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Model Zone in Smiths
« on: December 05, 2013, 01:26:14 PM »
I saw that Model Zone has appeared downstairs in WH Smiths in Kingston and apparently Smiths has bought the name and stock.

Obviously a smaller selection than in the original shop but some of the aerosols are available and scenic items as well  :)

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Offline Captain Blood

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Re: Model Zone in Smiths
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2013, 03:46:56 PM »
Interesting...

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Re: Model Zone in Smiths
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2013, 03:50:04 PM »
Really?!?

And there was me thinking that Giles had bought everything..... ;)


Seriously, though, that is good to know, mate.
Will have to check out the local ones next time I pass, just to see if they have anything as well.
Cheers!
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Re: Model Zone in Smiths
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2013, 04:26:44 PM »
Hadn't seen this before, but found more details here.

Looks like it's only some stores, and I don't see any mention of Vallejo paint, which is a shame :-[

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Re: Model Zone in Smiths
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2013, 05:08:08 PM »
Smiths have to be careful still, if they keep modelzone prices at modelzone prices then its still not going to earn them any money, and considering smiths troubles lately, it could backfire still.

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Re: Model Zone in Smiths
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2013, 05:54:49 PM »
don't see any mention of Vallejo paint

No issues locally - we have a department store (Boyes) that stocks the full range of Vallejo including airbrush paints and jars of pigment.
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Re: Model Zone in Smiths
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2013, 09:58:53 PM »
Our local Smiths also has the post office in it, so if it gets a Model Zone you'll be able to buy paints AND post them from the same place (as long as there are no more than 4 Pots per parcel!).

Offline Mahwell skel

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Re: Model Zone in Smiths
« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2013, 12:36:50 PM »
I went to have a look in the Manchester Arndale one at the weekend. Lots of tools and bits but mainly Airfix kits and some Tamiya. Humbrol paints and railway stuff.

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Re: Model Zone in Smiths
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2013, 12:08:49 AM »
I had the joy of going to Bluewater the other day but was heartened to see a sign for "Model Zone" which turned out to be make-up in the style of catwalk models...  :`

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Re: Model Zone in Smiths
« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2013, 03:23:47 PM »
I had the joy of going to Bluewater the other day but was heartened to see a sign for "Model Zone" which turned out to be make-up in the style of catwalk models...  :`

So... how you looking after the makeover ? :D

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Re: Model Zone in Smiths
« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2013, 03:50:22 PM »
Unsurprisingly gorgeous.  ::)

 

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