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Lancer
Member Since: April 18, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 09:09 PM UTC
Hi,I heartily second the good report on Models for Sale.Living in Thailand,I am totally reliant on mail order,M4S aint let me down yet.Cheero.Lancer
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AIRGUNNER
Member Since: September 27, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, September 09, 2007 - 06:16 PM UTC
Hi all,
I will endorse Andy's(Bigskip) comments above. I ordered stuff from Lee at Military Precision last week and it arrived next day. There was a slight problem with one item so I called Lee and we resolved it. I will stress it wasn't Lee's fault, some items from Eduard were in the wrong bag and all his stock was like it. He also gave me some good advise on how to use Alclad as I have nver used it before. All in all, top service, top bloke.
Steve
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I will endorse Andy's(Bigskip) comments above. I ordered stuff from Lee at Military Precision last week and it arrived next day. There was a slight problem with one item so I called Lee and we resolved it. I will stress it wasn't Lee's fault, some items from Eduard were in the wrong bag and all his stock was like it. He also gave me some good advise on how to use Alclad as I have nver used it before. All in all, top service, top bloke.
Steve
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ONSLOW
Member Since: September 24, 2007
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Posted: Friday, September 28, 2007 - 07:02 AM UTC
Hello, I would like to add a model shop to your directory, please. it is "The Model Shop "179 Ferensway ,Hull E YKS HU1 2 QE(?), 01482 329199. he stocks plastics , railways, die casts etc. he does mail order.
Lancer
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Posted: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 - 02:37 PM UTC
Hi.This is a cry for HELP,Can any one tell me where(in UK) I can get Pegaso Figures?Living ing in Thailand,I am totally reliant on Mail Order.Thanks Guys,Dave ANdrews(Lancer)
alanmac
Member Since: February 25, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, October 04, 2007 - 04:19 AM UTC
Yes, in the UK you can get them from Historex.
www.historexagents.com
http://www.historexagents.com/shop/hxsearchresults.php?SupplierCode=PM
Alan
www.historexagents.com
http://www.historexagents.com/shop/hxsearchresults.php?SupplierCode=PM
Alan
Lancer
Member Since: April 18, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, October 04, 2007 - 01:58 PM UTC
Hi Alan,Thanks for reply.Have looked at Historex site,they only show Andrea.,but will try again.Cheero,Dave
Lancer
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Posted: Thursday, October 04, 2007 - 02:16 PM UTC
Hi again,Alan.Found the site but not the bloke!.Trying to price Chas.AJ Flahaut. What a CRACKER!!Ho Hum.Back to Airfix!? Dave
Lancer
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Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 02:06 PM UTC
Hi Guys A word of caution to OVERSEAS buyers.Be advised that Kingkit,Shifnal Staffs,does NOT deduct VAT and their figures are second -hand.There is NO indication of this on their website.Ive just found out the hard way!I also feel that their postage rates are excessive. Dave Andrews (Lancer) Thailand
Lancer
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Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 10:34 PM UTC
Hi Guys.Can anyone advise me how to do a 1/35 figure dresswd in sackcloth and ashes? It,ll be ME! Have found out there is NO vat relief on second hand goods!Ever felt a right Charlie? 
malcolm
Member Since: September 24, 2007
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Posted: Monday, November 19, 2007 - 05:02 AM UTC
Hi all,
can you please add
Halifax modellers world
http://www.halifaxmodellersworld.co.uk
in halifax, west yorkshire, it is your typical old fashioned model shop, thats not a bad thing, far from it, they sell every thing you could ever want for modelling, if they dont sell it, they get it for you within a week normally, and the two guys that run it are very friendly, if a bit on the bold side, ( sorry Darren )
I cant recommend them enough
malc.
pigsty
Member Since: January 16, 2007
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Posted: Monday, November 19, 2007 - 11:34 PM UTC
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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..
Modeltime became Modelzone, I think, and then moved into the Centrale shopping centre. That's on the other side of North End from the Whitgift, effectively end-to-end with the Drummond Centre. It's quite good. Lacks the homely atmosphere of the St George's Walk incarnation, and I suspect the old expert staff have been, er, replaced, but the stock is much larger and there's room to move. It's probably Modelzone's best branch.
NJM is mainly trains. Inevitable, I suppose, given the location.
Don't know if it's already in the directory, since I can't get it to open on this cruddy system, but Miller's in Truro (Calenick Street) is good. Decent selection of kits, good accessories, some R/C stuff if you like that sort of thing. It's the upstairs part of a toyshop so there's something for everyone.
Also Hooper's on Cornwall Street in Plymouth. It appears to be a newsagent's but has stacks of kits. The range has gone down a bit recently but is still good, and one very strong point is a huge pile of books. Not so good for accessories, but there's another Modelzone round the corner for that.
seán
_H_Dori
Member Since: November 09, 2006
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Posted: Friday, November 23, 2007 - 08:54 PM UTC
For anyone around the Cambridgeshire area I reccomend Simons Models & crafts. It's just off the M11 in Barton near Cambridge.
