In November 2022 a press day was held at the UK factory which manufacturers quickbuild and the NEW Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc in 1/24 scale from @OfficialAirfix . During the visit we were given presentations from Luke (researcher) and Chris (designer) on the various elements that go into creating the designs of the tooling.

Join me in this video where I take a look at how plastic model kits are actually manufactured, focusing on the physical creation of the kits through injection moulding and quality control at the Plastech factory in Newhaven.

I'd like to extend my thanks to Airfix and Plastech for putting on this event.

▶ Other channels in attendance:
@MOS6510Models Video here:    • The Secrets Behind Scale Model Kit Ma...  
@plasticalchemist
@ModelOfficer
@WorldofWayneUK
@JenesisDesignsandModelcraft
@garys_stuff

Additionally, Models for Heroes gave a presentation which I may cover in a future video, but for more information on this charity take a look here:
https://www.modelsforheroes.org.uk/

Thanks to Mark from Plastech for showing us around the factory:
http://www.plastch.com

Let me know in the comments what you thought of this video and if you would like a more indepth look at the Airfix Research & Development methods.

Background noise is present in this video due to filming taking place in a working factory

You can view the Airfix Supermarine Spitfire as featured in this video using the affiliate link here: https://prf.hn/l/znWxW5X

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Research & Design
01:36 Plastech Background
02:47 Tooling Prep
03:21 Injection Moulding
06:38 Quality Control
11:31 Boxes & Packaging
13:21 Packing a kit!
16:04 Conclusion

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