The Model Emporium

The Model Emporium is a specialist hobby store on Station Road in Cheltenham offering a wide range of plastic model kits, model railway supplies, slot cars, die-cast models, paints and airbrushing equipment.

The shop is a local hub for hobbyists and collectors — staff can usually advise on tools, paints and parts, and the store stocks hard-to-find items beyond big-box retailers.

A compact, well-stocked hobby shop with shelves of kits, paints and accessories and a focus on scale modelling and slot cars.

Look out for:

• Plastic model kits across scales and brands.

• Model railway supplies and scenic materials.

• Slot cars, die-cast models and replacement parts.

• Paints, airbrush gear, tools and finishing supplies.

Best way to experience it:

Allow time to browse and ask staff for help locating specific parts or paint matches; call ahead if you need a particular item to avoid wasted trips.

• Small retail space; aisles can be narrow.

• Opening hours vary by week—check the website or call before visiting.

• Phone contact available: (03) 8555 0892 for stock enquiries.

• Ideal for collectors and modellers seeking specialist parts not found in general stores.