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MG1

11-13-2010, 07:14 AM

I mentioned this before, but I started getting back into small scale modelling. Things have changed quite a bit since I was a young lad. Anyway, I went to this year's IPMS show

http://ipmsvancouver.ca/

Saw a lot of great stuff and bought a few kits at their swap meet. I've visited a lot of hobby shops in the Lower Mainland, Lower Fraser Valley, and even Washington. I've compiled a list of places. Please add any I have not been to with description of what they have to offer.

One Stop Hobbies in Abbotsford (South Fraser Way)
Urban Samurai (Lougheed Mall)
Go Go Hobbies (2124 Austin Avenue, Coquilam)
Burnaby Hobbies (Rumble and Royal Oak)
Apollo Hobbies (Lougheed and Production Way)
Central Hobbies (Broadway and Renfrew)
Sakura media (Metrotown)
Toys Planet (Crystal Mall)
Imperial Hobbies (No. 3 Road across from Landsdowne Mall)
On Track (Port Moody)

I've been to a lot more, but have to go atm. Can someone point me to any places in New West, Richmond, and Surrey?

Hobbywave sounds like a good place for Gundam, but they do not have a store front - damn.

tofu1413

11-13-2010, 07:24 AM

magic box hobbies - W Boulevard and w37th.. i think. its right beside a seven eleven.. cant miss it.

wings corner, richmond public market - theyre only selling old stock/ whats left over.. so not alot of new stuff there.

i forgot the name of the shop in new west.. its a block away from the police station or behind it. on a hill.... its not hard to find at all.. i think its on sixth street and columbia..

i remember from a post that you're looking for miltary models..? haha. just like my dad. builds the same stuff and my house is full of it.

or buy online. www.hlj.com

MG1

11-13-2010, 07:38 AM

ilvtofu

11-13-2010, 07:41 AM

There's a hobby store in richmond @ continental where the TD bank is, sexsmith and cambie?

Aviation world might have what you're looking for too it's right by the airport near gilbert I think

There's one aviation hobby store in downtown near waterfront so if you hopped on the canada line you could get there pretty easy, but I'm not sure if it's closed I'll ask my cousin for the name I haven't been there in over 5 years

tofu1413

11-13-2010, 07:43 AM

Cool............ thanks.

Yeah, I was hoping this thread will be about model building as well. I am going to the place in Richmond Public Market today sometime. I will swing by the place on 37th as well. I completed a Gundam model in the summer. So cool the way shit just snaps together - so detailed. I'm totally into Tamiya Craft Tools. So nice. And their models are so easy to put together. I bought a King Tiger kit made by Dragon Model Company. It came with photo etched parts and this and that and it seemed like a helluva good deal at the time, but in the end Tamiya wins by a long shot. Right now I am starting the IJN Yamato - Tamiya 1/350. Purchased a Lion Roar Photo etch upgrade kit. Holy crap, it's going to take me over a year to finish it (properly).

Anyway, off I go on a hobby store run, LOL. I love weekends.........

goodluck putting the dragon tank kits together.. seperate track links.

my dad had a helluva time putting together the tracks for the elefant.. and the zermmit (sp?) surface could easily chip the paint off..

i went to a few hobby shops in hk.. and you wont believe the price on their tamiya tank 1/35 kits... not too old of a kit.. but $12 cdn.... for King tiger porsche turret version, Jagdpanther, Panther type G, M1-A2... dirt cheap.

trd2343

11-13-2010, 08:54 AM

There's also one in Union Square (on Capstan Way) where Richmond Sushi is. Enter Union Square on Capstan Way, and the store should be on the top right corner of the first intersection that you get to.

Tim Budong

11-13-2010, 09:46 AM

Jhobby in Union Square(where richmond sushi is)
the small shop inside admiralty has a few..not a lot
richmond public market
Imperial Hobbies on no3
MagicBox on 37th and W boulavard

MG1

11-13-2010, 11:10 AM

goodluck putting the dragon tank kits together.. seperate track links.

my dad had a helluva time putting together the tracks for the elefant.. and the zermmit (sp?) surface could easily chip the paint off..

i went to a few hobby shops in hk.. and you wont believe the price on their tamiya tank 1/35 kits... not too old of a kit.. but $12 cdn.... for King tiger porsche turret version, Jagdpanther, Panther type G, M1-A2... dirt cheap.

Yeah, the Magic Track is pretty fucked up stuff. I got it all put together and gave up on the rest. It's put away in the box. All parts painted, but the instructions were horrible and the parts didn't fit very well. Fine detail is great, but when shit doesn't fit it's frustrating. I see what you mean by the Zimmerit. I'm gonna wait for the next Imperial Hobbies sale and go for the Tamiya 1/35 Jagdtiger. I think it comes with some PE parts and choice of two track systems.

Yeah, HK prices on Tamiya stuff is ridiculously low. Model kits of any kind are duty free. I've been ordering Tamiya Craft tools from a guy in HK via eBay. Even with the shipping, it comes out less than here. Plus, they have the stuff in stock. Here, nobody seems to want to order it. One Stop Hobbies and Go Go Hobbies are the only places that would even entertain the thought of getting Tamiya Tools in for me. And you wonder why people buy out of country. I would really love to support local businesses, but when your service sucks, what do you expect?

Back to Tamiya Craft Tools. Man, this stuff is so high quality. It's like comparing Snap On tools to Power Fist or Mastercraft. Files that actually work. Side cutters that actually cut the sprues off so cleanly you don't need to sand much. I recently purchased a Tamiya battery operated hobby drill. NICE!!!

Deepstriker

11-13-2010, 12:23 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/SuiJai/Gebera%20Tetra/018.jpg

I built this a couple years back. Since then I think the model building scene has really died down. I find myself playing more with cars these days just because of the lack of friend's to share the experience with.

A good friend of mine recently started a forum for the Vancouver area for model builders. Feel free to check it out:

www.vanplaforum.com

tofu1413

11-13-2010, 02:56 PM

^ i know where that shop is! hahaha. its @ admiralty centre in rmd! my childhood friend knows the original owner very well (someone else owns it now)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs985.snc4/75807_458150251558_513036558_5698069_7049473_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs469.ash2/74200_458150366558_513036558_5698071_3438154_n.jpg

what i see everyday... and theres more! hahaha.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs483.ash2/75626_458152876558_513036558_5698085_7027906_n.jpg

^ my favorites from my dad's build: 1/48 SU27UB test pilot version and SU35 Demonstrator colors. theyre pretty big planes in 1/48... and IRL.

my dad has a taste for Russian and Chinese aircraft... pretty much has whatever the latest inventory has.. even the Su47 + MIG 1.44 , J-10, FC-1 Flying Leopard.. etc etc..

even have 1/48 American greats.. F22, F14, F15, F16, F/A18 + CF18 .... list goes on.

then there are the Gundams in my closet, and the diecast cars in my living room... haha

OTG-ZR2

11-13-2010, 04:34 PM

There is Go-gos on Austin ave in Coquitlam http://www.gogohobbies.com/

Race tech on Barnet hwy in Port moody http://racetechhobbies.com/phpBB3/portal.php

MG1

11-13-2010, 04:57 PM

what i see everyday... and theres more! hahaha.

Wow, pretty hard core.

I used to have a pretty awesome 1/700 waterline series collection of IJN models. They're still on the shelves I built in the basement of my mom's house. All of them are now missing masts, antennas, gun barrels, etc. from my mom dusting the things over the 40 plus years. She's old, so I can't freak out on her. My fault for not putting them in a case.

Your dad airbrushes in the house?

tofu1413

11-13-2010, 05:08 PM

my dad has quite a collection of the IJN fleet as well.. he told me how tamiya kits back then were easily bought at woodwards.. and were quite decently priced.

that is our glassed and roofed sundeck, so he airbrushes there.. its like his corner of the house to build his models.

he hasnt really built any recently though.

MG1

11-13-2010, 05:08 PM

So, I went on a hobby store run today. Had some time on my hands. I went to Grand Prix Hobbies on Broadway. Wow, that place has totally gone downhill since I used to go there when I was a teenager. Waste of parking meter money. I then went to Magic Box. One word. NICE! Never knew the place existed until now. Nice people there. I then proceeded to the RC place on Cambie and Sexsmith. Nothing there but RC stuff, which is fine, but nothing there for me. Next, the place in Richmond Public Market. No go....... they were closed. WTF? On a Saturday? So, needing Mr. Color #28 Steel, 'cause I ran out of it painting the Dragon Magic Trcks and whatnot, I ended up at Imperial Hobbies. Spent 20 minutes with the blonde chick who works there trying to find the colour. Couldn't read Japanese. Anyway, we finally discovered it was #28. The only colour on the whole rack they were out of. FUCK!

Deepstriker

11-13-2010, 10:50 PM

^ i know where that shop is! hahaha. its @ admiralty centre in rmd! my childhood friend knows the original owner very well (someone else owns it now)

IMO one of the best model shops in BC around at the time. It's long time closed, really went downhill when the new owners took over.

Kinda curious how you guys keep the building spirit up, just personal motivation?

MG1

11-14-2010, 01:16 AM

Kinda curious how you guys keep the building spirit up, just personal motivation?

For me, it was 30+ years of not building models that motivated me. My daughter bought me a Gundam model this summer at AE. My eyes lit up and the passion for building models came back. I was intrigued not only by the way the models themselves have improved but by the way the people who build models have improved. So much detail and creativity.

I guess the Internet has helped a lot. I see these tutorials on You Tube and it blows me away how much work some of the pros put into their creations.

I started to get into air brushing. Wow, I suck at it, but it is definitely fun stuff.

I have a cool display case in my den and I love to stand and stare at my models, even though they are not that good. When you spend weeks or months on building something, you'd figure it'll become boring, but I can't wait to finish one and go onto another.

I love seeing other people's work. Your model that you posted a pic of is beautiful. That kind of stuff motivates me.

tofu1413

11-14-2010, 02:23 AM

IMO one of the best model shops in BC around at the time. It's long time closed, really went downhill when the new owners took over.

Kinda curious how you guys keep the building spirit up, just personal motivation?

yep. the last time i went was when the original owner was still around.. awesome service and they have great product knowledge.. really helped with buying stuff from them.. that was a couple years ago..

i dont know. both my dad and I usually buy something to build because its an interesting subject, or something we've been waiting for to come out..

good example would be the MG Wing Gundam. waited years for that.

For me, it was 30+ years of not building models that motivated me. My daughter bought me a Gundam model this summer at AE. My eyes lit up and the passion for building models came back. I was intrigued not only by the way the models themselves have improved but by the way the people who build models have improved. So much detail and creativity.

I guess the Internet has helped a lot. I see these tutorials on You Tube and it blows me away how much work some of the pros put into their creations.

I started to get into air brushing. Wow, I suck at it, but it is definitely fun stuff.

I have a cool display case in my den and I love to stand and stare at my models, even though they are not that good. When you spend weeks or months on building something, you'd figure it'll become boring, but I can't wait to finish one and go onto another.

I love seeing other people's work. Your model that you posted a pic of is beautiful. That kind of stuff motivates me.

practice makes perfect.. hahaha. airbrushed camo > painted on camo. looks much better. then you gotta learn how to weather with a brush too.. so much stuff to learn, and lots to practice over the years.

