Kits & Bits Kits & Bits: 1st August 2025

Kits and Bits: 1st August 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:


 Airfix News and Releases

 

 

Airfix RAF Rescue Launch Coming Soon!

 
Embrace the challenge of building the RAF Rescue Launch with this Vintage Classics release. 

 

 

Airfix News: July 2025

 

Airfix have announced that a special edition Spitfire will be added to their 1:24 scale collection, along with some very nice helicopters flying in to land.

 


 Heller Announcements

New Items Announced

 
Heller are excited to launch the first brand-new tooling in their 2025 1:24-scale figurine series.

 


 ModelCraft Announcements and Releases

 

 

New Scissors Set Announced

 

A versatile scissor set designed for precision cutting in Lexan, polycarbonate, and other plastics is coming soon.

 

 

New Disposable and Tetractable Hobby Knives

 

Modelcraft has expanded its precision tool range with two new cutting solutions for hobbyists and crafters. 

 


 Reobrix Announcements

 

New Kits Announced

 

Reobrix has announced the latest selection of kits into their range, including some Historical Buildings, a new remote control Maserati and a couple of interesting looking shops. 

 


New Arrivals

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.


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!

 


Before You Go...

If you are interested in other areas of the hobby, or looking for a new pastime, then why not check out one of our other publications? Published throughout the month at different intervals, these publications complement the breaking news behind these subjects and bring you the latest news in one convenient place.

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