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What is AviationMegastore.com?
AviationMegastore.com is the online shop of a Dutch aviation hobby retailer based near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. It describes itself as Europe's largest aviation store, trading since 1989, and it sells aircraft scale models, plastic modelling kits, aviation books, flight-shop items, metal signs and miscellaneous aviation collectables. Its stated stock is large: over 60,000 individual products on hand, around 1,000,000 items on the shelves, and more than 1,000 brands, including Corgi, Hobby Master, Herpa, Gemini, Phoenix, NGModels and Inflight200.
For a buyer, the practical question is usually not "what is it" but "is it worth ordering from here rather than a local shop." Two features matter most:
- Hold & Store: you can place several small orders and have them combined into one shipment, which cuts international postage. Useful if you buy single models as they are released rather than in one big batch.
- Megapoints: a loyalty scheme where purchases accumulate points that convert into vouchers, usable online or in the physical store.
It also runs free daily and weekly newsletters listing new arrivals, which suits collectors tracking specific aircraft or liveries, and a separate outlet store for discounted lines.
Who it suits
| Buyer | Fit |
|---|---|
| Airliner and military scale-model collectors | Strong, given the brand and scale range |
| Aviation book and kit buyers | Good, though a specialist bookshop may go deeper on titles |
| Shoppers wanting one cheap item | Weaker, since international shipping can outweigh the saving |
| Netherlands-based hobbyists | Strongest, because the physical shop is an option |
A useful next step
Before ordering, check the payment information page for accepted methods and any customs or import notes for your country, then compare a single item's total landed cost against a domestic retailer. If you expect to buy repeatedly, the Hold & Store service is the detail most likely to change the maths in your favour.
How does the Hold & Store service reduce shipping costs for combining multiple orders?
The Hold & Store service lets you place several separate orders over time and have them shipped together in one shipment instead of paying for postage on each order. Because international shipping is usually charged per parcel, consolidating two or more small orders into a single box means you pay one shipping fee rather than several.
How it works in practice
- You order items as they become available, including pre-orders and new arrivals that appear at different times.
- The store holds the items for you rather than dispatching each order immediately.
- When you're ready, you request shipment of everything together, and it goes out as one parcel.
Why this matters for collectors
Scale models and aviation books are often bought in small batches — a single 1:200 airliner model, a decal sheet, a reference book. If each of those ships separately to the United States or elsewhere outside Europe, the per-parcel cost can quickly exceed the value of the smaller items. Combining them is the main saving.
The trade-off is time: you wait until the last item arrives before anything ships. That's fine if you're building a batch deliberately, less ideal if you want one item urgently. A reasonable rule is to use Hold & Store for pre-orders and low-value add-ons, and ship immediately for anything time-sensitive.
AviationMegastore also runs a frequent-buyer points scheme that converts to vouchers, and a discounted outlet section, both of which pair naturally with consolidating orders. For background on the hobby and its releases, Scalemates is a useful companion for kit histories and aftermarket cross-references.
Next step: before placing your first order, check the payment and shipping information page to confirm how Hold & Store requests are submitted and whether there are time limits on how long items can be held.
What is the Frequent Buyers Programme and how do Megapoints convert into Megavouchers?
The Frequent Buyers Programme is Aviation Megastore's loyalty scheme: customers collect "Megapoints" as they buy, and those points can later be turned into "Megavouchers" — vouchers usable for later purchases either online or in the physical store near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
How it works in practice
- Points accumulate from your orders; the page states the programme is for "frequent buyers" and that Megapoints convert into Megavouchers.
- Vouchers are described as redeemable both online and in the store, so you are not locked into one channel.
- The page points to its conditions for the exact earning rate, thresholds and expiry, which are the details that matter most before you rely on it.
Why it pairs with Hold & Store The store offers a Hold & Store service that lets you combine several small orders into one shipment to cut shipping costs. Used together, you can place smaller orders over time, hold them, collect Megapoints on each, and ship once — then apply Megavouchers to a future order. That combination suits collectors who buy single models or books repeatedly rather than making one large purchase.
Who benefits, and the trade-off Frequent, smaller buyers gain the most; a one-off buyer gets little from either the points or the consolidation. The trade-off is patience: holding orders delays delivery, and voucher value depends on terms you should read first.
Next step: open the programme's conditions page before ordering, note the earning rate and any expiry, then decide whether to hold orders for a single shipment. As general advice, track your points balance and voucher expiry in one place so you don't lose value. For broader price and range comparison, AviationMegastore.com lists its own stock and brands, while specialist communities such as ARC Forums or Britmodeller can help you judge whether a specific kit or model is worth the points spend.
What types of products are available, such as aircraft scale models, aviation books, and flight shop items?
AviationMegastore.com is a broad aviation hobby retailer rather than a single-category model shop. Its own category list groups the stock into aircraft scale models, aviation books, flight shop items, metal signs, scale modelling kits, various aviation items and downloads, plus an outlet section for discounted products.
