
Scale 1:72 Scale
Original price was: £48.49.Current price is: £35.00.
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Airfix Quickbuild J6045 D-Day Spitfire

Airfix Quickbuild J6045 D-Day Spitfire

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Difficulty Beginner
Material Plastic
Original price was: £14.99.Current price is: £13.04.
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Airfix A05139 Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV – 1:48 Scale Model Kit

Airfix A05139 Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV – 1:48 Scale Model Kit

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Difficulty Intermediate
Material Plastic
Scale 1:48 Scale
Original price was: £28.99.Current price is: £26.99.
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Tamiya 60748 Spitfire Mk.I  – 1:72 Scale Model

Tamiya 60748 Spitfire Mk.I – 1:72 Scale Model

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Difficulty Intermediate
Material Plastic
Scale 1:72 Scale
£14.32
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Revell RV03701 Apollo 11 Lunar Module ‘Eagle’

Revell RV03701 Apollo 11 Lunar Module ‘Eagle’

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Difficulty Advanced
Material Plastic
Type Model Kit
Pieces 100 to 250
£54.99
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Airfix A55010 Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II

Airfix A55010 Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II

Best deal at: eBay
Difficulty Beginner
Material Plastic
Scale 1:72 Scale
Type Starter Kit
Pieces Under 50
£17.97
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Revell 04991 Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 (TOS)

Revell 04991 Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 (TOS)

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Difficulty Beginner
Material Plastic
Original price was: £46.99.Current price is: £38.95.
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Metal model kit gift ideas

Like wood kits, metal models don’t usually require gluing or painting to complete the model, which makes them a little less complex. However, they do tend to be smaller models, so with more intricate metal pieces (with small tabs that need to be folded to assemble the model), a steady hand is required. But, the final models are lovely little keepsakes and a great challenge for all skill levels.

Metal Model Kit Ideas
Metal Model Kit Gift Ideas
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Metal Earth Apollo 11 Astronaut

Metal Earth Apollo 11 Astronaut

Best deal at: Amazon.co.uk
Difficulty Intermediate
Material Metal
Type Model Kit
Pieces 50 to 100
Original price was: £33.44.Current price is: £32.59.
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Metal Earth Star Wars – The Mandalorian ‘Din Djarin’

Metal Earth Star Wars – The Mandalorian ‘Din Djarin’

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Difficulty Advanced
Material Metal
Scale 1:18 Scale
Pieces 145
£39.00
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Metal Earth Spitfire – 1:144 Scale Model Kit

Metal Earth Spitfire – 1:144 Scale Model Kit

Best deal at: Amazon.co.uk
Difficulty Beginner
Material Metal
Scale 1:144 Scale
Type Model Kit
Pieces Under 50
£12.50
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Metalkitor Mechanical Circuit Spider Model Kit

Metalkitor Mechanical Circuit Spider Model Kit

Best deal at: Amazon.co.uk
Difficulty Beginner
Material Metal
Type Mechanical Model
Pieces 50 to 100
£21.99
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Metal Earth Star Wars Poe Dameron’s X-Wing ‘Black One’

Metal Earth Star Wars Poe Dameron’s X-Wing ‘Black One’

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Difficulty Intermediate
Material Metal
£16.99
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Metal Earth Mars Rover ‘Perseverance’ & Helicopter ‘Ingenuity’

Metal Earth Mars Rover ‘Perseverance’ & Helicopter ‘Ingenuity’

Best deal at: Amazon.co.uk
Difficulty Advanced
Material Metal
Scale 1:30 Scale
Type Model Kit
Pieces 100 to 250
Original price was: £29.00.Current price is: £27.95.
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Metal Earth Harry Potter Hagrid’s Hut

Metal Earth Harry Potter Hagrid’s Hut

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Difficulty Intermediate
Material Metal
Original price was: £22.99.Current price is: £21.00.
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Metal Earth Apollo 11 Saturn V

Metal Earth Apollo 11 Saturn V

Best deal at: Amazon.co.uk
Difficulty Intermediate
Material Metal
Scale 1:200 Scale
Type Model Kit
£15.50
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Piececool Panavia Tornado ADV

Piececool Panavia Tornado ADV

Best deal at: Amazon.co.uk
Difficulty Intermediate
Material Metal
Type Model Kit
Pieces 50 to 100
£19.99
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Mamod SP2 Stationary Steam Engine

Mamod SP2 Stationary Steam Engine

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Material Metal
£193.99
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