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. 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 manufacturerIn 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