Airfix Toy Soldiers

If you're a collected of military related objects then you may well have an interest in airfix toy soldiers, figures that are modelled on various battles from history.

The range of airfix toy soldiers includes troops from a number of world conflicts, with perhaps the largest range being those depicting World War II.

These figures are excellent for re-creating scenes and battles from that period, with airfix toy soldiers being available to represent US Infantry Europe figures, British Infantry, Japanese Infantry, Afrika Korps, Multi-Purpose German Infantry, 8th Army, Australian Infantry, plus British paratroops, Russian Infantry and British Commandos.

As you'll see from that list (which is not exhaustive), of what's available, you can build a very comprehensive collection using airfix toy soldiers.

Getting down to some of the specifics, we looked at the Second World War US Marines gift pack that is available. This seems to represent very good value, including 46 airfix toy soldiers, each modelled at 1:72 scale. You really get a good re-creation of the American troops from that time, at which point they were fighting mainly in the Pacific region.

To make the most of this set, or indeed of airfix toy soldiers generally, it's recommended that you buy a decent set of paints, to enable you to create a full-colour set. I always think it's worthwhile to get hold of a good quality photograph too - that way you have a template to paint to. You'll find that you'll be able to get a high quality likeness of the figures, giving you a very impressive set.

Airfix Model Kit HMS Victory Toy Soldiers