Geoff S Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 There used to be a few good model shops withing cycling distance for me but they've all gone. The last was Hobbystores in Beeston but that was really a car ride although I did cycle there once when I only needed light, small stuff. I was a regular at AJ in Pilsley nr Chesterfield which was 10/12 hilly but pleasant miles which gave me a bit of exercise and Spondon Super Models was a convenient call on my way home when I was working. Wayland's in Heanor helped me a lot when I first started but he retired. Now the nearest model shop is GeeDee in Nottingham which is neither a decent bike ride nor handy by car because of a lack of easy parking, so I don't bother. So now it's all internet or telephone orders and occasionally, shows. I regret it partly because it's not always convenient and partly because I was brought up living on the premises of the family shop and enjoyed serving customers from a very young age.. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Channon Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Portsmouth models for me, brilliant service, if he has not got it it is no problem to order and the bits turn up on time !! Brilliant shop. Regards Chris C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARC Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Mikes Models kingstanding for me , we do have a local shop in the midlands but these are expensive and tend to stock only certain brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I voted for buy online, since my LMS (8 miles away) closed down last year. But I do stock up at model shows as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingCrust Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Redlands Models in Weymouth. Brian does his best to help and I use him for most stuff. For a small independent he carries a diverse lot of parts and models. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 4 miles and I have Nitroflight and Leeds model shop pretty close, I do miss A Jay at Chesterfield though. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Can we have another for 0 - 5 miles please? Mine is just around the corner, I will vote once that option is included. Thanks Edited By Keith Simmons on 16/02/2015 15:20:50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Maybe the title is a little ambiguous but I took it as a literal question 'How far do you travel to get to your nearest decent model shop?', but with the internet and model show options should it be 'where do you shop most?'. If that's the case, then the internet wins hands down. Edited By Bob Cotsford on 16/02/2015 15:33:51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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will -0 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I rarely get to a model shoppe now. Nearest "decent" one (that wouldn't be completely in the wrong direction for my normal area of travel) would be 35 miles each way as there's nothing in Cambridge any more. Closest I've ever been was when I was living about 200 ft from the now defunct Hobbystores in Trumpington. That was handy, though it wasn't what you'd call well stocked. Consequently I stock up when the LMA visits Rougham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tee Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 25 miles each way to Sussex Model Centre (south), 20 miles each to nearest one to the north. Did have a good small shop 15 miles to the north but the owner sadly died 18 months ago and no one carried the shop on. Have used several mail order shops successfully but also rely on the bigger shows. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 bits and bobs that i need asap from local model shop, but anything that you would normally shop around for internet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 My LMS, no more than 1.5 miles from home, is closing shortly. I've responded as things are today but it's going to change. Much discsussion going on in our club regarding the matter. Those that like to use the LMS are not very happy. When the shop (Barnstormers, Winsford) first opend up in 2003 Alex Whittaker ran an article in RCM&E which I'm sure helped things along but now it's all coming to an end. A sad time for a lot of us. Edited By Ian Jones on 16/02/2015 16:37:21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster prop Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I'm about 10 miles from Al' s Hobbies in Milton Keynes so that's where I usually go. Ok for kits and wood but I also get bits on line or at shows to save postage. There used to be Maple Models in Bletchley which is nearer but it moved a while back. The Maple Models owner operated from an industrial unit as Enigma Models until about 2 years ago but has now gone. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andjo Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Hello all, If anything needed I go to Aerobertics in Brugge, about 61 kms from home, with also a good website. If I visit my daughter now and then in St Albans I make a point of going to Motors & Rotors in Kings Langley. All very helpful and friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Berriman Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I have added my vote my LMS Leeds its less than 5 miles away and I only have to go 6.5 miles to the flying field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Posted by David Davis on 16/02/2015 10:45:07: I'd like to give a plug for Whitchurch Models in North Shropshire which is about twenty miles away from my home. Went on hols to N Shropshire and enquired from Whitchurch's website what their opening hours and item availability was. Never heard a peep so I didn't bother going the 10 miles to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Posted by Nigel Day on 16/02/2015 18:58:52: Posted by David Davis on 16/02/2015 10:45:07: I'd like to give a plug for Whitchurch Models in North Shropshire which is about twenty miles away from my home. Went on hols to N Shropshire and enquired from Whitchurch's website what their opening hours and item availability was. Never heard a peep so I didn't bother going the 10 miles to see them. They probably read your jokes John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I am lucky as my job has me traveling around the north west . So when ever i am near a model shop i will pop in . Usually the shop i visit are Blackburn models , Leeds Models , Steve Webbs , Bolton models , Barnstormers , And a few others , But they are the main ones . Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Steve Webb, is 30 miles away. Barnstormers is 16 miles, but is closing down sometime this year, so SWM would be the better one after Barnstormers closes. Edited By Paul Marsh on 16/02/2015 19:33:54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I used to be lucky enough to have the best model shop in the UK within walking distance. Now though, there isn;t a decent shop within a hundred miles, so I'm entirely reliant on mail order. Edited By leccyflyer on 16/02/2015 19:34:22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Model Shop Leeds is 27 miles from home, but 2 miles from work. Flying field is 2 miles from home, 26 miles from work. I'm going into semi-retirement, so will have to combine work with shopping ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Posted by kevin b on 16/02/2015 20:30:59: Model Shop Leeds is 27 miles from home, but 2 miles from work. Flying field is 2 miles from home, 26 miles from work. I'm going into semi-retirement, so will have to combine work with shopping ! Or move in where you work Kevin ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 We do most of ours online and at shows, probably 50:50 mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Marshall Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I get all my stuff online as the nearest good shop is over 100 miles away. I use and recommend Airtek, SMC, Gliders and BRC. Hobbyking are ok too for stuff I can't get from the others. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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