discussion Action Model Centre in Torquay.

[langy71]

Guys,
I'm in Torquay this week..(enjoying the English Riviera to it's fullest) and whilst driving around I've spotted a model shop called Action Model Centre, has anybody been here before ?
there's not much info about it on the web and I wondered if it's worth dropping in to splash some cash ?

 

[stillp]

If it's a model shop, then of course it's worth dropping in!
Pete

 

[Airborne01]

If it's a model shop, then of course it's worth dropping in!
Pete

Your Bank Manager wants it noted he/she strongly disagrees!
Steve

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Guys,
I'm in Torquay this week..(enjoying the English Riviera to it's fullest) and whilst driving around I've spotted a model shop called Action Model Centre, has anybody been here before ?
there's not much info about it on the web and I wondered if it's worth dropping in to splash some cash ?

If you`re visiting Torquay Chris then i presume you went Past/Via Newton Abbot :thumb2: ......
That being the case,(and i can`t comment on Torbay`s model shops),I`d recommend "Bekra Models" in Newton.... They are a family run,cracking little shop,(Also my Local one:hugging-face,it`d certainly be worth a look if you want to make the time.
It`s just up the road from the train station.....
If you`d like a "Pin Drop" just let me know.... It`s well worth a visit!

 

[langy71]

If you`re visiting Torquay Chris then i presume you went Past/Via Newton Abbot :thumb2: ......
That being the case,(and i can`t comment on Torbay`s model shops),I`d recommend "Bekra Models" in Newton.... They are a family run,cracking little shop,(Also my Local one:hugging-face,it`d certainly be worth a look if you want to make the time.
It`s just up the road from the train station.....
If you`d like a "Pin Drop" just let me know.... It`s well worth a visit!

LOL, I've been in Newton Abbot this afternoon, didn't know about Bekra Models until I googled model shops near me earlier (..lol), Mrs L has just been told....read that as begged..(whilst I cowered meekly i might add) we may need another trip that way tomorrow, I'm sure there's a tea shop nearby i can treat her to afterwards.

 

[scottie]

LOL, I've been in Newton Abbot this afternoon, didn't know about Bekra Models until I googled model shops near me earlier (..lol), Mrs L has just been told....read that as begged..(whilst I cowered meekly i might add) we may need another trip that way tomorrow, I'm sure there's a tea shop nearby i can treat her to afterwards.

chris if you can read this just post a reply thanks

 

[langy71]

Although I have spotted In Torquay harbour, the actual Embarkation Ramps used to load the US soldier onto their landing crafts prior to the journey to Omaha and Utah Beaches on D-Day,... A totally sobering site to realise that for many young men this would be the last journey they would ever take.

 

[langy71]

chris if you can read this just post a reply thanks

yep ... still here thanks..lol

 

[The Smythe Meister]

LOL, I've been in Newton Abbot this afternoon, didn't know about Bekra Models until I googled model shops near me earlier (..lol), Mrs L has just been told....read that as begged..(whilst I cowered meekly i might add) we may need another trip that way tomorrow, I'm sure there's a tea shop nearby i can treat her to afterwards.

There certainly is mate :thumb2: ....
Not to mention an Ivor Dewdney`s Pasty Shop... By FAR the best Pasties in the UK!!,
Myself and Rachel will actually be in Newton tomorrow if you fancy meeting up briefly ?!!

 

[Steve Jones]

.... and don't forget our zider! :smiling5: :thumb2:

 

[The Smythe Meister]

.... and don't forget our zider! :smiling5: :thumb2:

Drinking copious amounts as i type!! :thumb2: !!

 

[langy71]

There certainly is mate :thumb2: ....
Not to mention an Ivor Dewdney`s Pasty Shop... By FAR the best Pasties in the UK!!,
Myself and Rachel will actually be in Newton tomorrow if you fancy meeting up briefly ?!!

thanks for the offer mate, will see how the day pans out though.. :thumb2:

 

[langy71]

.... and don't forget our zider! :smiling5: :thumb2:

tried some of that already and discovered that more than a couple of glasses will definitely give you a headache..:thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::face-with-head-bandage:

 

[The Smythe Meister]

thanks for the offer mate, will see how the day pans out though.. :thumb2:

Understand totally Chris.....
,,,, a lot to do when you`re on a break ,
Just shout out if you`re in the area.. in thye mid to late afternoon!

 

[The Smythe Meister]

tried some of that already and discovered that more than a couple of glasses will definitely give you a headache..:thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::face-with-head-bandage:

LIGHTWEIGHT .....:tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy:!!

 

[Airborne01]

There certainly is mate :thumb2: ....
Not to mention an Ivor Dewdney`s Pasty Shop... By FAR the best Pasties in the UK!!,
Myself and Rachel will actually be in Newton tomorrow if you fancy meeting up briefly ?!!

I agree on the pastie front - unlike Ivor's brother - he would hotly contest that statement! :smiling5:
Steve

 

[langy71]

@The Smythe Meister, Apologies that i didn't get around to meeting up today, (bumped into Mr L's ex brother-in-law and ended up spending the afternoon at his place near Bickley Mill Inn..), more pints of that funny cider stuff.... :tongue-out3: :tongue-out3: :tongue-out3: :tongue-out3: :tongue-out3: :upside::upside::upside::upside::thumb2:

On a plus note... popped into Action Model Centre and dropped a wedge on the Academy 1/35 'U.S. Army M1A2 TUSKII,

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/academy-13298-m1a2-sep-tusk-ii--990012

it looks awfully nice and complex enough to keep me busy for a few weeks... (still need to finish my M6 magach first, and the Spitfire GB...)

 

[The Smythe Meister]

@The Smythe Meister, Apologies that i didn't get around to meeting up today, (bumped into Mr L's ex brother-in-law and ended up spending the afternoon at his place near Bickley Mill Inn..), more pints of that funny cider stuff.... :tongue-out3: :tongue-out3: :tongue-out3: :tongue-out3: :tongue-out3: :upside::upside::upside::upside::thumb2:

On a plus note... popped into Action Model Centre and dropped a wedge on the Academy 1/35 'U.S. Army M1A2 TUSKII,

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/academy-13298-m1a2-sep-tusk-ii--990012

it looks awfully nice and complex enough to keep me busy for a few weeks... (still need to finish my M6 magach first, and the Spitfire GB...)

Before you leave the area... I`d recommend a trip to "Bekra" mind!
Andy