N zw1 II,i g x ible space factors AMA officers Editors note October 1998 Now Youre Talking Bill Joan Hinman concerning closing hobby shop has generated quite bit reaction readers Excerpts afew responses have received printed below would like say care would like express sorrow disappointment changing values society Hinmans Although opportunity visit Red Baron three occasions could immediately see truly real old-time hobby shop After stumbling through years no money no time no place construct finally able age 37 get completely involved RC looked community real old-time hobby shops remembered growing up alas too gone thought about picking up phone calling some large mail-order outfit looked Yellow PagesTM spoke Mr Hinman day asked about some specific kits mind surprised said stock invited down take look After walking around store remembering youngster hours spent Fireside Hobbies Santa Maria brother walked out Sig Kadet Senior kit shiny new 0S PS engine same price mail-order catalog along other smaller items cannot pass up Candy Store found Mr Hinman two fellas working day extremely nice helpful knowledgeable Just case anyone wondering yes did tell us about options available us beginners after explaining modeling background agreed could handle laborintensive Senior Mr Hinman would like thank beginning wonderful world radio control did unappreciative Neil Reddick Santa Maria California sincere condolences losing what obviously dream passion quartercentury As note changing values society reason shop failing wish assure case everywhere am avid modeler small central-Michigan town RC hobby shop Jons Hobby can safely speak majority club state need Jon will have get am frequently pleasantly surprised competitive prices cheaper compared true cost mail-order nobody handles concerns questions promptly politely want deal face-to-face person purchase want touch see item have word fall back problems guess point us share business philosophy applaud efforts keep personalized honest business practices old-time shop afloat turbulent times Brent P Maxon Mt Pleasant Michigan Please take being critical Hinmans hopefully present personal observations local hobby shops HSs drawn same webbing am aware very narrow profit margin HS management has work experience comes years consumer visits shops around country seven years HS owner shop successful however time divided among Airline USAF Reserve HS family Something go needed hobby time Hinmans stocked popular kits engines . everyday things hobbyist needs What about dedicated sportsman wants what hobbyist needs tried keep up newest things . special-ordered promptly could New stuff has kept up minor degree calls will tried-andtrue flying field major distributors beautiful advertising magazines will break dealer overloads shelves high-dollar low-profit merchandise kits engines radios Price king Dedicated hobbyists hobby shops profitable customers . real customer base did lie clubs supported did support us helped clubs ever helped us dedicated hobbyists/modelers will pay way HS management could ever get clue two main items few HSs owners ever learn Get guy store customer seller must motivate him come store dedicated modeler and/or contest modeler needs know can reasonably expect find adequate merchandise store will able limiting ordering several big distributors advertise heavily give few cents discount bigger orders number ways get modeler store used Chi town considerable discount offered small parts regular customers customer needs something goes HS use something like $15 mdse $100 receipts retail items can motivate consumer come see what have have pay full retail may well have delivered door No price king have least 20 kits about 85 total attic January1999 67 time time section will present thought-provoking ideas ot may affect publication opinions expressed authors should cons SI HEIRWIN SIEEISTEI Rsarwin Spaadasu hit builds quickly helsa ply consirsctson lack Stafford hits ysu will find parts either laser machine cul die cot parts molded cowl wheel pants windows ronspusor ihawa rolled plasa coorplete ccasnuceios inaissal included Span 60 length 43 weight 55 Ihe ama 597 4 channel radio 4050 2cyclecr 45-654cycleaigrnes Anestaellentpcsformeratanyfle1d 11W 31W UP KEllY WI EU 43 MIDGET MUSTANG 433995 72 L39 BIItDDOC 414995 59 CHIPMUNK 413999 63 ALON AIRCOUPE 412995 53 P39AIRACOBRA 43399572 PIPER COMANChE 416955 60 REARWIN SPEEDRUR4ii99572 TWIN COMANCHE 419595 93 524D UDERATOR 429999fiR MOONEY OVATION -526595 93 CENA 123/343423995 des aislded interior kit FULl 0l0 CATAlOG Si SNIPPING AND HANDLING $935 JACI IAFFORD IO1ELS ala mimes musts naa PHONE 5172795330 VISA-MASTERCAJtDDISCOVER FAX 5172756576 ~MUWV DWJUIWMEY P7 PO Box 208 Methuen MA 01844 phone 978 686-0319 Visa Mastercard Welcome Call write full line catalog bought because saw HS just have just gotta get door Hey give 20% discount Ill come order through Ill probably see something else buy order $100 worth Sig dope pay $60 sell $80 youve made $20a 333% return investmentand have money right now reinvest Any stockbroker would heaven kind return Yes hobby shop can prosper low margins dedicated modeler best item dealer can court continuous customer however dealers forget him because wants standard shelf items service dedicated modeler/club member requires work smarts innovation vast majority dealers just cannot muster refuse acknowledge because its easier blame clubs overlook best advertiser could possibly have modeler flying field customers dealer has innovative afraid stock some loss-leader merchandise knowledgeable supportive aspects sport requires work Just remember cant buy unless Im Give reason send people ask about sport wherever