US Hobby shops
So I'm planning a road trip in January.
Dallas to Miami Florida then a few weeks later, Florida to Montreal Canada, Any exceptionally good hobby shops worth visiting along the way? |
You're going to Drive from Florida to Montreal in Jan/Feb? You do understand it isn't summer up here?
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Originally Posted by scale only 4 me
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You're going to Drive from Florida to Montreal in Jan/Feb? You do understand it isn't summer up here?
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Ok, I see it's not a pleasure trip,, I'm always nervious when it come to road trips in the winter,, been stuck because of closed icy roads to many times,, just no fun.
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Originally Posted by scale only 4 me
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Ok, I see it's not a pleasure trip,, I'm always nervious when it come to road trips in the winter,, been stuck because of closed icy roads to many times,, just no fun.
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Originally Posted by Rob2160
(Post 11688665)
Yes, I can imagine, but for an Aussie, seeing ice and snow on the roads is a real treat... if it gets down to 10 C (50F) in Sydney people complain about the cold weather.
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To actually answer your question, Mike's Hobbies in Dallas is a major one. http://www.mikeshobbyshop.com/index....d=18&Itemid=71
There are a couple in the St. Louis area if you are going through there. |
GravesRC in Orlando, FL. http://www.gravesrc.com/ Well worth the stop; Packed to the roof with everything/anything. Prices are average but if you need it they have it!!
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Thanks for the responses, I'll check out those stores.
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Originally Posted by swify
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I can't imagine anyone thinking seeing ice and snow on a road is a real treat? People are seriously injured and killed every year due to hazardous conditions caused by ice and snow on the roads in my city. Give your head a shake.
I'll assess the conditions along the way and if the weather forecast looks iffy I'll fly instead. |
Mikes Hobby shop in Dallas is about as good as they come...
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Oh and on your drive out to Florida swing thru Pensacola and do two things, See the naval aviation museum and hit the Flora-Bama for a beer...
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+1 on Graves RC in Orlando, Fl.
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Originally Posted by 2walla
(Post 11689081)
Mikes Hobby shop in Dallas is about as good as they come...
MAL Hobbies http://www.malhobby.com/ Old neat store, mostly free flight and plastics And a place packed floor to ceiling with just about everything; Wild Bills https://plus.google.com/118332494230...ut?gl=us&hl=en And while you're at Mikes your not too far from Squadron Mail order. One of the biggest plastic model distributers in the world. They don't have a store front but maybe if you call and tell them you're from down under they might let you visit. |
Originally Posted by Rob2160
(Post 11688374)
So I'm planning a road trip in January.
Dallas to Miami Florida then a few weeks later, Florida to Montreal Canada, Any exceptionally good hobby shops worth visiting along the way? Roy's hobby shop is outstanding imho. A real feast if you're an RC flyer. Roy's is in Hurst, Texas which is between Ft. Worth and DFW. |
About 60 miles north of Miami (and along the way) in Jupiter Florida is Legend RC. They are a great hobby shop run by a father and son team. Get off I-95 on indiantown road (exit 92 I believe) and head east about 3 miles or so.
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KC Hobbies Archdale,NC About a mile off I85.
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Originally Posted by Rob2160
(Post 11688374)
So I'm planning a road trip in January.
Dallas to Miami Florida then a few weeks later, Florida to Montreal Canada, Any exceptionally good hobby shops worth visiting along the way? As long as your expectations are not very high............... |
http://hobbyshopfinder.com/ This is all you need to map out your trip.
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Originally Posted by flycatch
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http://hobbyshopfinder.com/ This is all you need to map out your trip.
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DITO on Mikes Hobby Shop. two large indoor rc car and dirt tracks. Cool place. Enjoy
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+2 on Graves here in Mickey Mouse town. It is ugly but it has everything. If you can't find it anywhere else Old Graves have it. It is also tricky to get there but the best way is 408W to john young parkway, left at Orange Blossom Trail and it is on your rt. you have to make a U turn.
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Thanks to all for the great suggestions. I am making a list.
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Originally Posted by MTK
(Post 11689355)
I have some friends from down under and they explain how well some of your Hobby Shops are stocked and the kind of help that's available in Aussieland. I seriously doubt that you will find any shops that well equipped here in the States to compare favorably with what you may be used to down under.....
As long as your expectations are not very high............... I have visited Ultimate Hobbies in Los Angeles many times and it is quite good, as is Pacific coast hobbies. Have spent lots of time in the west but this is the first decent trip to the east coast. |
Rob Baker's HobbyTown USA in Mobile, AL - near Mobile Regional Airport (KMOB) - is very well stocked.
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