niart17 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Hey all, I'm very interested in picking up one of the new Academy Phantoms. For Christmas I got a gift card to Hobby Lobby and was thinking that IF they ever get them, I could pick one up during the 40% off sale. Anyone notice if they started carrying this kit, or know if they WILL carry it? Just checking. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vince Maddux Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I would be really surprised if you ever find the kit at Hobby Lobby. Over there years they have cut back on their model selection and must of the new stuff they get is Revellogram, I thinks all the Tamiya,Accurate Min, and Academy kits are just left over stock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nicholassagan Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 And BARELY any Tamiya at that. I saw ONE 1/72 P-51D and ONE 1/48 P-51D at the 2 HLs I recently visited. The only F-4s were the Revellograms... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
metroman Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 doubt it, they have a fetish for old MonoCrap kits. They do have new supplies, including Tamiya putty and tape plus a small selection of Vallejo paints - making it easier to use gift cards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 I've seen the 1/48 scale Academy F-16's there so I'm gonna hold on to hope for a little while longer and see if they come through. I know you used to be able to request for them to order certain models back several years ago, but that's probably changed now that they've cut back on the model section. I'm remaining optimistic. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 According to the local Hobby Lobby manager they no longer make special orders for anything outside the frame shop. I tried to get them to order some MM FS16440 paint and they informed they don't do that. Just an FYI guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kei Lau Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I've seen the 1/48 scale Academy F-16's there so I'm gonna hold on to hope for a little while longer and see if they come through. I know you used to be able to request for them to order certain models back several years ago, but that's probably changed now that they've cut back on the model section. I'm remaining optimistic. Bill Never say never. If enough customers ask for 1:48 scale Academy aircraft kits, it may show up one of these days. Hope is forever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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