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    Smith Bros Hobby Center

    4.8 (99 reviews)
    ModerateHobby Shops
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Tamiya model kits

    I stumbled upon this place last year. A great little hobby shop! Lots of model kits and RC planes and rockets. They are knowledgeable about what they sell. Been there since 1986...(No Smith Brothers work there anymore) Prices are fair and reasonable and they have tons of accessories, paints and tools. Hundreds of car and truck model kits! Gundam, Star Wars, military and tons of aircraft models. I was just there and they had some NEW model kits. You HAVE to walk around and look at all the stuff ...a good place to spend a half hour. It's a small shop but they use every inch of it to load this place with the goods!

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    Ku K.

    We got a small beginner plane that they recommended! They are really helpful and friendly to beginner hobbyists and I can confident I will be back there to buy another plane once I get better at flying this one. Thank you for the suggestion to go to the sepulveda basin! We really enjoyed flying out there and learned a lot about the hobby.

    Traxxas trx4

    I thoroughly enjoy going here and buying from these fine folks. The smith brothers are True OGs of the R/C world. A lot of places like this aren't around anymore because of online purchases and Amazon. I make it a point to go there and place my orders and purchase from them to ensure that this place is around for a long time. Thanks guys

    Tom G.

    What a sparkling treasure in the valley! Priceless unusual models, rare hobby findings and kits. It's not the largest store but it's packed in densely here. Very friendly staff... Greeted me on entry, politely checked on me... I just made a minor purchase. Recommendations parking in back is very safe compared with trying to park in front with speeding traffic. Plus they now redirect shoppers to go around and back. I bet they get less dust blown in from the street this way. So it's really not that often I will bestow five stars... However, treasure troves like what this shop has are so rare... It would be difficult to drop it down to four stars. So five it is!

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    Was very quick and knowledgeable. Prices were very reasonable. Certainly hidden gem. The repair Dave helped us with was flawless

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    They have everything you need and get more in each day they always helpful in everyway

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    Me and my uncle come here and it's great dave is very knowledgeable of traxxas rc cars and rc planes. Will keep supporting!

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    Very friendly store staff and an amazing selection of model kits. I spent hours in the store looking around. I will be back when I'm in LA.

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    Just drove 30 mins to get here and they're closed!!!! Even they're phone system says they're open till 7 and its only 6:30

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