Howes Models responded promptly to my initial enquiry regarding the availability of a particular sail winch. Turns out that there is a global shortage of that winch! Then I designed a workaround usi... See more
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After 30 plus years since owning my first Holiday Buggy and then a sandscorcher. I decided it to introduce my Grandson to the world of Rc Cars and Tamiya Searching the Internet Howes came up f... See more
Absolutely brilliant service. Very helpful before purchasing and then I realised our road was going to be shut so phoned them to ask them to delay dispatch, which they kindly did. In receiving the or... See more
I have always had excellent service from How's. This was no exception. Ordering from their website is quick and easy. The order was acknowledged within minutes and despatched the same day. I receive... See more
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All of us at Howes Models take great pride in the fact that 'Howes' have been trading since 1939 and we are the longest serving Model Shop in the UK. We offer a great range of radio controlled boats, cars, planes, tanks, drones and more. We keep a large range of batteries, not just for RC models such as LIPO & NIMH's but batteries for bait boats, ride on toy cars, alarms and motorbikes. We also have a large Pre-Owned Model Railway department with stock being added daily! Aswell as selling our very popular Model Railway 'Howes' sound chips. We are the home of the Lake Reaper bait boats and keep a full list of spares, a variety of upgrades and accessories and more! We are available to give help and advice over the phone Monday-Friday from 09:00-16:00 and have a fast response rate for emails.
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Unit 16B Station Field Ind Est, OX5 1JD, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
- 01865848000
- howesrcinfo@yahoo.co.uk
- howesmodels.co.uk
4.9
Excellent
2K reviews
Replied to 71% of negative reviews
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Easy form to fill out
Easy form to fill out , and received paints within days
Brilliant
March 27, 2026
Always good service.
March 30, 2026
Paid, not received, no commitment, no contact
Got confirmation 6 days ago that order had been despatched, but product still not received. Despatch confirmation did not provide any details. In responding to the despatch confirmation email, message returned as undeliverable. Feel a little awkward in responding this way but no other options available. Took my money but no commitment on if, or when, the product will be delivered!
Originally gave 1 star but Howes worked to rectify the situation!
April 2, 2026
I wrote a negative review 2 hours ago
I wrote a negative review 2 hours ago which I have now deleted. I have not been contacted by the company to rescind that review. I do feel I was unfair, the items I ordered have been delivered to me, well packaged and in good condition. My anger should have been with the delivery company Evri, who had the package for several days.
April 8, 2026
Unprompted review
Fast response with an order which was…
Fast response with an order which was right first time.
March 30, 2026
Always seem to shop howes.Good in stock…
Always seem to shop howes.Good in stock products, great price super quick delivery.
Just let down this time as the 2 lose electic motors where damaging the padded bag.
March 30, 2026
After just one phone call ,every thing…
After just one phone call ,every thing I needed was confirmed.
And order was delivered within 2 days!! Great service.👍🏼
March 31, 2026
All good very professional goods…
All good very professional goods received in a a timely manner
April 2, 2026
GOOD FAST PROFFESIONAL SERVICE
March 30, 2026
Easy to purchase
Easy to purchase. No fuss. Even called to confirm my address was correct.
March 31, 2026
I had a good buying experience and…
I had a good buying experience and received a great product at a good price. The Tiger 1 tank looks so good, and does amazing things.
March 30, 2026
Simply great 😁😁😁
March 30, 2026
Hard to find model specialist these days.
Good, exhaustive website to order from. Very prompt reaction to orders, and excellent QC in packing department.
March 30, 2026
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