A word from the owner of Model Kit:

"At Gladston's we cater for all aspects of modelling.

My staff and I have many years of modelling experience and we will be only too pleased to share that experience with you.

We are a high street retail store and have been in business for over 130 years. In the past we were a good old fashioned hardware store, and in recent years we have more and more become a leading model and hobby store in our area. We are probably the oldest retail business in the North East and have succeeded so far by looking after our most important asset, you the customer.

Here at the Gladston's we endeavour to supply you with all your modelling needs, we strive to provide a service second to none, we have a vast knowledge of all aspects of modelling and we are always happy to help you in any way possible.

We keep a huge range of items in stock, so we should be able to dispatch your goods on the day of order. If you are unsure about buying through the website and would prefer to speak to someone prior to purchase then please contact us (telephone 0191 2570335). We will ship your order in a matter of hours.

You are always welcome to visit our store, we are located in the heart of North Shields so we are very easy to find.

Items are posted out daily and we aim to satisfy the needs of all modellers by providing a quick and speedy response to your requirements.

The website is extensive and is expanding daily. It contains a lot of information which is being constantly being updated. You may find certain areas hard to find, but please don't worry we'll get there.

This Website is designed to show you the depth and breadth of our services and stock which should cover your requirements but if you need any further help and assistance please contact us."

Here is list of some of the items we keep, if there's anything you want but can't find on our site please email us or call us and we will do our best to retrieve it:

• Airfix models
• Revell models
• Imex models
• Hat figures
• Trumpeter models
• Ceasars models
• Academy models
• Sjoeberg benches
• Eastern express models
• Zvesda models
• Hobbys models
• Games workshop
• Warhammer
• Warhammer 40,000
• Citadel paints and tools
• Top trumps
• Dice
• Andrea figures
• Javis scenery
• Conflix scenery
• Scenix scenery
• Display cases for models
• Remote controlled model planes
• Cars
• Helicopters
• Boats
• Hovercrafts
• Tugs
• Yachts
• Buggys
• Trucks
• Truggys
• Paddle steamers
• Caldercraft kits
• Euromodel kits
• Galleon models
• Plastic kits of ships
• Tugs
• Warships
• Planes
• Jets
• Motorbikes
• Castles
• Lorrys
• Tanks
• Ripmax kits
• C M L kits
• Bmi kits
• Black horse kits
• Top gun models
• Kyosho kits
• JP models
• Hobbys models
• Hobby zone models
• Pico models
• Hornby
• Scalextric
• Diecast models
• Burago
• Maisto
• Amerang models
• Paint by numbers
• Gibsons puzzles
• Scratch foil kits
• Diecast motor cycles
• Remote controlled tanks
• Remote controlled construction toys
• Humbrol paints
• Doll's houses
• Doll's house paper
• Doll's house furniture
• Aeroplane engines
• Radio sets
• 2 channel
• 4 channel
• 6 channel
• Futaba radio sets
• Hitec radio sets
• Zebra radio sets
• Ships fittings
• Fiberglass hulls
• Thomas the tank engine
• Take along Thomas
• Thomas sets
• Proxxon tools
• Bri-marc tools
• Model craft tools
• Electric motors
• Batteries
• Lead acid batteries
• Ni-Cd batteries
• Ni-Mh batteries
• Li-Po Batteries
• Special packs to suit most models
• Roto starts
• Aeroplane accesories
• Turbex
• Power panel
• Fail safes
• Speed controllers
• Brushless motors
• Fuel tanks
• Graupner
• M-tronics
• Ripmax accessories
• Jotika accessories
• Servos
• Receivers
• Lord of the Rings models
• Magnifiers
• Whitby knives
• Das clay
• Adhesives
• Wood glue
• Plastic cement
• Evo-stik
• Stabilit
• Milliput
• Plasticote
• Balsa strip
• Balsa packs
• Balsa blocks
• Balsa cement
• K N S metals
• Aluminium tube
• Copper tube
• Brass sheet
• Evergreen plastic strips
• Plastic card
• Becc flags
• Becc lettering
• Decal sheets
• Mantua models
• Amati models
• Artesania latina
• Caldercraft models
• AND MUCH MUCH MORE.