MG1

11-14-2010, 02:31 AM

practice makes perfect.. hahaha. airbrushed camo > painted on camo. looks much better. then you gotta learn how to weather with a brush too.. so much stuff to learn, and lots to practice over the years.

Or, I can just build the models because I love putting things together. Photo etch scares me more than painting. I have this wonderful Lion Roar kit for the Yamato, but it seems so intricate and fragile. I'm gonna go blind working with it. I am starting to like the smell of glue and solvents, LOL.

tofu1413

11-14-2010, 02:38 AM

well you dont have to keep buying.

several cases, i found my dad taking apart an older model, and take it apart, custom modify it a bit and repaint the thing.

its not necessary to buy new all the time...

and ther are several 1/72 airplanes that were built from scratch, using wood and glue... and some paint. haha

skyxx

11-14-2010, 02:53 AM

MG1

11-14-2010, 03:15 AM

he hasnt really built any recently though.

Viagra commercial in the making? J/K

Has you or your dad worked with Fruilmodel tracks? I'm tempted to get a set for an old model I'm thinking of refurbishing.

MG1

11-14-2010, 03:20 AM

You sure spend a lot of time with that blonde chick.

C'mon, she works at a hobby shop. Need I say more? Plus I think she was like my daughter's age. Jeebus, even some C-lais are too young for me. :cry:

She was just being nice to an old man who looked lost. Mwahahahaha.......

tofu1413

11-14-2010, 03:28 AM

Viagra commercial in the making? J/K

Has you or your dad worked with Fruilmodel tracks? I'm tempted to get a set for an old model I'm thinking of refurbishing.

Viagra, i dont know.. :p

as for the tracks, im not too sure.

C'mon, she works at a hobby shop. Need I say more? Plus I think she was like my daughter's age. Jeebus, even some C-lais are too young for me. :cry:

She was just being nice to an old man who looked lost. Mwahahahaha.......

and then the old man was mysteriously lead into a quiet storage room...

MG1

11-14-2010, 01:31 PM

Got back from a couple of places. Sakura Media had Mr. Hobby paints for $1.99. Not much of a selection, but they had a couple of flat colours. I took the last two bottles each of German Grey and Dark Yellow and got a bottle of Mr. Color Thinner 400 for $11.99. I asked the dude if there were other hobby places around Metropolis. He tells me about Metropolis Comics and Collectibles - right across the street above the jewellery store. It was around 11:15 and the place opens at noon, so I go down to Best Buy to pass the time. At noon, I head back. There about 15 sweaty, geeky high school kids banging on the door. Apparently it was Yugioh day or something. LOL. The dude was late opening up. Nothing worse than haging out with a gaggle of geeky 15 year olds. Anyway, the place has a good selection of Tamiya paints and a very small selection of Mr. Hobby paints. About 6 or 7 different colours. Guess what? They had #28 steel that I was looking for. $2.49, to boot. Kind of makes me wonder why the hell I travel all the way to Richmond to buy Gunze paints from Impreial Hobbies at $3.99 a bottle.

I was contemplating going back to Wings Corner, but there's a chance they'll be closed again. Plus, today's game day.

MG1

12-19-2010, 10:11 AM

Imperial Hobbies, Burnaby Hobbies, and Magic Box are having a Boxing Day sale. Any others? Go Go Hobbies, one of my favourite places to shop will not have one.

Thanks for any input..

tofu1413

12-19-2010, 12:27 PM

apparently there are two shops in the new west...

theres another hobby shop @ 6th and carnarvon.. (sp?) not sure what they have there.. havent checked it out yet

Senna4ever

12-19-2010, 12:30 PM

Is Silverwing Hobbies still around on Hastings & Renfrew? I used to go there as a kid quite a lot. They had an RC Airwolf model that cost $3000 that I used to drool over.

Also, do any of the stores have models of ships from Star Blazers?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Senna4ever/Forum%20crap/yamato_illustration_b0_1.jpg

tofu1413

12-19-2010, 12:31 PM

^ BATTLESHIP YAMATO! :D too cool

Senna4ever

12-19-2010, 12:33 PM

^^ Want the hi-res version?

tofu1413

12-19-2010, 12:35 PM

link????

Senna4ever

12-19-2010, 12:38 PM

There you go.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Senna4ever/Forum%20crap/yamato_illustration_b0_01.jpg

MG1

12-19-2010, 02:42 PM

So this is Japan's version of famous WWII battleship evolved into space ship, like the USS Enterprise evolved to Star Trek Enterprise. Way too cool.

As a side note, thanks to tofu1413's reminder, I went to On Track Hobbies in PoCo. They won't be having a Boxing Day sale, but they have a buy one get equal or lesser value for 50% off promotion right now. Everything in store, I believe. These guys only close 3 days out of the year. Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Years. The owner of the store is a spitting image of Gordon Campbell. I shit you not. He could play Gordo's double in the upcoming, "I was a Dirty Politician" blockbuster movie. Anyway, you need a coupon from the Tri City News that came out at the beginning of the month. 50% off for second item translates into basically 25% off each item, so it isn't bad. Apparently, you can still get the coupon on-line at Tri City News.

Oh, almost forgot. Urban Samurai is having a Boxing Day Sale, too. 15 - 20% off. Not great, but if you're into that kind of stuff, Gundam, they have a good selection.

Senna4ever

12-19-2010, 03:45 PM

So this is Japan's version of famous WWII battleship evolved into space ship, like the USS Enterprise evolved to Star Trek Enterprise. Way too cool.

No, the Yamato is the actual WWII battleship that was made into a spaceship. The USS Enterprise in the Star Trek universe was an entirely different ship. The first ship with the name 'Enterprise" was a French navy ship that was captured by the British in 1705.

MG1

12-19-2010, 05:22 PM

No, the Yamato is the actual WWII battleship that was made into a spaceship.

Huh? Oh, the story line, right. Never followed the anime with those things in it.

The USS Enterprise in the Star Trek universe was an entirely different ship. The first ship with the name 'Enterprise" was a French navy ship that was captured by the British in 1705.

Then it wouldn't be USS Enterprise. The French frigate, then HMS Enterprise, then the USS Enterprise.

I was more or less talking about the use of the names in ficticious ships being cute. So, is there a Musashi? I bet there would be a Nagato (the admiral's ship, no less).

Name of anime series, please, so I can watch this stuff. Sounds interesting. Are you a hard core fan? Yes, I live under a rock.

BTW, I am totally into WWII IJN vessels. My favourite being the Amagiri. Pt 109 killer right there.

Senna4ever

12-19-2010, 05:45 PM

If you watch the Original Yamato series in Japanese, there are a bunch of ships that were named after WWII ships.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Battleship_Yamato
I have the Japanese series on DVD, but you can get the series in English under the name "Star Blazers."

MG1

12-19-2010, 06:46 PM

I will have to check into it. Off to Parker Place to look for cheap knock off of series, LOL. Prepared to put up with ultra bad subtitles.

thanks...........

MG1

12-19-2010, 06:49 PM

BTW, has anyone been to the hobby shop in Surrey? Cannot remember the name of it atm.

MG1

12-19-2010, 06:52 PM

apparently there are two shops in the new west...

theres another hobby shop @ 6th and carnarvon.. (sp?) not sure what they have there.. havent checked it out yet

I'll go check it out tomorrow. I remember about 30 years ago, there used to be a hobby store in New West that was humongous. Two or three storys of stuff. I heard it went tits up, but could this one at 6th and Carnavon be a resurrection of that huge hobby store?

aznrsx1979

12-19-2010, 07:27 PM

I remember driving by Central Hobbies on Grandview Hwy quite a bit.
http://www.central-hobbies.com/

aznrsx1979

12-19-2010, 07:33 PM

I'll go check it out tomorrow. I remember about 30 years ago, there used to be a hobby store in New West that was humongous. Two or three storys of stuff. I heard it went tits up, but could this one at 6th and Carnavon be a resurrection of that huge hobby store?

I googled it and there were 2 stores, Shamryn Hobbies and Pacific Scale Rail. On Pacific's site, it says the store is closed. I tried looking for a website. I went to Shamryn years ago when I was in college and needed to get supplies for the models I was making in the architecture program I was in.

MG1

12-19-2010, 07:46 PM

I remember driving by Central Hobbies on Grandview Hwy quite a bit.
http://www.central-hobbies.com/

They are now exclusively a model train store. They still have some plastic models lying around, but the guy told me he is getting out of the plastic model business. He said it like he despised plastic models. Made me feel like an outcast for mentioning plastic scale modeling. I almost told him to stick his little trains up his wazoo, but I was surrounded by railroaders.... kinda scary.

tofu1413

12-19-2010, 09:17 PM

I'll go check it out tomorrow. I remember about 30 years ago, there used to be a hobby store in New West that was humongous. Two or three storys of stuff. I heard it went tits up, but could this one at 6th and Carnavon be a resurrection of that huge hobby store?

should do a RS hobby store meet.

need to find something for my dad for christmas...

Academy has a new 1/48 F15I eagle.. looks like a nice kit.

MG1

12-19-2010, 10:40 PM

should do a RS hobby store meet.

need to find something for my dad for christmas...

Academy has a new 1/48 F15I eagle.. looks like a nice kit.

I guess Boxing Day would be kinda late, huh?

Cross border hobby shop meet. Models are duty free!

'xept, we have better hobby stores up here.

BTW, does your dad use parafilm for masking?

Phil@rise

12-20-2010, 09:51 AM

Mr Hobbies in North Van on Marine dr is where I go

Leopold Stotch

12-20-2010, 11:07 AM

man 89blkcivic i'd love to meet you one day

but you're older than my dad so that would be weird, especially with your arm around my neck as i envisioned it

Phil@rise

12-20-2010, 11:12 AM

man 89blkcivic i'd love to meet you one day

but you're older than my dad so that would be weird, especially with your arm around my neck as i envisioned it

Do you always envision older men having their arms around your neck? That sounds just a wee bit :gay:

CP.AR

12-20-2010, 11:15 AM

^ it's butters so its ok. his parents are just gonna send him to gay camp

PuYang

12-20-2010, 11:17 AM

tofu1413

12-20-2010, 01:27 PM

I guess Boxing Day would be kinda late, huh?

Cross border hobby shop meet. Models are duty free!

'xept, we have better hobby stores up here.

BTW, does your dad use parafilm for masking?

well, i remember him using some kind of liquid paint on masking tape.. i forgot what brand it was... pretty neat. its peelable after when its dry.

or if it was for bigger parts, say ship hulls, he just uses green painters tape.

as for airbrushing camos, hes been doing it for years, so he doesnt use any masking.

sorry for "thread jacking", but i kinda wanted to ask you guys, since it seems some of you frequent hobby stores.

do you guys know any place that sells 97-01 prelude models?

ive checked a few "car stores", that have a bunch of models, but no preludes. preludes were never very mainstream/popular, so i havent been able to locate any.

thanks!

i dont think theres even a model for the BB6.. i do know Fujimi made a model for the older gen prelude though.. but very very few stores in town carry it... and i think the togue series kits are discontinued.. i somehow managed to grab the celica supra one locally.. :P

MG1

12-20-2010, 04:40 PM

If any of you are wondering about hobby shops in New West, don't bother the two remaining shops are now gone. One of them closed because the dude retired. The other? Have no idea, but it's just gone. I drove around a few times then decided to go into a store nearby and hte lady there said. All gone.

