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[ALDI] Airfix Starter Model Kits - $12.99

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[ALDI] Airfix Starter Model Kits - $12.99
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jikijiki on 27/07/2016 - 23:07 aldi.com.au (4550 clicks)
Last edited 28/07/2016 - 11:48

Looks like the deal is no longer visible on ALDI's website, but my local ALDI still had plenty as of 7PM last night

5 different sets to choose from, each set includes all the paint, decals, glue and a paintbrush needed to complete the model. I bought all 5 to test the hobby but it seems like a great gift for beginners.

The five are:
* Curtiss Tomahawk IIB
* RAF Red Arrows Gnat
* Supermarine Spitfire Mkla
* Cromwell MkIV
* Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero

Video tutorial on painting/assembling/gluing for one of the sets available at Aldi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDQGtAIlXuE

Price comparisons:
* Showing up @ $17.5 via http://www.brunelhobbies.com.au/airfix/Airfix_Gift_Sets.htm
* ~$18 + postage on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_nkw=starter+kits+airfix&_…
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  • thelastnoob on 27/07/2016 - 23:16
    +19

    Please when you visit Aldi don't mention the war!

    • tdw on 27/07/2016 - 23:43
      +6

      i did it once and i think i got away with it

    • jv on 27/07/2016 - 23:44

      https://goo.gl/XvCTRP

      • Clear on 27/07/2016 - 23:59
        +1

        You're really showing your age jv

        • jv on 28/07/2016 - 00:50
          +3

          Did you pick out which one is me ?

        • gizmomelb on 28/07/2016 - 01:13
          +1

          @jv: aww man, now I'm going to have to watch all the episodes on youtube. Used to watch these with my Pop when I was a wee little lad. Already found and watch all the Hi-De-Hi episodes on youtube, great trip down memory lane.

        • jv on 28/07/2016 - 01:36

          @gizmomelb:

          now I'm going to have to watch all the episodes on youtube.

          How times have changed.

          I'm forced to watch 'Steven Universe' and 'Regular Show' when the kids have hijacked the TV. If I change the channel to watch something 'normal', they complain to their mum !!!!

        • daewoo on 28/07/2016 - 10:02
          +4

          @jv:

          I thought you were a female? This is OzBargain general knowledge 101! :)

        • jv on 28/07/2016 - 10:37
          +4

          @daewoo:

          I thought you were a female?

          Only on weekends.

  • juki on 27/07/2016 - 23:57
    +10

    man their moulds for this model must be old, i did these 20 odd years ago and even the box graphics barely changed. Just the paint has.

    If i remember this series should include, spitfire mkI, me bf109, opel truck and pak , bren carrier ( my memory isnt that good so i;ll stop here)

    If your kid knows how to follow instructions, they can attempt alone if about 12ish, painting might be a bit hard (use masking tape for above and below, cockpit windows, and a nail file might help not cutting fingers to get a smooth edge)

    although its a simple kit it can get pleasing results

    • gizmomelb on 28/07/2016 - 01:13
      +8

      yup.. same here, weekends were pocket money for chores and off to the shop to buy an airfix model.

  • Voldox on 28/07/2016 - 07:53

    I bought the Cromwell one last time, you'll need to have glue etc. Never finished it after starting to build it, Think it's all put back in the box so have to get it out and finish it.

    • banana365 on 28/07/2016 - 13:19

      These come with glue. I just picked up a Red Arrow for my son.

      • Voldox on 28/07/2016 - 13:59

        OK I couldnt recall and I remember buying some but it may have been for another project.

    • juki on 28/07/2016 - 17:05

      cromwell is a pain becauseo f the multiple small wheels

  • slow on 28/07/2016 - 08:33
    +1

    Wow, had no idea they still even made these, use to love them when I was a kid (25 years ago)

  • robertbruce on 28/07/2016 - 08:48
    +2

    jikijiki on 27/07/2016 - 23:07 says
    I bought all 5 to test the hobby but it seems like a great gift for beginners

    So you bought them all for testing purposes..
    methinks that is a likely excuse 8)

    • expertreader on 28/07/2016 - 09:36
      +6

      For science 😀😀

  • c0balt on 28/07/2016 - 09:28
    +2

    The link just goes to the special buys page and not the product itself. Are these available now?

    • jikijiki on 28/07/2016 - 09:47

      Yes, they were available starting on the 27th but am not too sure of when they are taken off the shelves.

