Model Clubs

We, in and around Toronto, are lucky to have a number of modelling clubs, and even more surprising is the fact that we get along well togther. Rather than being offshoots from disagreements, we prefer to think and work as a large happy family:

"Buzz" Beurling Scale Modellers (contact: Brian MacNamara - (macnamarahedgehoghollow.com)
Group 25 Automotive Modellers (contact: Bill Chisholm, 499 Millwood Rd., Toronto, Ont, M4S 1K6)
IPMS Toronto (contact: Garfield Ingram - (meeta.ingramsympatico.ca)
Metro Marine Modellers, Static Division (contact: Glenn Tyler (905) 456-0238)
Peel Scale Modellers (contact: psmicecorp.ca)

We hope to add details on the clubs listed, and info on the other clubs in the near future.

Toronto Area Hobby Shops

Toronto area modellers are a truely blessed lot. We have a wealth of excellent local hobby shops, which stock anything from the latest and greatest bits of resin and photoetched brass from around the world, to those wonderful old kits you remember from your youth, that you thought you'd never find. While much of the world has to model by mailorder, we seem to have it all, right at our fingertips. And, of course, if you come up with something not already in stock, many of our hobby shops do double duty, working as mailorder suppliers too, so they are happy to get it for you.

Here are some of the ones often frequented by BBSM members:

Disclaimer: We are not associated with any of the hobby shops listed below, other than by virtue of being happy (and frequent) customers.

Aviation World

As the name implies, aviation is their focus. They carry almost everything imaginable that is aviation oriented, including a huge selection of books, magazines, and aviation novelties, plus of course, kits, decals, aftermarket items and other modelling supplies."

Aviation World                        Hrs: Mon-Thurs. 10am - 6pm
195 Carlingview Drive                 Fri.       10am - 8pm
Rexdale, Ontario                      Sat.-Sun.  10am - 5pm
M9W 5E8, Canada

Tel: Toll Free (Canada only): (800) 668-1987
                          or  (416) 674-5959
Fax: (416) 674-5951

Web:  http://www.aviationworld.net/

Crossbuck Hobbies
A new, small shop, in Pickering, just off the highway. They don't have a lot, yet, and do lean towards trains, and train accessories, but they growing and are more than willing to listen to what people want.
If friendliness and a good atmosphere count for anything, they will need larger premises soon.
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Crossbuck Hobbies                  
1050 Brock Rd. Unit 11            
Pickering, Ontario               
M4B 2V7, Canada                 
                               
Tel:    (905) 421-0400
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Hornet Hobbies
An all-around hobby shop featurung trains, plastic , die-cast, etc., as well as a good stock of accessories.
Dave and Sherry Browne are pretty much insitutions in the Toronto area modeling world, and are always cheerful. Remember to say ``Hi'' to Jenny and give her a pat as she guards the front of the counter.
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Hornet Hobbies                     Hrs: Mon        - Closed
1563 O'Connor Dr.                  Tue-Wed.   - 10:30am - 7pm
Toronto, Ontario                   Thurs-Fri. - 10:30am - 8pm
M4B 2V7, Canada                    Sat.       - 9am - 5pm

Tel:    (416) 755-4878
Fax:    (416) 755-7905
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Keith's Hobby Shop

NOTE: After 52yrs, Keith's have moved as of June 28, 2008!!!

Keith's is, well Keith's -- they have some of everything, and a lot of obscure stuff. True olde Hobby Shop atmosphere, and service.

Keith's Hobby Shop Ltd.    Hrs: Mon.      1pm    - 7pm
200 Carnwith Drive East 	Tue-Wed.  9:30am - 7pm
Unit 5				Thrs-Fri. 9:30am - 9pm
Brooklin, Ontario               Sat.      9am    - 5pm
L1M 0A1, Canada                 Sun.      12pm   - 5pm
(Thickson road North of HWY 7, at Carnwith)

Tel:(416) 222-4721  
Fax:(416) 222-4895 

Web:  http://www.keithshobbyshop.com/

North Star Hobbies

If Sheldon doesn't stock it, it isn't being made (but he can probably get it for you...). Models and some HO train accessories, and every kind of paint, add-on, conversion, after market detail, tool, etc.

You can check out North Star's Web Page for more information on what they carry and on ordering.

Note: Northstart moved to a new (much larger) location in August/September 2004. It's just a short distance East of where they were, and on the other (now South) side of Dundas.

2200 Dundas Street East                 Tel: (905) 566-4758
Mississauga, Ontario                     or: (888) 423-5555
L5A 3M4  Canada				Fax: (905) 566-5428

                                        Hrs: Mon:      1pm - 7pm
                                             Tue-Wed:  11am - 7pm
                                             Thur-Fri: 11am - 9pm
                                             Sat:      10am - 6pm
                                             Sun:      12noon - 5pm

Wheels and Wings Hobbies Ltd.
NOTE: Wheels and Wings are moving as of March 17, 2007!!!
They also deal in older collections (large number of aircraft/armour) & magazines, as well as the newer kit releases. Location (as of March 17th, 2007@):
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1880 Danforth Ave.                      Tel: (416) 752-0071
Toronto, Ontario                        Fax: (416) 696-8636
M4B 1N4, Canada
(1 1/2 blocks West of Woodbine Ave - North Side)
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See their online site for current store hours.