- Location
- Egham
The lad (Mike) is a super pilot, comfortably one of the best in the UK. Many a happy hour spent flying with those guys, still miss it can't find the time any more.
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It seems every one that i talk to that flies has been taught by Colin or one of his family
ive only just learnt how to land .... ish
derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
- Location
- On the edge of London
They have been hard to find for many years now, When the Red Baron went in Ponders End, About 25 years ago, that really killed modelling for me, Have flown planes and helicopters raced cars and ic boats...
Cycleops
Legendary Member
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
Yes it's a shame. When I was running the Chelmsford shop I could see the figures week by week and they couldn't have been making any money. Christmas was the only real good period. It was owned by Ripmax and the business is now on line. I notice they've lost the Futaba distributorship.
classic33
Leg End Member
Local one for aircraft, helicopters in particular is on the far side of Leeds. About 30 miles away.
Chromatic
Legendary Member
- Location
- Gloucestershire
You should go to the doctors about that spot on your face.
Cycleops
Legendary Member
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
He's practising for the spot landing competition.
Poacher
Gravitationally challenged member
- Location
- Nottingham
Might shortly be even harder to find, if nobody steps in to buy Gee Dee Models in Nottingham - owner is retiring after 70 years in the business!
Cycleops
Legendary Member
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
I don't know if anyone would even take on a model shop these days. You'll need at least two staff and with the high business rates and competition from the internet you'd have to be very brave.
Ali Machinchy still has his shops in Milton Keynes and Hainault. He might be the only one left soon.
Hobbystores had a shop in Nottingham which used to sell mainly cars and buggies.
Ali Machinchy still has his shops in Milton Keynes and Hainault. He might be the only one left soon.
Hobbystores had a shop in Nottingham which used to sell mainly cars and buggies.
Smokin Joe
Legendary Member
- Location
- Bare headed cyclist, Smoker
Is that Big Al's in New North Road?
Cycleops
Legendary Member
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
Yes, Al's Hobbies, New North Rd, Hainault.
Smokin Joe
Legendary Member
- Location
- Bare headed cyclist, Smoker
It's a great shame how almost all the model shops have gone. Growing up in east London I can think of half a dozen that were within walking distance or a short bus ride away, you'd have a job finding one at all now. I know the internet is cheaper and has a huge range available, but as with any hobby it is much nicer to browse and see the real thing as well as having knowledgeable staff on hand to help you out.
Cycleops
Legendary Member
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
If you're still living near east or north London why don't you go to the Wings & Wheels model show, end of June just off the M11 near Harlow.
http://www.wingsnwheels.net
Great day out. Plenty of model flying as well as other modelling interests. Lots of tempting stuff to buy, I used to go every year.
http://www.wingsnwheels.net
Great day out. Plenty of model flying as well as other modelling interests. Lots of tempting stuff to buy, I used to go every year.
