Hi all I am new to modeling and would like to post this question?
Do any of you have a recommended shop preferably on the net were I could start to gather some of my first supplies and of course models. I have found a couple but you never know about reliability.
Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks
Craig
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RedLeg
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Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 04:46 AM UTC
DaveCox
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Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 04:55 AM UTC
Hi Craig,
Hannants are reliable if slow : http://www.hannants.co.uk/
Models for Sale is my favourite dealer :especially as after a qualifying spend you get a loyalty discount!
http://www.modelsforsale.com/
Hannants are reliable if slow : http://www.hannants.co.uk/
Models for Sale is my favourite dealer :especially as after a qualifying spend you get a loyalty discount!
http://www.modelsforsale.com/
Easy_Co
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Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 06:47 AM UTC
Historex are exellent and very quick . 
betheyn
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Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 06:53 AM UTC
There's always e/bay. There is a shop on e/bay called Panther models ltd that sell a wide range of stuff and delivery is very fast. 
Vic
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Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 07:36 AM UTC
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Historex are exellent and very quick .
I've got to go with John,
Historex are excellent.
I've ordered one day before 15:00hrs and had the delivery the next morning at 08:00hrs.
http://www.historexagents.com
Vic
Drader
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Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 08:25 PM UTC
I was impressed by the speed (and packaging) with which the stuff I ordered from Models for Sale turned up.
Don't really shop on the net much as I am far too much of an impulse buyer....
Don't really shop on the net much as I am far too much of an impulse buyer....
Savage
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Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 12:44 AM UTC
Hi Craig, I agree with Dave and the others. I have found as follows:
I like- and have found the following stores very reliable:
Plastic Kits:
http://www.modelsforsale.com/
http://netmerchants.co.uk/
More off the beaten track (overseas), but still reliable (and very cheap):
http://www.hobby888.com/
Out of production (OOP) kits:
http://www.kingkit.co.uk/
http://www.kitkrazy.com/
After market items (Resin, Photo etch etc.)
http://www.accurate-armour.com/
http://www.historexagents.com/shop/hxshop.php
http://www.armour-models.co.uk/model_kit_gunze.html
http://www.pdi-model-supplies.com/ Stockists of Mig Productions, CMK Goffy Models, Extra Detail and ARMO 1/72 Metal Gun Barrels among others and the only stockists, in the UK (that I know of) to stock Tenax 7R glue.
Plastic materials (styrene sheet etc.) and other expendables (knives, cutters, glue, filler etc.)
http://www.themodelmakersresource.co.uk/index.html
http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/
http://www.themodelcatalogue.com/
Exclusively for tools, http://www.ardelectronics.com/, although their website has hiccups they are well worth the effort.
Other sites
On Ebay, I regularly check this Seller for Tamiya tools and accessories. Although in Hong Kong, I got my Tamiya Sharp Pointed Side Cutter for about half price (including P&P) and delivered in under a week. Tamiya Masking Tape with dispenser and 2X Tape Refills cost about the same (including P&P) as just one tape and dispenser costs in the UK. Waiting time is about 1 week, usually 5 days.
Although slow and sometimes unpredictable, http://www.hannants.co.uk/ carry just about everything.
Hope this helps!
I like- and have found the following stores very reliable:
Plastic Kits:
http://www.modelsforsale.com/
http://netmerchants.co.uk/
More off the beaten track (overseas), but still reliable (and very cheap):
http://www.hobby888.com/
Out of production (OOP) kits:
http://www.kingkit.co.uk/
http://www.kitkrazy.com/
After market items (Resin, Photo etch etc.)
http://www.accurate-armour.com/
http://www.historexagents.com/shop/hxshop.php
http://www.armour-models.co.uk/model_kit_gunze.html
http://www.pdi-model-supplies.com/ Stockists of Mig Productions, CMK Goffy Models, Extra Detail and ARMO 1/72 Metal Gun Barrels among others and the only stockists, in the UK (that I know of) to stock Tenax 7R glue.
Plastic materials (styrene sheet etc.) and other expendables (knives, cutters, glue, filler etc.)
http://www.themodelmakersresource.co.uk/index.html
http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/
http://www.themodelcatalogue.com/
Exclusively for tools, http://www.ardelectronics.com/, although their website has hiccups they are well worth the effort.
Other sites
On Ebay, I regularly check this Seller for Tamiya tools and accessories. Although in Hong Kong, I got my Tamiya Sharp Pointed Side Cutter for about half price (including P&P) and delivered in under a week. Tamiya Masking Tape with dispenser and 2X Tape Refills cost about the same (including P&P) as just one tape and dispenser costs in the UK. Waiting time is about 1 week, usually 5 days.
Although slow and sometimes unpredictable, http://www.hannants.co.uk/ carry just about everything.
Hope this helps!
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Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 01:28 AM UTC
Accurate Armour, good choice, fast delivery. I've had mine in the post 2 days after placing my order!
Cheers
Henk
Cheers
Henk
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Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 02:10 AM UTC
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There's always e/bay. There is a shop on e/bay called Panther models ltd that sell a wide range of stuff and delivery is very fast.
I'll second that.
Also on ebay look out for ray614 (i think) - cheap tamiya and academy kits and a new(?) trader called lawbodel seems cheap and offers 'buy it now' options on it's sales. Don't know how long the delivery will be though.
But of course, you should really be supporting your local, independent hobby shop, if there is one.
kursk
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Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 02:49 AM UTC
i ve found wonderland models in scotland to offer great service. deals and fast postage use them nearly all the time now. hope this helps. 
