OK I give in searching.
Am looking for an online model retailer for whom i have lost the link in my faves folder.
Whats special about them ?
When you clicked on a kit, as well as being able to view the box art as most online retailers do, you could also look at the instructions for the kit.
interesting in its own right, but handy for looking up what paints are needed before purchasing a kit.
Sorry to be long winded. The clues are.... Japan or Hong Kong retailer but not the ones linked from this site, tried them.
Anyone else got this site saved ? thanks in advance.

Here you go: Hobby Search

Well played sir.
Many thanks for that. Site is now back in the faves list.
Sometimes you just wanna know, "if i buy this kit, will i need an extra six colours of paint or do i already have them?"
You are appreciated.