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Is Lego modelling? We think so but we do not have the space in our shop so have decided to sell our second hand Lego Technic through the Isle of Wight auction room in Brading. This includes some rare and retired kits. The auction takes place on Tuesday, lots number 536 to 545. Bids can be made with the auction room or online. Click here for the first lot and click "next lot" on the right hand side to see the other ones.

Railway song of the week

"Train Kept a Rollin’” is a fiery, hard-driving track by Aerosmith, featured on their 1974 album Get Your Wings. Originally written in the 1950s by Tiny Bradshaw, and famously covered by The Yardbirds in the '60s, Aerosmith gave it their own swaggering, sleazy, blues-rock makeover. Packed with Joe Perry’s snarling guitar riffs and Steven Tyler’s gritty, howling vocals, it became a staple of their live shows and one of their signature early tracks — a relentless, high-energy tune that perfectly captures the raw, untamed spirit of classic Aerosmith.

This week in history

On 17th April 1970, the damaged US spacecraft Apollo 13 made a safe return to Earth splashing down in the South Pacific. This became a defining moment in space exploration after the crew and mission support teams working together achieved the safe return of a damaged spacecraft to Earth.

Do you have one?

For beginners and experienced modellers alike, this inspiring book from the experts at Railway Modeller is packed with invaluable advice for planning and building a OO gauge layout.

Bring Your Imagination to Life with Quick-Build Kits and Miniature Figures

Are you looking for some fun and easy projects to spark your creativity? Let me introduce you to some exciting options that will have you building in no time.

For those of you who love aircraft, Airfix has some fantastic Quick-Build kits that are perfect for beginners or experienced modellers wanting a quick project. The Messerschmitt Bf109e kit lets you build an iconic WWII fighter plane with just 39 pre-coloured parts - no glue or paint required! If you prefer something more modern, check out the Red Arrows Hawk kit. With only 31 parts, you can recreate one of the famous aerobatic team's jets. And for a bit of D-Day history, the Spitfire kit comes complete with invasion stripes and a rotating propeller. These snap-together kits are great for ages 5 and up, making them perfect family activities too.

If cars are more your speed, Airfix has you covered there as well. The McLaren P1 Quick-Build kit lets you construct a sleek supercar in eye-catching green. For something more classic, why not try the VW Beetle 'Flower Power' edition? This groovy model even comes with '60s style stickers to decorate it. And for a sporty modern ride, there's the Audi TT Coupe kit with 44 pieces to snap together. All of these car kits feature free-rolling wheels so you can play with them when finished or proudly display them on a shelf.

For those of you interested in miniature wargaming or creating fantasy dioramas, Wargames Atlantic offers some intriguing 28mm scale figure kits. Their Skeleton Cavalry and Chariots set lets you build up to 30 undead warriors to terrorize the living. If you need some civilians for your scenes, the Villagers set provides 24 customizable townsfolk from various social classes. And for a complete game experience, check out "The Last War" which includes rules, dice, and figures for a post-apocalyptic WWI setting. These detailed plastic kits require assembly and painting, offering a more advanced modelling challenge.

Wargames Atlantic has even more options for your tabletop battles or dioramas. Their "This Quar's War" game provides a complete two-player experience with 24 alien Quar figures and all the rules you need to get started. For some sci-fi flavour, try the Cannon Fodder Females set with 24 customizable futuristic warriors. And if you're in the mood for something spooky, their Zombies kit lets you build 30 undead from various time periods - perfect for creating unique horror scenes. Remember, these kits require assembly and painting, giving you full creative control over the final look of your miniatures.

Whether you're a beginner looking for an easy entry into modelling or an experienced hobbyist seeking new challenges, these kits offer something for everyone. So why not pick up a kit and start building your next masterpiece today? Happy modelling!

Modelling tips

We keep on adding modelling tips to our website. Here are a few:

You can read all the articles sorted by categories or from the most recent published one on our website.

Unboxing videos

You want to know what is inside the boxes of modelling products? We open them for you! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified before everyone else or simply click on this selection. Please note that videos are at the bottom of each page.

You can access all the unboxing videos by visiting this page or simply click on the link called "videos" on our websit e.

Events and exhibitions

Find all the latest events and exhibitions for the model railway world, on the UK Model Shop Events directory. Hopefully, 2025 will give us plenty of opportunities to attend events all over the country.

Do you need to order?

Send us an email or give us a call to check availability or to reserve anything, whatever scale you model in. As usual, if we do not have in stock what you are looking for, we will order it for you and you will get it fast (usually within a week if the manufacturer has it in stock). We place weekly orders with most suppliers.

Remember, you can park for free for one hour on the High Street. So no excuse not to come and visit us!

Upstairs Downstairs is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am till 4.30pm. Obviously, our website is open 24h a day and we can post to most locations, including Europe, USA and Australia.

Upstairs Downstairs
3 Pier Street
Sandown, PO36 8JR
Isle of Wight
Tel: 01983 406 616
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