On-Line Hobby Shop Needed

[Ken Miller]

I live in the S.F. Bay Area and to go to a real hobby shop I need to drive 25 miles for very limited inventory. I am looking for a on-line shop that has good inventory, quality, selection and pricing. I am sure everyone has a preference but would be interested in hearing what people have experienced.

All of this because I needed some balsa for my P51 wingtips.

Thanks

[John G. Jedinak]

Tower Hobby is a good choice........I'm sure others also have good recommendations.

[cliffm]

Just go to one of your search engines and submit balsa wood. There are plenty out there. You will be pleasantly surprised.

[dbcisco]

You can try local craft stores. AC Moore and Michaels carry balsa and bass wood.

[DickA]

Try PennValleyhobbycenter.com. Good selection and great to deal with.

[dbcisco]

Abd they are only a couple blocks away from my house.

[uavdb]

Try here for really good prices on Guillows kits. Click on the aerospace icon and then Guillows.
They have other supplies, too.

http://www.acsupplyco.com/home.htm

[H65 Driver]

AC Supply has great prices, but they've really been creeping up lately. It's amazing how much the higher-end kits have gone up in the last year or two. Must be that balsa shortage.

[H65 Driver]

By the way, when I lived in the Bay Area, I liked Franciscan Hobbies on Ocean Ave in the city, Talbot's Toyland in San Mateo and J&M Hobby House in San Carlos. As lately as a couple of years ago, they all carried Guillow's kits and a good stock of supplies. J&M sells both Sig and Brodak nitrate dope at decent prices. Good luck!

[sandkicker]

My favorite online provider... While they are focused on ship models, they have a huge array of tools and other stuff. They also sell Guillow kits.
Been dealing with them for years without any problems.

http://www.modelexpo-online.com

[lukebozek1]

Try this website. http://www.a2zcorp.us/store/Category.asp?Cguid={E1285646-E65F-4C78-A388-E251FD6AFDA1}&Category=ModelKits%3AFF+Rubber+Powered
I can drive ten miles to the Hobby Shop, or twelve to the craft store. Basde on the cost of gas, I always make out better by paying for the shipping rather than drive.