Arcane Scenery and Models is an online model shop, specialising in wargame scenery, military models and model soldiers.
I first started trading on the web when I joined eBay back in 2001. The main purpose being to clear the clutter from my loft. I have been collecting and building models all of my life and I had accumulated a large collection of science fiction memorabilia, model kits and war gaming models and accessories. I felt that it was time to declutter and I reluctantly started to sell off my collection. In doing so I found that I really enjoyed trading on eBay and that was the start of a change in career! As well as this online shop we have a well established shop on eBay. You can see our current feedback rating on eBay here: EBAY FEEDBACK. The idea is for the two sites to complement each other. Through the wonders of technology, the two site are linked, allowing us to run with live stocks.
I have been building models since I was about six, my first being the Airfix model of the Golden Hind. I have since built most of the Airfix range, many of the Tamiya 1/35 tanks and a considerable number of Revell and other kit manufacturers products over the last 46 years! I am a keen gamer and a particular fan of the Black Powder Rules set. I am gradually building a British Napoleonic Army based on the Waterloo order of Battle. You can follow my progress on these projects by clicking into my BLOG
As well as Napoleonic war gaming, I enjoy Dark ages and the Saga rules set, The Lion Rampant rules, a Test of Honour, and have a growing fascination for the Napoleonic wars in the Caribbean. I model and paint to a good gaming standard and I did manage to make it through to the final round of the Golden Demon in 1999 with one of my models. I have a fascination for the First and Second World wars, the Zulu Wars, the Battle of Waterloo, Agincourt, the English Civil War, The Roman Army….in fact I just love military history! So whilst I’m no expert, I think that I have a broad degree of experience and knowledge.
My first full time job was as a sales assistant in Mansells Models in Paignton, now long closed, and it was there that I was able to experience all aspects of the modelling hobby and this experience has stayed with me through my life.
I used to have a very demanding full time job as a store manager in a major retail company and it was my hobby of building and painting models that kept me sane! The thing is, I know how important my hobby is to me, so I will ensure that my customers are treated accordingly. Now that I have decided to set up my own web based model shop and together with my Wife, Julie, we are gradually building the sort of model shop that I would have liked to shop in. I hope that you will too. We are based in Nottingham, right in the heart of the ‘lead belt’ and have close business relationships with many of the premiere manufacturers and designers in the war games industry.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions about our products.
Thank you and Happy modelling!
Steve Wood
Proprietor, Hobbyist and Wargamer
Trent Miniatures Now available from Skytrex
We are now pleased to announce that the full Trent Miniatures range are now exclusively available from Skytrex Miniatures. Skytrex have the expertise, enthusiasm and production capability to continue the legacy of this superb range.
We hope that you will continue to support Trent Miniatures in it’s new home!
Unit 30
Lenton Business Centre
Nottingham
NG7 2BY
NOCH GmbH & Co. KG is a medium sized family company based in Wangen im Allgäu, now in the 4th generation of the owner managed. We are the specialist for all products related to model landscaping.
Company Chronicle from 1911 until Today
In 2011 the company NOCH celebrated its 100th birthday. It is surely not self-evident that a company may celebrate its 100th birthday.
The company was found 1911 as a plumbers workshop in Saxon. During the 100 years the company got through two World Wars and the flight from the nationalization in the GDR. For 75 years NOCH has dealt with model railway accessories. At the beginning it distributed model railway accessories at the side, later an own manufactory was established that developed step by step into the current company. For 50 years we have been located in Wangen im Allgäu, a region in South Germany. NOCH is owner-managed in the 4th generation engaging over 80 employees today.
In the 100 years old company history there are many technical improvements and innovations that revolutionized the model landscaping hobby such as the preformed landscape layouts in 1961, the first electrostatically flocked grass mat in 1963, the super realistic hard foam portals from 1983 on and the Gras-Master that has guaranteed perfect grass application for everybody since 2005. Even in the jubilee year we ventured again on the field of modern technique and innovative production methods: The new Laser-Cut+ Building Kits are a milestone in the production of modern model buildings.
Here we thank all faithful business friends and customers who made it possible for NOCH to celebrate the 100th birthday.
We wish you a lot of fun with model landscaping.
Your NOCH Team
Germany