Widnes Model Centre

Widnes Model Centre We are Widnes Model Centre established in April 2011 and located at 128 Widnes Road Widnes WA8 6AX. Do come and find out for yourself and see.

We have in stock an extensive choice of modelling supplies and brands catering for all of your modellng needs. We stock Tamiya, HoBao, FTX, ECX , Corally and Arrma Radio Controlled cars. Repairs are undertaken by trained HPI Technicians and in addition Body Spraying, Upgrades and Servicing to most RC items. We have in stock a wide range of Plastic Model kits including Revell, Academy,Tamiya, Drag

on, Airfix, Aoshima, Fujimi, IBG, Gecko, Moebius, Polar Lights, AMT, Hasegawa, Italeri, Trumpeter,Takom and more with all modelling accessories available. We also stock Humbrol Tamiya, Mig
Mr Hobby and Vallejo paints - K&S and Albion Alloys metals and Evergreen plastics,plus all other modelling accessories. We do keep in store a selection of Scalextric cars and sets and can order on request if available. For Train enthusiasts we stock Hornby, Graham Farish,Bachmann,Dapol, Peco, Metcalfe, Accurascale and Gaugemaster. We offer all year round Savings Club and have Gift Vouchers available .

Very late deliveries today.Hornby TT 120, Class 37’s arrived. TT3057M.Even later was a delivery from Expo Drills and Too...
19/06/2026

Very late deliveries today.
Hornby TT 120, Class 37’s arrived. TT3057M.

Even later was a delivery from Expo Drills and Tools. There was a tiny delivery of the AK Interactive Panel Line wash. In the delivery, the very last Black we don’t know when this will be back in stock. I’m hoping it’s in there as the parcel was delivered after we had closed.
Tom will retrieve the parcel in the morning.
If you need the black say so here and we will keep it for you.

Final reminder, it’s Father’s Day on Sunday.No Tom, l don’t need a black panel line wash, but it’s the thought that counts.

Tom and Bob are hoping to see you all tomorrow. It’s been very quiet for some time and they need customer stimulation.

Cheers
Barry

Mid week update today. We took delivery yesterday of eight boxes of Hornby Railways and Airfix Kits. In and amongst the ...
17/06/2026

Mid week update today.
We took delivery yesterday of eight boxes of Hornby Railways and Airfix Kits.
In and amongst the Hornby were Class 91 LNER locos and LNER Mk 4 Standard Coaches E & C Era11 to go with the 91.
Many other Hornby locos and train packs at great prices.
LNER CLASS J52 0-6-0ST,
Railroad BR Freight Hoppers and much more.
From Airfix,Mustangs,Typhoon’s, Spitfire’s, Messerschmitt’s and new release Alvis Saracen Mk 5.
Anything else that arrives we will let you know this week.
We will be here this Saturday 20th June between 10am-4pm.
Tom Bob & Peter will be available to pick brains.

Not a great deal to update you with this week with the exception of Number 1 Son. Tom will be getting the sack in the AM...
12/06/2026

Not a great deal to update you with this week with the exception of Number 1 Son. Tom will be getting the sack in the AM as he’s not provided any photos of the few deliveries we’ve had of newly released Eduard Military Aircraft in 1/48th and 1/72nd scale and a 1/16th Takom Quarter Tonne Truck with Trailer.
Re stocks of modelling accessories from Tamiya thankfully arrived as these do fly out of the door swiftly.
Tom if he’s not been sacked ..oh he’s the Boss and runs the show anyway will be accompanied by Bob tomorrow Saturday 13th in the shop from 10am-4pm.
Come and see us and have a browse around I’m sure without doubt there will be something for ‘DAD’s DAY’ next week. If you’re not sure we do Vouchers for that Special Man.

Drum roll please 🥁🥁🥁… yes they’ve arrived today Accurascale Class 37’s in all their glory. Have a look at the gallery fo...
09/06/2026

Drum roll please 🥁🥁🥁… yes they’ve arrived today Accurascale Class 37’s in all their glory.
Have a look at the gallery for different liveries.
These will go very quickly so get here as soon as.
Enjoy.

Before we update you with anything about this week as we’re closing now at 4pm thedelivery man has just dropped a box of...
05/06/2026

Before we update you with anything about this week as we’re closing now at 4pm the
delivery man has just dropped a box of must have 1/16th Das Werk German Military Tanks quick get down here in the morning !!!
New also this week we’ve managed to get hold of the ever in demand and always sold out AK Camouflage Plastic Putty for Airbrush at bargain price too £11:99 but it does sell very quickly. Additionally we’ve had a stock of AK Precision Panel Liner not a lot but again this will sell quickly.

