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Needed something for a gift

Needed a model kit fast because my nephew's birthday was on the Saturday and I'd forgotten about it until the Wednesday. Found a Lego-style starter set that was still in stock and paid for it that night. It turned up the next day, which was dead good, and he was made up with it. Only thing is I wish the search showed age ranges more clearly, but otherwise it was spot on.

Mason K.
1 person found this helpful

The filter search is handy

The first thing I liked was being able to filter by scale, so I didn't end up with the wrong kit. Found a 1/72 aircraft kit in a few clicks and it was added to my basket with no fuss. Checkout was simple and the order turned up on time.

Aaron H.
1 person found this helpful

ordered a tin of varnish

I ordered a tin of matt varnish to finish off a ship model my late husband started. The tin arrived sealed and the instructions on the label were easy to read. It went on nicely and the finish is just right.

Patricia B.
2 people found this helpful

Really good site

Honestly really good site. Found the exact kit I wanted in about two minutes, ordered at night and it turned up the next day. Will be back for the paints.

Owen J.
2 people found this helpful

Better than the usual model shops

Compared with the model shop in town I used to visit, I found this considerably easier to use and the choice was wider. I'd been after a particular set of enamel paints for a Spitfire I'm building and they had every shade listed with a clear description. The order arrived well packed and I've been very pleased with it.

Wendy M.
1 person found this helpful

better than the big marketplace

Better than the big marketplace for this kind of stuff, the paint shades are listed properly and the site knows what a model kit is. Compared it with a couple of other UK sellers and the price here was sharper. Quick delivery too.

Michael S.
4 people found this helpful

Ordered a tub of modelling putty

I ordered a tub of modelling putty for filling gaps on a resin bust I'm working on. It's smooth to work with and sands down without crumbling, which is exactly what I needed. The tub was well packed and arrived in good time. Would order again.

Kayleigh R.
1 person found this helpful

Better than the local shop

Used to drive to the local model shop for everything but this beats it on range and price, and the stock is always there when I check. Ordered a couple of tins of paint on my phone during lunch and they were here the next morning. Easy.

Nathan C.
1 person found this helpful

Why I needed a new hobby knife

My old hobby knife had gone blunt and I needed a replacement before a big build. I looked at a few places and this had the right blades in stock with a clear description. Arrived quickly and the knife is good quality.

Ryan W.
3 people found this helpful

exactly the right glue

Best glue for plastic kits you'll find for the money, and this is the one I've been buying for years. Thin enough to run into the seams without going everywhere. Arrived in a day.

Ben S.
5 people found this helpful

Bought a tube of plastic cement

Ordered a tube of plastic cement on my phone during my lunch break and it was done in about two minutes. Good price, the site remembered my details from last time. Stuff arrived quick, no complaints, will use them again.

Sophie H.
2 people found this helpful

sorted my weathering supplies

I'd been after a decent weathering pigment set for a while and kept putting it off. Finally ordered and it has everything I need, the rust and dust shades are spot on. Quick and simple.

Callum S.
1 person found this helpful

ordered a set of brushes

I ordered a set of fine detail brushes for painting figures and I'm pleased with them. The bristles hold their point well and the handles feel nicely balanced in the hand. The whole thing was packed carefully and arrived without any bent ends, which I was rather worried about.

Trevor B.
3 people found this helpful

Way better than amazon for paints

Compared to ordering paints off Amazon this was way better, the range is actually made for models so I didn't have to guess which bottles would work. Prices were similar to the marketplace sellers but the shades matched what I saw on the pictures. Got my order in four days and I've already told my housemate to use it too, she's getting into it now as well.

Amelia S.
5 people found this helpful

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uk. Its range covers plastic scale model kits, paints, tools and other materials for modellers and hobbyists.

The shop serves hobbyists who build and display models, from those returning to the pastime to more experienced modellers looking for specific kits and accessories. Orders are placed through the website, which is how the company operates, and customers can read and write reviews of the business on this page.

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