I know this is late to ask but are there any good model shops in Poland? Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk? My wife and I leave today so I should have asked earlier.

No idea; but I hope you get some ideas here or find some there. Enjoy the trip, be SAFE!

@perrone1 Thanks, Tony.  I hope Putin doesn't invade while we're there!

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@perrone1 Thanks, Tony.  I hope Putin doesn't invade while we're there!

Have a safe trip.

Great place but tense times. Enjoy none the less. Sorry, but don’t remember any model shops.

Hello Gentlemen,

This is my first post on the forum, so I would like to say hello (I had been browsing and reading various topics before).

I am from Poland and I have been collecting models for 25 years.

 

There are many modeling shops in Poland, but they sell models for assembly (plastic, resin, paper) and the materials and tools needed to make such models.

However, there are practically no stores selling typical car models. We buy such models online, and there are a few such stores in Poland.

 

There are also used model fairs( flea market) in many cities and the nearest one is in 1.5 weeks, near Gdansk.

 

At kiosks and press points you will find collections with 1/43 scale models  published every two weeks ( Fast and Furious , Rally Collection, Fiat 126 Collection, agricultural tractors collection, Trucks from the past, 2 w.w. vehicles).

In addition, you can buy models for assembly at kiosks ( next issues are available every 2 weeks), e.g. Ford Mustang 1/6 scale, Ford Mustang from John Wick movie ( scale 1/8). 

I can provide links if necessary 😉

 

You can find a nice shop with interesting models:

 

https://modelemetalowe.eu/

 

there is also a shop with cheaper and different products (but the owner is a bit disorganized /span>

 

https://modeliki.pl/

 

You will also find a large selection here:

 

https://allegro.pl/kategoria/samochody-skala-1-43-11734

 

If necessary, I will help you with your shopping.

 

When it comes to safety, Poland is one of the safest countries in Europe. Despite recent accidents, nothing serious has happened.

The situation is a bit tense, but you shouldn't feel it.

Regards,

Jacek

 

@jacek Thank you, Jacek.  This is great information.  We are in Warsaw at the moment and enjoying Poland immensely.  Next up is Gdansk (too early for the model fair!) and then Krakow.  Your country is beautiful.

@jacek 

Welcome aboard Jacek - thank you for your first post!!

Thanks for that information, Jacek, and welcome !