Don Fry Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 I will be visiting the UK for the first time in nearly two years from next Sunday. I want to visit a LMC. I will be doing bonding time with my sister, in Brixham, Devon. Now I know Totem Hobbies, Plymouth. But there is another, in a smaller town. North West? Can't remember. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Devcon1 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Two birds with one stone at least. Stan of Phoenix Model Products and Bekra in Newton Abott are well worth visiting. Bekra covers a range of Hobbies and Stan has a very well priced range of kit you'd be hard placed to beat. I also think there is a new shop opened in that rough area that may have had a mention in a recent mag. Enjoy your visit to Devon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 Phoenix, that's the one. I think I will find time for a visit to Newton Abbott. Never been there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Carpenter Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 AK Rc model shop Teignmouth ! Nr Morrison’s. Going November to stay In Shaldon so will visit it for the first time myself ! Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Here’s a link for AK Models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 OK, model fest then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Christy Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 This coming Sunday or the 13th? I live at Broadsands, about 10 mins from Brixham. There's a very active community down here. In addition to the shops already mentioned, there's Totem Hobbies in Plymouth, and AK RC Models at Teignmouth - all worth a visit! 12th and 13th is the AHA Helicopter meet at Charmouth (about an hour's drive away), and I'll be there over that week-end. Otherwise, if you fancy meeting up, I'm sure I can arrange something. -- Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 This coming Sunday Peter, and leaving on the 13th. I'm going to be careful with my time, as I still own a house near Bristol, and have to spend 2 days up there. But watching some helicopters fly seems seems hopeful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 There is one in St Austell, (Cornwall) in the old Market place. I visited it in 1956 but it is still there and a club member visited it this year and said that it is good. It also feature in RCM&E a little while ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff 1959 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Don you may want to ring Stan at Phoenix first to check he's there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 Thank you Cliff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Are there any good shops in Somerset? I'll be staying there for a few days next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Crook Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 I visited AK models in Teignmouth yesterday. A pretty well stocked shop, staffed at the time by a friendly and helpful young lady. There was a problem parking near the shop - it's on a trading estate, and although it's in its own little fenced compound, this was full of cars despite there being no-one else in the shop. The surrounding roads are festooned with cars and double yellow lines, and I saw clamping in evidence. I parked at the local Morrisons, and it's a 2-minute walk between buildings to get to AK. Stupidly, I forgot to ask if there was a better way, but I'm sure they would be very helpful on the phone if you are going to visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Chambers Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Posted by David Davis on 05/10/2019 06:55:59: Are there any good shops in Somerset? I'll be staying there for a few days next week. There is the Hobby Hangar in Yeovil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 Anyway, in a fairly frantic week, and bonding time with my sister, having forgotten what a dreadful cook she is, kitchen full of gagets but empty of ingredients, I got to Totem today. I reckon I entered a model shop for the first time in a decade. Walked out £170 poorer, or invested, depending on how you look at it. Easy to sneak it home, as beloved, in France, is frantic, having found out I have a new leather jacket, purchased without supervision. Not helped by an email from a nephew stating it's pink, and the large hairy waiter in a restaurant was most taken with it, and me. Dont know if I dare do another model shop. For clarity, the jacket is a tan leather bomber jacket. I look like a sex God in it. Edited By Don Fry on 10/10/2019 15:02:34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Christy Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Don, Sorry I missed your call today! You picked the one 30 minute period during the day when there was no-one in! The weather isn't looking great this week-end, but if you still fancy a trip to the Charmouth heli event, directions are here: **LINK** The red route is from Newlands Holiday camp, where most participants stay. From Brixham, you would be coming along the A35 from the top left of the picture, and doing an almost-Uturn at the first roundabout at Charmouth. I'll be leaving early afternoon tomorrow, so still the possibility of a local meet-up if you fancy it. Cheers, -- Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 Will phone tomorrow morning. Getting it done in the time is daunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Christy Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Don and I managed to get together for a couple of hours on Friday morning! Always good to put a face to a name and have a chat about all things flying! Hope you got back to France OK! Cheers, -- Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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