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Model Trains, Miniature Planes, & More - Hobby Shops

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Hobby shops are stores that carry items for people who are fond of collecting things, playing games or sports, and perfecting their talents in arts and crafts, among many others. There are several hobby shops nationwide that cater to all hobbyists. These include model train stores, shops that carry miniature airplanes, dolls, RCs, and model rockets. To find the best store in your area or if you are just thinking of starting a hobby, hobby retailers in your area and online can help you choose.

Hobby shops will provide with all the materials and items that you need whether you are just starting out in a new hobby or are already a pro hobbyist. However, if you are just beginning to test what hobby best fits you, then here are some useful tips:

  • Choose simple kits to build, you can probably start out with two or three models.
  • Try your best to finish a project before starting a new one.
  • Determine the difficulty and time needed to finish a project.
  • Know the level of your skills.
  • Always follow instructions to the letter. It will be difficult to fix something that you already have glued together.

One good hobby to start with is model trains. You can find a hobby shop specializing in model trains where you will be able to choose from a variety of models and materials used to build them. The price for a model train usually starts at less than $100 but may cost more than $500 depending on the material, design, and age of the item. You can find several model train stores in most states nationwide and hundreds online.

On the other hand, if trains are not your thing, you can easily find hobby retailer directories online that can give suggestions on a good hobby to take up. In addition, hobby retailer directories can locate the hobby shops that specialize in your new hobby. All you have to do is to fill up the search box for the hobby you’ve chosen and the hobby retailer directory site will point you to the nearest hobby store in your area.

Local Results for Hobby & Model Supplies in and around Indianapolis, IN

Lanco Dart Supply
201 Bethel Ave - Beech Grove, IN 46107
(317) 786-4738
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3.73 miles
R and J Wax
6429 Lennington Dr - Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 547-3959
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4.48 miles
Hobby R/C
1102 Franklin RD - Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 359-6242
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4.72 miles
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6.04 miles
Cleveland Model & Supply Co
5945 Kingsley Dr - Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 257-7878
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6.18 miles
Boardroom Games
1045 Broad Ripple Ave - Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 257-5149
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6.73 miles
Big Boy Hobbies
8893 Pendleton Pike - Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 898-6284
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7.01 miles
Broad Ripple Station
6575 College Ave - Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 731-6581
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7.20 miles
Westside Hobbies
5235 Rockville RD - Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-3297
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7.47 miles
Universal Door Carrier Inc
1609 Sigsbee St - Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 241-3447
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9.14 miles