I went on a hobby store run today. Went to J Hobby in Richmond. They were closed. Apparently, they have a pre Christmas sale on right now. 20 - 30% off. On till the 24th. I guess like a lot of places, they close on Monday. They only sell stuff imported directly from Japan - anime stuff (girls with big tits and skimpy outfits - not my bag). I then proceeded to Imperial Hobbies to scout out stuff. It's 25% off everything in the store on Boxing Day - actually all week. After that, I headed to Magic Box. They will be having a 20% off everything Boxing Day Sale. As for model kits, I will most likely end up ordering from Go Go Hobbies. They can get stuff for close to what the HK eBay people sell kits for with shipping.

MG1

12-20-2010, 04:43 PM

sorry for "thread jacking", but i kinda wanted to ask you guys, since it seems some of you frequent hobby stores.

do you guys know any place that sells 97-01 prelude models?

ive checked a few "car stores", that have a bunch of models, but no preludes. preludes were never very mainstream/popular, so i havent been able to locate any.

thanks!

You may want to try Wilkinson's Automobilia.

http://www.eautomobilia.com/

They are on the corner of Ontario Street and Broadway in Vancouver. Awesome place. Not much in the way of Japanese imports, but cool nonetheless.

MG1

12-20-2010, 04:54 PM

man 89blkcivic i'd love to meet you one day

but you're older than my dad so that would be weird, especially with your arm around my neck as i envisioned it

As long as you don't envision me doing the butt drag move.......:haha::haha::haha::haha::haha:

Senna4ever

12-20-2010, 11:35 PM

You may want to try Wilkinson's Automobilia.

http://www.eautomobilia.com/

They are on the corner of Ontario Street and Broadway in Vancouver. Awesome place. Not much in the way of Japanese imports, but cool nonetheless.

On Ontario, between Broadway & 10th Ave, just to be clear.

tofu1413

12-20-2010, 11:40 PM

^ the place to be if you're a gearhead (non tuning scene)

lots of neat stuff there.

www.scale18.com - local diecast warehouse for 1/18 scale cars. way cheaper than what they charge @ metro autoworld.

Leopold Stotch

12-21-2010, 10:13 AM

As long as you don't envision me doing the butt drag move.......:haha::haha::haha::haha::haha:

can you donate blood with me? then we'll have blood cocktails and cocks.

MG1

12-21-2010, 10:39 AM

can you donate blood with me? then we'll have blood cocktails and cocks.

Sorry, I'm not due until February.

tofu1413

12-22-2010, 03:10 PM

imperial hobbies- 10% off on purchases over 50 i think. but its after boxing day.

MG1

12-22-2010, 04:48 PM

imperial hobbies- 10% off on purchases over 50 i think. but its after boxing day.

All week Boxing Day sale. 25% off everything in store in stock.

This coming calendar year is their anniversary. Check the link below.......

http://www.imperialhobbies.ca/

tofu1413

12-22-2010, 05:17 PM

i didnt get discount for the j10 i bought for dad. :fuuuuu:
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MG1

12-24-2010, 09:56 AM

Found the coupon for On Track Hobbies. That basically tanslates into a 25% total savings, if you buy right up to equal value. Not bad, I guess. It's been on all month and will expire on the 31st of December.

http://coquitlam.flyerland.ca/on-track-hobbies/19127/coupon/39393

OTG-ZR2

12-26-2010, 09:24 AM

Boxing day sale on at Race Tech Hobbies...everything on sale from 10am - 5pm...

MG1

12-26-2010, 02:21 PM

Just got back from Imperial Hobbies and de Serres. Loaded up with supplies (paints, accessories, tools. Overal, good day.

monkeywrench

12-26-2010, 04:31 PM

MG1

12-26-2010, 06:36 PM

Sorry for thread jack, didnt' want to start another one.

Anyone know where I can find an RC car for drifting? Something similar to a Tamiya TT-01? I don't know anything about RC cars or where to get them.

IIRC, there's a shop at Admiralty in Richmond?

Give Go Go Hobbies in Coquitlam a call or visit their site. They have a forum on there. Check it out.

http://www.gogohobbies.com/

MG1

03-01-2011, 09:04 PM

Just bumping this thread because I'm bored out of my gourd.

I now shop exclusively at Go Go Hobbies in Coquitlam. They're more into RC cars and shit, but I found out they can get all kinds of things for plastic modelers. Tamiya tools and shit for a lot lower price than Imperial or anywhere else. Pretty damn quickly too.

Good selection of Tamiya paints, too. Best price on spray paints. On top of that, nice guys. Open on Sundays! Monday they are closed - oh well.

tofu1413

03-01-2011, 10:15 PM

nothing new sir.

i did drive by go go hobbies though.

MG1

03-01-2011, 10:32 PM

They don't have much stock in the plastic model section, but I like the fact I can order anything for a lot less than even eBay or HK. Plus, it usually arrives in about a week. I've ordered all kinds of tools and whatnot from HK suppliers and have been happy, but it takes a while for the stuff to arrive.

Anyway, my skills are improving. Airbrushing is so cool. Who says old dogs can't learn new tricks?

Tim25

03-06-2011, 12:54 PM

If you're looking for military and automotive model kits the place to go is Cameo Hobbies in Maple Ridge. Probably the best selection in the lower mainland and about the best prices too. They also buy collections, so they have a lot of discontinued and rare stuff. Loads of supplies (tools, paint etc.) as well.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cameo-Hobbies/365886440252

22756 Lougheed Hwy.

TIM

MG1

03-07-2011, 09:11 AM

If you're looking for military and automotive model kits the place to go is Cameo Hobbies in Maple Ridge.

OK, I'mma gonna go there today and check them out. I better not be disappointed, LOL.

Hmmmmm...... perhaps I should drop in on Autowerkes while I'm in that vicinity.

Senna4ever

03-09-2011, 12:26 AM

Do any of the hobby shops have Yamato/Starblazers models?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Senna4ever/Forum%20crap/yamato_illustration_b0_1.jpg

MG1

03-09-2011, 12:30 AM

There's this hobby shop in Richmond that has all kinds of stuff from Japan. The dude behind the counter is actually Japanese, as far as I can tell (accent). Can't recall the name of the place, but it is...................

J Hobby, that's the name of the place.

J Hobby
1333-8368 Capstan Way
Richmond, BC V6X 4B4
(604) 207-6938

MG1

03-09-2011, 07:07 AM

Didn't want to start a new thread, so here it is......... somewhat hobby related.

Iwase Books in Yaohan Centre is closing its doors for good.

http://www.iwasebooks.com/

Iwase is a Japanese bookstore that carries Gundam models and, of course, books. Stationery, car magazines, DVD's etc. I found out the announcement was made a couple of days ago, but they are clearing everything out. 70% off!!!!!! I shouldn't be mentioning it here on RS, 'cause everything will be gone for sure by the time I get there after work. If any RS members lurk/cruise Richmond, drop in and tell us what's left. 70% off Gundam models is pretty good. The last time I went to Iwase, the selection of models were good. Not much, but all very good ones.

Madspinner

03-09-2011, 08:53 AM

Where is iwase books located .

MG1

03-09-2011, 09:29 AM

Where is iwase books located .

It is in Yaohan Centre - top floor.

Madspinner

03-10-2011, 08:51 AM

okay i found it , thanks.
And where is the best place to buy the plastic car models, I went to like 4 hobby stores around richmond and they didnt carry much .

MG1

03-10-2011, 09:16 AM

okay i found it , thanks.
And where is the best place to buy the plastic car models, I went to like 4 hobby stores around richmond and they didnt carry much .

Car models are hard to find these days, except for the cheesy, level one or two ones made for 6 year olds. BTW, if you're looking for those for your kids, go to Michaels and use their 40 -50% off coupons. Model building used to be so popular when I was a kid. Not anymore. Is it because kids nowadays are dumb and can't follow simple directions? I believe it is a good learning tool for little kids. It's like kids who play with lego and other building toys - grow up to be inquisitive and creative. Dumb kids just sit in front of TV picking their nose.

Back to the models. I would look up models on the Internet. When you find what you like, go to a local hobby shop and have them bring it in. You'd be pleasantly surprised at how decent the cost is.

Plastic models and parts associated with them are duty free!

MG1

04-29-2011, 04:35 PM

J Hobby is apparently moving and having a sale. Started in mid February, LOL. Anyone know if they have indeed moved by now?

http://jhobby.com/

It's just about May and nothing is updated on their website. Perhaps like a lot of hobby stores, they have gone tits up.

Edit: Just called them. The sale is still on till next week. I guess they are moving afterall.....

Tim Budong

04-29-2011, 04:39 PM

they moved to pacific plaza
its a death trap there without proper marketing

I tink JPcellular has been inside for the longest time there

MG1

04-29-2011, 05:02 PM

they moved to pacific plaza
its a death trap there without proper marketing

I tink JPcellular has been inside for the longest time there

Yeah, the guy did mention about the new place. He's still at the old place for a little while longer. I'm only into WWII static models, so it's not my kind of place.

Damn, I'm liking Go Go Hobbies in Coquitlam. Absolute cheapest place for Tamiya paints and products. I ordered yet another 1/350 scale Tamiya IJN heavy cruiser from them. Cheaper than every on-line dealer on the Internet. I don't know if I'm getting these prices because I shop there all the time, but 10% off already ridiculously low prices on paints and accessories.

I bought a can of TS spray paint and it is like 3 bucks cheaper than every other shop out there 4 bucks cheaper than Imperial Hobbies, LOL. When you go through paints like I do, the savings are huge.

BTW, Tamiya paints are getting harder and harder to get. Stupid labeling issues again. Not being able to import the shit in. I think distributors are having hard time as well. My most used paint, IJN Gray Kure Arsenal was out of stock at Go Go Hobbies. Went to Toys Planet in Crystal Mall, the next cheapest place to get Tamiya paints, and they were out of TS-66. Damned if I'm going Gunze paints or *gasp* Testors. Actually, Gunze paints aren't that bad. They don't have spray paints in the colours I want.

MG1

08-05-2011, 12:32 AM

Imperial Hobbies 25th Anniversary Sale.

Imperial Hobbies, Vancouver's premier source of hobby, gaming and role-playing games (RPG) for over 20 years. (http://www.imperialhobbies.ca/sections/event_details.php?ev=76)

twitchyzero

08-05-2011, 12:36 AM

where's a good place to pick up affordable but reliable 7.2v battery packs for RC trucks?

MG1

08-05-2011, 12:39 AM

Go Go Hobbies.

Go Go Hobbies & Toys (http://www.gogohobbies.com/)

I thought you knew about them. Too far?

twitchyzero

08-07-2011, 10:28 AM

^ nope?
yeah a little far if i can't browse their products/pricing on their webpage before going.

