supplies

[wonton34]

Where do you guys get all of your supplies and kits from?
Don't just say hobbyshop I would like specifics. A website to order from would be helpful too. A place with all the stuff I need from epoxy to styrene to wheels and kits. Thanks. And I would like it to stay in North America.

[wonton34]

Any catalogs would be nice too.

[krebs128]

www.hlj.com, they have alot of stuff, but may not always been in stock which is a pain in the ass. try a search on google for model hobby suppliers. but, even though you told me not to, most people get their stuff from local hobby shops. if you have a hobbytown usa close by, they will order stuff in for you. they carry alot of tamiya models and all your putty and styrene needs. hope this helps you out.

[PRIVATEER]

www.best1hobby.com

www.scaleracecars.com

www.squadron.com

All in the states

[JTRACING]

i wish i could upload my favourites list for you lol

these are some good websites

http://www.modelexpress.net/cgi-bin/...op/index2.html

http://www.seltd.net/

http://www.detailmaster.com/

http://www.f1specialties.com/main/

you should do a google search for "scale model aftermarket parts" or something and im sure you will find a bunch of websites

[minniebanister]

These guys are excellent for supplies. http://www.hobbylinc.com/
I buy my kits at my LHS because I want to look at them close before plunking down my money.

In general, if your order is over $50, buying stuff from a website saves you money because cheaper prices + no sales tax > shipping charges.

[wonton34]

So you say hobbytown has most of this stuff? Why I said no hobbyshops is because I don't have any nearby. There is a hobbytown like 400 miles away and we only go to that town like once a year.
What other hobbyshops are there that supply like tamiya and stuff. Thanks

[supratuner]

%75 of my supplies come from WALMART

%20 from any kind off grocery store or dollar store

%5 from hobbyshop

you dont have to order from halfway across the globe to make good models

[Vric]

My supply come a bit everywhere

about 60% from HobbyShop
about 35% from the Web
and maybe 5% from Hardware store or Wallmart

[wonton34]

Originally Posted by Vric

My supply come a bit everywhere

about 60% from HobbyShop
about 35% from the Web
and maybe 5% from Hardware store or Wallmart

What kind of supplies do you get from each?

[mike@af]

For me:
Approx 40% from my LHS
30% from Lowes/Home Depot
15% from Steel supply
10% from Wally-World
5% from Auto supply.

[Vric]

Originally Posted by wonton34

What kind of supplies do you get from each?

Hobbyshop mainly paint
- Model Master Bottle Paint
- Humbrol bottle Paint
- Testor Bottle Paint
- Styrene, glue, tamiya masking tape and other small thing.

Online everything other
- Other Paint (Tamiya primer, Alclad)
- Photo etches, Resin and other detail
- Bare Metal Foil, CF decals, other decals
- Other like Liquid Mask, Gundam Marker etc..

Hardware and Wallmart
- Hardware store I get Thinner (Enamel and Lacquer)
- Wallmart I get only my fine brush there (Testor N. #3/0 are good and cheap)

[krebs128]

Originally Posted by wonton34

So you say hobbytown has most of this stuff? Why I said no hobbyshops is because I don't have any nearby. There is a hobbytown like 400 miles away and we only go to that town like once a year.

oh damn! lol, sry, but that's just where i go alot. i don't think i could survive with a hobby store that far away... props to you lol!!!

[minniebanister]

I forgot to say that I get quite a few supplies by raiding my wife's kitchen - plastic containers, plastic bags (I use a plastic grocery bag as a "glove" on my hand when airbrushing), Future, ISA, Windex, distilled water, flannel polishing cloths, rubber bands, clothes pins, etc. I even pinched the plastic top off her vitamin bottle to replace the metal top on my Paasche 3oz paint bottle.