ModelTronX

I am the owner.
There was an incident with a handgun in front of ModelTron X during it’s first week of operation and I’ve never come so close to being shot by a drunken monster. The man was captured in the bar next door but sadly this sort of thing happens all the time in the neighborhood.
The store is closed permanently. The location is extremely dangerous after dark. I am afraid to return there and worried it is not a safe place to shop.
I am very grateful for Billy’s review and he is welcome to contact me personally for support with his Losi micro truck. Any of our customers can reach ModelTron X at 408 799 1712 for post sale support.
With the revitalization I imagine Hayward will eventually rid itself of these visiting gangsters. 2013 is just a bit too soon for 22 550 Main Street to have a hobby store.
Thanks!

Finally, Downtown Hayward gets a much needed toy store… I mean hobby shop! ModelTronx specializes in RC vehicles of various types from helicopters to an assortment of different RC cars and trucks! They even have a little track set up in the back of the shop where you can test run some of their vehicles. Not to mention, there’s a small aerial course for the helicopters to navigate and a micro railroad running around the perimeter of the shop. Now the shop did just open so selection is a bit limited at the moment but this place seems like it has potential to grow! I’d encourage those who come in to talk to the owner and talk about what they’d like to see as the shop is young.
Being somewhat new to the RC hobby, I came in with some questions and such, also had an idea of what I was after. I know some places can come off with a ‘know-​it-​all’ vibe, and can make you feel uncomfortable. I felt right at home here where there were no stupid questions. The owner was honest about the different vehicles without trying to push like a sales person as I looked at some of the (excellent condition) used vehicles. I kept going back to the Losi Micro SCT they had after taking their rally car for a spin (uses the same chassis, handles quite similar). In the end, I left with my new RC. I had accidentally grabbed the wrong transmitter as they were sitting loose with the 2 cars on the shelf so I went back and were able to swap it with no questions asked… and got to give my vehicle a quick run on their micro track! (And kudos for popping in fresh new batteries into my transmitter and having a pre-​charged battery for the car!)
I’ll definitely be back for future visits and hope to see this place grow and hope to see the RC hobby grow in the area. Definitely something that can keep the young ones and teens out of trouble.
Only odd thing, leaving the place this weird guy at the bar next door asks me in a taunting voice: «Oooh! You got yerself a new toy?» «Yup!» I said as I walked off… RC’s are for all ages :)