Kits and Bits: 7th November 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of our Model Kit newsletter - Kits & Bits.
This is the home of all things model kit related, including news from Airfix, Revell, Heller, Tamiya and all the other kit manufacturers we stock. This dedicated newsletter also contains all the exciting new releases from these brands, and we have exciting additions coming in the future, too.
In This Issue:
New Airfix 1:72 de Havilland Mosquito Announced
New from Airfix is a new de Havilland Mosquito B.XVI/B.35/TT.35 with marking options for 3 distinctive new schemes which tell the story of the Mosquito’s changing roles in late World War 2 and into the post-war era.
Airfix Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX In Stock Now
The Photo Reconnaissance version of the Spitfire has arrived! Returning in 1:48 scale, the Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX is back, but with a fresh set of new schemes, each holding their own unique story.
Heller Peugeot 205 GTI Coming Soon in 1:24
The new kit of the Peugeot 205 GTI is a completely new design consisting of 139 parts and, in addition to many intricate details, also includes the option to build the model as a right-hand or left-hand drive.
New Modelcraft 60ml Syringe Coming Soon
A general-purpose syringe, ideal for accurately dispensing colours, glues, and greases, this new syringe is fitted with a rubber plunger that can be entirely removed for easy cleaning and drying.
October 2025 Releases
Take a look at the new items coming soon from Preiser.
Take a look through the latest releases from the world of Model Kit building. Please note that some items may already appear as out of stock, which reflects the demand for the first batch. If you're interested in any of these products, don't worry, we can usually reorder them for you.
| Code | Date Into Stock | Description | Manufacturer | Retail |
| AX04070 | 31 Oct 25 | British De Haviland Mosquito B.XVI/B.35/TT.35 (1:72 Scale) | Airfix | £24.95 |
| AX05119A | 21 Oct 25 | British Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX (1:48 Scale) | Airfix | £29.95 |
| AX05144 | 06 Nov 25 | British Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ixe (1:48 Scale) | Airfix | £29.95 |
| AX50200 | 21 Oct 25 | Space Shuttle Gift Set (1:144 Scale) | Airfix | £49.95 |
| AXP1223 | 14 Oct 25 | Airfix Cardboard FSDU Half Depth Brown | Airfix | £0.00 |
| ITA01321 | 15 Oct 25 | US F-84G Thunderjet (1:72 Scale) | Italeri | £18.00 |
| ITA03670 | 20 Oct 25 | Lancia Fulvia HF Rally Montecarlo 1972 (1:24 Scale) | Italeri | £45.00 |
| PR10814 | 13 Oct 25 | RhB Railway Personnel (5) Exclusive Figure Set | Preiser | £18.50 |
| PR16506 | 13 Oct 25 | German Army Riflemen/Infantry/Engineers/Police (50) Kit | Preiser | £11.25 |
| PR16609 | 13 Oct 25 | German Reich 1944-45 Infantry Walking Winter (26) Kit | Preiser | £13.50 |
| PR16613 | 13 Oct 25 | German Reich 1943-45 Anti Tank Crew Winter (12) Kit | Preiser | £25.50 |
| PR17915 | 13 Oct 25 | Hanomag R55 Agriculture | Preiser | £16.75 |
| PR17925 | 13 Oct 25 | Lanz D2416 with Narrow Tyres | Preiser | £18.50 |
| PR17937 | 13 Oct 25 | Deutz D6206 with Manure Tank on Single Axle Trailer | Preiser | £22.00 |
| PR28271 | 13 Oct 25 | Signalman Operating Lever Figure | Preiser | £6.50 |
| PR28272 | 13 Oct 25 | Signal Levers Extension Set (2) | Preiser | £5.50 |
| PR28274 | 13 Oct 25 | Man Sitting on Bench Figure | Preiser | £4.50 |
| PR28275 | 13 Oct 25 | Man Lifting a Crate Figure | Preiser | £4.50 |
| PR28276 | 13 Oct 25 | RhB Engine Driver & Fireman Figure Set | Preiser | £6.50 |
| PR45212 | 13 Oct 25 | Hand Cart/Barrow/Tools Kit | Preiser | £29.00 |
| PR45520 | 13 Oct 25 | Cartwright Figure | Preiser | £34.00 |
| PR65328 | 13 Oct 25 | Sunbathers (6) Figure Set | Preiser | £45.00 |
| PR72544 | 13 Oct 25 | US Army Modern Seated Soldiers/Drivers (14) Kit | Preiser | £13.50 |
End of The Bench
We have reached the end of all the news and announcements on the workbench this week. We will be back next month with the next additions of Kits & Bits. Don't forget we publish the first Friday of every month, and don't forget to check out our News Archive for all the news as it happens.
Until then, Happy Building!