Hi guys.
I am getting back into modelling after a 7 year hiatus. Problem is, I can't seem to find any Canadian one-stop hobby stores online that have a good selection of items.
Yes, there are a number of sites, but the trend seems to be more towards rc planes and drones now.
Can anyone recommend a site in Canada where I can get all(or most) of my shopping done in one stop?(kits, PE,paint,stc.)
Thanks!
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The_War_Modeller
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Posted: Tuesday, April 05, 2016 - 03:03 AM UTC
ColinEdm
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Posted: Friday, April 08, 2016 - 08:47 PM UTC
A couple I use are The Barrel Store and Airconnection.
Cheers,
Cheers,
Posted: Friday, April 08, 2016 - 09:00 PM UTC
Welcome back to the hobby. I shop at (locally) but he does online as well, and he is a great guy. http://the-hobby-centre.myshopify.com/
ubisuck
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Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2016 - 06:41 PM UTC
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Hi guys.
Can anyone recommend a site in Canada where I can get all(or most) of my shopping done in one stop?(kits, PE,paint,stc.)
Thanks!
In Toronto, Hornet-Hobbies, Trish and Dave, I think they are in North-York, it's 09:37am and I am waiting for a multiple order of Paint and Glue, should be delivered in the next hour.
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East-Coast: in Moncton, Elm City Hobbies, Scott Millican. Does an excellent job too. Has a weekly newsletter, also a really good adviser.
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Mid-Canada: Trackjam Models, Paul Fredenburg, specializes in only Canadians stuff. To be honest, I'm not certain where he is, in Ontario or Alberta.
Just google their names.
ComaBlack
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Friday, April 22, 2016 - 04:58 AM UTC
Toronto also has Wheels & Wings on the Danforth, worth a visit.
Seroster
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Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 12:51 AM UTC
I believe Wheels & Wings also do mail order in some shape and form.
Track 48, a specialty online store for 1/48 armour, is also in Toronto.
Track 48, a specialty online store for 1/48 armour, is also in Toronto.