Airfix Magazine was the first British magazine dedicated to the hobby of plastic modelling. It was launched in 1960 in association with the model kit company Airfix, and ceased publication in 1993. Originally a small-format magazine, it increased in sized eventually to A4 format in January 1976. It covered various scale modelling subjects, including aircraft, railways, ships, vehicles (military and civilian), and military figures. Although carrying the Airfix branding, the magazine was impartial in its editorial content and featured kits from other manufacturers.

The first issue was dated June 1960. The title was taken over by PSL Publications Ltd. in 1967. From 1978, it was produced by a succession of small publishers (with some interruptions) until September 1987. The title was subsequently acquired by Alan W. Hall (Publications) Ltd. and publishing resumed with the September 1988 issue. Occasionally reduced to a bi-monthly periodical, publication finally ceased after the October/November 1993 issue.

To complement the magazine, Airfix Magazine Annuals were produced for the years 1972 to 1979. In addition, the Airfix Magazine Guide series of A5-size scale modelling guide books on various subjects were also published during the 1970s.

Airfix Magazine 1960-01
Airfix Magazine 1964-12
Airfix Magazine 1966-01
Airfix Magazine 1966-09

Issue 1960-01 is actually 1969-01 so you have to rename that one.

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Airfix Magazine 1966-10
Airfix Magazine 1968-04
Airfix Magazine 1968-11
Airfix Magazine 1969-02
Airfix Magazine 1969-03
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Airfix Magazine 1969-05

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Airfix Magazine 1969-06
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Airfix Magazine 1969-09
Airfix Magazine 1969-11
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Airfix Magazine 1970-01
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Airfix Magazine 1970-03
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Airfix Magazine 1970-05
Airfix Magazine 1970-06
Airfix Magazine 1970-07
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Airfix Magazine 1970-10

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Airfix Magazine 1970-11
Airfix Magazine 1970-12
Airfix Magazine 1971-01
Airfix Magazine 1971-03
Airfix Magazine 1971-06
Airfix Magazine 1971-09
Airfix Magazine 1971-10

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Airfix Magazine 1971-11
Airfix Magazine 1971-12
Airfix Magazine 1972-01
Airfix Magazine 1972-02
Airfix Magazine 1972-03
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Airfix Magazine 1972-05

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Airfix Magazine 1972-06
Airfix Magazine 1973-03
Airfix Magazine 1973-08
Airfix Magazine 1973-09

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Airfix Magazine 1973-12
Airfix Magazine 1974-08
Airfix Magazine 1974-09
Airfix Magazine 1974-10
Airfix Magazine 1974-11
Airfix Magazine 1974-12

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Airfix Magazine 1975-01
Airfix Magazine 1975-03
Airfix Magazine 1975-04
Airfix Magazine 1975-06
Airfix Magazine 1975-07
Airfix Magazine 1975-08

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Airfix Magazine 1975-09
Airfix Magazine 1975-10
Airfix Magazine 1975-11
Airfix Magazine 1975-12

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Airfix Magazine 1976-01
Airfix Magazine 1976-02
Airfix Magazine 1976-03
Airfix Magazine 1976-04

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Airfix Magazine 1976-05
Airfix Magazine 1976-06
Airfix Magazine 1976-07
Airfix Magazine 1976-08

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Airfix Magazine 1976-09
Airfix Magazine 1976-10
Airfix Magazine 1976-11
Airfix Magazine 1976-12

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Airfix Magazine 1978-02
Airfix Magazine 1978-06
Airfix Magazine 1978-07

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Airfix Magazine 1978-08
Airfix Magazine 1980-08
Airfix Magazine 1981-10
Airfix Magazine 1982-07

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Airfix Magazine 1982-08
Airfix Magazine 1983-12
Airfix Magazine 1987-01
Airfix Magazine 1988-09

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Airfix Magazine 1989-05
Airfix Magazine 1989-06
Airfix Magazine 1991-09
Airfix Magazine 1992-04

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3 responses »

  1. Martin Butler says:

    The copy of the magazine (which you have listed in the first collection as the first issue 1960-01) is actually that of January 1969, and as such should really be in the second collection.

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