MG1

08-07-2011, 04:55 PM

^ nope?
yeah a little far if i can't browse their products/pricing on their webpage before going.

It's worth the trip, my friend. Very knowledgeable staff. You will be very pleased with their prices.

Asian dude, Cam, is the owner. The customers there seem to trust the guy a lot. Always giving advice and very patient.

They are not open on Monday, but open Tuesday through Sunday.

Datsun

09-22-2011, 01:52 PM

I dont want to start another thread for general model kit-building so I'll bump this instead.

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/3889/carkit.jpg
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/1378/a3akx.jpg

After reading the instruction pamphlet for the Aristo, it appears that it not only has adjustable height but also camber angle. NICE

Everymans

09-22-2011, 02:51 PM

I go to central hobbies for railway stuff. I have an HO scale train going around a friends kitchen, but the assholes took it down awhile back since it was gathering dust. Took me 3 weeks and 160$ to build the layout alone!

I'd like to get back into car model building as I have all the supplies but no models(Except for a 1988 dodge daytona. Don 't even know why they made a model for that piece of crap)

MG1

09-22-2011, 07:23 PM

Yeah, I used to be into car models, but moved onto WWII German tanks. Now I'm into IJN models. I did have a whole fleet of 1/700 waterline scale models, but this time, it's 1/350 scale.

Hide625

09-22-2011, 08:16 PM

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/196613_10150115686067322_510767321_6621173_632842_ n.jpg

I should make some time to build some of these. Good thing they don't go bad :fuckyea:

MG1

09-22-2011, 08:31 PM

are you kidding me?

You haven't seen the expiry date?

Polystyrene degrades over time. :troll:

Datsun

09-22-2011, 09:08 PM

Hide625

09-22-2011, 09:36 PM

SO JELLY. I spy SSR's, lowdown Corona, racing Levins... Where did you pick most of your kits at?

BTW, does the #73 kit actually have an engine? I've seen a few variations of it but my Japanese is rusty so I dont actually know for sure. And any closer up pics of the bottom right corner one?

Yah it does have an engine, by Aoshima. And your request for the bottom right (by fujimi).

[EDIT] I got most of mine from Japan when I go back. I haven't bought in a while though, since it's hard to find hobby shops lately. Seems like it's all online/auctions.

8059

Datsun

09-22-2011, 09:46 PM

Reminds me of those N2 fenders. I need one of these kits.

Hide625

09-22-2011, 09:52 PM

Reminds me of those N2 fenders. I need one of these kits.

Aoshima has 3 kits w/ actual N2 fenders. I've been debating for a long time to get it or not, but seems to spend money else where :alone:

Datsun

09-22-2011, 10:00 PM

Badass, I might have to ebay em. lol

Anyway I bought my kits and parts from HK, they were all approx $14 or less. Such good selection there...I regret not getting a shakotan Kenmeri Skyline and kouki S13 hatch, because I was feeling guilty about buying 3 kits already. :okay: Those ones were about $20 each though. Still killer deals..

Oh well. I have enough kits to last me long enough til the next trip. lololol

NU350

09-22-2011, 10:34 PM

I got most of mine from HobbyLink Japan and other website in Japan(closed
down after earthquake). They have more selections then the local shops.
I finished this one a couple years ago.

MG1

09-22-2011, 11:50 PM

I got most of mine from HobbyLink Japan and other website in Japan(closed
down after earthquake). They have more selections then the local shops.
I finished this one a couple years ago.

Nice!

I was going to ask people to upload pics of their models.

MG1

09-22-2011, 11:57 PM

Just wondering if any of you guys are members of the Vancouver IPMS.

They are putting on a swap and shop event on the 8th of October. Lots of great deals at that one. People rent tables and sell all their surplus stuff. Vendors are there, too, flogging old models and whatnot. The display of models at the show is impressive. Best of show and stuff like that. I see some of that stuff on display and I get inspired and discouraged all at the same time.

Fall Show (http://ipmsvancouver.ca/page2/page2.html)

Datsun

09-23-2011, 12:03 AM

Damn. Even has the brake lines in there!

Also, picked these "kero-pla" kits along with the cars and parts. I guess theyre similar to gundam but theyre more like parodies of those kits using characters from the Keroro cartoon. For those who havent watched it yet, the green one is supposed to invade and take over Earth but spends his time building models instead...lol

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/5517/keropla.jpg

Here's a better pic of the bottom one after built. The other 2 arent as dramatic.

http://www.leoshop.com.tw/image/toy/bandai/keroro/150535htm.jpg

Hide625

09-23-2011, 12:29 AM

Wider wheels than I expected...

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/197331_10150116463932322_510767321_6627383_2459461 _n.jpg

NU350

09-23-2011, 06:39 AM

Thanks,

Here's another pic and another one I did for a friend.

turbos86

09-23-2011, 11:14 AM

Vancouver IPMS shows are pretty boring IMO, it's mostly Airplanes which I don't care about.

Did someone say N2?

Here's my latest creation from 2 months ago:
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/6889/p1000130s.jpg
http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/2205/p1000126s.jpg

Hide625

09-23-2011, 11:40 AM

That's sick. Did you use one of the Aoshima kits for the base?

turbos86

09-23-2011, 12:52 PM

Thanks!

It was built using an Aoshima TRD N2 kit with custom decal, Fujimi Long Champs, Photo etched GT-wing, etc~

Datsun

09-23-2011, 01:26 PM

Wow, that is beast. Time to hunt down some Longchamps..

How do you get your tail lights to be tinted darker? Also, did the kit come with the rear diffuser? Love the T/A look of the build.

turbos86

09-23-2011, 02:42 PM

Diffuser came with it, yeah. Tail lights tinted with Tamiya Smoke X-19.

Careful with them LongChamps, there are a few kinds, some are not deep dish.
I used these one (with different box art)
1/24 Long Champ Wheel & Tire XR-4 | HobbyLink Japan (http://www.hlj.com/product/FUJ19278)

Datsun

09-23-2011, 04:11 PM

Nice. My 86 kit tail lights are molded in clear though, so I think what I have to do is paint the clear red and orange on the inside first and apply smoke on the outside. :confused:

Anyway, having seen that, I think one of my future builds will include a similar style 86 Levin coupe. I gotta source the photoetched wing brackets too for maximum cool. :concentrate:

MG1

09-23-2011, 04:52 PM

Vancouver IPMS shows are pretty boring IMO, it's mostly Airplanes which I don't care about.

Then no wAnder it's boring to you.

Cars, meh.............

j/k.

To each their own. I'm not a fan of airplanes either, but I appreciate a good finished project when I see one.

Over9000

09-23-2011, 05:38 PM

wow everyone has been building AE86s lol

Here's my itasha:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/24780_326249124189_799549189_3359997_6983955_n.jpg ?dl=1

I have enough leftover stickers of lucky star in the kit to "hurt" an AE86 kit I have sitting around (Aoshima)

MG1

09-23-2011, 10:18 PM

Saving up for this..........

Rakuten: [Toyo] Hasegawa / Japanese Navy Aircraft Carrier Akagi 1 / 350- Shopping Japanese products from Japan (http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/wonderland/item/1574345/)

With PE and wooden deck, it's going to be in the 500 - 600 dollar range and take about a year or two to build with all the PE parts. One of the last pieces of the puzzle for my IJN 1/350 collection.

Yamato
Musashi
Yukikaze
I-400 aircraft carrying sub
Mogami (half carrier version)
Tone
Nagato
Ayanami

I love the smell of glue..........

Senna4ever

09-24-2011, 01:35 AM

^^^ That's a beautiful model!

I remember going to the toy department at the downtown Eaton's when I was a kid, and in the models area they had a model of the Yamato and it was about 3 feet long. I've always wanted one of those, and also a model of the Yamato from the Star Blazers anime.

Meowjin

09-24-2011, 03:52 AM

im worried about all the hatsune miku fanboys in this thread.

Datsun

09-26-2011, 06:43 PM

So the weather is getting cold again, as expected. :okay:

Anyone have tips for spray painting during the winter time (aerosol and airbrush methods)?

materials

10-02-2011, 10:23 AM

I guess I'll pop my 3 year old RS cherry and make a post after 3 years of lurking. I'm generally a car/plane modeller so I had to bite.

I don't do a whole lot of painting in the winter because of the cold- causes orange peel and other funky stuff for me, but if I have to I set up a space heater in my garage with my airbrush and paint with the room a little warmer.

I don't aerosol so much anymore but what I used to do was turn the fan on in the bathroom, paper up the tub and paint in there. Just be careful covering the tub up because those Tamiya aerosols will NOT come off.

MG1

10-02-2011, 12:55 PM

I got into airbrushing recently and have had fun so far, until this summer when it was uber hot. I guess I didn't thin the paint enough, but all I got were spider webs all over the model. It was fine enough that it didn't really spoil anything. Just kind of freaky seeing it like that for the first time.

Too hot, too cold. At least in the winter time, you can turn up the heater. BTW, I never paint in the house. Wife hates the smell, so I have a paint booth set up in the car hauler that I use as a workshop. The paint booth is vented to the outside and it works well for most things, except Tamiya white primer. That stuff gets all over the place. I have, however, discovered Valejo primer. It goes right into the airbrush and covers nicely. Not as wonderfully as the Tamiya, but a lot less messy.

Also, nice to see a lurker pop his cherry. A virgin no more............. I'll be the first to give you a thanks. May it be one of many.

Hide625

10-02-2011, 04:11 PM

MG1

10-02-2011, 07:51 PM

Any advice for using aerosol paint in an apartment? I really don't know where I can spray w/o making a mess. I'm pretty sure I'll get complaints about the smell as well if I do it out on the balcony...

Before I got the spray booth, I would take my model to work and paint it there.

Paint only smells for a short while outside. Windy day, not good. Perhaps in underground parking next to the exhaust fan?

Datsun

10-02-2011, 08:40 PM

Damn. I only have a small floodlamp in the garage as a heat source. The only solutions I can come up with is buying a cheap pedovan with a heater or get someone to wave a Shopvac around while I spray indoors. :lol

To be realistic, I wonder warming up a can of paint would work (using a tub of warm water). Then again I'm supposed to do that during regular weather.

materials

10-03-2011, 09:12 AM

Well, a space heater like the one I use costs only like 20 bucks or so.

Warming paint does work, I think it just gives it a better consistency (you know how the pigments all clump up together and crap at the bottom of it)

MG1

10-03-2011, 12:15 PM

Best deal is the lamp and heater combo they sell at Lee Valley Tools and Princess Auto.

Quartz Overhead Radiant Heater - Lee Valley Tools (http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?c=&p=44590&cat=1,43456,43465)

That's what I have in the car hauler.

I also use a portable oil filled radiator. I got it from Costco last year. It keeps stuff in the car hauler from freezing.

Amazon.com: DeLonghi TRH0715 Oil Filled Radiator Heater: Home & Garden@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31lx%2Bmmc3GL.@@AMEPARAM@@31lx%2Bmmc3GL

Datsun

10-03-2011, 12:27 PM

Wow. didnt know they are that cheap, i was expecting them to cost at least $100.