On offer we have plenty in stock of Airfix.
We have 1/24th scale 1/48th scale and 1/72nd scale.
Take a look at the gallery for this week… hey something for Father’s Day even !
Last but not least Accurascale selling well with 10% off marked price. Unfortunalety the Class 37’s that we were expecting from them are now not available to us.
That’s it for this week we will be in the shop tomorrow Saturday 6th June from 10am until 4pm.
Come on down and catch up. Have a great weekend to you all.

Next week ‘is support your local small business week’ It would be great if you could all support us …there aren’t many ...
29/05/2026


Next week ‘is support your local small business week’
It would be great if you could all support us …there aren’t many Model shops left on the High street but we are more than just a Model shop. After being here in Widnes for 15years we pride ourselves in being very focused on our locality and the people we serve. We are here for you not ourselves and do our utmost to help.

So… ok…. we have sunshine and at last it’s stopped raining onward and upward and deliveries on the move again.
This week we’ve had Expo bring modelling tools HobbyCo bringing Tamiya kits and paints Hornby dropping off Scalextric. Batman and Juicyfruit branding. ..( everyone must remember Juicyfruit long sticks of chewing gum ??) Anyway we have these new Scalextric cars in.
From Tamiya some new RC Build your own cars a 1/10th Ford Ranger, Subaru and BMW both 1/10th also. Plus Tamiya Military 1/35th US and Israeli Tanks.
Just a reminder because we’re not sure if we did cover the new Peco stand that came which holds all Gauges in store N,TT120, 00-9 and 00.

That’s you lot for this week we will be in the shop tomorrow Saturday 30th May from 10-4 so do come on down. Don’t for get Fathers Day is looming on Sunday 21st June so if you want that ‘ Special Fathers Day’ gift do let us know.
We’re expecting the Hornby TXS 21 pin decoders and power banks early next week sent out today.
Have a great weekend take care in the sunshine.

Please support our local, family run business.
27/05/2026


Please support our local, family run business.

We have to start off by letting you know that we’ve not had too many deliveries this week but anyway everyone is having ...
22/05/2026

We have to start off by letting you know that we’ve not had too many deliveries this week but anyway everyone is having the same experiences.
It’s a bit of ‘the suppliers not having the supplies’ and generally the way it goes at the moment we don’t have many orders being placed by our ever regular and new customers.
We do though have in our store room customer orders
that need collecting please.
It isn’t easy to provide a weekly and interesting update for you when it’s quiet in the home shop front.
However we always find plenty to do locating the hard to find the elusive modelling kit or railway model requests and/or check out what we’re short on to restock.
We understand that we’re not alone but thankfully the good weather has arrived to cheer us all up.
This week we have taken in a delivery from Hornby containing RailRoad
Class 37’s a Steam Tornado plus rolling stock.
Just a reminder that we do have in stock already from Hornby a Flying Scotsman and Mallard both Digital and with Sound RRP £199.99 but for a limited time £109.49.
A second BIG reminder that we have 10% off all Accurascale Railway Models… selling well.
That’s it for today we will be in the shop tomorrow Saturday 23rd May from 10am-4pm
Come on down even if it’s for a quick visit just to see what’s available.
If you’re out at the beach or going just a nice day out drive carefully take plenty of fluids in your picnic and don’t forget the Factor50 sunblock.
Have a great weekend.

We’ve kept you in the loop with stock deliveries over the last week from Airfix….this week arriving in 1/72 scale the Eu...
15/05/2026

We’ve kept you in the loop with stock deliveries over the last week from Airfix….this week arriving in 1/72 scale the Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 ‘Moggy’ & Hawker Typhoon Mk.1b and the Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 ‘Blackjack’ & Shorts Tucano T.1
An unusual addition this week a short reel about Widnes and our ‘Widnes Model Shop a guide that was made by Ringo Chan. Something very different and a very different perspective of Widnes and our shop from our Hong Kong friend and fan !
Thank you.
This week the faithful Expo and Javis provided the much needed basic modelling equipment and today we’ve taken in seven (7) boxes from HobbyCo containing Tamiya modelling essentials paints,brushes,masking tapes,sponges etc some new building block the CaDA RC kits for the 6+ ages. Oh and plus more 1/16th RC cars for the younger RC petrol heads.
That’s about it for this week… it’s quiet .. everywhere … but we can restock and catch up at quiet times.
We will be in the shop tomorrow Saturday 16th May from 10am-4pm so if you’ve a spare few minutes do come and see as just to have a look…that’s ok to do.
Have a great weekend and watch those heavy showers.

⭐️Quick Quick must have⭐️ “FLASH SALE” 10% off ALL ⭐️Accurascale products in stock⭐️
14/05/2026

⭐️Quick Quick must have⭐️
“FLASH SALE”
10% off ALL
⭐️Accurascale products in stock⭐️

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128 Widnes Road
Widnes
WA86AX

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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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