Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / April 2004

Yeah, Graves is a real trip! I love that shop. I live in Tampa and try to
get over to Graves a couple of times a year to 'refuel' my enthusiasm for
the hobby! It's a shame no one in the Tampa/St. Pete area has ever put
together a shop like Graves. There is one here that shall go nameless that
has a lot of old and junky airplanes, boat, cars hanging from the ceiling
with rediculous prices. They prey on the newbies who never go back there
again after they figure out how badly they have been ripped off. There is an
excellent shop in St. Pete/Pinellas Park called Archies Helis and Hobbies.
Very comprehensive inventory. A ceiling full of airplanes, and a very
knowledgable and friendly staff. The rest of the shops are sort 'also-rans'.
If you're in Orlando, don't miss Grave's!

Yes, great shop. Went in there about an hour ago to buy some 1/4" triangle  
stock. Guess what. No 1/4, no 3/8, no 1/2. A couple of pieces of 3/4, and  
that was it for triangle stock.

Guess it depends on what your needs are. Apparently, in todays world of  
arfs, there is not much demand for balsa anymore.

Sam