Online Hobby Stores
DSM-Mark
04-07-2003, 03:24 PM
This thread is for the purpose of maintaining a database of online hobby stores that the users of this forum have ordered items from. Any description of the store is appreciated, so that people will have some idea as to where to look.
To start it off:
Hobby Link Japan (http://www.hlj.com) is based, to my knowledge, in Japan. They carry a very wide range of items, including all the Tamiya detailing items such as masking tape, compound, wax and sandpaper. Their prices are also very good. Shipping estimates are given, but actual shipping prices vary upon receipt.
Model Express (http://www.modelexpress.net) has a website for both orders intended for the US and orders intended for Canada. Reasonable prices, but the inventory is sporadic and quite limited.
Please, add on. I know very little of these myself. Descriptions (as above) are very helpful, especially if they deal with wait times for your parcels, or unexpected charges, etc.
Perhaps this this could be pinned, or the section of the FAQ devoted to this subject could be expanded to include some of this new information.
To start it off:
Hobby Link Japan (http://www.hlj.com) is based, to my knowledge, in Japan. They carry a very wide range of items, including all the Tamiya detailing items such as masking tape, compound, wax and sandpaper. Their prices are also very good. Shipping estimates are given, but actual shipping prices vary upon receipt.
Model Express (http://www.modelexpress.net) has a website for both orders intended for the US and orders intended for Canada. Reasonable prices, but the inventory is sporadic and quite limited.
Please, add on. I know very little of these myself. Descriptions (as above) are very helpful, especially if they deal with wait times for your parcels, or unexpected charges, etc.
Perhaps this this could be pinned, or the section of the FAQ devoted to this subject could be expanded to include some of this new information.
k_dog
04-07-2003, 03:26 PM
freakray
04-07-2003, 03:27 PM
Where can I buy Models Online (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?postid=578983#post578983)
DSM-Mark
04-07-2003, 03:32 PM
Originally posted by freakray
Where can I buy Models Online (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?postid=578983#post578983)
No offense, but
Please, add on. I know very little of these myself. Descriptions (as above) are very helpful, especially if they deal with wait times for your parcels, or unexpected charges, etc.
Perhaps this this could be pinned, or the section of the FAQ devoted to this subject could be expanded to include some of this new information.
I'm not trying to be arrogant, I'm just looking for extra information beyond what is in the formidable FAQ.
Where can I buy Models Online (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?postid=578983#post578983)
No offense, but
Please, add on. I know very little of these myself. Descriptions (as above) are very helpful, especially if they deal with wait times for your parcels, or unexpected charges, etc.
Perhaps this this could be pinned, or the section of the FAQ devoted to this subject could be expanded to include some of this new information.
I'm not trying to be arrogant, I'm just looking for extra information beyond what is in the formidable FAQ.
DSM-Mark
04-07-2003, 03:32 PM
Originally posted by k_dog
http://www.modelcargarage.com
http://www.detailmaster.com
http://www.scalemotorsport.com
http://www.best1hobby.com
Cool, thanks. Any extra information about any of them?
http://www.modelcargarage.com
http://www.detailmaster.com
http://www.scalemotorsport.com
http://www.best1hobby.com
Cool, thanks. Any extra information about any of them?
freakray
04-07-2003, 03:38 PM
Originally posted by DSM-Mark
I'm not trying to be arrogant, I'm just looking for extra information beyond what is in the formidable FAQ.
Mark, unfortunately you will be hard-pressed to find too many more, I can list every single one I know, but most of them are in the FAQ.
www.towerhobbies.com
www.f1specialties.com
www.scaledreams.com
www.modelexpress.net
www.greathobbies.com
www.hobbyheaven.com
www.phoenix-model.com
www.tnthobbies.com
www.islandcollectibles.com
www.1999.co.jp
www.mediamixhobby.com.sg
www.ebay.com
www.greatmodels.com
I'm not trying to be arrogant, I'm just looking for extra information beyond what is in the formidable FAQ.
Mark, unfortunately you will be hard-pressed to find too many more, I can list every single one I know, but most of them are in the FAQ.
www.towerhobbies.com
www.f1specialties.com
www.scaledreams.com
www.modelexpress.net
www.greathobbies.com
www.hobbyheaven.com
www.phoenix-model.com
www.tnthobbies.com
www.islandcollectibles.com
www.1999.co.jp
www.mediamixhobby.com.sg
www.ebay.com
www.greatmodels.com
daggerlee
04-07-2003, 04:11 PM
www.rollmodels.com Takes a long time to process but prices can't be beat! (by long time I mean 2-4 weeks)
keith_u
04-07-2003, 04:55 PM
Vric
04-07-2003, 05:03 PM
www.modelexpress.net
USA or Canada (2 store) Acept Check, Money order or credit card.. Fast shipping, very good services.. Very rare kit can be found sometime at orriginal price !!!
USA or Canada (2 store) Acept Check, Money order or credit card.. Fast shipping, very good services.. Very rare kit can be found sometime at orriginal price !!!
RallyRaider
04-07-2003, 07:35 PM
I've found the absolute best to be Rainbow Ten (http://www.rainbowten.co.jp) and MediaMix Hobby (http://www.mediamixhobby.com.sg).
Service is lightning fast and they list exactly what is in stock, so you know you won't be waiting months for it. Good to deal with too - especially Wong from MediaMix, a member of this forum.
Service is lightning fast and they list exactly what is in stock, so you know you won't be waiting months for it. Good to deal with too - especially Wong from MediaMix, a member of this forum.
Veyron
04-07-2003, 08:06 PM
In the U.S. good sources for resin kits and accessories are:
www.hapico.com formerly Motoi
www.surfcitymodels.com
www.hapico.com formerly Motoi
www.surfcitymodels.com
Asmenoth
04-08-2003, 01:32 AM
Originally posted by RallyRaider
I've found the absolute best to be Rainbow Ten (http://www.rainbowten.co.jp) and MediaMix Hobby (http://www.mediamixhobby.com.sg).
Service is lightning fast and they list exactly what is in stock, so you know you won't be waiting months for it. Good to deal with too - especially Wong from MediaMix, a member of this forum.
Yeah, MediaMix is very good, my second order should be arriving soon. They just need to restock the Renasance Ford Focus transkit with the correct hood. :D
I've found the absolute best to be Rainbow Ten (http://www.rainbowten.co.jp) and MediaMix Hobby (http://www.mediamixhobby.com.sg).
Service is lightning fast and they list exactly what is in stock, so you know you won't be waiting months for it. Good to deal with too - especially Wong from MediaMix, a member of this forum.
Yeah, MediaMix is very good, my second order should be arriving soon. They just need to restock the Renasance Ford Focus transkit with the correct hood. :D
RallyRaider
04-08-2003, 01:44 AM
Originally posted by Asmenoth
They just need to restock the Renasance Ford Focus transkit with the correct hood. :D
:hehe: All the Markko fans building 'Performance Blue' Focii must have cleaned Wong out!
They just need to restock the Renasance Ford Focus transkit with the correct hood. :D
:hehe: All the Markko fans building 'Performance Blue' Focii must have cleaned Wong out!
Asmenoth
04-08-2003, 02:47 PM
Originally posted by RallyRaider
:hehe: All the Markko fans building 'Performance Blue' Focii must have cleaned Wong out!
Heck, they cleaned him out before it was released...thinking ahead...bah!
:D
:hehe: All the Markko fans building 'Performance Blue' Focii must have cleaned Wong out!
Heck, they cleaned him out before it was released...thinking ahead...bah!
:D
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