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
Company details
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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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Great service i would recommend to…
Great service i would recommend to family and friends
November 16, 2020
Simon is always happy to chat and help
November 13, 2020
Good honest service
Good honest service , i was told an item had sold out and they refunded straight away , will use afain
November 11, 2020
Excellent service and fair pricing
Excellent service and fair pricing - what could be better!
November 11, 2020
the order was was well packed and …
the order was was well packed and delivered quickly, i would definately use the model shop again and would recomend them
November 7, 2020
Happy customer
First time I have used this company. Website easy to use. I purchased 4 jigsaws - all delivered well packaged and within the time frame. I look forward to doing the jigsaws, and will be happy to purchase from The Model Shop again.
November 4, 2020
Bought a item from store.
Bought a item from store.
They took my money.
They didn't have item to sell so got a refund of money eventually.
October 18, 2020
Reply from The Model Shop - Northampton
In fact only threee days elapsed between your original order and your receipt of a full refund. The Model Shop prides itself on trying to fullfil orders as quickly as possible. On this occassion, despite the best efforts of the team, the Model Shop was not able to source the item you ordered.
Micro Scalextric Batman & Superman Race Set
Received the present for my grandson very quickly. Very well wrapped so as to not get damaged in transit. Excellent service.
October 13, 2020
very quick to refund after not having…
very quick to refund after not having stock available.
October 12, 2020
Quick efficient service
October 11, 2020
Very clear and fast service
October 7, 2020
Unprompted review
Fast dispatch
Fast dispatch, item exactly as described, all positive.
September 22, 2020
Unprompted review
Very good service ordered lunchtime and…
Very good service ordered lunchtime and delivered next day. Impressed.
September 21, 2020
Unprompted review
Futaba transmitter.
Ordered on line, item delivered quickly and at a very good price, great transaction and will certainly deal with them again.
September 13, 2020
Unprompted review
Had been looking for a Christmas jigsaw…
Had been looking for a Christmas jigsaw puzzle No14 from HOP and found it at the model shop at a very good price, arrived very quick the service is excellent will visit again on line "THANKYOU "
September 11, 2020
Unprompted review
order cancelled with no explanation
September 7, 2020
Unprompted review
Lovely item and very quick service
Lovely item and very quick service - thank you.
September 1, 2020
Unprompted review
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