kg4kpg Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) Going to be up that way for the next couple weeks, might have some free time to look for something I don't already have. Chris Edited December 10, 2012 by kg4kpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Felinoid Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I'm sure it has changed, but a long, long time ago (late 1981-early 1982), while I did Basic and AIT there, the base PX had an excellent selection of kits and supplies, it was a very popular area. Maybe it's still there (the hobby section, that is). Felinoid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kg4kpg Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Nope, PX doesn't have any. I remember the they did though. My class doesn't start unt tomorrow so I've been exploring and went over to Rolla, MO about 20 miles away and found a shop called Rolla Hobbies. Closed but I'll go back another day. There was an assortment of modems in the display window so I I may have hit a gold mine. I'll report back later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kg4kpg Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Okay, I'm finally home from Missouri and am now a certified HazMat Technician. Very challenging but exciting course. Anyway, I was able to visit two hobby shops while out there. First was Rolla Hobbie in Rolla, MO. It wasn't bad but not a real huge selection of kits. I think he had more built kits displayed than boxed. As with a lot of shops these days, almost no airline kits. Most were older boings or classic kits of all of the mainstream brands. Worth a visit if you pass through Rolla. I only found one kit I wanted. CRM Hobbies in St Louis, MO. Definitely lived up to the hype I've read here on ARC and other forums. A lot of older kits, especially Revell. A lot of Hasegawa, Fujumi, some Tamiya, and many brands I've never heard of. Thaw was just planes. A lot of car kits, ships, space, sci fi...you name it. I bought four kits, two I was looking for, one from a bargain bucket for two bucks, and one I should have researched before I bought it. I was wanting an Airfix 1/72 Nimrod but hadn't checked prices before I bought it at CRM. I could have saved $15 bucks. Lesson learned but at least it supported a small business. I could have spent a whole lot more though, easily. I'm sure I'll stop by again when I go back next May for my next school. Both recommended, be sure to stop in if you're in the area. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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