At the moment Im looking at one of these but i hope it can warm up a 2 car garage inthe winter.
Likewise Ceramic Heater | Canadian Tire (http://m.canadiantire.ca/mt/www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/3/HouseHome/1/HeatingAirConditioning/PortableBaseboardHeaters/PRDOVR~0435877P/Likewise+Ceramic+Heater.jsp?locale=en)

edit: didnt see MG1's post. posting on phone takes forever, ror
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MG1

10-04-2011, 09:09 PM

So, do any of you guys decant your paint?

I remember the first time I did it. It was an eye opener. OK, not quite as bad as paint in the eye, LOLOLOL, but pretty scary nonetheless.

MG1

10-04-2011, 09:14 PM

Wow. didnt know they are that cheap, i was expecting them to cost at least $100.

I was at Costco yesterday and they had the oil filled radiators on for $58.99.

benwang

10-04-2011, 09:47 PM

just found this thread

how many of you do onroad race ?
i've been into rc onroad race for awhile

Datsun

10-04-2011, 10:56 PM

I was at Costco yesterday and they had the oil filled radiators on for $58.99.

Too poor to spend that much :fullofwin:.
Might be getting this since it says its made for wider areas as opposed to small offices/rooms in my first link.

Garrison Ceramic Heater | Canadian Tire (http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/3/HouseHome/1/HeatingAirConditioning/PortableBaseboardHeaters/PRDOVR~0435951P/Garrison+Ceramic+Heater.jsp?locale=en)

materials

10-04-2011, 11:59 PM

So, do any of you guys decant your paint?

I remember the first time I did it. It was an eye opener. OK, not quite as bad as paint in the eye, LOLOLOL, but pretty scary nonetheless.

Hellz yeah. Decant krylon fusion in white for easy well covering white paint! That stuff is cheap too.

Datsun

10-05-2011, 12:27 AM

Which primer do you guys recommend before applying automotive paint (should be acrylic lacquer I think)?

MG1

10-07-2011, 10:26 AM

Just a reminder for those who care. The 41st Annual IPMS Show and Swap Meet is tomorrow. I don't care about the show, but will be at the swap meet. So many bargains there. Must get there early and line up, though, 'cause all the good stuff goes within minutes.

Burnaby Hobbies usually has their 20% off sale during the IPMS show. They don't attend, but make it a point to have a sale on the same date.

On a side note, I just received my Tamiya Thin Blade Craft Saw and Handy Craft Saw (no longer available in NA). I ordered them off eBay from a seller in HK. Arrived within a week. So cheap. I love Tamiya Craft Tools. I needed to remove some plastic from one of my ship models in order to put on some photo etched parts and this stuff is exactly what I needed to do the job right. Yes, I am a Tamiya Brand Whore/Fan Boy and proud of it.

MG1

10-07-2011, 10:34 AM

a model of the Yamato from the Star Blazers anime.

They can be had from eBay. They aren't cheap, though.

Over 600 bucks shipped, for the 1/350 scale model.

Very, very impressive.

1/350 Space Battleship Yamato | HobbyLink Japan (http://www.hlj.com/product/ban946749)

MG1

10-08-2011, 06:54 PM

This year's IPMS show was awesome. OK, not the show part, but the swap meet was very good. So many bargain hunters, and there were definitely bargains to be had. I picked up a few models for 5 bucks each and picked up a BNIB Hasegawa 1/350 scale IJN Mikasa kit for 35 bucks. Toward the end the vendors were giving stuff away.

I bought a few raffle tickets and won twice. My winning tickets were picked at the end, so there wasn't much to chose from. I picked a box of aftermarket resin parts for a Tamiya Marder III kit worth about 50 bucks and a Revell bike kit.

asian_speedster

10-08-2011, 08:32 PM

MG1 did you enter any of your work in the show?
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MG1

10-08-2011, 08:42 PM

MG1 did you enter any of your work in the show?
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Nope. My work is for my eyes only, LOLOLOL.

They sit in this custom made glass enclosure under lights in my den.

Some of the stuff being judged is way over my head - different league altogether. I build for enjoyment. Competitions kill any kind of enjoyment.

I'm sure I could place..... in the junior division (under 16), hee hee.

InvisibleSoul

10-11-2011, 08:26 AM

Burnaby Hobbies usually has their 20% off sale during the IPMS show. They don't attend, but make it a point to have a sale on the same date.
Went there on Saturday, hoping to buy a RC car... but their 20% sale doesn't apply to those, because the margins are too low. :(

Oh well... guess I'm going to buy on eBay.

MG1

10-11-2011, 09:06 AM

Fucking hell.......... those bastards. And a lame excuse at that.

There's always Boxing Day Sale. Imperial Hobbies and Magic Box have their 20 - 25% off sales then. Christmas money, FTMFW!!!!!

materials

10-11-2011, 09:22 AM

Ugh, i won't be in Van for boxing day. Kelowna christmas :alone:

Atleast this weekend I got to do a tiny, tiny bit of work. Back to work on real airplanes now..sigh.

MG1

10-11-2011, 10:55 AM

Nice................. a coworker of mine is into large scale commercial airplanes. Amazing stuff.

There must be some hobby shops in Kelowna. One of the shops in North Van relocated to the Interior.

materials

10-11-2011, 11:36 AM

in kelowna there's only really two shops, with not much selection. mainly rc stuff. the shop you mentioned, from north van, is located in penticton- tried to check it out last summer but he wasn't open yet. I hear it's a good store though.
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InvisibleSoul

10-11-2011, 12:32 PM

Fucking hell.......... those bastards. And a lame excuse at that.

There's always Boxing Day Sale. Imperial Hobbies and Magic Box have their 20 - 25% off sales then. Christmas money, FTMFW!!!!!
Well, to be fair, he wasn't being discriminatory... most of the RC stuff were marked with "ND" on the labels for "No Discount". They're probably not lying about the margins being too low.

I'm looking to buy a Traxxas 1/16 E-Revo VXL. The cheapest online price I can find is $279. Their price is $329, so 20% off that would be $263, so they would definitely not make much off that sale.

I would suspect that it will be the same for those other stores...

wreck

10-11-2011, 01:11 PM

anyone know where i could find a good f-22 fighter plane model? price isn't an issue and i want the best one possible.

thanks guys

materials

10-11-2011, 01:19 PM

1/48 - academy
1/72 - academy or fujimi

I've seen the fujimi one at imperial, academy is probably there too, as well as burnaby hobbies.
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MG1

10-11-2011, 01:33 PM

Ah, Penticton........ same difference. Kelowna/Penticton/Kamloops = all the same.......

J/K

I heard it was a good store. Never had the chance to visit it while it was in the Lower Mainland.

Model building isn't as popular as it once was. Like I mentioned before somewhere, kids these days can't read, let alone follow directions from pictures. Oh well, shit happens.

MG1

10-11-2011, 01:43 PM

anyone know where i could find a good f-22 fighter plane model? price isn't an issue and i want the best one possible.

thanks guys

f-22 Plastic Model Store (http://www.1999.co.jp/search_e.asp?Typ1_c=102&scope=0&scope2=0&itkey=f-22)

I love Hobby Search. They often have pictures of parts and scans of intructions/colour guides. I think I've only bought one item from them. The IJN Ayanami by Fine Moulds in 1/350 scale.

MG1

10-11-2011, 01:50 PM

Well, to be fair, he wasn't being discriminatory... most of the RC stuff were marked with "ND" on the labels for "No Discount". They're probably not lying about the margins being too low.

I'm looking to buy a Traxxas 1/16 E-Revo VXL. The cheapest online price I can find is $279. Their price is $329, so 20% off that would be $263, so they would definitely not make much off that sale.

I would suspect that it will be the same for those other stores...

Yeah, I know the dude at Burnaby Hobbies......... he's a good guy.

I've seen the Traxxas 1/16 ones going for a bit less in other Asian places.

So you're into RC, cool.

Datsun

10-11-2011, 02:03 PM

Model building isn't as popular as it once was. Like I mentioned before somewhere, kids these days can't read, let alone follow directions from pictures. Oh well, shit happens.

I noticed this too, not too many new kits coming out in the car world. Discontinued, discontinued everywhere...

MG1

10-11-2011, 02:13 PM

I hate that word, "Discontinued." Half of Tamiya's new catalog is full of "no longer available" kits.

Tamiya distributors like the Borg in Canada, Great Planes and Horizon down south. Frick!

Production runs are limited or something like that. Dealers can explain it, but to consumers like you and me, it doesn't mean squat. And you wonder why so many people are buying stuff from HK. I don't like to buy out of country, but when the stuff you want isn't available in your country, what else can you do?

Thank god for eBay.

materials

10-11-2011, 06:06 PM

Apollo hobbies by production way (I think) sells lots of RC stuff. I got my Traxxas slayer there.

zonda_s

10-11-2011, 06:40 PM

And you wonder why so many people are buying stuff from HK. I don't like to buy out of country, but when the stuff you want isn't available in your country, what else can you do?

Thank god for eBay.

ebay's awesome for rc parts. most of the sellers i buy from are from hk or japan though, especially for tamiya hop ups.

have you tried tower hobbies? they're fairly decent with their promos especially if you group buy and ship to point roberts.

MG1

10-11-2011, 07:00 PM

Funny thing you mention Tower Hobbies. Anything Tower Hobbies has and for whatever price, HobbyTown USA in Bellingham will match and bring in. So, no shipping charges and you pick up whenever you are down in Bellingham. They are just north of Bellis Fair.

BTW, Go Go Hobbies in Coquitlam orders stuff from the US distributors and pass the savings on to their customers. I'm not into RC, but it might be worth it for some of you to check them out.

I've had Go Go bring Tamiya craft tools and models in for me and the shit arrives within a week. No shipping costs, hassles, etc. The models I bought from them ended up cheaper than if I had purchased them from HK or Japan via eBay.

MG1

10-11-2011, 07:10 PM

Apollo hobbies by production way (I think) sells lots of RC stuff. I got my Traxxas slayer there.

The dude from Apollo sent me to Go Go Hobbies when I was looking for Tamiya paints. I think the two shops know each other. Dude knew I was a static model person, so he didn't mind sending me to Go Go. I'm glad I found Go Go Hobbies. Can't say enough good things about them.

materials

10-11-2011, 07:15 PM

Damn, coquitlam is pretty far for me. What kind of stuff does Go Go hobbies carry?

zonda_s

10-11-2011, 07:16 PM

MG1

10-11-2011, 07:36 PM

Damn, coquitlam is pretty far for me. What kind of stuff does Go Go hobbies carry?

They are primarily an RC place, but carry all kinds of other things, like rockets and models. The guys there seem to really know their stuff. When customers go behind the counter and grab whatever they want, it indicates a lot of trust between the owners and customer. They are always helping people fix their broken cars, heli's, planes, whatever. Small place, but it is jammed with parts for RC's - floor, walls, to ceiling.

I'm not into RC's myself, but man, the stuff is interesting to say the least.

Datsun

10-11-2011, 10:45 PM

Gonna check that place out too.

I remember in this thread someone said they sell TAMIYA paints at the lowest price? The only place I have gone to is that place in Crystal Mall, next to the escalator. They sell for $2.99/10mL IIRC. And something like 7.99 for aerosol.

originalhypa

10-12-2011, 08:57 AM

You should add RC Pit Stop to the list.
They're located in Langley, off 200th st near 64th. 5 doors away from the Chuck E Cheese.

