Somewhat nerdy question re Airfix/Revell models

[surrey jim]

There used to be a model shop in Buggs Hole, at the top end of Junction Road near the Station. Mid Sussex Models. Not sure if still there though! They used to sell Hornby, Scalextrix and Airfix stuff.

The owner shut up shop and moved away just before being found guilty of abusing children.

http://m.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/local/burgess-hill-toy-shop-closes-1-683429

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-11406691

 

[pipkin112]

This place is near the footbridge over the A27 in Lancing.
http://www.morris-models.co.uk/

 

[KZNSeagull]

The owner shut up shop and moved away just before being found guilty of abusing children.

http://m.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/local/burgess-hill-toy-shop-closes-1-683429

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-11406691

Oh no - how awful. Scumbag

 

[Worthingite]

Theres a place on Broadwater Road in Worthing, but I'm buggered if I know what it's called?!

 

[Telscombe Seagull]

Theres a place on Broadwater Road in Worthing, but I'm buggered if I know what it's called?!

think thats the Sussex Model Centre, bright yellow place?

As other have mentioned the main options are SMC, LSA models and hobbycraft at Haskins/Crawley etc

 

[Notters]

The Hobby Box in uckfield is a good independent shop. I believe they've just moved to a bigger premises at the top of the high street.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

If you like sticky bits.

Close. It's because they know exactly the right places to stick their tiny little bits.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

NSC: I knew you wouldn't let me down

 

[Goldston Wrap]

One for the closet geeks here. Where in Brighton (or West/ maybe the western side of East Sussex) can one find a shop that sells Airfix or Revell models, like aircraft or warships, that kind of thing. The ones you glue together & paint. If that's your bag.

There used to be a Modelzone on West St/Cranbourne St in Brighton but I think the company folded. I can't see Toys R Us having much of a range- or am I wrong?

Anyone assist with knowledge of a local shop that has a decent range of this sort of thing?

Try 'LSA Model's' 151 Sackville Rd, Hove, East Sussex. Tel 01273 705420. Email www.lsamodels.co.uk
They do all the stuff you're looking for. Hope this helps and good luck with your geeky quest!...

 

[The Andy Naylor Fan Club]

I think that there is an independant model shop on Coombe Terrace, Lewes Road, Brighton. Has been there for years.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Try 'LSA Model's' 151 Sackville Rd, Hove, East Sussex. Tel 01273 705420. Email www.lsamodels.co.uk
They do all the stuff you're looking for. Hope this helps and good luck with your geeky quest!...

I'm on it, thanks. Is the nearest of the options suggested so far, though I have no idea how easy it'll be to park. If that fails, I'll head west to what is clearly the modellers ghetto of Lancing-Worthing

 

[hans kraay fan club]

I'm on it, thanks. Is the nearest of the options suggested so far, though I have no idea how easy it'll be to park. If that fails, I'll head west to what is clearly the modellers ghetto of Lancing-Worthing

If there's no street parking right outside, it would be quicker to park in Tescos and enjoy the STROLL than to slog over to Worthing!

 

[dougdeep]

I have no idea how easy it'll be to park.

It won't be easy, you're female.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

Sussex Model Centre, Broadwater Road Worthing. Was taken in there last year by someone getting something for her son, and it was like being 12 again, but so much more available than when I was young. They have all the model kits, remote controlled cars etc., model planes. Doesn't interest me these days, but if that's your bag, they're probably got it.

 

[half time scores]

Excuse my ignorance but should this thread be a 'sticky' ?

 

[Petunia]

I'm on it, thanks. Is the nearest of the options suggested so far, though I have no idea how easy it'll be to park. If that fails, I'll head west to what is clearly the modellers ghetto of Lancing-Worthing

Loads of on street parking but you may have to pay the meter. Otherwise there's a DFS car park a short walk away. Used to be a football ground I do believe

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Sussex Model Centre, Broadwater Road Worthing. Was taken in there last year by someone getting something for her son, and it was like being 12 again, but so much more available than when I was young. They have all the model kits, remote controlled cars etc., model planes. Doesn't interest me these days, but if that's your bag, they're probably got it.

None of it's my bag, hence the question, but the suggested options all look good to me, so, thanks.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Excuse my ignorance but should this thread be a 'sticky' ?

Wahey!

 

[moggy]

Just finished a diorama with a 1960s Mini Cooper set in the Monte Carlo rally era
Everything handmade and airbrushed, just bought the kit for the car

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Just finished a diorama with a 1960s Mini Cooper set in the Monte Carlo rally era
Everything handmade and airbrushed, just bought the kit for the car

GEEEEK. Geeeeeeeeeek. Burn him!



(It's very good, btw)