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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

I am going to send you a whole list of links to places I use regularly.

Please post these for reference.

Martin

13 links sent to you. I have used them all at some stage and would recommend all to you!!

Thanks Martin

Stunning stuff! I got the links OK and will add them to our list.

All the best

Rowan

can you add Model Zone in holborn London 2 minute walk from holburn tube station excellent range of armour and wingys.

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.

That's a pity. I only bought a few things from there, but it was still an interesting little shop.

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).

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

[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

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

I would endorse your recommendation of Panther models, whom I found on ebay and have enjoyed efficient and speedy service from.

John

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

How about

http://www.djparkins.clara.net/fltpath/fpmaster.htm

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 you ad www.sbmodels.net in the North section

Steve

Hi,

If they are not on your list already please add;

www.netmerchants.co.uk.

I've used them since the summer and they are very reliable and fast. Although based in Larne in N Ireland I've had kits delivered in two days!!!

Also: www.historexagents.co.uk Only used them 3 times but very helpful and reasonably fast.

Al

anyone know if wonderland models is still going?

the website seems to be a victim of a glitch in the matrix....

Rowan,

Can you amend the Bridge street models one please,

They have moved into a new shop closer to Mansfield market place.

Its now called

Mansfield Models,
Church Street
Mansfield

Approx 100m down from the market place on the left.

Cheers

Joe

Hi all.

Great to see such a large UK contingent here. I'm Steve Hewitt and I run Eagle Models in North Yorkshire. We're aviation specialists in our second year and are building our catalogue all the time. Let us know if we can be of any service!

Steve

http://www.eaglemodels.co.uk/

Hey guys,

I was in Croydon over the weekend - whatever happened to what used to be Modeltime in St. George's Walk ...didn't see Modelzone which I believe is in the Whitgift Centre ...but heading out of SE 25 after the Palace game (Eagles !) we drove past a great looking little shop in Norwood - Norwood Junction Models....anyone know it..