Model Kits for Beginners

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Dont’ know where to start? These model kits are all great kits for beginners. Beginners kits tend to have fewer pieces and aren’t as complex as more advanced kits. So, if you’re taking your first step into model building, this is a great place to begin.

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Metal Earth Marvel Spiderman

Metal Earth Marvel Spiderman

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Difficulty Beginner
Material Metal
Original price was: £27.00.Current price is: £25.20.
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Metal Earth Marvel Deadpool

Metal Earth Marvel Deadpool

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Material Metal
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Airfix A04065 de Havilland Mosquito PR.XVI – 1:72 Scale Kit

Airfix A04065 de Havilland Mosquito PR.XVI – 1:72 Scale Kit

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Difficulty Beginner
Material Plastic
Scale 1:72 Scale
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Rolife ‘Garden House’ Book Nook Kit

Rolife ‘Garden House’ Book Nook Kit

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Material Wood
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Guillows Supermarine Spitfire Flying Model

Guillows Supermarine Spitfire Flying Model

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Material Plastic
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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
Type Model Kit
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Airfix Quickbuild J6001 Messerschmitt Bf 109

Airfix Quickbuild J6001 Messerschmitt Bf 109

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Material Plastic
Pieces 36
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Airfix Quickbuild J6045 D-Day Spitfire

Airfix Quickbuild J6045 D-Day Spitfire

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Material Plastic
Type Model Kit
Pieces Under 50
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Airfix A02017B Spitfire PR.XIX – 1:72 Scale Model

Airfix A02017B Spitfire PR.XIX – 1:72 Scale Model

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Difficulty Beginner
Material Plastic
Scale 1:72 Scale
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Matchcraft St Paul’s Cathedral Matchstick Kit

Matchcraft St Paul’s Cathedral Matchstick Kit

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Finding the right starter kit can be a tough choice, but we've highlighted a few model kits that are great for beginners

Where do you start? With wood, metal or plastic kits? And just how difficult is a beginners kit versus an intermediate kit?

 

Well, it depends. But a good rule of thumb is to look at how many pieces are in the kit – the fewer generally means the kit is simpler to put together (there aren’t as many steps where you can potentially go wrong). Beginners kits also tend have very simple step by step instructions.

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Wooden model kits for beginners

Wooden model kits are a great place to start model making – they usually don’t require gluing or painting as the wood pieces simply slot together. These make great solo kits to build or great to complete as part of a family project.

Wooden Model Kits for Beginners
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Plastic model kits for beginners

Plastic model kits can be a bit more complex, but there’s a great range of starter kits and kits suitable for beginners. Some kits, such as the Airfix Quickbuild range, are simple plastic blocks that clip together. Other starter kits require gluing and painting but have fewer pieces than more complex kits (usually less than 100).

Plastic Model Kits for Beginners
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Metal model kits for beginners

Like wood kits, metal models don’t usually require gluing or painting to complete the model, which makes them a bit more beginner-friendly. They do tend to be smaller though, 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 beginners.

Metal Model Kits for Beginners
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