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Stormtroopers Invade ModelZone

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:29:56 +0000

The ModelZone stores in Bristol, Meadowhall and Stratford Westfield are being invaded by Stormtroopers on Saturday 25th of February. Our Bristol store is also playing host to Darth Vader and Boba Fett.

Come down between 11am and 5pm and don't forget to bring your camera.

Click here to get directions and opening times for our stores.

New Meadowhall Store Open Now!

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:04:29 +0000

ModelZone have relocated to a larger store in The Lanes on the lower level of the Meadowhall Shopping Centre, near to the Oasis Dining Quarter entrance. Whether you’re a collector or looking for gift ideas, ModelZone offers a huge range of radio control vehicles, die-cast collectables, Scalextric sets & cars, model railways, gadgets and much, much more!

Print out this voucher to claim your 10% OFF in the
new and improved Meadowhall ModelZone store!

Please note: Voucher only valid in our new Meadowhall ModelZone Store. Voucher expires 31/03/2012. Only valid on full priced items and cannot be used in conjunction with any other voucher or offer.

New ModelZone opening this Thursday!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:34:17 +0000

ModelZone are relocating to a larger store in The Lanes on the lower level of the Meadowhall Shopping Centre, near to the Oasis Dining Quarter entrance. Whether you’re a collector or looking for gift ideas, ModelZone offers a huge range of radio control vehicles, die-cast collectables, Scalextric sets & cars, model railways, gadgets and much, much more!

Print out this voucher to claim your 10% OFF* in the
new and improved Meadowhall ModelZone store!

Please note: Voucher only valid in our new Meadowhall ModelZone Store. Voucher expires 31/03/2012. Only valid on full priced items and cannot be used in conjunction with any other voucher or offer.

Tim's first model kit, aged 27½

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:17:38 +0000

Having worked at ModelZone for a while now and seeing the fascinating array of models, gadgets and gizmos coming across my desk I decided to step in to the breach and build myself a Model Kit.

The problem of which one to choose then hit me; from the classic Spitfire to the awe inspiring Apollo Lander the range seems endless. I landed on a new set of planes that looked simple enough to build and that I thought were funny, the Egg Plane by Hasegawa. So I picked up my P-40 Warhawk, a few paints, glues and brushes and set off home for the weekend.

The building of the plane was surprisingly easy, the parts fit together well and the instructions were detailed enough that I had all of the parts together in about 3 hours (I know some of you pro’s are laughing, but this was my first one...) and I didn’t glue myself to it once.

The painting was a little more challenging and, although the Humbrol paints I had bought covered very well, my lack of skill really started to show its self during my custom paint job but after 1 or 2 coats of each colour and some fiddling about with the decals my work was done.

Overall I’m quite impressed with my little Egg Plane and it is taking pride of place on my desk. Check out the pictures below, both during the build and the finished article.

Now I’m thinking of moving on to something bigger and more challenging so I’m looking for suggestions. What do you think would be the best-second Model Kit for me to have a go at?

Click here to see the full-size gallery on the ModelZone Google+ Page

In Progress

Finished Model

Win £50 to spend at ModelZone

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:23:49 +0000

Simply answer our competition question to be in with a chance of winning £50 in Gift Vouchers or Online Credit to spend at ModelZone.

Click here to jump to the Competition.

Are you a gadget geek?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:56:52 +0000

Do you have more tech in your living room than your local computer shop? If so you'll love 'Gadget Geeks', the new Sky 1 show starting tonight at 8pm. Gadget Geeks brings a team of gadget experts to address every day people’s gadget and technology based problems, queries and desires.

Click here to see our range of gadgets and gizmos.

War Horse in cinemas now

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:57:02 +0000

It’s film Friday here at ModelZone and several members of the team are off to see Steven Spielberg’s new WW1 epic War Horse this weekend. We’ve heard it’s a bit of a weepie though so we’re packing plenty of tissues along with the drinks and popcorn. We can’t wait!

Click here to see our range of WWI products.

London 2012 - 200 days to go.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:42:57 +0000

With only 200 days to go before the London Olympics starts now is the perfect time to start getting your hands on our large range of collectable figures, vehicles and more! We will be adding new 2012 related products regularly so keep checking back to make sure that you don't miss out.

Click here to jump to our range of 2012 collectables.

Happy New Year!

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:15:57 +0000

We would like to wish all of our customers a very happy New Year. We have loads of fantastic savings in-store and online to kick off the New Year, we are offering up to 50% off of selected Revell Plastic Model Kits, as well as loads of great reductions on Radio Control, Die-Cast, Model Kits, Hornby Railways, Scalextric sets, Gadgets and much, much more!

Click here to jump to our Sale items.

Here comes 2012

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:03:11 +0000

With London 2012 just around the corner, we're looking forward to seeing Team GB take centre podium next year. With gold medal hopefuls in sports ranging from Judo to the Hurdles we stand a great chance of making it a year to remember!

Click here to jump to our range of 2012 collectables.