Space models and kits
Rocket Models & Kits
Compare UK prices on rocket display models and model kits, from Apollo’s Saturn V and Artemis SLS to brick-built launch scenes and a ready-built SpaceX Starship.
Featured build · Revell Apollo 11 Saturn V
Three ways to build
Best Rocket Model Kits
We picked a low-cost slot-together Saturn V, a 1:144 Artemis for builders who enjoy painting, and a larger 1:96 Saturn V for a display with room to spare.
Best for a first rocket build
First Build · Slot together
Pre-coloured foamboard · Launch tower
£7.99
Best for an Artemis scale build
Challenging · Plastic kit
1:144 scale · Glue and paint required
£34.99
Best for a large, detailed display
Expert · Plastic kit
1:96 scale · 114 cm tall
£114.90
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Recommended Saturn V Model Kits
Compare three ways to build the Apollo rocket. The Metal Earth kit takes up less display space, Airfix includes paints and cement, and the UGEARS model lets you take the stages apart.
A small-scale metal rocket
Intermediate · Metal tabs
Fold and join the metal parts to build the Saturn V and gantry. At 1:200, this is the smaller of the scale Saturn V picks here. 1:200 scale · Folded metal
£15.50
A Saturn V kit with paints included
Challenging · Plastic kit
Choose the Airfix set for a conventional Saturn V build with the basic finishing supplies already in the box. 1:144 scale · Paints, brushes and cement
£40.08
A wooden Saturn V with detachable stages
Challenging · Slot together
This wooden Saturn V has detachable stages, so you can show how the rocket fits together. It suits someone who likes a longer build without glue. 1:170 scale · Display stand included
£68.99
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Best Artemis SLS Model Kits
Both picks depict the Artemis launch vehicle at 1:144. Choose Revell if you already have modelling supplies, or the Airfix gift set if you'd like paints, brushes and cement included.
Best for an Artemis scale build
Challenging · Plastic kit
Build the Artemis launch vehicle in 1:144 scale. This is a good choice if you already have paints and modelling tools and want to finish the rocket yourself. 1:144 scale · Glue and paint required
£34.99
An Artemis kit with paints and cement
Challenging · Plastic kit
The Airfix set includes acrylic paints, brushes and cement. Choose it if you want an Artemis model with the basic supplies in the box. 1:144 scale · Paints, brushes and cement
£43.17
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Recommended Brick-Built Rocket Kits
Pick a launch scene with vehicles, a tower with a working gear mechanism, or the red-and-white rocket from Tintin. Each offers something different to build or display.
A launch scene with support vehicles
Intermediate · Brick assembly
Build the rocket and tower alongside a satellite and support vehicles. You can move the tower arms to arrange the scene for launch. 557 pieces · Movable tower arms
£17.99
A launch tower with a working mechanism
Intermediate · Brick assembly
Turn the gear mechanism to raise and lower the rocket on its platform. This is the pick for builders who like to see how the mechanism works. 859 pieces · Hand-operated gears
£34.99
A display build for Tintin fans
Intermediate · Brick assembly
Build the red-and-white rocket from Tintin's Moon adventures. It's a larger display set with a removable panel that reveals the control room. 1,283 pieces · Six minifigures
£111.99
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Recommended Ready-Built Rocket Model
For a shelf or desk display straight from the box, we picked a silver metal replica of the SpaceX Starship upper stage.
A ready-built model for a desk or shelf
Ready built · Metal display model
This silver replica depicts the Starship upper stage. Its upright profile makes it easy to display if you want a finished model straight from the box. Silver metal · No assembly required
£25.96
Gift ideas
Rocket Model Kit Gifts
These are the three rocket picks from our space gifts guide. The Airfix set includes finishing supplies, the Revell Artemis suits a modeller with their own paints, and the UGEARS Saturn V is a longer wooden build.
A Saturn V kit with paints included
Challenging · Plastic kit
Choose the Airfix set for a conventional Saturn V build with the basic finishing supplies already in the box. 1:144 scale · Paints, brushes and cement
£40.08
Best for an Artemis scale build
Challenging · Plastic kit
Build the Artemis launch vehicle in 1:144 scale. This is a good choice if you already have paints and modelling tools and want to finish the rocket yourself. 1:144 scale · Glue and paint required
£34.99
A wooden Saturn V with detachable stages
Challenging · Slot together
This wooden Saturn V has detachable stages, so you can show how the rocket fits together. It suits someone who likes a longer build without glue. 1:170 scale · Display stand included
£68.99
Buying guide
How to Choose a Rocket Model
Choose a display model or a kit
Pick a kit if you enjoy the build. If you’re shopping for a finished display, the Dimind SpaceX Starship Display Model is supplied assembled. The rockets in this guide are display models and kits.
Choose a rocket or launch scene
Compare Apollo’s Saturn V with Artemis SLS if you want a real launch vehicle. The BestaFiesta Saturn V and Launch Tower includes the launch tower. The LEGO Ideas Tintin Moon Rocket depicts the fictional rocket from the Tintin comics.
Check how the kit goes together
Brick kits and slot-together puzzles are good options if you want to avoid paint and glue. Metal tabs require careful folding. Conventional plastic kits let you paint and finish the rocket yourself.
Measure the space you have
Check the finished height and the depth of any base or tower. The Revell Apollo 11 Saturn V stands 114 cm tall, so measure the shelf clearance before ordering.
Check what comes in the box
Look for a display stand or launch tower if it matters to your build. The Airfix Saturn V Gift Set includes paint, brushes and cement. Check which supplies the retailer lists for the exact edition.
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Browse the full range or narrow it down by rocket or build type. Check each listing for the current UK offer and the contents of the box.
Common questions
Rocket Model FAQs
Can these model rockets launch?
The rockets featured here are display models or buildable replicas. For a rocket that flies, look for a kit specifically sold as a launchable model rocket.
What's a good first rocket model kit?
The BestaFiesta Saturn V and Launch Tower slots together and comes pre-coloured. It’s a good first choice if you want a Saturn V and launch tower without painting.
What's the difference between 1:96 and 1:144 scale?
A 1:96 replica is larger than a 1:144 replica of the same rocket. The Revell Apollo 11 Saturn V is 114 cm tall. Compare the finished height and any base dimensions before ordering.
Do rocket model kits come with glue and paint?
Some gift sets do. The Airfix Saturn V Gift Set and Airfix Artemis SLS Gift Set include paints, brushes and cement. Check the contents for the specific edition you’re buying.
Can I buy a ready-built SpaceX Starship model?
Yes. The Dimind SpaceX Starship Display Model is a ready-assembled metal display model of the upper stage.
Which rocket kits have moving or detachable parts?
The TYCOLE Rocket and Launch Platform has a hand-operated gear mechanism. The UGEARS NASA Saturn V has detachable stages.
What's a good rocket kit for a Tintin fan?
The LEGO Ideas Tintin Moon Rocket recreates the fictional Moon Rocket with 1,283 bricks and six minifigures.
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