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Originally Posted by Paul Riley

Well Jim,

I am afraid I dont know any of the model shops you are asking about,the closest I would have said would have been 'Beaties' if ever you have heard of that brand,but I dont think they operate anymore,they used to sell all manner of modelling kits especially for tabletop wargames,including paints,modelling equipment.Your best bet would be to do all that online,there will be a specialist shop SOMEWHERE catering for that,or you could pay a visit to York instead?,because they still have functioning armouries that make custom swords,armour etc etc,for local Viking battle displays,there may be a shop that sells model ships and stuff.York is fantastic for finding unique gifts etc.
As for the steel issue its a bloody shame,we used to have tons of steelworks in Sheffield,but as you can imagine as the market is changing they are all disappearing resulting in more miserable people without work.My dad used to be a welder that made steel plating for ships ironically,and was made redundant about 20yrs or so ago,when Maggie was in power.

No prob Paul, I'm catching up on the weather in the area and wondering if I'll drive now....might catch a train