Area 51, Bristol

Running early for a photo shoot last week, I parked up opposite an interesting row of shops in Bishopton. I'll admit that the main attraction was Joe's Bakery, well, that and a parking space I could fit the car in. 

However, I struck lucky. Opposite the car I spotted Area 51. A model shop!

Inside they spcialise in the Dungeons & Dragons style of models, but not in a Games Workshop way, the place is full of tubs containing sprues of the plastic parts used in these games. There's also a fine selection of ready-built, to various standards, models. I can't claim to know the prices, but they look to be quite a bit cheaper than buying the kits new. 

I'll admit to being more than slightly tempted by some sci-fi scenery, but decided to be sensible. Don't need any more projects. If I have to go back again though, I may not be so restrained. 

As well as model, there is the range of Citadel paints and materials. Plenty of sci-fi books (not Logan's Run though, still looking for that one) and board games, both news and pre-owned. There's a bit of comic book action too, both on paper and in miniature form.

It's an unusual shop, a bit weird for some tastes perhaps, but that's not a bad thing to my mind. 

Check out their Facebook page.

(I know you are wondering, the bakery was as good as it looked. Much more retraint was called for!)