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Model shops/suppliers in the Reading area
These are most of the local model suppliers that I know about. If you have any more favourites local to Reading / Thames Valley let me know and I will add them.
Hobby
stores
377-379 Oxford Road, Reading
Tel: 01189 580030
Fax: 01189 567016
General hobby shop with a good range of models and equipment. Can also do mail order but it's worth going in to have a chat.
Mainly Planes 'n' Trains
6 Ashdown Rd, Hiltingbury, Eastleigh, Hants
Tel: 02380 253058
Email: mainplanes@aol.com
Well recommended general hobby shop if you happen to be down that way.
Mantua Model UK
179 Dedworth Road, Windsor
Tel: 01753 856321
Fax: 01753 857444
Importers of Aviomodelli kits. Also general model supplies.
Slough Radio Control Models
now moved to
1a St Paul's Avenue, Slough
Tel: 01753 522222
Fax: 01753 691888
R/C aircraft and helicopters with a growing range of electric models. Do mail order too. They have an excellent range and some very knowledgeable people. If you're into helicopters this is probably the place for you.
Wallingford Model Centre
23 High Street, Wallingford, OX10 0BP
Tel: 01491 836027
Not the biggest shop in the world but excellent stocks and very helpful.
Wycombe Models & Engineering
Gomm Road, High Wycombe, HP13 7DJ
Tel: 01494 447941
Fax: 01494 461959