Anytime, dbear38. Udisco is one warehouse you simply have to see whenever you visit Montreal. It's open to the public, and is multistorey. The several hobby shops that closed down in Montreal sold their remaining stocks to this company, hence why Udisco can pass them off at discount prices. Whereas you may find three or maybe four samples of a particular kit in most shops, you'll probably find at least ten, fifteen or more on the shelves. And they have a lot of kits, including quite a few OOP! Their website isn't updated that much, and some kits they have listed as not in stock, may be available. Best to ask to be sure. (Case in point: they had one kit I was looking for, but wasn't on the site. Like my namesake, I pounced! ![Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]](/emoticons/icon_smile_swg.gif)
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As for the local shops here in Ottawa - Discount Hobbies, Hobby Centre and Hobby House - I find HH is much better at getting kits than HC. The latter boasts it is the best hobby shop in Ottawa, but I don't think so. HH is well-known for its models, railroad and science kit fun, and doesn't pander to those shrill little dinks playing Warhammer or other similar games as HC does. (My game is BattleTech. Try teaching that to some of those kids, and their expressions tell you right off the bat their brains are coasting...) Discount Hobbies is more a R/C store with model kits and diecasts as a filler. I was hired on as part-time for a few years because the staff knew diddly squat about models. Even today, whenever I go in to pick up something, the staff will direct another customer to me for assistance. (Should really ask for a commssion on this...![Wink [;)]](/emoticons/icon_smile_wink.gif)
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Anyhoo, hope you find what you're looking for. If not, and I can be of assistance, just let me know.
Best regards.
Klaus (Jagdwolf)