Pennsylvania Hobby Shops

[iBorg]

I'm going to be in Lancaster PA on a road trip to buy a new to me car. My trip will take me from Lancaster to the Ohio border and then back down to West Virginia. Any good shops in Pennsylvania that I should put on my route map?

Thanks,

Mike

[Ramfins59]

The best LHS in my area is Hobby Express in the Lowe's Shopping Center on Rte. 228 in Cranberry Twp., just North of Pittsburgh.  They've got everything you could want in a Hobby Shop (Model kits, paints, glues, foils, plastruct, evergreen, photo-etched parts, display cases, etc.).  They have toys, train stuff, military models, planes, and more...  Bring a pocket full of $$$.

[Impalow]

18 minutes ago, Ramfins59 said:

The best LHS in my area is Hobby Express in the Lowe's Shopping Center on Rte. 228 in Cranberry Twp., just North of Pittsburgh.  They've got everything you could want in a Hobby Shop (Model kits, paints, glues, foils, plastruct, evergreen, photo-etched parts, display cases, etc.).  They have toys, train stuff, military models, planes, and more...  Bring a pocket full of $$$.

Agreed!  That place is insane.... no clue how they keep that investment in inventory... we are talking floor to ceiling stacks of expensive R/C stuff as well. 

Its a hobby lovers dream, something for everyone!

[Turberticus]

18 minutes ago, Impalow said:

Agreed!  That place is insane.... no clue how they keep that investment in inventory... we are talking floor to ceiling stacks of expensive R/C stuff as well. 

Its a hobby lovers dream, something for everyone!

Yep, Hobby Express is a pretty good shop. They have a huge selection of supplies and a good kit selection, though they're priced pretty high. There's also Auto Models LLC in Greensburg right off I-76. He has a massive collection of car models with decent prices. The actual building itself is very barebones but the stock is amazing. It's where I bought my recently finished Ebbro McLaren kit. https://www.facebook.com/jeffhewlett59/

Edited March 7, 2019 by Turberticus

[iBorg]

I've heard of Hobby Express but not Auto Models. I appreciate the suggestions.

[935k3]

Try Cool Trains Hobbies in Selunga PA, not to far from the Park City Mall in Lancaster.

[SSNJim]

One I always visit when I'm in the area is the Strasburg Train Shop. The address I have for it is 226 Gap Rd, Strasburg, PA 17579. As the name implies, it is mostly a model RR shop, but I have seen a few 1/25 plastic models there, plus lots of 1/43 and some 1/24 diecast. Some of their diecast is customized for local agencies - I have seen Strasburg PD cars in 1/24, and a 1/43 Ford Transit Van marked for a local restaurant chain called Isaac's (more on that in a bit). There is a model RR museum in the same strip mall along with one of the aforementioned Isaac's restaurants, and Strasburg RR is just down the road,. If you're into railroads at all, it is worth a visit. Strasburg is maybe a 5-10 minute drive from Lancaster.

Isaac's is a restaurant chain in SE PA; they have several stores in the region. I've never been disappointed with the meals at any of them. I think they are definitely worth a stop: https://www.isaacsrestaurants.com/ . No affiliation, just a happy customer.

Edited March 8, 2019 by SSNJim

[Jon Cole]

I'm not near the Pa. border, but I do see frequently on Facebook, posts from Sayre Hobby Shop. Check them out on Fb.

[iBorg]

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[iBorg]

If I could post more than a few words, I'd recommend Auto Models. A four hour trip for me. Worth the trip.

[Turberticus]

On 3/15/2019 at 11:42 PM, iBorg said:

If I could post more than a few words, I'd recommend Auto Models. A four hour trip for me. Worth the trip.

Glad you liked it! I relocated to western PA in 2017 and only found out about them last year, and I'm glad I did.