Hobby Shops in Northern VA

Hi Jim,

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Dave

That is handy. There are a ton of them in the area. Anyone have any favorites? Jim

Hey Jim,

Please take advantage of the opportunity to visit Granddads Hobby Shop in Springfield Virginia. The are on the southwest corner of the Washington DC "Beltway - 495" I am 56 and remember when ther were many hobby shops around here where one could go and see all kinds of wonderful things and get expert advice regarding the trains, planes, cars, rockets, paint, parts and whatever that filled the shelves of these stores.

Here is a store that has all of that stuff and more. I have noted that there seems to be "retired" type guys working there. They offer to help you and will spend time talking to you about what you are interested in. I recently had a discussion with a fellow modeler regarding paint issues. He had noted that (like me) he had been painting train models for 30 years. I had an enjoyable and informative discussion with him and learned about what has evolved in the past twenty years or so when I had not be into the hobby. Or if you want to be left alone, they will let you be.

Here are some links:

Robert Arlington VA

Robert, Thanks. I'll put it on my list Jim

I just took a look at the web page. Looks like a nice shop. I will be in Fredericksburg this weekend. I know where I will be going. Will have to bring the grandson and show him the finer things in life.

ChrisGW

If you love full price you will love this store. Too expensive

Well I finally made it to GrandDads this past weekend and was not impressed. There selection was very limited. Did spend some money though and used the 25% off coupon I got off their web site.

I will stick to Davis Hobby Supplies

I use Portsmouth for my local store (about 35 miles away I am in NE North Carolina) and Davis Electronics for mail order unless I happen to be going to Ohio in which case I always make a detour.

ChrisGW