Hi there
A while back we started a UK Model Shop Directory over on A-UK. The idea is to build up a list with a description (and photos if you can) for each shop.
So, if your favourite local shop isn't on the list, send me or BrandyDog the details and we'll add them.
All the best
Rowan
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UK Model Shop Directory
Posted: Sunday, June 27, 2004 - 06:56 PM UTC
Desert-Fox
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Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 01:10 PM UTC
I am going to send you a whole list of links to places I use regularly.
Please post these for reference.
Martin
Please post these for reference.
Martin
Desert-Fox
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Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 01:18 PM UTC
13 links sent to you. I have used them all at some stage and would recommend all to you!!
Posted: Thursday, July 01, 2004 - 07:32 AM UTC
Thanks Martin
Stunning stuff! I got the links OK and will add them to our list.
All the best
Rowan
Stunning stuff! I got the links OK and will add them to our list.
All the best
Rowan
Easy_Co
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Posted: Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 02:22 AM UTC
can you add Model Zone in holborn London 2 minute walk from holburn tube station excellent range of armour and wingys.
october
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Posted: Saturday, September 11, 2004 - 07:01 AM UTC
Just a quick post to point out that the Model King shop of North Road ,Durham,Co Durham has closed.The sign in the window says for refurbishment but as large ammounts of stock was sold over e-bay and judging by the mail piling up in the window I don't think this is the case.Shame really as it carried a interesting variety of kits.
simonrw
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Posted: Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 05:22 AM UTC
That's a pity. I only bought a few things from there, but it was still an interesting little shop.
Victory
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Posted: Friday, October 01, 2004 - 10:11 PM UTC
please include;
Transport models Preston http://www.transportmodels.co.uk/
Wonderland models
http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/
and although not quite a model shop ...
The Works (discount bookshop)
www.theworks.gb.com
... they sell artist materials and military reference books at cheap prices. I bought a set of 24 acrylic paints for £8. Also bought John Keegans book 'Atlas of the second world war' for £8 (jacket price was £25).
Transport models Preston http://www.transportmodels.co.uk/
Wonderland models
http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/
and although not quite a model shop ...
The Works (discount bookshop)
www.theworks.gb.com
... they sell artist materials and military reference books at cheap prices. I bought a set of 24 acrylic paints for £8. Also bought John Keegans book 'Atlas of the second world war' for £8 (jacket price was £25).
procrazzy
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Posted: Saturday, December 04, 2004 - 08:31 AM UTC
www.modelsforsale.com
www.smallshopeu.com
Hope thease are good. Models for sale sells pretty much everything and the Small Shop EU sells MMP powders and snow coat.
cheers
Philip
www.smallshopeu.com
Hope thease are good. Models for sale sells pretty much everything and the Small Shop EU sells MMP powders and snow coat.
cheers
Philip
Capt-Caveman
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Posted: Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 04:04 AM UTC
Ive heared the other day that ED Models in Solihull has closed, they were a great shop
it closed from the owner being not well enough to continue the shop and his Son had just had a little baby so he couldnt carry the shop on
the shop is going to be missed in the midlands
I havnt been over to the shop to comfirm that it has shut, If anyone can comfirm it
it closed from the owner being not well enough to continue the shop and his Son had just had a little baby so he couldnt carry the shop on
the shop is going to be missed in the midlands
I havnt been over to the shop to comfirm that it has shut, If anyone can comfirm it
Stormbringer
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Posted: Friday, January 28, 2005 - 02:19 AM UTC
Jon
Yes, E D models has closed (unfortunately). The one good thing to come from this is that Hannants now have the Airwaves range of Pe accessories.
Pete
Yes, E D models has closed (unfortunately). The one good thing to come from this is that Hannants now have the Airwaves range of Pe accessories.
Pete
steeldog51
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Posted: Friday, January 28, 2005 - 12:27 PM UTC
Hey mate what about our good friend Gavin Graham? at
panther Models and Lee at Military Precision service at both is utterly second to none!
panther Models and Lee at Military Precision service at both is utterly second to none!
Posted: Friday, March 11, 2005 - 10:16 AM UTC
Can you add the following www.modelsforsale.com I've had very good service from them with e-mail sent telling me when an order is ready as well as when its dispatched.
They have a live web site if you cannot see it then its not in stock, you can only order whats in stock. Delivery 2 days, like I said very good service.
Ciao
Luciano
They have a live web site if you cannot see it then its not in stock, you can only order whats in stock. Delivery 2 days, like I said very good service.
Ciao
Luciano
sahariana
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Posted: Thursday, September 15, 2005 - 12:32 AM UTC
Dorking Models
12 -13 West Street
Dorking Surrey
Run by Tony Lawrence, he is a modeller and the shop has loads of stuff packed into it, well worth a visit.
Dus
12 -13 West Street
Dorking Surrey
Run by Tony Lawrence, he is a modeller and the shop has loads of stuff packed into it, well worth a visit.
