I was let down by another online supplier after they discovered that the item advertised and I paid for was no longer in stock, hence my trying The Model Shop web site. Not only did I find the loco I... See more
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This was the first time I ordered anything from this shops as I always visit it. I was delighted to recieve my order quickly and well packaged but the only thing was I ordered the wrong product and pr... See more
I ordered several paints off of the shops website. The order arrived within a few days- much quicker than I was expecting. Postage was also very reasonable compared to other online sites. Will definit... See more
This is a fantastic old school model shop, the likes of which I find have become more scarce in recent years. One of those shops that stocks a lot of varied items rather than concentrating on a partic... See more
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We carry a wide range of goods; OO & N gauge railways, plastics kits from all leading suppliers, radio controlled cars, boats, aircraft, helicopters. We stock modelling tools, balsa and ply wood, die-cast models, and we are Service Agents for Hornby/Scalextric.
Contact info
230 Wellingborough Road, NN1 4EJ, Northampton, United Kingdom
- 01604 631223
- themodelshop@btconnect.com
- themodelshop-northampton.co.uk
4.9
Excellent
176 reviews
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Always helpful and provide a decent service
Click and collect service has been very good. Prices are usually at the competitive end of the market.!
April 14, 2021
Good service and product
April 13, 2021
Effortless service
Effortless service. Order came within a few days exactly as requested.
April 13, 2021
Quick delivery
April 12, 2021
Terrific service and a fantastic…
Terrific service and a fantastic variety or modelling essentials.
April 10, 2021
Quick and prompt service and I had put…
Quick and prompt service and I had put a wrong part number on one item. Staff pick this up and I had a phone call to point out this and the mistake was corrected be for the order was sent.
April 8, 2021
Very good and polite service
April 8, 2021
Excellent service and communication
Excellent service and communication, would definitely use again
April 6, 2021
Excellent and rapid service
Excellent and rapid service. Would use again and recommend to others.
April 5, 2021
Good selection of paints to choose from…
Good selection of paints to choose from and good price, very pleased
Thanks
April 2, 2021
New loco purchased was with me the next…
New loco purchased was with me the next day. Unfortunately it suffered a mechanical issue and had to be returned. The loco was back with me within two days in good working order. Cannot praise Model Shops customer service more highly.
March 31, 2021
Excellent service.
March 30, 2021
New supplier for me
New supplier for me - excellent, fast delivery service of new retail item - all aspects 5 star.
March 29, 2021
order received with days
March 29, 2021
Very pleased on prompt service
March 28, 2021
What super service order delivered…
What super service order delivered within 24 hours of placing it
Once you are open again i will call when i am next in the area
March 26, 2021
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