Hobby Store Shopping

I seem to never find anything when I have money, yet I find tons of stuff when the wallet is empty! How does that work?

QUOTE: Originally posted by Boatshop Good news & bad news. I went to Michael's craft store & HobbyTown USA today. Found all sorts of stuff I wanted to purchase. That is the good news. The bad news is I became un-employed last Fri. Guess I need to find another job so when I go to these types of stores, I can spend, spend, spend.

Sorry to hear the bad news. But what did you find in Michaels? I just (re-)started modeling and am still collecting tools.

Indeed, list anything useful in Michaels. I go to that place here and there, but it's a little bit overwhelming for me, and the people working there don't seem to know much about anything except sewing. I know that they have to have all sorts of useful things, but I can never get myself to actually stick around long enough to find out.

Michael's is a less expensive place for many things used on a modeling bench. Paint brushes, exacto knives, polishing cloth, tweezers, pipe cleaners (for airbrush cleaning), thinners, all kinds of odds and ends in the jewelry making section for scratch building details. I am sure there are tons of other things there that I have failed to mention including an ok selection of auto kits if you like cars. They also run a 40% off coupon every couple weeks or so. I grabbed Revell's F-15E there this weekend for $14 bucks with the coupon. Take a walk through, you will find many many things that are handy to have around the bench. Hobby Lobby sells a good deal of these items for less than a model shop will as well.

Dave

They also stock airbrushes.
That is where I got my Paasche a few years back.

Randie

I got my airbrush at Micheals to. $160 set for $40, can't beat that.

Sorry about your job, Jim. But at least you'll have something constructive to keep your mind off being unemployed (which hopefully won't be long)

I agree with Daprophet - Michael's is a great place to stock up on supplies, and in a few instances, kits. Those 40% off coupons are great! Take a half hour or hour to browse the store, and you can find all kinds of useful things.
Paul

At Michael's you'll find air brushes, hoses, replacement needles for the air brushes, etc. Also paint, paint brushes, masking tapes, and all the other stuff the others mentioned. Our store also had models. Much bigger selection than Wal-Mart. I really don't know if this is normal for all the stores or just the ones in larger areas. This one is in Brandon Fl. next to Tampa. I will be using some of the extra time to work on my model. Thanks for the replys.

Wow, seems like a lot of folks here at the FSM forums are losing their jobs recently!
Hang in there, Jim.

Ah yes, Michael's. Last time I walked into a Michael's, I walked out with Monogram's 1/48 B-24D. That was about 15 years ago!
They had a good selection of kits and supplies back in those days, so it's good to hear they're still maintaining a decent modelling section.

I think it's a hit or miss thing, depending on the store. Some I've been to have a decent selection, though it's mostly cars. Others, not so much. Just a few kits and some Testors paint and tube glue. But, your milage may vary...

Jim -
Sorry to hear about your job - I've been there - it's not fun.
But just around the corner is something unexpected. It always happens that way. You'll find a new job, and you'll wonder why you stuck it out at the old job for so long.
Best of luck!!

QUOTE: Originally posted by Boatshop At Michael's you'll find air brushes, hoses, replacement needles for the air brushes, etc. Also paint, paint brushes, masking tapes, and all the other stuff the others mentioned. Our store also had models. Much bigger selection than Wal-Mart. I really don't know if this is normal for all the stores or just the ones in larger areas. This one is in Brandon Fl. next to Tampa. I will be using some of the extra time to work on my model. Thanks for the replys.

It must be for larger markets. Here in Albany, NY our Michael's modelling stuff is pathetic. Basic Testor's paints and brushes, A few token kits and that's about it. Not even worth going back to again. Heck, even the local AC Moore has more stuff. Like airbrush equipment, more models, more supplies. etc..