What you can actually browse
- Aircraft scale models — the core of the store, spanning airliner and military subjects across many manufacturers and scales.
- Scale modelling kits — kits for builders, as distinct from finished display models.
- Aviation books — reference and reading material for enthusiasts, historians and modellers.
- Flight shop items — aviation-themed goods beyond models and books.
- Metal signs and various aviation items — decorative and miscellaneous pieces.
- Downloads and download products — digital items delivered online rather than shipped.
- Outlet stock — discounted products, presented as a separate, regularly updated section.
Who each category suits
| If you are… | Start with |
|---|---|
| A collector of finished display models | Aircraft scale models, outlet |
| A kit builder | Scale modelling kits |
| A researcher or enthusiast | Aviation books |
| Looking for a gift or décor | Flight shop items, metal signs |
| Buying from outside the Netherlands | Downloads, or use Hold & Store to combine orders |
Two services shape how you buy. The Hold & Store service lets online customers combine several separate orders into one shipment, which matters most for small, light items where shipping dominates the cost. The frequent-buyer programme collects points that convert into vouchers, useful if you order repeatedly rather than once.
A practical next step: decide first whether you want a finished model or a kit, since those are separate sections, then check the outlet before paying full price on a comparable item. If you are outside Europe, compare the landed cost of one combined shipment against buying locally — for a single inexpensive model, local stock often wins; for several small items, Hold & Store is where the saving appears. For a concrete example, someone in the United States ordering three 1:400 airliners would do better to hold all three and ship once than to place three separate orders.
For wider price and range comparison, Scale Hobbyist covers plastic kits and supplies, while Airline Models focuses on airliner display models.
Which brands does AviationMegastore.com carry, including Corgi, Hobby Master, and Gemini?
AviationMegastore.com carries a large roster of aviation and scale-model brands, and the names you mention are all part of it. From the store's own listing, the brand selection spans diecast airliners, military models, plastic kits and accessories.
Brands named on the site include:
- Corgi
- Hobby Master
- Gemini (listed as Gemini)
- JC Wings
- Herpa
- Inflight200
- ARD200
- Phoenix
- Sky500
- NGModels
- Aviation 200 and Aviation 400
- Aeroclassics
- Western Models
- Oxford Models
- JFox
- WB Models
- El Aviador
- Panda Models
- Panzerkampf Models
- Hogan
- Skymarks
- PPC
- LUPA
- Aviaboss
- JP60 Aeromodelos
The store describes itself as Europe's largest aviation store, operating since 1989 near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, with over 60,000 individual products in stock and a stated selection of more than 1,000 brands. That breadth is the main practical draw: instead of hunting across many specialist shops for a particular livery or scale, you can often find competing makers of the same aircraft type in one place.
What this means for a buyer
If you collect 1:200 diecast airliners, for example, the overlap between Inflight200, Gemini, JC Wings, Herpa and Phoenix matters because they differ in mould accuracy, finish and release schedules for the same airline. Having them side by side makes comparison easier. The same applies to 1:72 military collectors choosing between Corgi and Hobby Master, or to kit builders looking beyond the diecast ranges.
A useful next step
Decide your scale and subject first, then browse by category rather than by brand — the site groups products under Aircraft Scale Models, Aviation Books, Flight Shop, Scale Modelling Kits and various aviation items. Also note the store's Hold & Store service, which lets you combine several smaller orders into one shipment to reduce shipping cost, and its Megapoints loyalty programme. Both are relevant if you expect to order repeatedly across different brands.
For broader price and range comparison on diecast models, you can also check Diecast Aircraft Forum for collector discussion, though availability and stock will still depend on the retailer.
Where is the physical Luchtvaart Hobby Shop located near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport?
The Luchtvaart Hobby Shop, operated by AviationMegastore.com, is located near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. The site refers to it as "the Luchtvaart Hobby Shop near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport" and notes that it is in The Netherlands, describing itself as Europe's largest aviation store since 1989.
What this means for a visit
- You need the exact street address before travelling. The homepage confirms the shop's general area but does not provide a street address or opening hours.
- A practical next step: check the store's contact or "visit us" page for the full address, opening times and whether appointments are needed. If you are coming from outside the Netherlands, plan the shop as a stop alongside a Schiphol layover or a trip to Amsterdam, and confirm it is open on your travel date.
- Why the distinction matters: the website is the mail-order side of the business, while the shop is the physical retail location. The Hold & Store service is aimed at online customers who want to combine several orders into one shipment, which is a shipping benefit rather than a reason to visit in person.
For aviation scale models, kits and books, the shop is the browsing option; the website is the ordering option. If you mainly want to see models in person before buying, confirm the shop's hours directly rather than relying on the homepage.
Naaldwijk, South Holland, The Netherlands
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