Gerhard Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Hi Guys, my son in law is visiting Toronto for two weeks, any good model shops you can recommend? He asked me for a shopping list. Ones that will have a decent collection of AM stuff will be a plus. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Wheels and Wings Hobbies...that's all he has to know. Richard BloorwestSiR and Rick Griewski 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Lund Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Having visited W&W just a few weeks ago I can stand behind Richard 1000% - what a shop !! I have taken the opportunity on business trips to visit many shops around the world... this one is one of the best I've ever visited BloorwestSiR and R Palimaka 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnie Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Is the model section at Aviation World completely gone now? I used to pick up some good AM stuff there... BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustiepal Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Wheels and Wings is awesome, fantastic selection and a great staff! Dave BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah11 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I hope he flies with an airline where he can take two 23 Kg bags. Michael931080 and BloorwestSiR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 6 hours ago, Gerhard said: Hi Guys, my son in law is visiting Toronto for two weeks, any good model shops you can recommend? He asked me for a shopping list. Ones that will have a decent collection of AM stuff will be a plus. Thanks Wheels and wings for sure. If you know what you're looking for, try emailing them and see if they have it in stock. They may even be able to set it aside for your son in law to pick it up. 5 hours ago, Thomas Lund said: Having visited W&W just a few weeks ago I can stand behind Richard 1000% - what a shop !! I have taken the opportunity on business trips to visit many shops around the world... this one is one of the best I've ever visited It was great to meet you there Thomas and I'm glad the shop was everything we all said it is. Carl Thomas Lund 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 4 hours ago, Winnie said: Is the model section at Aviation World completely gone now? I used to pick up some good AM stuff there... I was talking to Mark (Marek?) there a little while back and he said they're going to try and get back into the hobby side of things. So hopefully they'll be back at it soon. Winnie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 Thanks guys W&W it is then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 My son in law sent me pics of the place. Modelling heaven, We dont have anything remotely close to that here in South Africa.. I will bankrupt myself in that shop. Heck, I am tempted to save up and fly to Toronto to go see or myself. Lothar and Rick Griewski 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm In Toronto Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Gerhard, you can take a virtual tour of the shop on their site: http://www.wheelswingshobbies.com/ Click on the "virtual tour" label on the left side of the home page, then use your mouse to direct your view left, right, up, down, and move the arrow ahead and click to move around. Don't forget to go "downstairs". Norm. Gerhard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wegener Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Is Hornet Hobbies no more? I went there in 2003 or so and it was definitely worth the visit. I had to give it a miss on my last trip due to time pressure but Wings & Wheels was great. Fortunately I had just enough room in my luggage to fit in a bargain Dragon 1/32 Bf110 without having to wear all my clothes on the journey home! Rick Griewski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Hornet closed a couple years ago from my understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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