Howes Models

Howes Models is a long-established specialist model shop and online retailer based at Station Field Industrial Estate in Kidlington. The store sells radio-control boats, cars, aircraft and tanks, model railway components, kits, electronics and diecast items from brands like Hornby, Bachmann and Tamiya.

The business operates both a webshop and a physical retail unit (Unit 16B) and lists a local contact phone number. It also offers pre-owned items and accessories for model builders and hobbyists.

A compact specialist retailer that serves hobbyists with new kits, spares and RC equipment, plus a selection of pre-owned models.

Look out for:

• RC boats, cars, aircraft and tanks alongside model railway stock (Hornby, Bachmann).

• Kits, batteries, chargers and electronics for building and maintaining models.

• Pre-owned models and diecast items available intermittently.

• Brand-name accessories and replacement parts like decoders and servos.

Best way to experience it:

Visit the Kidlington unit to check parts and judge kit condition in person, or browse the webshop first and call the shop to confirm stock before travelling.

• Physical shop at Unit 16B, Station Field Industrial Estate (Kidlington) — check location before visiting.

• Phone number listed for enquiries: 01865 848000; call to confirm stock or specialist parts.

• The shop also operates an online store; availability can differ between web and shop.

• Do not rely on this entry for opening hours or booking special services—confirm with the retailer.