Simon & Vicky are really friendly and helpful & they keep a good stock.
http://www.simonsmodelandcrafts.co.uk/
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Simon & Vicky are really friendly and helpful & they keep a good stock.
http://www.simonsmodelandcrafts.co.uk/
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Sandy
Member Since: June 24, 2002
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Posted: Friday, December 07, 2007 - 07:19 AM UTC
Hi all , Model Zone in Broadmarsh Centre in Nottingham has opened a discount section next door , it has a few old revell kit at huge discounts , cheers ian
entlim
Member Since: May 02, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 10:44 AM UTC
Relish models
http://www.relishmodels.co.uk/
fast, reliable, and has live chat, so he can tell you what's in there and then
http://www.relishmodels.co.uk/
fast, reliable, and has live chat, so he can tell you what's in there and then
mclen69
Member Since: February 21, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 06:07 AM UTC
Could anyone tell me if sbmodels is still trading. I'm, thinking of ordering some bits and bobs but a bit wary as the web site hasn't changed for a while
entlim
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Posted: Monday, June 16, 2008 - 06:59 AM UTC
sb or sbx?
mclen69
Member Since: February 21, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 06:05 AM UTC
its sbmodels
http://www.sbmodels.net/SB_Scotia.html
they have some really nice stuff, would be a shame if they are no longer trading.
http://www.sbmodels.net/SB_Scotia.html
they have some really nice stuff, would be a shame if they are no longer trading.
Crimsontit
Member Since: June 18, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 06:23 AM UTC
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Sadly one I'd not recommend is Plastic Pastimes in Poole. The owner is the most rudest shop owner I have had the misfortune to meet. Makes Basil Fawlty look like a mild mannered reasonable individual.
My first (and last) experience which I asked for a kit they did not have I was subjected to a verbal outburst about all the excuses he'd heard over twenty years for not buying a kit ,which culminated in him calling me an a***hole. I kid you not.
Having my eight year old son with me I asked him to moderate his language but he was unrepentant and stormed off out the back of the shop.
It's one of those experiences you are so taken aback by and can't believe is happening that you fail to give as good as you get and go away wishing you'd said or done more.
Apparently after speaking to other modellers, retailers etc. he has a terrible reputation which goes way beyond the local area and obviously shouldn't be in retail with his attitude and issues. One to avoid and I'll never buy from even if it's the one kit I've always wanted.
Happy modelling
Alan
Blimey!
He trades as Polar-bears-3-kits-cats on e-bay and I've bought quite a bit of stuff from them and never had a problem.
Bricksy
Member Since: November 20, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 02:30 AM UTC
On Monday 3 November, ABC Modelsport was taken into new ownership. The ABC Modelsport shop which is based on Nantwich Road in Crewe reopens after refurbishment on Saturday 8 November.
The shop will focus on military models including Tamiya, Dragon, Revell, Italeri, Trumpeter and Hasegawa but will also stock plastic model kits for cars, motorbikes and ships. We will also be stocking Scalextric, wooden models, Warhammer, childrens' toys, Hormby train sets, and an extensive range of paints. glues and tools.
The website is currently being redesigned to provide a better service to customers - we apologise for any incovenience and in the meantime, if you have any queries or would like to place an order please contact the shop directly on 01270 505048 where we will be pleased to help.
The shop will focus on military models including Tamiya, Dragon, Revell, Italeri, Trumpeter and Hasegawa but will also stock plastic model kits for cars, motorbikes and ships. We will also be stocking Scalextric, wooden models, Warhammer, childrens' toys, Hormby train sets, and an extensive range of paints. glues and tools.
The website is currently being redesigned to provide a better service to customers - we apologise for any incovenience and in the meantime, if you have any queries or would like to place an order please contact the shop directly on 01270 505048 where we will be pleased to help.
entlim
Member Since: May 02, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 05:39 AM UTC
Yep, ws over at Crewe last week- Paul's a great bloke to deal with......
entlim
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Posted: Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 05:42 AM UTC
Kitstop
20 Oxton Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside , L41 2OJ
0151 647 9067
no website at present
R/c , plastic, accessories
20 Oxton Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside , L41 2OJ
0151 647 9067
no website at present
R/c , plastic, accessories
carabinier
Member Since: May 07, 2009
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Posted: Monday, May 18, 2009 - 07:35 AM UTC
Affinity Models in Longton Stoke on Trent ,
excellent range of kits and paints ,has only been open for a few months but seems to have the right idea,
excellent range of kits and paints ,has only been open for a few months but seems to have the right idea,
MagnusPym
Member Since: January 08, 2009
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Posted: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 10:11 PM UTC
I can't praise Models For Sale enough. They always despatch within 24 hours. Compare this to Model Hobbies who I placed an order with 12 days ago. It's still 'processing'! The item was supposed to be in stock too. I've also found Hannants quite slow. Certainly compared with Models For Sale anyway.
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