Detail sets

tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Detail sets

Posted by tweety1 on Friday, January 16, 2004 9:15 AM

Hey all, just a quick question.

I'm after detail sets for both armour and aircraft.
Squadron was usually the place I looked, but there has to be more, and they must do mail order O/S.

I know there are alot, but some of the more hardcore modellers may have there're prefered vendors. Reliable and decent listings.

Any info would be a help.

Tried searching the net, but seriously, between work and raising a newborn, barely got time to sleep let alone modelling.

Many thanks in advance Big Smile [:D]

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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Swanny

Member since
February 2003
From: Sandusky Ohio, USA

Posted by Swanny on Friday, January 16, 2004 9:53 AM

Great Models is a very good mailorder house as well as Hannats. Check the links page on my site - look under the heading 'Internet Hobby Shop' listings for various alternative shops.

Swanny's Models

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 10:09 AM

I'll second Swanny's reccomendation for Great Models. I do most of my business through them these days. They tend to have a bigger selection of detail sets than Squadron, from what I've seen. And, their prices are normally a little bit lower.

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chasblake99

Member since
December 2002
From: Boise ID

Posted by chasblake99 on Friday, January 16, 2004 11:26 AM

Another vote for greatmodels. They sometimes don't have what you want in stock but they will try to find it.

Charles

NKAWTG (My KC-135R at RAF Fairfird during Allied Force) Pilots without crew chiefs are nothing but pedestrians with nice sunglasses and a cool jacket. Crew Chiefs RULE!

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John P

Member since
February 2003
From: Joisey

Posted by John P on Friday, January 16, 2004 12:10 PM

www.meteorprod.com

Meteor makes Cutting Edge brand detail sets for aircraft. They're the best!

Hey chas, could you make that 135 picture a little bigger so it takes even longerto load? Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 3:31 PM

tweety1, I can recommend "Michigan Discount Models". I have ordered Etched sets from them a few times and I usually have them in my hand within around 10 working days. The fastest turnaround I have had for an O/S order was "The Barrel Store" in Canada (5 working days from online order to my doorstep in Canberra). For decals, "Eaglestrike Productions" have been excellent also. From my experience these companies have been reliable and I order from them with confidence, which is important when you're so far away. They all have good websites, just type the names into your web browser and go shopping.

Cheers...Snowy.

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Friday, January 16, 2004 5:38 PM

tweety1 hi Smile [:)]

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i can recommend www.hannants.co.uk as even if you are plannning to purchase closer to home, their website is by far the best organised that i've come across. i get most of my stuff from there, and i know for a fact that they ship loads of stuff overseas.
hope this helps,
nick
ps chasblake99, your picture's fine!! Smile [:)]

in fact, make it as big as you like - i've got a high speed internet connection!!! Tongue [:P]