Model-making stores France

Which child did not dream one day of stealing airplanes? At the flying club of Chartres, there is no age to realize this dream… with reduced models, but it is equally fascinating. On Wednesday afternoon there are construction courses for young people, and once their aircraft are ready to fly, place at the cockpit, which takes place in a gymnasium from November to May or on the platform of Saint-Germain-la-Gâtine from April. During the year, various contests, exhibitions and events are also organized by the club.

In a few years, it has become an essential place for all fashion managers, maquetisme and figurines. Thanks to an almost exhaustive choice, pure and hard fans just like children will find their happiness and be advised by vendors who know the world of the reduced model on the fingertips.

No novelty resists them at XVM, and all race, rally, or circuit cars pass faster to Postérité than Goupil in adulthood when long minutes keep the nose glued to the storefront to amaze little wonders at 1/43 e ! Small cars (or medium sized), small trucks, airplanes… Also figurines to play. It is most certainly possible to combine all generations and relax without taking seriously. A good hobby!

Is the model and motorised, it your dada? Then, for cars, motorbikes, helicopters, boats or trains in miniatures, it is available in this store behind the prefecture, you will come to buy the plans of your motor boats, those who will make you patiently, built after frame! La Mecque of the miniatures in Marseille (machines of the European brand Mistral Models Train) has a specialised bookstore.

Created in 1982 by a handful of enthusiasts, the former Cross Buggy Club Brestois became the Western model Auto Model Club in 1996. Members share a common passion for reduced models and remote-controlled cars. They are located on two business lines, at the Le Doare room, in Brest on Tuesday evening, for testing their miniature electric fast, and at the Hanvec complex, in the weekend, for thermal, runways and tout models. These reduced gears are made for circuits, for recreation or for competition. There is a lot for everyone. So if you are also a speed addict, even on a small scale, don't hesitate anymore: members have a very active forum on their website, and many events are offered every week.

The aeroclub of Brest-Finistère has a model making section. It has more than sixty members who are passionate about aviation. They meet regularly at monthly meetings and exchange advice and techniques concerning the construction of their model aircraft, share their knowledge on the practice of flying. Planes, gliders, helicopters, the models are numerous. The club uses the Plouarzel ultralight flying field (north of Brest), which offers on 5 hectares a 150 m x 15 m stabilized runway and a club house.

This small boutique held by a passionate couple has everything to satisfy this hobby: models of boats, planes, cars to mount; electric circuits of the Scalextric brand; but also many models of radiomodélisme, already mounted or in kit for the most patient; and for the brave, spare parts and all the equipment necessary to create their own reduced model.

Enter Jean-Noël Sonzogni's playful universe that leads you into a whirlwind of trains and railway lines. Trains, rails, characters, locomotives, cars… everything to create a circuit in his house or garden. Used equipment, models, accessories, ready-to-ride boxes, spare parts and maintenance, lighting, electric controls… short, everything you dream about to find your child's soul.

The Hague Model Air Club is a model airplane club located in Flottemanville-Hague, in the town of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Since 1974, the club has been offering model airplane activities, with competitions and regular meetings. The club has had premises financed by the commune since 2019, as well as two asphalt runways. It has around 60 members, including more than 15 competitors in various categories (planes, gliders, helicopters, models). The club has won numerous titles, with over 63 gold, 20 silver and 27 bronze medals, including 14 individual and team world championship titles. The Hague Model Air Club also organizes events such as open days and large glider meetings, and recently hosted the French Aerobatic Championship in 2023.

The reduced model is one of Orléans's shops selling reduced models and miniatures. She specializes in cars, boats, aircraft, gliders, helicopters and many other vehicles and miniature transportation vehicles and radio-ordered of all kinds. If you need it, the shop also provides after-sales service. Who are passionate about reduced models? So don't hesitate to switch to the Reduced Model to discover the models that are presented here!

The Centre's rail model association proposes to know more about the construction of a reduced model rail network: fun learning around and with these small miniature trains that passion the big and the small, the pros in this matter or the novice, the ready of the first hour or the curious simple. All of them will be able to participate in activities on 3 networks (1 network of animation, 1 construction network and 1 improvement network) and thus follow the different stages of construction: the study of the layout, the construction of the infrastructure, the laying of the road, the construction of the decor and the relief, the assembling and manufacture of the models, the painting and the ageing of the coins, the electrification of the system until the study of the railway signs. The association also organizes outings and visits to nature-wide railway sites, as well as a miniature train show.

Very active in their discipline, the aeromodelling clubs of Thouars and Deux-Sévriens have been organizing a world cup competition on the Noisé plain for almost 50 years: the free-flight stage of the French qualifying championships. More recently, these enthusiasts have also been getting together for the Belgian championship. These two fun-filled events will have your feet on the ground and your head in the clouds. And for the kids: let the junior champions impress you.

Le Temple du Hobby is a store specialized in miniature games such as Warhammer, Kings of War, Bushido... Located just a few steps from the Place Gaillard, it is full of treasures for miniature enthusiasts: miniature games and everything needed to paint them and decorate them with accessories, board games, card games... All at very reasonable prices. The welcome is smiling and you can feel that you are dealing with real enthusiasts. Tournaments are regularly organized and allow amateurs to meet around a game table. It is possible to order online.