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Slot car racing: A first-time buyer’s guide

What to consider when getting into this exciting and interactive hobby!

Modeling pro tip: There's a tape for curves

Masking is an important job for making sure your model gets the fabulous paint job it deserves.

A beginner's guide to kites

While the variety of kites is about as wide as the big blue sky you’ll see them soaring through, we’ve compiled a list of styles to help decide which is best suited for you.

Detail of customer model diorama featuring an abandoned German Leopard tank

Just Around the Next Tree: A New Diorama by Morgan Bouwman

Our long-time hobby customer stopped by with his latest masterful scene.

This balsa wood Victorian house will inspire you!

A wonderful surprise came into our Mapleview Shopping Centre location this morning.

Using Epoxy Putty, Styrene, and Decal Sheets to customize your model kits - Part 4 of a 4 Part Series

This is our last edition of our four part expert model building series.

Wooden Model Kits - Part 3 of a 4 Part Series

We sell a variety of Wooden Model kits to suit different skill levels and interests...

Advanced Model Building - Part 2 of a 4 part series

So, you've built your first few models and now you want to try using some more advanced techniques.

A Beginner’s Guide to Model Building - Part 1 of a 4 part series

So you want to build something with your own two hands, but you've grown tired of bricks and blocks. Perhaps it’s time to try the incred

The Little Things: F-104 Starfighter by Italeri

Sometimes in life, it’s the little things that matter most. Of course, when it comes to modelling, the little things are all th

Burago Metal Model Kits

Dreaming of exotic cars and modern roadsters? Burago Metal Model Kits are the perfect solution for anyone who is passionate about exotic

The Fast and Exciting Hobby of Slot Car Racing

Do you have a need for speed? Always ready to test your skills on the track? Allow us to introduce you to Slot Car Racing.

Beginners Guide to Model Trains

Scale model electric trains are a great hobby! They can be as simple as a single circle under a Christmas tree to a complex mix of model building...

Hobby and Toy Central

Slot car racing: A first-time buyer’s guide

Modeling pro tip: There's a tape for curves

A beginner's guide to kites

Just Around the Next Tree: A New Diorama by Morgan Bouwman

This balsa wood Victorian house will inspire you!

Using Epoxy Putty, Styrene, and Decal Sheets to customize your model kits - Part 4 of a 4 Part Series

Wooden Model Kits - Part 3 of a 4 Part Series

Advanced Model Building - Part 2 of a 4 part series

A Beginner’s Guide to Model Building - Part 1 of a 4 part series

The Little Things: F-104 Starfighter by Italeri

Burago Metal Model Kits

The Fast and Exciting Hobby of Slot Car Racing

Beginners Guide to Model Trains

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