JRJ Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Im in central Va close to C'ville and was wandering were some hobby shops are? All the ones I use to go to have slowly closed down in the last couple yrs and Im kinda getting tired of getting everything online. Any help would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I'm kinda in the same boat. The closest one to me is in Winchester, which is a long way from you. I'm surprised there isn't at least one in C'ville. Ed Shaver could maybe help for the Richmond area. Sorry, I know that's not much help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timc Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I'm in Glade Spring, 20 min north of Bfistol. I have the same problem here.I have to drive to the other side of Bristol or go all the way into Johnson City Tenn.Even then there are slim pickins on good shops.bigtim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRJ Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 There use to be a hobbytown in Cville but it closed down and there was a train shop close to me which also closed down. The only one i have thats really "local" is in Warrenton but its slim picking in there for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I gone to two in Stauton a few times....they were decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) I'm in Glade Spring, 20 min north of Bfistol. I have the same problem here.I have to drive to the other side of Bristol or go all the way into Johnson City Tenn.Even then there are slim pickins on good shops.bigtim I'm in Bristol (VA side),I feel ya! There's a small shop off exit 5,looks like it's just a train store but they have a few model cars too. They're a bit pricey (not if you consider the drive to JC's Hobbytown though),and expect to be watched as if you're stealing something if the kid is running the store,or maybe he's just nosey? LOL! I know this isn't any closer,but if you get out towards Tazewell,VA,I can PM you info on Gizmos Hobby-cool father/son duo that run the place for their brother/uncle. I'[ve shoeed there for years,and even after moving here last year,I still do the same thing....make a big layaway,pick it up,make another,LOL! I have some kits on layaway there now Edited February 20, 2012 by Olskoolrodder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Been several years since I have been in Charlottesville . I guess the one out on RT 29 must have closed up. He was a decent place .I know of a couple of places in Stanton, however , that's a bit of a drive , considering the time to cross Afton Mountian. Come down here to the I P M S Show this comming Saturday ........... Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRJ Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Come down here to the I P M S Show this comming Saturday ........... Ed Shaver Please Pm me some info. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad4321 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Here in Richmond, we have 3 of them. I never have to drive far to re-supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Joel, for some reason , I can't get a P- M to you . The I P M S Or Old Dominion Open is this Saturday , febuary 25th at the Richmond Raceway , Henrico Bldg. You can also go down here on the board and see a copy of the flier in Contests and shows . Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Here you go Joel link..http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=52195 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazlak Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Joel, Definitely come to Richmond and see us at the IPMS show. Joker above and myself are 2 members of RAMS. Richmond Automotive Modelers Society. We are going to have a kickin club display there on Saturday. There will be good vendors and lots to do. One vendor is selling off a chunk of a lifelong collectors models, all priced very reasonably. Show is at the Richmond International Raceway. Rick in Richmond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Very nice show ! Lone Wolf Custom Painting will be there , stop over and say Hi ! Donn Yost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Donn, I told Joel in a P-M you would be there . Don't worry sir , I'm advertising ALL the vendors that I know will be there !!!!!!!!!!!!! Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRJ Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Gonna see if I can make it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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