Dus
tony55
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Posted: Thursday, September 15, 2005 - 04:44 AM UTC
Setchfields
01202 673300
21-27 High St
Poole
BH15 1AB
This is a great shop for al l modelling supplies. Armour/aircraft/space/railway/boats plus loads of those accessories you only read about.
01202 673300
21-27 High St
Poole
BH15 1AB
This is a great shop for al l modelling supplies. Armour/aircraft/space/railway/boats plus loads of those accessories you only read about.
Posted: Thursday, September 15, 2005 - 08:35 AM UTC
Hi Folks
I just ordered my first item from wonderland models, and the service was first class, and I would also have to say that Dorking models in deepest surrey is a top shop, worth a visit if you're in the are
Jason
I just ordered my first item from wonderland models, and the service was first class, and I would also have to say that Dorking models in deepest surrey is a top shop, worth a visit if you're in the are
Jason
neil
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Posted: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 07:18 AM UTC
in reply to your model shop directory i shop at hobbins models in the high street lincoln (in lincolnshire) it is a fair way down the high street when coming from the main shops but is moving a bit nearer the shops it is a very good shop and more people should know about it. it has a web site as well
neil
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Posted: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 07:22 AM UTC
[quote] in reply to your model shop directory i shop at hobbins models in the high street lincoln (in lincolnshire) it is a fair way down the high street when coming from the main shops but is moving a bit nearer the shops it is a very good shop and more people should know about it. it has a web site as well
i have also called at hannants in lowestoft which i know is the warehouse but all you need is the models not a fancy shop it is a bit sureal walking round a modelling warehouse but great
i have also called at hannants in lowestoft which i know is the warehouse but all you need is the models not a fancy shop it is a bit sureal walking round a modelling warehouse but great
Ross
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Posted: Sunday, November 06, 2005 - 11:11 PM UTC
How about Waterlooville Model Centre in Waterlooville Hampshire (Used to be known as Pauls Models). Very packed shop including Games Workshop Stuff, Billings style boat models, Hornby stuff, Radio Control, Revell, Tamiya and Xtracolour/crylics paint. Plastic and Metal scratchbuild stuff. Lots of diorama/scenery supplies. AFVs, Sci Fi and airplanes and car kits. Die cast stuff. He doesn't carry everything but a lot of each, plus he does carry Eastern European Stuff such as Maquette and ICM. Well worth a look if you're passing and worth supporting if you want a local shop for local people to keep going. Paul will order stuff in if he has links with a supplier.
Ross
Ross
jlmurc
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Posted: Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 05:06 PM UTC
I would endorse your recommendation of Panther models, whom I found on ebay and have enjoyed efficient and speedy service from.
John
John
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Posted: Sunday, December 11, 2005 - 06:53 PM UTC
Hi Merlin,
Here's a couple for you, down in the dim dark recesses of Kent:
EM Models
51 Camden Rd, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2QE
Tel: 01892 536689
Reasonable size shop, reasonable range of kits (Armour and Aircraft) and ephemera. Good range of tools, fillers etc, though limited to Humbrol and Tamiya paints. Not much in the way of after-market (PE, Decals etc) but very helpful and friendly staff will get most stuff to order in a few days.
Ballards
54, Grosvenor Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 2AS
Tel: 01892 531803
Small model shop with a mixed range, quite a few kits but very traditional - not much in the way of aftermarket stuff.
And not a model shop, but invaluable for Airplane-heads(like me!) is the Aviation Bookshop. Quite simply the biggest Aviation bookstore going, fantastic for research, and they have a glass case which they kindly let me put my models in (and sometimes even flog them!)
The Aviation Bookshop
33 Vale Rd
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 1BS
Telephone: 01892 539284
Website:
www.aviation-bookshop.com
Here's a couple for you, down in the dim dark recesses of Kent:
EM Models
51 Camden Rd, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2QE
Tel: 01892 536689
Reasonable size shop, reasonable range of kits (Armour and Aircraft) and ephemera. Good range of tools, fillers etc, though limited to Humbrol and Tamiya paints. Not much in the way of after-market (PE, Decals etc) but very helpful and friendly staff will get most stuff to order in a few days.
Ballards
54, Grosvenor Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 2AS
Tel: 01892 531803
Small model shop with a mixed range, quite a few kits but very traditional - not much in the way of aftermarket stuff.
And not a model shop, but invaluable for Airplane-heads(like me!) is the Aviation Bookshop. Quite simply the biggest Aviation bookstore going, fantastic for research, and they have a glass case which they kindly let me put my models in (and sometimes even flog them!)
The Aviation Bookshop
33 Vale Rd
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 1BS
Telephone: 01892 539284
Website:
www.aviation-bookshop.com
Desert-Fox
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Posted: Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 07:22 AM UTC
jlmurc
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Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 06:55 PM UTC
Hi all,
Could I add the following East Anglian Model Shop to the directory.
http://www.model-junction.co.uk/
Happy New Year to all.
John
Could I add the following East Anglian Model Shop to the directory.
http://www.model-junction.co.uk/
Happy New Year to all.
John
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Posted: Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 01:42 PM UTC