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Store Updates - Hearns Hobbies and The Hobbyman by Hearns
As everyone is aware of now, due to COVID-19 (see our covid-19 update page) our trading at both stores has drastically changed. This is of course for the better health...
Read moreWelcome to Hearns Hobbies Warehouse - HHW
As of this week we gain access to our new warehouse; this will enable us to stock a much larger number of products and become more efficient with deliveries! We...
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An analysis of "Hobbies and why working with your hands is good for your brain!"
For many years hobbies of all types have been around in modern society. From RC Cars, Miniature Locomotives/Trains, Plastic Model Kits, and more, there has always been a hobby to...
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4 Handy Hobbying Tips!
BJ gives some handy tips and tricks that you can apply on your next project! 1.) The humble hobby knife has been around since the 1930's and widely used in...
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A Brief History Of Frank Hornby And The Hornby Brand
The world renowned, British model Railways brand Hornby was founded in 1901 by one Frank Hornby. This was about the same time that Frank had received his patent for his...
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Radio Control - A brief history of Radio Controls
Radio Control - A brief history of Radio Controls From now, all the way back to the 80's and earlier, Remote controls for RC was always needed (or else how...
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Model Tutorial - Getting Your model ready for painting!
With the increase in popularity of 3D printing, many people are puzzled with how to finish their prints to a professional standard. Here is a guide to a selection of...
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Eduard Spitfire Mk.IXc late version Profipack Edition 1/72nd scale
Eduard Spitfire Mk.IXc late version Profipack Edition 1/72nd scale Kit Injection moulded plastic – New tooling Parts 167 components plus 14 transparencies. Also included is a photo etch sheet plus...
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Rockin’ Rhino By Eduard #1143 1/48th scale
Kit Injection moulded plastic – (ex Academy McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II) Parts 499 components, 16 transparencies, 2 photo-etch sheets (1 coloured), 23 resin, canopy mask and 2 Cartograph...
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Airfix Junkers Ju87B-1 Stuka 1/72 Kit Review
Airfix Junkers Ju87B-1 Stuka 1/72 Kit Review Injection moulded plastic – New tooling -Parts 100 components including 10 transparencies -Mouldings These are very cleanly moulded with excellent fine recessed panel...
Read moreTamiya 1/32 Aircraft Series No.19 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc
The Wait is Over! The legendary Spitfire was the representative British fighter of WWII and many served with various air forces well into the 1950s. Among these was the Mk.IX,...
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Book Review - "The Hornby Book Of Trains: The First One Hundred Years"
2020 marks the centenary year of Hornby, a truly iconic brand and one of the most popular and beloved model railway manufacturers in the world. To celebrate their 100th birthday...
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Beginners guide to Magnetic Uncoupling
Hands-free operation can really add to the immersion and fun of operating your model railway. Magnetic uncoupling is a simple way to allow for a hands-free coupling experience on your...
Read moreAn Introduction to DCC For Your Model Railway
Introduction: Digital Command Control (DCC) gives you many benefits over (DC) analogue control. You can individually control several locomotives at the same time, operate headlights, operate sounds (if the loco...
Read moreChanging OO Scale Couplers to Kadee Knuckle Couplers
A common question we get asked is "Can you change standard OO couplers to Kadee knuckle couplers?". It can be done on newer OO scale locomotives & rolling stock with a...
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A Quick Review Of the Yokomo BD10
The BD 10 is a revised model of the BD 9. Researchers at Yokomo analysed body flex and chassis motions while the car was in motion which showed to have...
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Tamiya - Subaru Brat Overview
We give you an overview of the Tamiya Subaru Brat - RC Kit. Extrapolating further on the video that was posted to our youtube channel!
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Scale Rock Crawling Bodyshell Painting with Matte finish bonnet
Here i will show you step by step guid to painting a 1/10th scale Rock crawler body. The bodyshell i will be doing is the Proline 1992 JEEP CHEROKEE So we...
Read moreACME – European Models Locomotive E.656.204
Model: The Acme 60263 electric locomotive class E656 is a very impressive model with exceptional running performance and extensive detail. The model is equipped with a powerful 5 pole motor with...
Read morePARROT DRONES IN STORE
Parrot Jumping Sumo is a responsive bot with a strong personality which rolls, rushes, zig-zags, circles, takes turns at 90°. In a flash, it leaps up to 80 cm in...
Read moreHELLER, ICM, MENG, KITTY HAWK
Huge range of new kits in store! Some examples here: ICM MENG HELLAR More photos on our Facebook page!
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