Squadron Shop Mail Order

I can’t believe there isn’t a review of this place yet. If you are a model builder, chances are you have received at least a few Squadron mail order catalogues. It was always the highlight of my month to get them. I’d spend time dreaming about everything I’d make if I only had the time. A few years ago, the local IPMS staged a hobby show in Grapevine and Squadron had an open house.
Talk about sensory overload.
Imagine your favorite hobby shop. Now triple it and that is what it was like inside. The place is filled with everything you could think of. From the smallest figure sets to the mega ¹⁄₃₅ scale submarines. I went not expecting to buy much and carted off two bags full.
I do not think they are regularly open to the public but if you ever get the chance to, go. And bring wads of cash.
On a related note, their catalogue service was always great too. The people were helpful and the deliveries were prompt. Unfortunately for me, I managed to accumulate too many kits and have been too busy to finish them. So, I’ve been out of the game for a while. But this remains one of my favorite memories, just like going wi my Dadnto his favorite hobbynshop.