RedLeg
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Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 03:12 AM UTC
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But of course, you should really be supporting your local, independent hobby shop, if there is one.
i would love to but i have only just started and have heard that my local shop carries mainly radio controlled stuff so for kits and stuff i have to go on line
Thanks for the great responce i think i have plenty of browsing to do :-) she will go nuts lol
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Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 04:09 AM UTC
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There's always e/bay. There is a shop on e/bay called Panther models ltd that sell a wide range of stuff and delivery is very fast.
Agreed Panther models ltd is good, tribalclass ([email protected]) does excellent prices on Academy stuff for example:
IDF Merkeva III MBT £11.99
M-12 155mm SPG £13.99
Tiger Tank Early Prod with 4 Crew £12.99
Tiger Tank Mid Prod With full interior £18.99
British Warrior APC £11.99
Abrams Upgrade 2003 Iraq £16.99
M36 Jackson £18.99
Mc, ray614 = http://www.hobby888.com/ (used to be www.store666.com).
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But of course, you should really be supporting your local, independent hobby shop, if there is one.
This is extremely important! Always shop local first!
Pilgrim
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Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 07:55 AM UTC
I''ll add endorsements for Panther Models on ebay - I buy nearly all my kits on ebay and I've always been happy with the service from Hannants. Antics were Ok but took 4weeks and 3 phone calls to deliver my compressor.
One site not mentioned is the 4D Model Shop http://www.modelshop.co.uk/pages/home.htm
which I came across as a recommendation in the Terrain Modelling Masterclass as a source of diorama building material.
One site not mentioned is the 4D Model Shop http://www.modelshop.co.uk/pages/home.htm
which I came across as a recommendation in the Terrain Modelling Masterclass as a source of diorama building material.
dogload
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Posted: Friday, May 13, 2005 - 12:15 AM UTC
Thanks.
I'm glad they changed the name of the store to 888, the old one was too scary! :-)
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Posted: Friday, May 13, 2005 - 06:40 AM UTC
Seeing as you are in the South-east, you should have a visit to the Hannants shop in Colindale (north London) They have got allmost every thing you could want plus the RAF meauseam is a short walk away.
cheers
Philip
cheers
Philip
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Posted: Friday, May 13, 2005 - 11:02 AM UTC
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Seeing as you are in the South-east, you should have a visit to the Hannants shop in Colindale (north London) They have got allmost every thing you could want plus the RAF meauseam is a short walk away.
Colindale is only about twenty mins from me i might give that a go thank you.
The RAF Museum is that the Hendon one?
I Have also just place my first order with Wonderland models. Let you all know how the service goes!!
RedLeg
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Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 08:43 AM UTC
Hi all just thought I would let you know I ordered from Wonderland models :-)
The only thing is I am now WONDERING where the six kits I ordered are 
I think I will be on the phone soon, It’s been well over a week they should be here now surely?
The only thing is I am now WONDERING where the six kits I ordered are
I think I will be on the phone soon, It’s been well over a week they should be here now surely?
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Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 09:19 AM UTC
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Hi all just thought I would let you know I ordered from Wonderland models :-)
The only thing is I am now WONDERING where the six kits I ordered are
I think I will be on the phone soon, It’s been well over a week they should be here now surely?
Give the guys a chance! From the 13th to the 18th isn't well over a week by anybody's calendar, and there was a weekend in there as well. Wonderland Models are good, but I'd give them a few more days yet!!
RedLeg
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Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 10:28 AM UTC
Sorry your right just me getting over excited and anxious its my first model on its way. It has been a week I ordered Thursday but I forgot about the weekend. Alright for some I have to work weekends.
Once again sorry I will wait a bit longer
Once again sorry I will wait a bit longer
Easy_Co
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Posted: Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 10:11 PM UTC
Red leg if yu live in London try Modelzone in Holborn it cant be to far from you, that shop sells a great range of armour and aircraft.
betheyn
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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 11:11 PM UTC
Excellent service from this shop, http://www.military-precision.co.uk/
I ordered a Jordio Rubio barrel and it was delivered 3 days later. They take paypal as well.
Update.
The barrel i ordered was the wrong one ( my fault should look more carefully,oh well, i'll have to buy another kit LOL). so on the 26/5/05 i ordered the correct one, this morning (27/5/05) the postman delivered it. Not even 24 hours from ordering to delivery, too say i'm impressed is an understatement.
I ordered a Jordio Rubio barrel and it was delivered 3 days later. They take paypal as well.
Update.
The barrel i ordered was the wrong one ( my fault should look more carefully,oh well, i'll have to buy another kit LOL). so on the 26/5/05 i ordered the correct one, this morning (27/5/05) the postman delivered it. Not even 24 hours from ordering to delivery, too say i'm impressed is an understatement.
RedLeg
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Posted: Saturday, May 28, 2005 - 09:39 AM UTC
thanks guys..
still waiting on Wonderland Two weeks and one day now
still waiting on Wonderland Two weeks and one day now
Littorio
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Posted: Saturday, May 28, 2005 - 08:26 PM UTC
Redleg as others have said give www.modelsforsale.com a go, very good service. They also have 2nd hand stuff for sale.
After you have built up a order value you even get a discount with them, great save money so you can buy more kits......
Ciao
Luciano
After you have built up a order value you even get a discount with them, great save money so you can buy more kits......
Ciao
Luciano
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