hi there
There are 2 'Model-Zone's shops' in the North East England UK; one in Newcastle upon Tyne City Centre and one at
Metro Centre Gateshead. Apparently, the branch in the Metro Centre, only deal with certain manufacturers - i.e. Tamiya,
Revell & Hornby - I think you can purchase Tamiya/Revell paints and that is it as well as their kits. Anything to do with Airfix
though or Humbrol is taboo - and yet they sell Hornby Railways. Strange that.
No sign of any Plasticard there yet, balsa wood - yes; but I am sure that is it - no plywoods or anything.
Hobbycraft is also at Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead - but I am sure that again is limited for the true modeller.
[ I'm own opinion, I've been to some shops, not those mentioned here] and wouldn't buy any I.C. stuff from them - or
their petrol cars [ and some shops ] have a poor reputation and then [ real ] model shops have had to put many an I.C.
models right - and correct the mistakes of inexperienced salesmen of [ other ] shops. Aye.....er on caution.
I am lucky because there is a small model shop which is just up the road - at Whitburn - they deal mainly with IC planes
and cars, but, they are slowly stocking up with marine stuff etc. The other thing is he is pretty knowledgeable on the
brushless motor setups - he has a few in stock too, which, I am presently 'INVESTIGATING'
shall we say.
aye
john e
bluebird
[ Post amended with John's cooperation. - Martin - Admin ]