      • c0balt on 28/07/2016 - 09:49

        Thanks, might pop in over the weekend to check them out.

        Been a long time since I have put together a model that needed glue rather than bolts and solder - will be nice to get back to what got me into it.

      • crfnx on 28/07/2016 - 10:10

        I don't think they ever take them off the shelves. They keep reducing the price over time till the are all sold.

  • cli on 28/07/2016 - 10:16

    This reminds me my high school days.

  • hawkers8905 on 28/07/2016 - 10:40
    +3

    For all of you above going down memory lane over Airfix and want to reminisce further….

    There was a good 6 part series in the UK (You'll find it online somewhere I'm sure) called James May's Toy Stories.

    Lego, Meccano, Airfix, Trains, Plasticine and Scalextric.

    But they built a life size airfix spitfire.

    Worth watching.

  • GC67 on 28/07/2016 - 10:48

    bought 5 of these, and the 3d maze thingy - My boy will love them.

    GC

  • Steptoe on 28/07/2016 - 11:04
    +1

    Bought one just to sniff the glue.

    • tonyjzx on 28/07/2016 - 11:10

      The glue gives you that feeling of flying.

  • Wampus on 28/07/2016 - 11:15

    Anyone know which 5 models Aldi have?

    • jikijiki on 28/07/2016 - 11:46
      +1

      Looks like the deal is no longer on ALDI's website but my local ALDI here in Maroubra still had plenty left as of ~7PM last night.

      • Curtiss Tomahawk IIB
      • RAF Red Arrows Gnat
      • Supermarine Spitfire Mkla
      • Cromwell MkIV
      • Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero
      • Wampus on 28/07/2016 - 13:28

        Cheers, I just availed myself of a couple of them

        • dlovep on 28/07/2016 - 15:01

          Cromwell MkIV …. is a Tank ?

        • jikijiki on 28/07/2016 - 15:36

          @dlovep: Yes

        • dlovep on 28/07/2016 - 15:42

          @jikijiki: thanks, will grab that one as well.

    • ATangk on 29/07/2016 - 15:48

      http://imgur.com/UDBZrd2
      In addition to the names, here is a picture of the 5.
      The tank has 91 pieces, whereas the aircraft range from around 35-50 depending on model.

  • huit on 28/07/2016 - 12:38
    +1

    Shame they haven't got the Mosquito or the P38 - can't really stage any battles with that collection - maybe the Zero vs the Tomahawk (P40). And why no German fighters - are they denying their past?

    • mr fox on 28/07/2016 - 13:38

      You're a glass half empty kind of guy aren't you.

      • huit on 28/07/2016 - 15:33
        +9

        No I'm a waving-around-plastic-model-planes-in-my-hands-and-making-engine-and-machine-gun-sounds kind of guy.

        • cnut on 28/07/2016 - 16:23
          +1

          Have your +1, this literally made me laugh!

    • dlovep on 28/07/2016 - 15:04

      It's a shame that they don't have Germany fighters, then tanks, submarines, battleships, then atomic bomb to end the war… done now, all in to the bin.

      • RefusdClassification on 29/07/2016 - 00:14
        -1

        Aldi are German, so why don't they have any Kraut planes? Not very patriotic of them.

  • battler on 28/07/2016 - 17:01

    6 of them last year, and only $9.99
    http://offers.kd2.org/en/au/aldi/pPDP/

    • dlovep on 29/07/2016 - 16:45

      The ship sank, therefore more expensive by air.

  • robotdad on 28/07/2016 - 21:36

    Abundant at Churchill Centre SA. All types.

  • gadget on 29/07/2016 - 09:35
    +2

    Thanks OP - other than the small selection the fact that they come with glue and paint makes them a bargain.

    • Vladdo on 29/07/2016 - 21:20

      Absolutely.. I bought 3.. the tomahawk, spitfire and zero.. a relative gave me a $100 bf 110 a few years ago but have never attempted to assemble it.. these will be a good practice go..

  • Dr Prepper on 29/07/2016 - 23:42

    Check out Debenhams' 50% off on Airfix models:

    http://www.debenhams.com/en-au/search/model/sale/airfix?sid=…

    Debenhams offers $AUD 100 get free delivery.

    There were more a couple of days ago when I went on & cleaned out the Clarks school shoes. There are still plenty of other decent deals on toys,Mens ladies & kids fashion.

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