I popped into Hannants in Colindale, north London

 

I've posted about the 'best model shop in London' previously - that vote went to Kit Krazy in Bexley Heath. Of course the best model shop in London really has to be Hannants in Colindale. Looking more like a warehouse than a shop, Hannants in London is just down the road from the RAF museum in Hendon. Both places are a 'must-visit' if in London. From central London take the Thames Link service from St. Pancras or Farringdon to Mill Hill Broadway and from there the bus runs past the musuem and the shop. Not only does the shop feature the biggest selection of kits anywhere outside of the main Hannants in Lowestoft, there are display cases full of superbly built models, many by Luke of YouTube Channel 'Mach Models'. Also open on Sundays, one of the shop's busiest days of the week apparently. A few pics....

KIT KRAZY..best model shop in London ?

 

 

Kit Krazy model shop, Bexleyheath Broadway 

..day 2 post-lock-down 2 and a trip out to Bexleyheath, East London/Kent, to visit one of London's last 'old' classic model shops. From Peter Skipp's 'google' review;

 ".. wonderful haunt for scale modellers! Even if so many South East England mainstays had not sadly gone, I would still rate it as London's top model kit shop. A quiet atmosphere allows callers to browse undisturbed -- as they need to, in view of the huge stock that takes some browsing! A helpful and knowledgeable owner assists with even arcane queries. Parking in the area can be problematic, but public transport is plentiful and frequent, so spare your nerves and enjoy your visit undisturbed by using it! The area has plenty of nice greasy spoons where you can take a cuppa and refresh before continuing your pleasurable progress through Kit Krazy's stock!.." 

 Masses of stuff on site if you want to dig around and you will get a discount..