Hi
Well I'm pretty new to the hobby and I ask on the forum about a lot of stuff - and everyone is helpful. My experience with model shops is this - most of them don't seem overly interested in boats - and I have been really disappointed in probably eight of nine I have been to
However I hauled myself up to Skelmersdale to a tiny cramped shop called 'Scale Hobbies' and I had a great experience. The guy looked at my old boat, talked me through some choices, kitted me out with everything off the shelf, and gave advice on what to do etc etc. Now whilst my pennies might have gone a little further on the internet I would have missed out on his advice - and maybe bought the wrong item. I will definitely return there soon
Regards Norseman