USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS FOR SUPPLIERS
EXPRESS MODELS

www.expressmodels.co.uk
 

65 Conway Drive
Shepherd
Loughborough
Leics
LE 12 9PP

Tel: 01509 829008    Fax: 01509 560878

Good site for lots of electronic gizmos and gadgets, to add something special to your layout or diorama.  Lighting kits come with full instructions which are virtually "idiot-proof" something I found very useful.  The owners of this site are not adverse to giving out helpful advice when requested.


SUPERQUICK

www.superquick.co.uk

PEMS Butler Limited
The Red House
Axminster
Devon
EX13 5SE

Makers of card kits and patterned paper sheets. good supplies for those wanting to build their own and looking for finishing materials.  Website contains their full catalogue.


OXFORD DIECAST

www.oxforddiecast.co.uk

Oxford Diecast Limited
PO Box 62
Swansea
SA1 4YA

Tel:  01792 643500
Fax: 01792 465144

Up until very recently, "00" model vehicles were few and far between and available mainly as kits.  Oxford Diecast pioneered the way with this range of "00" vehicles (at around £3 a shot) and since then, the other producers have joined the scene such as CLASSIX and Base TOYS.  OD also has numerous vehicles in "O" gauge and have now introduced a range in "N" gauge.  Never has the modeller been so well catered for.


THE MODEL BUS FEDERATION

www.model-bus-federation.org.uk

The MBF is an organisation run for Model collectors by model collectors.  No self respecting modeller should be without it.  They also issue a jam packed magazine every month which contains articles on building kits, building from scratch and also news of new releases from all the manufacturers.  Throughout the year numerous shows are held up and down the country and the monthly magazine keeps you posted on all events.  On top of this the MBF also has two mail order shops where members can obtain scarce items at very reasonable prices.  Every serious collector should join the MBF and I personally can't recommend it highly enough.


GAUGEMASTER

www.gaugemaster.com

Gaugemaster Controls PLC
Gaugemaster House
Ford Road
Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 0BN

Tel:  01903 884377
Fax: 01903 884488

Gaugemaster is a great site for all things albeit Railway Layouts or Dioramas.  They are also the main agents for all the big names such as;

Marklin, Hornby, Preiser, Trix, Airfix,
Humbrol, Revell, Faller, NOCH, Graham Farish, Fleischmann, Piko and Bachmann.

A model maker's paradise.


LANGLEY MINIATURE MODELS

www.langleymodels.co.uk


Langley Miniature Models
166 Three Bridges Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 1LE

Tel: 01293 516329    Fax: 01293 403955

Good site for white metal figures and brass fretwork.  Has numerous Street Furniture items and has now started  illuminated kits for keep left signs etc. etc.


DART CASTINGS

www.dartcastings.co.uk

Dart Castings
17 Hurst Close
Staplehurst
Tonbridge
Kent
TN12 0BX

Tel: 01580 892917

Makers of White metal figures,  vehicle kits and brass fret work.

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METCALFE MODELS AND TOYS

www.metcalfemodels.com

Bell Busk
Skipton
West Yorkshire
BD23 4DU

Tel:  01729 830072
Fax: 01729 830073

Makers of fine card kits and covering materials.  I was always dubious about using card kits, but these are extremely solid when constructed and just as hardy as their plastic counterparts.
 

HORNBY

www.hornby.com


Hornby Hobbies
Westwood Industrial Estate
Margate
Kent
CT 4JX

HELPLINE: 01843 233525

Although specifically a railway layout site, it contains many items which can be used in dioramas as well.  Worth a visit.


HATTONS

www.hattons.co.uk

www.ediecast.co.uk

34 Smithdown Road
Wavertree
Liverpool
L15 5AN

Tel:  0151 733 3655
Fax: 0151 734 4040

What more can be said about Hattons?  They seem to stock "everything" and also one of the cheapest around.  My advice before you buy, check it out at Hattons and see if they do it cheaper.  Well worth a visit.


ON TRACKS LIMITED

www.ontracks.co.uk/noch

On Tracks Ltd
Unit 1
Pontrilas Business Park
Pontrilas
Herefordshire
HR2 0AZ

email: info@ontracks.co.uk

The URL displayed above, links you to the section dealing specifically with NOCH "HO" figures, although there is something for everyone on this website.  No other company offers such a varied range of figures and equipment than NOCH, with literally hundreds to choose from.  If they don't have it then they don't make it.  well worth a visit to find out what is available.


TEN COMMANDMENTS

www.cast-in-stone.co.uk

Ten Commandments
20 Struan Drive
Inverkeithing
Fife
KY11 1AR

Tel:   01383 410032
Mob: 07703 295837

PLEASE NOTE!
Please phone only between 1 pm and & 7 pm
Monday - Thursday

email: tencommandments@btinternet.com

A great selection of materials for dioramas and layouts. Check out the events list as TEN COMMANDMENTS visits various shows up and down the country.  Pay it a visit and see what is available.


SLATERS PLASTIKARD

www.slatersplastikard.com

SLATERS PLASTIKARD LTD.
Temple Road
Matlock Bath
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3PG

Tel: 01629 583993
email: slaters@slatersplastikard.com

Great source of materials for scratch builders and modellers alike
 


BOLTON'S BITS

www.boltonsbits.com

Bolton's Bits
Mount Alyn
Straight Mile
Croeshowell
Llay
Wrexham
LL12 0NY

Mobile: 07730 230084
Tel:      01244 571088

This website is Run by John Fitness and the profits he makes from selling various items goes towards the restoration of Bus 122.  Bolton 122 is a double-decker 1958 Leyland Titan PD3/5.  So if you are looking for white metal items such as mirrors, workshop equipment etc. etc. then this is the place to go.  Not only will you be getting the parts you need, but you will also be contributing to the restoration of Bolton 122.
 


ROGER SMITH - MODEL COMPONENTS

ROGER SMITH (MAIL ORDER)
121 Wellsford Avenue
Solihull
West Midlands
B92 8HB

PLEASE INCLUDE A SAE WHEN MAKING ENQUIRIES!

An Excellent source for railway markings and wagon logos etc.  Roger also produces a series of ROAD MARKINGS which are second to none.  Roger also has a wealth of information regarding the history of when road markings were introduced and all his items are correct period pieces.


EXPO DRILLS & TOOLS

www.expotools.com

Expo Drills and Tools

Unit 1, Barn Hill Farm

The Ridgeway

Lamphey

PEMBROKE

SA71 5PB

 

Tel: 01646 672440

Fax: 01646 672460

 

Expo carries one of the largest selections of items for the modeller, with exception to none.  Tools Material and other items needed to complete your models.

5 Star recommended  ***** a must visit site.

 

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