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I usually buy my models from eBay since there are no hobby shops within about a 100 miles of my house. I was wondering if anyone knows of a good online shop they can point me to? I'm still looking for a few certain models and they are way to much on eBay.

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Pat, get ahold of Jack, overt Model Round-Up, he's a GREAT dealer, has ALL the latest stuff, an he's just a neet guy to deal with! Tell him I sentcha.On second thought, forget that last comment, he MIGHT charge ya more!!! B):lol::P:lol::lol:

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I don't have a nearby hobby shop either, so I buy a lot of stuff online.

I've used Model Car Round Up several times. I agree with George, good people to deal with. Decent prices and good service. They were very quick to fix the one mix up I ever had with them (wrong kit included in my order). The only negative thing I could say about them is their ordering method is a bit antiquated.

http://www.modelroundup.com/

The other place I use a lot is Tower Hobbies, good selection of supplies as well as kits. They frequently have discounts ($10 off a $50 order, $25 off a $199 order, free shipping on orders over $xyz etc). They also have flat rate shipping, so it can save you some money if you make fewer large purchases instead of frequent small purchaces.

http://www.towerhobbies.com/index.html

would Pat possibly combine shipping if I ordered multiple models? I'm looking for 4 in particular and I see has has at least 3 of them.

Shipping is based on the size and number of models in the order (some large kits count as more than one).

Here is the direct link to shipping

http://www.modelroundup.com/shipping.html

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That depends on what you are looking for.

For domestic models, I've had excellent experience with Model Express

http://www.modelexpress.net/

Japanese kits: HLJ Japan

http://www.hlj.com/

Aftermarket as well as some kits: Strada Sports. EXCELLENT service

http://www.stradasports.com/

Resin kits: Island Collectibles

http://www.islandcollectibles.net/

For aftermarket and supplies, there are quite a lot of great suppliers. Too many to list.

Hope this helps.

Thanks,

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I use rpp hobby alot, they ship really fast as well, if you order something monday, youll get it by at least thursday.

yeah i was gonna use them, but since there in cali, and i'm in NC the shippin' rates are outrageus. nice selection though :D

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