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Post by sty57 on Aug 14, 2019 5:12:56 GMT -6
Since I've been out of the hobby a while all of the local shops have closed and gone away in my home town. The only place left that really sells anything is Hobby Lobby and Michaels crafts and there selection is limited at best.
Kits I never really stopped buying over the years as I would find ones I like.
But my question to you guys is there a good place to order paint, glue, supplies and the like?
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Aug 14, 2019 6:10:57 GMT -6
Depends where you live?
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Post by JCON on Aug 14, 2019 10:54:31 GMT -6
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Post by JCON on Aug 14, 2019 11:17:17 GMT -6
Amazon has kits and supplies but I will only buy there after I check the prices from other places as many times they are higher but sometimes you will find something no-one else has from a foreign dealer, remember that it takes a long time to get them from the Orient... took a month and a half on one kit...
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Post by JCON on Aug 14, 2019 11:18:32 GMT -6
The other thing I do is if we are taking a trip somewhere I check online to see if they have local hobbyshops and try to squeeze a trip in to get some stuff.
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Post by JCON on Aug 14, 2019 11:21:12 GMT -6
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Post by MARCO on Aug 14, 2019 12:42:31 GMT -6
Out of US, you can try HobbyEasy from Hong Kong. I buy there since 2011 and never had a problem. The shipping rates are very good too!
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Post by JCON on Aug 14, 2019 12:54:14 GMT -6
Good to know Marco!!!
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Post by sty57 on Aug 14, 2019 12:56:33 GMT -6
That hobby connection is in my town. They used to be a big RR and model store. Now that the kid has taken over it's 99% RC stuff. |
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Post by sty57 on Aug 14, 2019 12:57:18 GMT -6
I'm in central Wisconsin. |
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Post by JCON on Aug 14, 2019 15:25:03 GMT -6
That hobby connection is in my town. They used to be a big RR and model store. Now that the kid has taken over it's 99% RC stuff. One of the others there might help you... |
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Post by tojo72 on Aug 14, 2019 17:51:02 GMT -6
Scalehobbyist
Spruebrothers
Dragonusaonline
Freetimehobbies
Brookhursthobbies
Lots of deals to be had on Ebay,just need to be patient and watch shipping costs.
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Post by sty57 on Aug 14, 2019 18:39:46 GMT -6
Thanks guys, I'll have check out some of the online places.
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Post by sty57 on Aug 14, 2019 18:41:02 GMT -6
That hobby connection is in my town. They used to be a big RR and model store. Now that the kid has taken over it's 99% RC stuff. One of the others there might help you... I've been to a couple of them. Closest one is about an hour and a half away. |
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Post by JCON on Aug 14, 2019 18:42:48 GMT -6
About the same for me going to Spokane shops here in NE Washington... 80+ miles south...
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Post by BUCKY on Aug 14, 2019 18:50:14 GMT -6
Model Roundup is in Atlanta. They do online stuff. Spotlight Hobbies is another online source.
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Post by Beekster on Aug 14, 2019 19:40:28 GMT -6
Also M&M models, Asuka Models online shop, Luckymodel, and HobbyLink Japan. There are also a plethora of resin suppliers for conversion sets and the like. And don't count out eBay, especially for stuff that comes out of China like Meng and Trumpeter. I've only had one transaction go bad, and eBay made it right within days. Just take your time with eBay. Many of these vendors initially list with higher prices, then as more suppliers enter the market the prices go down. Example: Trumpeter's new M983A2 HEMTT tractor with M870A1 trailer. First listing I saw was $142 plus shipping. I waited a while, and pulled the trigger on mine at $93 with free shipping. One supplier has it listed now for $71. At that price, I might just get a second one...
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