I may be going to Kuwait for an extended stay in the near future. Does anyone know of any hobby shops in the area?

You have to be kidding!!!!!!! That is to funny, not you going to Kuwait, but looking for a hobby shop in Kuwait.
Truthfully, I dint remember any back when I was there.

I bet Doha has changed since my last trip there about 10 years ago (exactly 10 years ago). The PX there may carry a small amount of Revell-Monogram and Italeri kits, but if you get stuck at the 6th Brigade Camp, you will probably be SOL. Take a Squadron or Model Expo flyer with you and trust the APO system.

Doha PX carries a few, but not really any selection to speak of. I have plenty of unbuilt kits under the workbench to bring. I was more concerned with paint, glues, and other hazmat items that may be a poblem through the mail system.

I was there last in 95 and there was a shop in downtown Kuwait city that had a lot of Tamiya RC stuff and some kits and a bit of verlinden stuff, prices were good, memory fades as to exactly were it was. I don't think there was a lot of military stuff at the time. If I remember it was the mall with the Pizza Hut in it??? Hope this helps sorry I can't give more detail.

Gino,
If you find the above Hobby shop in Kuwait and have a camera please send us photos.

Good luck with the new posting.

Jim

Yea...I hear there is a really good one in Bagdad....Let me know how it goes LOL
So much for OPSEC.