Model Shops in Eglin AFB area

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Phil & Annette Hastie - 23 Jan 2004 08:07 GMT

I'm due to go to Eglin in May and would like to know if there are any good
model and aviation book shops in the area?

Phil Hastie
ACT Scale Modelling Society
Canberra
Australia

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RobbelothE - 23 Jan 2004 11:34 GMT

The AF Armament Museum <<sells>> model kits but I certainly wouldn't call it a
model shop. Other than the usual odds and ends at the big retailers, there are
no model shops in the area. You have to drive to Pensacola, about 45 minutes
west, to find any. The one usually mentioned is Bobe's on W Street a bit south
of Interstate 10. I do a lot of mail order and eBay model shopping as a result.

I live about 4 miles from there and I'd recommend spending time on the beach
and fishing.

HTH.
Ed
"The French couldn't hate us any
more unless we helped 'em out in another war."
--Will Rogers

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MQM-107 - 24 Jan 2004 00:24 GMT

> The AF Armament Museum <<sells>> model kits but I certainly wouldn't call it a
> model shop. Other than the usual odds and ends at the big retailers, there are
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Having been born in that town and growing up there, I can tell you
that there has never been very much to choose from. In the 1960's and
70's Bobe's in Pensacola and another store in one of the malls was
great. And when I visit now, not much is going on. But I can tell you
that for a good weekend day trip going to Mobile's Hobbytown is well
worth it. There is a great collection of models, plastics, rc, you
name it. A very knowledgable owner and staff. And some prices that
will surprise you, and sometimes on new release's. I stop everytime I
go see my folks in Destin on my way from Jackson MS. This is not your
usual Hobbytown and I would certainly recommend spending the hour and
a half drive to Mobile and check them out.

Mike

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Jim Whitley - 23 Jan 2004 23:35 GMT

> I'm due to go to Eglin in May and would like to know if there are any good
> model and aviation book shops in the area?
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> Canberra
> Australia

Phil,

Bobe's Hobbies on the north side of Pensacola and John's Models in
Cantonment, Fla. (just north of Pensacola) are both good. Bobe's is a
well-stocked full line shop. John's is strictly plastic. He buys
collections, so has a lot of hard to find stuff. He also sells Waldron
products. Stop in on both places...you won't be disappointed. Both
easily accesible from Interstate 10.

Oh, almost forgot. Do not miss the National Naval Aviation Museum at
Pensacola Naval Air Station. This is a world class facility.

HTH and cheers,

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Jim Whitley

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Larry Engesath - 25 Jan 2004 00:33 GMT

Besides the shops that others have mentioned (Bobe's is EXCELLENT!), our
local club (the Emerald Coast Modelers) meets every Friday, from 7-10 PM at
the Valparaiso Library. You can contact me at lengesath@cox.net if you have
any questions.
Larry Engesath

> I'm due to go to Eglin in May and would like to know if there are any good
> model and aviation book shops in the area?
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> Canberra
> Australia

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ModelerET2 - 31 Jan 2004 03:16 GMT

Phil

I lived there as a teenager and have since visited there many times.

I agree with the favorable comments about Bobe's. While the area is short on
good hobby shops, there are some great places for the military enthusiast,
including: The USAF Armament Museum at Eglin; the National Museum of Naval
Aviation and Fort Barrancas at Naval Air Station Pensacola; Ft. Pickens on
Pensacola Beach; the USS Alabama in Mobile. Also, just look up and you'll see
all types of military aircraft. Finally, don't miss the beach!

Have fun.

Ed

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