Just seen a model shop on deansgate in manchester called well the model shop looked to be well stocked never got the chance to have a look as was out on my scooter with my mates might be one to look out for the next time your in the area

hi
look forward to hearing your report i need to find a good shop here in the northwest uk

The Model Shop on Deansgate isn't that good. It stocks a large range of kits but not a lot of aftermarket. It's definitely better than the likes of the one in the Trafford Centre and St.John's Precinct, about the same as the one in Seel Street, liverpool, but with a larger stock of kits. On another note, the one in Seel street has begun stocking the occassional Plus Model dio base and accessory, so is worth a look if you're passing

Vinnie

The shop in Deansgate is a Modelzone store and do a good selection of obscure ranges. They normally have a good range of Plus Model inas well, more than Seel Street.

The shop in Deansgate had absolutely NONE of the Plus Model products last time I was there, and nearly all armour was Tamiya with some Dragon thrown in and one or two Alan pieces. A LOT more aeroplane than armour, with most of the shop being RC and downstairs being mostly train.

Vinnie

Try the Transport Shop at Preston

Transport Models
Unit 1 Oyston Mill
Strand Road (near to fylde superbikes, old mill buidings)
PRESTON
PR1 8UR
Telephone:01772 733644 Fax: 01772 761076
[email protected]
http://www.transportmodels.co.uk/

Only been a couple of times but they have a good range. (well I was quite impressed!)

New branch has also opened in Southport;

"We are opening our second shop on Saturday, 10 April. which will be known as:Transport Models, 25 Bold Street, Southport.
These premises were formerly occupied by The Hobby Shop. The telephone number is 01704 532337"

Vince,
were are you? I live in Preston and use transport models all the time. the new shop in Southport is my mates old shop in bold street he sold the business to them and is now the manager of the shop there havent been since it was re-fitted and stocked

hi Davy

I live in Morecambe - so Preston is quite handy for me.

Off topic but ... I see you like 2 wheels as you mode of transport. I am into motorcycles. Hence Preston is better for motorcycle gear as well as the scale model shopping!

Have you found any other model shops in the north west that you can recommend? Can you get a discount at your mates shop in Southport.

I can get 10% off all stuff from transport models cause I send a bit of cash there my mate now works for transport models (long story) so the 10% discount still applies there as well :-) only other real good shop I know near here is in Haworth think it's called Pennine models nice drive over the moors from Colne got stuff stacked up everywere like the old shops used to be worth a vist on a sunny day. As for bikes Im into my Lambretta's got 3 at the Mo in various stages from completely built to completely in bits

Thanks Davy,

I will check out the Pennine Model shop someday soon. I don't need much of an excuse for a blast out seeing as I just bought a new aprilia 1,000 cc beastie

catch ya later

southport hmmmmmmm nowthats close enough for me to visit as i,m in st helens :-) :-) :-)

i can now recomend the southport branch of transport madels , i called in and was happy to see a well stocked shop :-) i ended up buying trumpeters leopold and dragons t34 and got a 10% discount

What did you have to do to get a 10% discount in Southport?

Vinnie Branigan

hi teacher
beleive it or not i just asked is there a discount for cash lol and got one

Vinnie,
If you have an Ipms card you will get a discount
but no harm in asking the lads are sound so you should find yourself getting one easy enough :-)