Airfix
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Airfix is a British brand and former manufacturing company which produced injection-moulded plastic scale model kits. In the UK, the name 'Airfix' has become practically synonymous with plastic models of this type, often simply referred to as "an airfix kit" even if made by another manufacturer.[1]
Quick Facts Company type, Founded ...
Company type | Private (1939–86) |
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Founded | 1939 |
Founder | Nicholas Kove |
Defunct | 2006; 18 years ago (2006) |
Fate | Acquired by Humbrol in 1986, until its closure in 2006, becoming a brand |
Headquarters | U.K. |
Products | Scale model cars, aircraft, ships, commercial vehicles, military vehicles, railways |
Brands | Kitmaster (1962–2006) |
Owner | Hornby plc (2006–present) |
Parent | Humbrol (1986–2006) |
Website | uk.airfix.com |
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Airfix manufactured a wide range of model products such as cars, aircraft, ships, commercial vehicles, military vehicles, railways, and figures. Founded in 1939, Airfix was owned by Humbrol from 1986 until the latter's financial collapse on 31 August 2006.[2] Since 2007, both Humbrol and Airfix have been owned by Hornby.