Any good RC model shops within a 30mile radius of Newbury?

[y2blade]

As per title, I'm struggling to find a decent local'ish Radio Controlled model shop.

Thank you in advance
Chris

[nigelpugh7]

y2blade said:

As per title, I'm struggling to find a decent local'ish Radio Controlled model shop.

Thank you in advance
Chris

Apex models in Crowthorne, a bit pricy, and maybe a bit out if your area but good range of RC!

[grenpayne]

Chris, it's a while since I've been in there (gave up r/c flying about 18 months ago due family commitments) but the Swindon Model Centre is just within 30 miles of Newbury. Run by Rose and Yan, they're very helpful and carry most things.

[SimonD]

I'm in Newbury and used Swindon a couple of times, but if you can push your boundary 7 miles then head up to Slough RC. A very complete shop with lots of range and stock.

[y2blade]

Cheers all.

[silverfoxcc]

There is also a big one on the Oxford Rd in Reading near Battle Hospital

[EmmaJ]

silverfoxcc said:

There is also a big one on the Oxford Rd in Reading near Battle Hospital

use to live opposite the place. Never went in but they always had v.cool stuff on display.

[Stig]

silverfoxcc said:

There is also a big one on the Oxford Rd in Reading near Battle Hospital

That's Hobby Stores - it's not bad. A fair selection of stuff and reasonably helpful staff. Slough Radio Control models has more choice and better service.

[tr7v8]

Howes Models at Kidlington

[Shadow R1]

Thinking of buying something ?

[y2blade]

Shadow R1 said:

Thinking of buying something ?

Always
I already have a few RC toys..Helis, Electric Traxxas truck, Nitro CEN 4x4 buggy.
Have a look on the "Pics of your models, please!" thread

[theshrew]

Apex models is a good shop. I used to get a lot of stuff mail order from them always turned up pretty quick.

[y2blade]

Thanks all.
Placed an order with Apex Models (shame they are closed tomorrow otherwise I'd have gone and spent a lot more than intended )

[y2blade]

Parcels from Apex Models and Modelsport uk arrived today

[tr7v8]

y2blade said:

Parcels from Apex Models and Modelsport uk arrived today

Wot ya got then, give us a look?

[y2blade]

Nothing exciting:

New 8.4v 5300mAh NiMh as one of the 5000's was a little tired.
spare wheel nuts
New bodyshell for the truck, now trying to deiced what colour to paint it

[webtq]

Just came across this post, On Friday i visited a model shop in Newbury! (greenham park) it only a small shop and its new they said they are getting up to speed with what newbury people have and seem to have the right bits and bobs for a new shop, well had everything i wanted, and could get most other bits next day or two, used them online a few months back didnt even know they where based in the newbury area.

Hope this helps someone

[y2blade]

webtq said:

Just came across this post, On Friday i visited a model shop in Newbury! (greenham park) it only a small shop and its new they said they are getting up to speed with what newbury people have and seem to have the right bits and bobs for a new shop, well had everything i wanted, and could get most other bits next day or two, used them online a few months back didnt even know they where based in the newbury area.

Hope this helps someone

Wow I had no idea there was one there!!!! Thank you what are they called please?

[webtq]

sorry fo the late reply only just seen the post they have a cleaver name its rcspares lol simple one, dont want to be spammy so its their name and com although i did see they had www . rcspar . es which i thought was cool too popped up this week and boy have they got loads more in stock now its really coming along now, the guy said they are looking at bigger unit as the demand in newbury is so high, have you visited them yet? the guy is so helpful albeit very chatty caught myself out was late back to work oups

[HoHoHo]

Slight hijack, OP are you a member of NADMAS?