I bought my first RC in years the other day, a Traxxas Slash 4x4 Greg Adler edition.
http://www.ryantorresphotography.com/LOORRS_3/Greg%20Adler%20Motorsports/slides/IMG_2302.JPG

(I'll replace this with a real pic of mine when I take one :D)

It's too much fun.

materials

10-12-2011, 09:05 AM

You should add RC Pit Stop to the list.
They're located in Langley, off 200th st near 64th. 5 doors away from the Chuck E Cheese.

I bought my first RC in years the other day, a Traxxas Slash 4x4 Greg Adler edition.

(I'll replace this with a real pic of mine when I take one :D)

It's too much fun.

Nice, that thing is pretty much indestructible- my first was a 2WD slash. Still have it!

originalhypa

10-13-2011, 09:10 AM

It really is a great piece of technology for the money. I'm amazed as to what $400 buys you. Brushless motor, fully sealed electronics, passive diffs, aluminum shaft drive..... Stuff that would cost thousands back in the day!
:lol

MG1

10-14-2011, 08:14 PM

Check this out

NEW ITEMS: Kids (http://www.tamiya.com/english/news/news0903/news3.htm)

Under Tools and Paints - Mark It.

I was at Burnaby Hobbies the day of their 20% off sale. Dude there knew I was a Tamiya fanboy, so he pointed me to this new item. It's a decal softener, much like Micro Sol and Microset. Helps decals conform to irregular shapes and gives you that painted on look.

MG1

10-18-2011, 08:17 PM

New Items on display at the 51st Plamodel Industry Association's All Japan Model Hobby Show

“ú–{ƒvƒ‰ƒ‚ƒfƒ‹H‹Æ‹¦“¯‘g‡ (http://business1.plala.or.jp/plamodel/index_en.html)

Tamiya's new stuff........

Just announced, a new 1/350 scale static model of the IJN Yamato :drool:

The Definitive 1/350 Scale Yamato! (http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/78025yamato/index.htm)

The photo etch is pure sex.

Other Tamiya New Releases.

Tamiya new releases at 51th All Japan Model Hobby Show October 2011 « tamiyablog.com (http://tamiyablog.com/2011/10/tamiya-new-releases-at-51th-all-japan-model-hobby-show-october-2011/)

51st All Japan Plamodel Hobby Show (http://www.tamiya.com/english/hobbyshow/11THS_index.htm)

Hasegawa's New Releases.........

u‘æ51‰ñ ‘S“ú–{–ÍŒ^ƒzƒr[ƒVƒ‡[vo“W‚Ì‚¨’m‚ç‚¹ (http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/hp/event/2011/10ajhs2011.html)

Fine Molds

ãƒ•ã‚¡ã‚¤ãƒ³ãƒ¢ãƒ¼ãƒ«ãƒ‰ (http://www.finemolds.co.jp/)

OK, RC Stuff.... check this out

All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2011 - Japan Remote Control CO.,Ltd (http://www.jrpropo.co.jp/eng/2011/10/all-japan-model-hobby-show-2011.html)

Gundam Freaks, here's your stuff........

GUNDAM GUY: 51th All Japan Model Hobby Show - Photo Coverage [Updated 10/14/2011] (http://gundamguy.blogspot.com/2011/10/51th-all-japan-model-hobby-show-photo.html)

All-Japan Model Hobby Show « HobbyLink.tv (http://www.hobbylink.tv/all-japan-mokei-hobby)

51th All Japan Model Hobby Show 2011 – SD Gundam Age Close Up Image | GundamModelKits.com (http://www.gundammodelkits.com/51th-all-japan-model-hobby-show-2011-sd-gundam-age-close-up-image.html)

Senna4ever

10-18-2011, 08:41 PM

OOoooohhhhhhh......... That Yamato model is gorgeous.

MG1

10-18-2011, 10:50 PM

I knew it............ price tag of ¥24000 = 315 USD

Crap........... it's a toss up between the Yamato and the Akagi this Christmas.

MG1

10-24-2011, 01:28 AM

more on hobby show............

Tamiya booth video at 51th All Japan Model Hobby Show October 2011 « tamiyablog.com (http://tamiyablog.com/2011/10/tamiya-booth-video-at-51th-all-japan-model-hobby-show-october-2011/)

This past weekend in Chicago.........

iHobby Expo 2011 (http://www.ihobbyexpo.com/home.html)

I imagine pics of displays will start to showing up soon.

MG1

11-04-2011, 04:51 PM

On Track Hobbies in Coquitlam is having their anniversary sale. This Saturday and Sunday.

Datsun

11-04-2011, 08:45 PM

How much discount... lol

MG1

11-05-2011, 02:03 AM

How much discount... lol

The e-mail I got said up to 40% off. That could mean anything. I would say most likely 20% off most things.

I might go there just to check it out. I'm saving up my pennies for Boxing Day sales at Magic Box and Imperial Hobbies.

MG1

11-09-2011, 09:27 AM

Looking for "Sail Color" paint.

Mr. Hobby colour C45 or H85

I know Imperial Hobbies carry the stuff, but it's a little too far to go for just for one jar of paint. Anyone know where else I can get Mr. Hobby/Mr. Color/Gunze Sangyo stuff close to North Burnaby? I travel along Hw1, so in the Valley somewhere?

TIA

MG1

11-13-2011, 06:01 PM

http://www.tamiya.com/english/tamiyafair/2011/poster2011.pdf

If I ever go to Japan, this will be my first stop..........

INVITATION TO TAMIYA HEAD OFFICE (http://www.tamiya.com/english/news/event/visit/visit.htm)

asian_speedster

11-13-2011, 06:32 PM

^ looks nuts. I would end up walking away with so much!
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

MG1

12-15-2011, 06:14 PM

Just got call from Go Go Hobbies. Gonna be the first person around these parts to get my hands on the new Tamiya 1/350 IJN Yamato. Arriving next week!

I've been drooling over this model since it was announced and shown at this year's All Japan Hobby Show. How I'm gonna pay for it, dunno and don't really care right now........ ramen, mac and cheese for the next ten years, LOL.

fliptuner

12-15-2011, 06:44 PM

By the time you finish it, it should be payed off.

MG1

12-15-2011, 06:52 PM

By the time you finish it, it should be payed off.

Yup, I'd give it two years from start to finish. I'm gonna take my time on this one. My models are far from flawless. This one is gonna get my full attention. I even have tiny little sailors ready for it. Title on box - 1/350 scale seamen, LOL.

I shy away from rigging and cables, but gonna go for it this time. Lots of research to do.

Some pics of actual model parts:

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=78025

Senna4ever

12-15-2011, 08:59 PM

Holy shit, man! Awesome.

MG1

12-26-2011, 04:47 PM

Went to Imperial Hobbies Boxing Day Sale today. Left without buying anything...... never, ever happened before.

I received my IJN Yamato model last week from Go Go Hobbies and I need to pay it off. I also purchased Tamiya's version of the IJN Yukikaze as it was outfitted for Operation Ten-Ichi Go - escort to the Yamato on its final (suicide) mission.

If any of you are interested in this incredible model by Tamiya, Imperial Hobbies now has it for sale. I calculated the cost of the model, minus the 25% off, and it is very close to the awesome price I paid for my kit.

I've never seen such attention to detail in a model kit. I can't wrap my head around the over 1200 parts this kit has. I thought the Hasegawa IJN Nagato I finished a couple of months ago with its 800 pieces was tough, this is going to be nuts.

materials

12-27-2011, 09:56 AM

Well, I've moved out of Vancouver now :(

Picked up a bunch of supplies and kits before I left though. Hit up Imperial and Magic Box for a bunch of kits and did a couple of private deals.

skyxx

12-27-2011, 10:23 AM

Datsun

12-27-2011, 10:28 AM

How are the selection/pricing of cars for sale @ Imperial Hobbies?

skyxx

12-27-2011, 10:46 AM

Do you mean Die-cast or Kits? For kits, they have almost every single car you can think of. For boxing day, everything in store is 25% off.

Datsun

12-27-2011, 10:48 AM

Yeah plastic kits. I think I'll go take a look today!

skyxx

12-27-2011, 11:00 AM

Well the deal is actually for the full week. So not too bad!

MG1

12-27-2011, 02:35 PM

How are the selection/pricing of cars for sale @ Imperial Hobbies?

After discount, it is close to normal pricing everywhere else. LOL

Honestly, I buy model kits often. Go Go Hobbies in Coquitlam is by far the cheapest place to get them. Even lower than eBay. Only drawback is, they don't have stock. However, they can get whatever you need within a week.

If you're close to Richmond and need the model now, Imperial has the advantage. Some people don't mind paying the extra for selection and in-stock items.

Being close to Coquitlam, it is a no brainer for me. Always phone ahead. Tamiya Paint is also cheapest at Go Go.

And no, I don't work for Go Go Hobbies.

Datsun

12-27-2011, 03:16 PM

Just got back, forgot to check this thread again LOL. Anyways, bought a Fujimi Merc 190E for $20 (ebay'd and google'd at the store, couldnt find it for cheaper at least with shipping). Also had a $15 JZX90 Toyota Mark II in my hands but put that back down.

edit: pic of the Benz for fun

http://www.1999.co.jp/itbig06/10063577.jpg

Decent I guess, but nothing extraordinary. They had some retarded pricing on some of the other kits though, like a $64 kouki S13.

I'll definitely keep Gogo in mind, but maybe after I start getting through all the kits that are accumulating in my room...its baaaad

MG1

12-27-2011, 08:58 PM

Don't get me wrong, Imperial has some really good deals on clearance stuff. It's just recent stuff that is waaaayyy overpriced.

IJN battleships and crusers, for example, are on average $100.00 more than what I pay for at Go Go Hobbies.

Go Go Hobbies works for me, because I know exactly what I want and can wait the one week it takes for the order to come in. Tamiya tools, the Snap On of the model world, is way cheaper through Go Go. I used to purchase a lot of Tamiya Craft Tools from HK, because it was so cheap. Now I don't bother. The only time I buy models off eBay is if it is no longer available in NA. BTW, shopping on-line from HK is pretty damn good. Shipping is trouble free and models are duty free!

The other time to buy models at ridiculously low prices is the IPMS swap meet. Fall Show (http://ipmsvancouver.ca/page2/page2.html)

MG1

02-19-2012, 11:52 PM

Started building the Tamiya 1/350 IJN Yamato (new version) at Christmas time. I've spent a bit of time on it and have the hull and main decks painted and put together. I also have the main guns completed, along with the superstructure and a few other major parts. So many photo etch parts to deal with. I don't have high quality pics of the model, just ones I took with the iPod.

The fans on my paint booth are getting a workout. That primer stuff is plain nasty. I just love my Iwata airbrush. Gone are the days of spraying with aerosol cans and wasting a tonne of paint. All the painting is done in the 20 ft car hauler out back (more like dog house). Wife would kill me if I painted inside the house.

MG1

02-19-2012, 11:57 PM

more.........

smoothie.

