Does anybody know where to buy model trees in Sheffield?

White ones would be best, and abstract ones - even better.

Or childrens foam 3D shapes, about an inch tall.

Or anything else that might fit the bill.


Thanks,

RAArchitects

(PS - tried the model shop on London Rd, but they only have lichen)

There's a model shop on Fitzallan Square.

Alternatively, you could alwys spend a happy hour or to revisiting your childhood making trees with Lichen and and painted, twisted wire / cocktail sticks for tree trunks!

Joe

Toys R Us, Early Learning Centre, model shop in Attercliffe ?

Originally posted by JoeP
There's a model shop on Fitzallan Square.
Do you know what it's called Joe?

Yell.com can't find it

Originally posted by JoeP
Alternatively, you could alwys spend a happy hour or to revisiting your childhood making trees with Lichen and and painted, twisted wire / cocktail sticks for tree trunks!

That's how I'd like to do it, but I'm not sure the client is willing to pay for the time involed in that method ;)

Originally posted by RAARCHITECTS
Do you know what it's called Joe?

Yell.com can't find it


That's how I'd like to do it, but I'm not sure the client is willing to pay for the time involed in that method ;)

TAG's Modelshop Sheffield (http://www.tagsmodelshop.com/stores.htm)

Originally posted by cgksheff
TAG's Modelshop Sheffield (http://www.tagsmodelshop.com/stores.htm)

Ya beat me to it!

I was just about to pop up to Fitzallan Square and look!

If you have any Leeds contacts, there's a nice model shop / model railway emporium in the Merrion Centre in Leeds.

Joe

Thanks cgksheff. I tried their website, but to no avail

Originally posted by JoeP
If you have any Leeds contacts, there's a nice model shop / model railway emporium in the Merrion Centre in Leeds.

Joe
Googling now :thumbsup:

I think there is a train model shop on Chesterfiled Road too, near the Everest restaurant.

Originally posted by RAARCHITECTS
Does anybody know where to buy model trees in Sheffield?

White ones would be best, and abstract ones - even better.

Or childrens foam 3D shapes, about an inch tall.

Or anything else that might fit the bill.


Thanks,

RAArchitects

(PS - tried the model shop on London Rd, but they only have lichen)

You could try the Games Workshop down near the bottom of the Moor. Or theres a wargaming shop in orchard square, that also sells alot of other modelling stuff.

Originally posted by Edd
You could try the Games Workshop down near the bottom of the Moor. Or theres a wargaming shop in orchard square, that also sells alot of other modelling stuff.

Ooohh....where's the wargaming shop, Edd?

What periods do they cover?

Joe

Do you have to by in Sheffield?

Surely the usual architects suppliers would supply these. Along with traffic lights, vehicles, people, animals etc...

Originally posted by Edd
You could try the Games Workshop down near the bottom of the Moor. Or theres a wargaming shop in orchard square, that also sells alot of other modelling stuff.

There is one in Meadowhall too, on the first floor, next to the exit near Boots/Florist.

Originally posted by JoeP
Ooohh....where's the wargaming shop, Edd?

What periods do they cover?

Joe

Go up the steps above the Shef Wednesday shop and in through the doors. Theres a spiral staircase and the shop is (i think) on the second floor up the staircase. I forget what its called.

They have alot of new and second hand GW stuff, but theres a fair amount of other stuff too - both 'fantasty' and 'historical'. Probably worth checking it out if you get the chance :thumbsup:

I forget what its called.

Wargames Emporium?

Originally posted by Edd
You could try the Games Workshop down near the bottom of the Moor. Or theres a wargaming shop in orchard square, that also sells alot of other modelling stuff.
Nothing on their website...

Is there more stuff in store?

Originally posted by jackthedog
Do you have to by in Sheffield?

Surely the usual architects suppliers would supply these. Along with traffic lights, vehicles, people, animals etc...

It's a 'yesterday would be nice' job ;)

There's a model making /handicrafts shop right by R&R Bar (near Bed & The Chinese Fireworks place)
From what I can remember they have quite a good range.

Does anybody know if Whiteheads Handicraft Centre is still on London Rd? or if it's moved (or closed).

I'm sure it wasn't there last time I went past, but 'upmystreet.com still have it listed

Originally posted by KATIEB_23
There's a model making /handicrafts shop right by R&R Bar (near Bed & The Chinese Fireworks place)
From what I can remember they have quite a good range.
That's the one ;)

Is it still there? there's a huge bathroom/bedroom showroom place at the bottom of London Rd now - several shop units worth

Originally posted by RAARCHITECTS
Nothing on their website...

Is there more stuff in store?

I just found this (http://uk.games-workshop.com/storefront/store.uk?do=Individual&code=99229999027&orignav=300810) on their website - there might be other stuff...

Ah, looks like I was somewhere else. there wasn't a uk at the beginning of the address I had :thumbsup:

Originally posted by RAARCHITECTS
It's a 'yesterday would be nice' job ;)

Ah, we get a lot of those. They suck.

I'd hoped to find some foam shapes on the Early Learning website. They would be ideal - but no joy :(

What are these trees for ?
Couldn't you knock-up your own little models ?

Originally posted by nick2
What are these trees for ?
Couldn't you knock-up your own little models ?

Or better yet - nip out and buy some of these (http://www.seedfest.co.uk/seeds/broccoli/calabrese_large.jpg) ....hmmmmmmmmmm

Originally posted by Edd
Or better yet - nip out and buy some of these (http://www.seedfest.co.uk/seeds/broccoli/calabrese_large.jpg) ....hmmmmmmmmmm

I was going to suggest that, or cauliflower painted green and brown.

great mind etc. etc.

Maybe I should kick off a garage business in creating model vegetation....and model vegetables. :)

Originally posted by Edd
Or better yet - nip out and buy some of these (http://www.seedfest.co.uk/seeds/broccoli/calabrese_large.jpg) ....hmmmmmmmmmm

:hihi: You gave everybody in the office a laugh Edd :thumbsup:

My boss quite fancies either making them out of florists oasis, then spraying it white, or better still - spun paper balls (and I've just found some on the internet) as they require no faffing, therefore no more time or money than just ordering and paying :thumbsup:

Thanks for everybody's help.

Wonder what else he's got on this list :suspect: