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Discussion in 'Collectables, Literature, & Models' started by nopassn, Aug 22, 2012.

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  1. nopassn

    nopassn Formula 3

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    #1 nopassn, Aug 22, 2012
    I'm in Orlando this week on business and would like to hit a model shop if there are any around - we don't have any in KC anymore... Anyway, if anyone knows of one, or a place that sells 1:18's give me a shout back.

    Thanks,

    Roy
     
  2. JeremyJon

    JeremyJon F1 Veteran

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    #2 JeremyJon, Aug 22, 2012
    i cant answer first hand, but a quick search i found that most in orlando are r/c orientated stores ....i'm finding the cheaper route & selection, is ordering online
     
  3. nopassn

    nopassn Formula 3

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    #3 nopassn, Aug 23, 2012
    Yeah, that's kinda what I was coming up with, too... We don't have any model shops in KC and every model I've gotten for the last 4-5 years has been from the internet. I was just hoping maybe there'd be a shop here in the Orlando area I could hit while I was in town - but I couldn't find any and was hoping maybe some of the local guys would know of a place.
     
  4. BMW.SauberF1Team

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    #4 BMW.SauberF1Team, Aug 23, 2012
    Wish I could help, but I don't know of any there anymore. When I was growing up, there was one on International Drive with 1:18 floor to ceiling, but that entire shopping center was torn down a few years back. International Drive has a lot of small shops (tourist area) so maybe you might find something there that just doesn't advertise much.
     
  5. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 BigTex, Aug 23, 2012
    Go ahead and check out the largest Hobby Shop, the few left here combine R/C planes and boats with slot cars and railroad sets, but they usually have a Die Cast section.

    It will be luck of the draw if it is American muscle cars or Exotics, but I have found a few nice 1/24 Ferrari "kits" that are cars not available in the prebuilt models...Challenge versions, factory specials...stuff like that.

    Good luck.
     
  6. kevfla

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    #6 kevfla, Aug 23, 2012
    Roy,

    Other than die-cast dealers set up at flea markets (Flea World), there are very few shops in the Orlando area. Two are pretty close together:

    Colonial Photo & Hobby on Mills Ave, just south of Colonial Drive (State Road 50); D& M Wholesale, on Maguire just south of Colonial, near Orlando Fashion Square Mall (the largest die cast collection in the area); and finally, Hobby Spot on Fairbanks Ave, between Mills Ave/ Orlando Ave and Formosa.

    As you drive around, be aware that the street names often change when you cross city limits.

    D&M does have a lot of Mattel Ferraris in 1/18 scale. If you are downtown, you are welcome to drop by and see my collection.

    Kevin
    a/k/a KevFla
     
  7. BMW.SauberF1Team

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    #7 BMW.SauberF1Team, Aug 23, 2012
    I didn't know about that place off Colonial. I shot them an email asking if they have a couple 1/18 I'm looking for. Thanks for the heads up!

    Here's their website I found: http://www.bmtradingllc.com/

    Edit: Wow, they're only weekdays with Friday being from 10AM-1PM. Hopefully the op catches that place in time if it's the largest in Orlando like Kevin stated.
     

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