02-20-2012, 12:03 AM

that is a hardcore setup...

MG1

02-20-2012, 11:23 AM

^I cringed as I cut two 4 inch holes in the floor of the then brand new car hauler for the two exhaust ducts from the paint booth.

This is what happens when you move from the Valley to Burnaby. You have to buy a house that's half the size at twice the price. My tools and stuff had to go somewhere. The trailer is heated, has a good sound system, and a few other goodies. All I need for summer is a bar fridge and an air con, although it cools down pretty good with door up front open and the rear ramp lowered.

Datsun

02-20-2012, 12:19 PM

Now I'm tempted to get equipped with an airbrush :okay:

A little worried about the thickness of Krylon primer on panel lines and such..

MG1

02-20-2012, 12:38 PM

^Tamiya Primer is so sexy. The stuff does not build up or cover up minute details.

Tamiya Fine White or Grey is what you need if you don't want details covered up.

As for airbrushes, I will never go back to anything else. The finish you get with an airbrush is amazing. You have so much control. From hairlines to wide spray pattern. All you need is a compressor with a pressure regulator.

materials

02-21-2012, 09:39 AM

MG1

02-21-2012, 10:27 AM

Tamiya grey comes in regular and light version. So I'm told.

I always thought grey was not as fine as the white primer. I have a can of Tamiya fine grey primer. I don't use it because most of the IJN Tamiya kits are in grey, LOL. I bought the stuff for German armour, which comes in sand colour.

BTW, on advice from a salesperson at Imperial Hobbies, I bought a Valejo, water based primer. It is meant for airbrushes, so I bought it right away. I've tried it a few times and I am disappointed by the results. I always end up going back to the Tamiya primer.

12 bucks a can at Go Go Hobbies is the best price anywhere, and I get a "good guy" discount on top of that (hee hee). For those who are getting into painting their models, be it Gundams or anything else, using a primer is a must. I painted a model once without primer and the paint came off too easily from just handling it.

Also, the Tamiya primer goes on so nicely, I can get away with not washing the parts in water prior to painting (I can see some hard core modellers cringing from what I just said).

MG1

02-23-2012, 11:42 AM

Tamiya fine primer is really the best stuff there is..period..

I got a can of Krylon primer after using Tamiya for a while and hated it. Too bad I can't find any more Tamiya grey around here.

Mr. Surfacer 1200 is pretty good too.

Just talked to Cam from Go Go Hobbies. All three types of Tamiya primers are arriving today (regular grey primer, fine white, and fine grey). I hope he ordered lots, 'cause I'm going to stock up. At 12 bucks each, it's a damn good deal.

Also, he told me small scale models are making a come back. He has had so many people special order models and supplies recently. To the point he is going to start carrying all Tamiya paint colours in all types - acrylic flat/gloss, TS spray paint and even the AS series for airplane modellers.

The other day I picked up some CA glue. I thought CA glue is CA glue, but there are all kinds of different ones out there. I bought the one that is semi gel type that is also flexible. Damn, it makes applying photoetch so much easier.

MG1

03-18-2012, 09:45 AM

It's been quiet in here, so I thought I'd share my latest DIY project. Really simple idea. There is a similar item you can buy out there called the parts saver, but it has some flaws. My little solution works for me and it cost next to nothing.

When working with small parts, you drop it and it's nearly impossible to find. I've lost plenty of very important parts in the past. Not only that, but finding it can take forever.

Here's what I did.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb75/89blkcivic/apronfront.jpg

Took an old apron I got from somebody ("Get Cracking" egg apron) and put some velcro on the table and back of apron.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb75/89blkcivic/apronbacking-1.jpg

I can remove the apron from the table at any time.

When using it, I take the neck strap and wear it like normal, but bottom upside down, forming a trough. Sory, no POV pics taken, LOLOLOL.

When not in use, I simply roll the sucker up and it's out of the way.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb75/89blkcivic/rolledup.jpg

Now there's no way for parts to hit the floor and get lost when I fumble.

Datsun

05-03-2012, 06:16 PM

How are everyone's builds going?

Been working on a widebody 86:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee40/vpfreemrusername/1234567.jpg

Meowjin

05-03-2012, 06:44 PM

free comic book day this saturday. I bet alot of hobby/comic stores are having big sales this sat.

MG1

06-18-2012, 08:10 AM

Hopefully it uploads properly...........

25% Off Coupon at On Track Hobbies in Port Moody.

Can't beat 25% off anything coupon.........

Acura604

06-18-2012, 08:27 AM

Great thread! getting back into the whole models thing myself now that I've freed up a room downstairs to be used as a 'display room'. Going to have it mixed with assorted diecast and plastic models.

BUT.. sad to say, lost my patience on this 'polar lights USS ENTERPRISE REFIT'...but all I'll have to do is repaint it white and try again later...in the meantime, er.. gunmetal spray paint won out lol.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/318144_10151823777490481_1074588343_n.jpg

Hide625

07-19-2012, 12:01 AM

I really should start building some before buying more...:okay:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/hide625/IMG_20120719_000401.jpg

Datsun

07-19-2012, 12:03 AM

Is that Aoshima N2 Levin the new one that just came out? gimme

Hide625

07-19-2012, 01:05 AM

Is that Aoshima N2 Levin the new one that just came out? gimme

Yah, but w/ quick look of the contents seems not much diff w/ Trust Levin :okay:

CorneringArtist

07-25-2012, 06:48 AM

Hm, after browsing this thread, I might just make the trip to Imperial to pick up a couple of car model kits when I need the paint for my Armored Core Ambient model. I can't wait for that one to show up since NOBODY in town stocks AC models, and the last one I saw three years ago was a hundred bucks.

Also, is it better to paint Gundam-style pieces with them in the rails, or should I remove them and paint them individually?

MG1

07-25-2012, 07:17 AM

Imperial Hobbies has their anniversary/customer appreciation sale sometime in August. In recent sales, the discounts were 25% off everything in the store. If you can wait till then.......

gn02156668

07-27-2012, 07:45 AM

does anyone know if there is any 1:10 RC club / events here in Vanc?

here is ride -- http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a396/gn02156668/072620121802-1.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a396/gn02156668/072620121803.jpg

smoothie.

07-27-2012, 11:44 PM

yep,

Ready to Run Raceway. Im part of the club, we run every Sunday.

(RRR) Ready to Run Raceway On Road Summer 2012 - R/C Tech Forums (http://www.rctech.net/forum/canadian-r-c-scene/620498-rrr-ready-run-raceway-road-summer-2012-a.html)

Datsun

07-28-2012, 02:55 PM

MG1

07-28-2012, 03:57 PM

None of the hobby shops get into Hot Wheels. You are better off going to Toys R Us, Zellers, Walmart, Superstore, etc.

Datsun

07-28-2012, 04:02 PM

Yeah. Hoping to come across a more quieter, less restocked place.

gn02156668

07-28-2012, 07:18 PM

MG1

07-28-2012, 07:56 PM

Yeah. Hoping to come across a more quieter, less restocked place.

On Track Hobbies in Port Moody has Hot Wheels, but not sure how much. I collect Matchbox, so never check closely what's there.

maxxxboost

07-28-2012, 11:17 PM

Anyone know good place to get Traxxas Stampede parts?

:D just getting back into the hobby.

Gtrr33

07-28-2012, 11:51 PM

Anyone know good place to get Traxxas Stampede parts?

:D just getting back into the hobby.

the better choice hobby shops are:

racetech hobbies
gogo hobbies
rcpitstop

MG1

07-29-2012, 07:12 AM

Imperial Hobbies Customer Appreciation Sale.

Imperial Hobbies, Vancouver's premier source of hobby, gaming and role-playing games (RPG) for over 20 years. (http://www.imperialhobbies.ca/sections/event_details.php?ev=76)

Minimum 25% off everything in the store.

Datsun

07-29-2012, 07:05 PM

On Track Hobbies in Port Moody has Hot Wheels, but not sure how much. I collect Matchbox, so never check closely what's there.

Naice. I'll check it out this week along with Sears/Bay

Lancerion

08-02-2012, 09:21 AM

Which place(s) has/have the best Hot wheels selection? and not overly inflated prices.

I'm not looking for real-deal vintage stuff nor the limited/treasure hunts, just a few regular cars from 2011. Did not pay enough attention to the releases last year and the scalpers on eBay are killing me with their prices. :okay:

Every three months or so, there is a diecast show at the Recreational Hall in Pitt Meadows. Loads of tables with Hot Wheels from $0.50 to $2.00, you will most likely find the cars you are missing there.

Here's the website for show info:
Greater Vancouver Diecast Toy Show (http://www.ricktippe.com/diecast/)

Datsun

08-02-2012, 09:32 AM

NOICE marking that on my calendar.

MG1

08-05-2012, 07:22 AM

Was reading through the latest issue of Fine Scale Modeler eMagazine when I came across this.....

1/32 J7W1 Imperial Japanese Navy fighter aircraft Shinden | Products | Zoukei-mura Inc. (http://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/products/sws01_shinden_cl.html)

Damn..... what if the Imperial Japanese Navy actually built this thing in time? Probably wouldn't make a huge difference, but man, I've never heard of it. Almost a weird as the IJN I-400 submarine that carried three airplanes (M6A Seiran) designed to take out the Panama Canal.

Battlestations: Pacific/Japanese Aircraft (http://strategywiki.org/wiki/Battlestations:_Pacific/Japanese_Aircraft)

Check out the MXY-7 Ohka - a manned missle (rocket powered kamikaze aircraft). :fulloffuck:

smoothie.

08-06-2012, 05:44 PM

finally made a page for the club I run with.

come check us out if you have an RC car!

https://www.facebook.com/VancouverRRR

MG1

10-04-2012, 07:07 AM

Haven't posted here for some time.......

IPMS Fall Show is this Saturday.

Fall Show (http://www.ipmsvancouver.ca/page2/page2.html)

20% off one item at On Track Hobbies in Port Moody

October Sales (http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=smeiz6jab&v=001M1I81bNGpICkFaueL1R_zLuwPksRfJbMsuXHuxDM40K2Q sRdLtvvYYP5y0mp3tTCJFxSaK3XAvvehdvNkanlsVP9ljrHSHQ nGQY9Ta3lmhw%3D)

Coupon is at the very bottom of page.

MG1

11-24-2012, 05:44 PM

Just found out by reading the latest copy of Small Scale Modeler Magazine that the Zoukei-Mura 1/32 scale model of the Shinden will be re-released. When I saw it, I was like, "SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!"

1/32 Shinden 2nd Edition Ah! My Goddess | Products | Zoukei-mura Inc. (http://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/products/swssp01_shinden2nd.html)

I was hoping this company would re-release the Shinden. New ones of the original production on eBay go for like 500 bucks or more. This second version is not as cool, but all the parts are there, so just need to paint it in WWII colours.

So dbaz, no need to keep looking. I've ordered the kit.

MG1

01-21-2013, 11:19 AM

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25% off on any one item coupon at the bottom of page.

gn02156668

02-13-2013, 08:31 AM

does any 1 know any hobby shop where I can buy nitro fuel 20% for a RC car locally?

thanks

E-40six

02-13-2013, 08:39 AM

does anyone know where I can get microset and micro sol locally?

