Model shops in washington DC and manhattan NY

N708DN · 07-19-2012, 12:09 AM

I know the intrepid and the smithsonian have models but I'm looking for 1/200 scale and Gemini 200

jetboy787 · 07-19-2012, 01:35 AM

Avoid the red caboose on 45th street. I went about seven weeks ago and they only had a few 1:200 models and most were damaged since they are all on display. I asked if anything new was coming in and the guy replied a few weeks. A few weeks ago I returned and nothing new had arrived and he said eventually he will place an order. Rude guy I must say!

mcair02 · 07-19-2012, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by N708DN

I know the intrepid and the smithsonian have models but I'm looking for 1/200 scale and Gemini 200

I never understand these requests for model shops in various cities. All the variety and best prices are online, so find your best deal from the multitude that are out there. By their very nature, a bricks-and-mortar store will charge more.

AlphaBravo · 07-19-2012, 07:34 AM

If there is a retailer in DC, northern VA or MD that has a wide variety of 1:200 models, I haven't found it. I shop online and do so happily given the good prices and selection. But from time to time I do envy those who can pop into "brick and mortar" model stores to see the goods before buying.

B2707300SST · 07-19-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jetboy787

Avoid the red caboose on 45th street. I went about seven weeks ago and they only had a few 1:200 models and most were damaged since they are all on display. I asked if anything new was coming in and the guy replied a few weeks. A few weeks ago I returned and nothing new had arrived and he said eventually he will place an order. Rude guy I must say!

What's great about the shop is that it's easier to find a cat poo than a new model. He keeps the pet dander covered 1/400's in a back breaking display case you have to literally get on your knees and twist your entire body to look into.

His 1/200's are so ridiculously overpriced; when he has them, that I just snipe at Ebay or order online.

I rarely walk in there unless meeting friends for lunch in the area. It's hot, stinky, and more a storage space of a hoarder than a retail business.

Drivermann · 07-19-2012, 05:33 PM

I has recently in Both Manhattan and Washington. Red Caboose has nothing of interest, I bought a diecast Ford Mustang in 1:18 scale. I wouldn't be in any hurry to go back to Red Caboose. In Washington I bought a 1:200 Skymarks B777 from the Smithsonian ?Air and Space museum.
Driving out of New York I went to The Airplane Shop in Fairfield New Jersey. This was a well stocked store with plenty of models in all scales. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Still you can't go past online stores for range and price.

Blinder22 · 07-19-2012, 05:55 PM

I will second that i was in new york on hols in January and i went to the red caboose found the shop had very little 1/200, the shop keeper was rude n prices were too high, i did hear the airplane shop in new jersey is alot better !

Plasoul · 07-19-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by N708DN

I know the intrepid and the smithsonian have models but I'm looking for 1/200 scale and Gemini 200

hi best place is in new jersey at the airplaneshop very nice people only bad thing is it's far and can be pricey depeding on your buget but they have lots of stuff. here is a list of places this was taken from the gemini jets site.

United States of America - New York

BUCHair (USA) Inc.
PO Box 750515
Forest Hills, New York 11375
Telephone: (718) 263-8748
Fax: (718) 275-6190
E-mail: best_of_flight@buchair.com
Web: BUCHair USA Inc.

Hangar 11 Hobbies
26 Hallock Dr., Suite 5
Washingtonville, NY 10992
Telephone: (845) 926-1959
Fax: (845) 496-8798
E-mail: bobbyb@frontiernet.net
Web: Hangar 11 Hobbies -

Larry's Hobby Supply
3006 Jericho Turnpike
E. Northport, NY 11731
Telephone: (631) 499-7166

The Red Caboose
23 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
Telephone: (212) 575-0155

TJS Collectibles
11 Markson Road
Lake George, NY 12845
Telephone: 877-TJS-9540
Web: tjsequinecollectibles.com

NEW JERSEY

http://www.geminijets.com/retailers/...state=New+York

HobbyMasters
62 White Street
Redbank, NJ 07701
Telephone: (877) MR-HOBBY - Toll Free / (732) 842-6020
Web: Hobbymasters- One of the Largest and Oldest Hobby Stores in the World

The Airplane Shop
24 Stewart Place
Unit 4
Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
Telephone: (800) PLANE-GO
Fax: (973) 244-1227
Web: Airplane Models, aviation hobbyists - AirplaneShop.Com

This was taken from the skymarks webiste these stores also carry sometimes geminijets call before going there.

http://www.skymarksmodels.com/index2.html

Willis Hobbies 300 Willis Avenue Mineola NY 11501 (516) 746-3944 Jan's Hobby 1435 Lexington Avenue New York NY 10128 (212) 861-5075

N. Eberhard · 07-19-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Drivermann

I has recently in Both Manhattan and Washington. Red Caboose has nothing of interest, I bought a diecast Ford Mustang in 1:18 scale. I wouldn't be in any hurry to go back to Red Caboose. In Washington I bought a 1:200 Skymarks B777 from the Smithsonian ?Air and Space museum.
Driving out of New York I went to The Airplane Shop in Fairfield New Jersey. This was a well stocked store with plenty of models in all scales. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Still you can't go past online stores for range and price.

The Airplane Shop actually supplys the models to the Smithsonian.

ironchef0000 · 07-19-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jetboy787

Avoid the red caboose on 45th street. I went about seven weeks ago and they only had a few 1:200 models and most were damaged since they are all on display. I asked if anything new was coming in and the guy replied a few weeks. A few weeks ago I returned and nothing new had arrived and he said eventually he will place an order. Rude guy I must say!

I've been to the Red Caboose several times. They used to have a decent selection of GJ 200, but recently it's been lacking...As for the owner he's your typical old school New York shopkeeper. He's a dying breed. Very sarcastic, jaded, and up front. I never had a difficult time with him. Just don't ask stupid questions. Yes, there is such a thing! At least you know where you stand when you talk to him vs West Coast where they laugh at you behind your back. Either way you want it. Just my 2 cents. I probably just offended half of this board, but I'm an East coaster too!

B747forever · 07-19-2012, 10:55 PM

Has anyone here bought from Hangar 11 hobbies before? Their prices are a bit lower than your normal online retailers.

Flydenfeld · 07-20-2012, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mcair02

I never understand these requests for model shops in various cities. All the variety and best prices are online, so find your best deal from the multitude that are out there. By their very nature, a bricks-and-mortar store will charge more.

Sometimes having the chance to touch the models and look at them closely makes the extra price worth it!

N708DN, if you're in town with a vehicle, definitely take a drive into Jersey to the Airplane Shop. It's not that far. Check out this thread... http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...sey-visit.html

jetboy787 · 07-20-2012, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mcair02

I never understand these requests for model shops in various cities. All the variety and best prices are online, so find your best deal from the multitude that are out there. By their very nature, a bricks-and-mortar store will charge more.

Sometimes its nice when traveling to pick one up in person, even if it costs a bit extra! Thats the case for me at least.

Upkeep · 07-20-2012, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mcair02

I never understand these requests for model shops in various cities. All the variety and best prices are online, so find your best deal from the multitude that are out there. By their very nature, a bricks-and-mortar store will charge more.

It is also the souvenir aspect with the added bonus of an 'adventure', so a bricks-and-mortar store is something to hunt out.