bootneck Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Hello all, I am just starting out on collecting British AFV's and softskins. I've looked at the main retailers but am wondering who does the best bargains? The types of kits I'm starting with are all Airfix: 02301 Scammell tank transporter 02314 Bofors 40mm and tractor Not actually WW2 - 02331 Land Rover 1 Tonne GS If anyone can advise of their goto shop/site for the bargains on these type of subjects then I would be grateful to know about them. cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 No bargains but there is a large range of resin models from http://www.milicast.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 Thanks for the link Niall but I'd rather start with basic plastic kits initially. I shall keep the link for when I get more experience with vehicle modelling. cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veg Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I’ve built quite a few of the matchbox kits as well as airfix, the usual sites hannants and eBay milicast has some great unusual stuff as well as barrels, decals and figures etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 Hannants was the site I originally started my search, but I was hoping that some other retailer that did some really good bargains on this scale. I shall go back to the Hannants site and place an order. cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 You could try this site, it has a mix of new and 2nd hand(unopened) kits - https://www.kingkit.co.uk/ Many of the Matchbox kits veg refered to have been reboxed by Revell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tapsell Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Niall said: You could try this site, it has a mix of new and 2nd hand(unopened) kits - https://www.kingkit.co.uk/ Many of the Matchbox kits veg refered to have been reboxed by Revell. I've dealt with Kingkit for a few years now - very happy with their level of service and efficiency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 Thanks for the link Niall, I've found some of the kits that I am looking for on there. cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Macnaughton Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Plastic Pastimes at Poole still trade via e-bay and items for auction usually have low starting prices. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/polarbears3kitscatcat/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from= If they haven't what you want listed you can ask them if they have it via the phone or e-mail given Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 Thanks but I don't get involved with bidding sites. I want to see a price and, if I like it, I will place an order. I used to be based at Poole and would regularly call into their shop back then. cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Check out IBG, the do a great range of plastic kits of British stuff no one else does. IBG at Kingkit Avoid the Universal Carriers though - they're great kits if you have tiny fingers and the patience of a saint. I have neither Also have a look at The Plastic Soldier Company. Their kits are a bit simplified for wargaming, but they build quickly and easily and paint up lovely. The 'Reinforcement' single sprues are a great way to start or expand a collection without spending loads PSC British Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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