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z91/Bungarini/SolSet.jpg

MG1

02-13-2013, 10:09 AM

^Most of the hobby shops carry the microscale stuff. I got mine from GoGo Hobbies. They ordered it for me. I've seen it at Burnaby Hobbies and Imperial Hobbies in Richmond. Call before going.

As for Nitro Fuel, Go Go Hobbies in Coquitlam has it for sure. Both for cars and planes.

gn02156668

02-13-2013, 11:52 AM

COOL, thanks :fullofwin:

noventa

02-17-2013, 01:14 PM

cool thanks

MG1

07-25-2013, 12:19 PM

On Track Hobbies in Port Moody is closing its doors for good. Stuff has been on sale for at least a week or two. They are primarily a hobby train shop, but carry static models and other stuff.

On Track Hobbies » Hobby Trains, Games, Models, Paints & Supplies ? On Track Hobbies (http://www.ontrackhobbies.com/)

Their website doesn't mention that they are closing, but they are. Selling everything from stock at hand to the store fixtures and display cases.

They started off with a modest 10% off and are now at 20 -50% off. I'm waiting for it to go lower, LOL.

MG1

07-27-2013, 08:24 AM

Imperial Hobbies Customer Appreciation Sale this year will be held on the 16th, 17th, and 18th, of August.

25% off everything in the store!

MG1

08-29-2013, 04:19 AM

OMG, I need to get out more......... saw a set of WWII warships in 1/2000 scale at Uwajimaya, Seattle. Looked up the product line. Amazing micro world.

BUY JAPANESE ERASER WHOLESALE (http://www.bcmini.com/catalog/c35_p1.html)

The solar powered turntables.......:drool

MG1

10-11-2013, 05:43 PM

IPMS, gotta love the name............ is having their annual fall show this Saturday at Bonsor from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Special theme - "The Korean War."

I don't go for the show, but rather the swap meet that is held at the same time. I picked up some real bargoons last year. Vancouver alderman, Kerry Jang, is into small scale modeling. Sold me a beautiful, out of production, Aoshima Iron Clad, IJN 1/350 heavy cruiser model kit. I also got me a few car models and accessories. I'm hoping to find some display cases and photoetch parts this year.

Fall Show (http://www.ipmsvancouver.ca/page2/page2.html)

bcrdukes

10-20-2013, 01:23 PM

Anybody into rockets?

Been thinking about getting started with an Estes model rocket set but was wondering if anybody has experience with this stuff.

MG1

10-20-2013, 02:11 PM

bcrdukes

10-20-2013, 02:16 PM

Oh yeah, I am rocket man............ ask away.

Seriously, I have built tonnes of them and have launched them. You are talking about the normal stuff, right?

Because, down in the US, them Amuricans know their rockets. Some of them are bona fide missles that can take out North Korea, LOLOLOLOL.

I rode my bike through John Hendry Park a few months back and saw a dad with his kids launch one up into the air and thought, "Hey, that looks pretty cool." As for "normal stuff" I'm assuming you mean the ones by Estes Rockets?

A friend of mine in high school gave me one in high school but it was only the rocket. We moved and it was never to be found ever again so I'm wondering how they work / what you need / costs/time required etc. Would like to try it out one day.

MG1

10-20-2013, 02:48 PM

There are lots of Estes kits out there. Some are very easy to put together. Less than 20 minutes to build one.

You need a launch pad and a controller. There are kits that have these two included. You can also make your own launch pad and controller, but it's much easier to get the ones that come already made.

Best place to get a kit is by going to Michael's and use their coupons.

Oh, you need the rocket engine. When you buy the engine, it should come with extra plugs and igniters. All very affordable.

Be prepared to lose your rocket. They go as high as 2500 feet and more, and drift off into the next neighbourhood if not carefull. Calm day, of course.

For beginners, it is recommended that you use the weaker engines that will launch the rocket like 500 feet in the air.

subordinate

10-20-2013, 02:54 PM

Been to the hobby shop around Front street I believe, in the back of Westley Military Surplus store? Great prices from what I've heard. Got to check it out one of these days.

thumper

10-20-2013, 03:09 PM

MG1

10-20-2013, 03:28 PM

does anyone know who carries the diecast brand greenlight? there is a shop near the TnT supermarket in metrotown but they mostly only have the police car lineup and they are quite expensive... was hoping to find someone local before going online.

Dodge Challenger RT convertible 1970 red - Greenlight 1:18 Diecast - eAutomobilia (http://www.eautomobilia.com/product/00/01GRE12818/Dodge-Challenger-RT-convertible-1970-red-Greenlight-118-Diecast)

These guys are local. Wilkinson's Automobilia.

Company: eAutomobilia
Address: 2531 Ontario St.
City: Vancouver, Canada
Province: BC
Postal Code: V5T 2X7
Phone: (604) 873-6242

Lancerion

10-20-2013, 07:41 PM

does anyone know who carries the diecast brand greenlight? there is a shop near the TnT supermarket in metrotown but they mostly only have the police car lineup and they are quite expensive... was hoping to find someone local before going online.

What scale are you looking for?
I found this from Metrotown TRU a few days ago, they also had the Fords from this lineup:

pic borrowed from google
http://www.rdtw.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/Motor%20World%20Series%209%20Honda%20Civic%20SI.jp g

thumper

10-21-2013, 07:16 AM

i am looking for this:

2010 Mustang Shelby GT500 Coupe - Kona Blue [12824] - $57.99 : 1:18 Showroom : Super Car Collectibles - 1:18 Scale Replica Cars (http://www.supercar1.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5128)

http://www.supercar1.com/catalog/images/12824fin.jpg

unfortunately e-automobilia only has what they have in stock and it's not this, and there is something hinky going on with the local distributor according to another store (no details) :confused:

meme405

10-21-2013, 10:56 AM

I'll toss this in here, I recently got back into RC cars, and I am tempted to pick up a heli too.

But I bought a 3.3 Revo from Mr. Hobby in North Vancouver.

The owner Mr. Lee is actually super helpful and awesome. He helped me out a ton when I first was getting back into Nitro RC's. He is at the store himself 6 days a week, and the store is packed to the brim with all types of stuff (everything from heli's and boats, to model train stuff and everything in the traxxas line-up).

Anyone looking to get into RC'ing on the north shore go see Mr. Hobby. I can't say enough good things about my experience there.

TOPEC

10-21-2013, 12:38 PM

meme405

10-21-2013, 02:13 PM

do u know if they have gundams?

No I don't but I will have a look next time I am in there.

hiGh_RollA

10-24-2013, 12:03 AM

since collectors den in lansdowne is closed, anyone know of any sports cards store in Richmond or Vancouver?

MG1

10-24-2013, 04:35 AM

since collectors den in lansdowne is closed, anyone know of any sports cards store in Richmond or Vancouver?

These guys might have what you are looking for..........

Tazmanian Comic Connection : Welcome (http://www.tazmaniancomics.com/)

bloodmack

11-04-2013, 03:00 PM

I'm lookin for this or somethin close to it. But local.
Fujimi #FJ-34386 - 1/24 ID-98 Nissan S14 Silvia K s Autech Ver.MF-T Tamiya Kyosho HPI Futaba Savox Bandai Traxxas Hirobo Yokomo Walkera Align Trex RC Spare Parts plastic scale model shop Supplier Dsitributor Dealer Wholesaler Retail Store Online Shop (http://www.etamiya.com/shop/fujimi-fj34386-id98-nissan-silvia-autech-vermft-p-90064134.html)

smoothie.

11-06-2013, 07:13 AM

Mod TC A Main Nov 2 2013 SRCR - YouTube

Went racing in Seattle over the weekend

MG1

11-07-2013, 09:59 PM

Damn, the model kit I ordered did not arrive at 24/7 shipping today, as expected. Delivery date moved back........ damn you, UPS!

Anyway, here's what I ordered.

The Modelling News: Zoukei Mura?s two new kits ? after two years the Raiden in 32nd and the finely reproduced Shinden in 48th (http://www.themodellingnews.com/2013/07/zoukei-muras-two-new-kits-after-two.html)

I already have the 1/32 scale version of the J7W1 Shinden and now the 1/48 version. I'm behind at least 10 models now, including a couple of battleships and two versions of the zero fighter in 1/32 scale. At least I'll have enough to do to keep busy in my retirement.

Lancerion

12-21-2013, 11:04 AM

Anyone into Kyosho Mini-Z's here? are there any local hobby shops with a track available for testing?

MG1

12-26-2013, 11:22 AM

Imperial Hobbies is having their boxing week sale right now. 25% off entire store. Magic Box Hobbies is having their sale, too. Although only 20% off, Magic Box sale is on par because of inflated prices at Imperial.

Imperial's sale is on till the 31st, while Magic is only one day.

Some dude was at Imperial at 6 AM, which is nuts when you figure it opened at 11:00 AM. I'm at Imperial right now and the lineup to pay is unbelievably long. Nothing over at Magic Box. Next year, Magic Box only for me.
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smoothie.

01-14-2014, 05:08 PM

John's R/C Racing Blog: IROCC NRC Speed Weekend CE 2014 WCICS Round 5 (http://joshuasouthoaks.blogspot.com/2014/01/irocc-nrc-speed-weekend-ce-2014-wcics.html)

Decent sized race this weekend
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CorneringArtist

01-22-2014, 06:19 PM

I've decided to take up Gundam model building as a side hobby, I'll probably build one once every three months or so. Just finished the red one in this pic, a newer 1/100 scale Strike Rouge, although I still need to complete the weapon backpack for it. I have another one based on the Gundam Build Fighters anime on the way as well.

http://i.imgur.com/JuZ6XAd.jpg

I've noticed that buying locally is rather overpriced, as I can buy similar kits for basically half price overseas, and the shipping is still less than buying local. However, if I can find something I really like on the cheap in Vancouver, I did notice some older kits on discount at Imperial Hobbies. Anyone else have a lead on local Gundam kit sellers, outside of the norm?

MG1

01-22-2014, 08:45 PM

There used to be a place in Burnaby that sold Gundams on-line. No local pick up, but prices were reasonable. Their website now indicates that they are located in Blaine, Wa and Wilmington, Delaware, but I remember their website having a contact number in Burnaby at one time.

In any case, here's the link.

HobbyWave - Newage Hobby Shop (http://www.hobbywave.com/about.html)

Edit: It looks like they have some sort of Canadian connection. Richmond?

TOPEC

01-23-2014, 12:00 AM

locally, theres only a hand full of shops i know of that sells gundams, imperial hobbies have a limited selection, magic box hobbies have a slightly bigger selection than imperial, but prices r a tad bit more expensive, and the 3rd/4th shop is located in crystal mall, right beside the elevator. there is a gift shop that have a large selection of gundam, and another corner shop piggy backing this gift shop that sells gundams only, but this piggy back shop is open on weekends only.

as for prices, i find the crystall mall shops comparable to online sites from the states, usually just $5 more, so if u factor in shipping it'll cost more to buy from states.

as for over seas, i have not tried yet, but big sites like hobby link japan and 1999.co is sometimes half the price of the kits here