think will treated well am well-treated ace Cain Humble Texas 1120 Wrigley Way Milpitas California 95035 Voice/Fax 408 946-4751 408 WINGS-S 1 d PRODUCTS Ac LOOK no further fully molded sailplane needs RnR offer selection high performance sailplanes will address specific requirements F3BThermal Duration Slope Cross Country Mark Allen designed World Championship F3B EAGLE now being produced RnR its new lower price RnR sailplane enjoys design construction enhancements 1997 RnRs composite molded technology provides unique blend strength weight optimization Noticeable results found through increased durability torsional stability stiffness incorporated wing fuselage tail section also offer selection parts joiner systems scratch builders out catch latest visualsspecificationsand competitive pricing ofRnRs sailplanes contact RnR RnR skys limit. u-i 68 Model Aviation ON SOME AlAS Sport-Airs Train-Airs irain-Air 20 $5795 Train-Air 40 $7295 Spo Sport
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/01
Page Numbers: 67, 68
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/01
Page Numbers: 67, 68
N zw1 II,i g x ible space factors AMA officers Editors note October 1998 Now Youre Talking Bill Joan Hinman concerning closing hobby shop has generated quite bit reaction readers Excerpts afew responses have received printed below would like say care would like express sorrow disappointment changing values society Hinmans Although opportunity visit Red Baron three occasions could immediately see truly real old-time hobby shop After stumbling through years no money no time no place construct finally able age 37 get completely involved RC looked community real old-time hobby shops remembered growing up alas too gone thought about picking up phone calling some large mail-order outfit looked Yellow PagesTM spoke Mr Hinman day asked about some specific kits mind surprised said stock invited down take look After walking around store remembering youngster hours spent Fireside Hobbies Santa Maria brother walked out Sig Kadet Senior kit shiny new 0S PS engine same price mail-order catalog along other smaller items cannot pass up Candy Store found Mr Hinman two fellas working day extremely nice helpful knowledgeable Just case anyone wondering yes did tell us about options available us beginners after explaining modeling background agreed could handle laborintensive Senior Mr Hinman would like thank beginning wonderful world radio control did unappreciative Neil Reddick Santa Maria California sincere condolences losing what obviously dream passion quartercentury As note changing values society reason shop failing wish assure case everywhere am avid modeler small central-Michigan town RC hobby shop Jons Hobby can safely speak majority club state need Jon will have get am frequently pleasantly surprised competitive prices cheaper compared true cost mail-order nobody handles concerns questions promptly politely want deal face-to-face person purchase want touch see item have word fall back problems guess point us share business philosophy applaud efforts keep personalized honest business practices old-time shop afloat turbulent times Brent P Maxon Mt Pleasant Michigan Please take being critical Hinmans hopefully present personal observations local hobby shops HSs drawn same webbing am aware very narrow profit margin HS management has work experience comes years consumer visits shops around country seven years HS owner shop successful however time divided among Airline USAF Reserve HS family Something go needed hobby time Hinmans stocked popular kits engines . everyday things hobbyist needs What about dedicated sportsman wants what hobbyist needs tried keep up newest things . special-ordered promptly could New stuff has kept up minor degree calls will tried-andtrue flying field major distributors beautiful advertising magazines will break dealer overloads shelves high-dollar low-profit merchandise kits engines radios Price king Dedicated hobbyists hobby shops profitable customers . real customer base did lie clubs supported did support us helped clubs ever helped us dedicated hobbyists/modelers will pay way HS management could ever get clue two main items few HSs owners ever learn Get guy store customer seller must motivate him come store dedicated modeler and/or contest modeler needs know can reasonably expect find adequate merchandise store will able limiting ordering several big distributors advertise heavily give few cents discount bigger orders number ways get modeler store used Chi town considerable discount offered small parts regular customers customer needs something goes HS use something like $15 mdse $100 receipts retail items can motivate consumer come see what have have pay full retail may well have delivered door No price king have least 20 kits about 85 total attic January1999 67 time time section will present thought-provoking ideas ot may affect publication opinions expressed authors should cons SI HEIRWIN SIEEISTEI Rsarwin Spaadasu hit builds quickly helsa ply consirsctson lack Stafford hits ysu will find parts either laser machine cul die cot parts molded cowl wheel pants windows ronspusor ihawa rolled plasa coorplete ccasnuceios inaissal included Span 60 length 43 weight 55 Ihe ama 597 4 channel radio 4050 2cyclecr 45-654cycleaigrnes Anestaellentpcsformeratanyfle1d 11W 31W UP KEllY WI EU 43 MIDGET MUSTANG 433995 72 L39 BIItDDOC 414995 59 CHIPMUNK 413999 63 ALON AIRCOUPE 412995 53 P39AIRACOBRA 43399572 PIPER COMANChE 416955 60 REARWIN SPEEDRUR4ii99572 TWIN COMANCHE 419595 93 524D UDERATOR 429999fiR MOONEY OVATION -526595 93 CENA 123/343423995 des aislded interior kit FULl 0l0 CATAlOG Si SNIPPING AND HANDLING $935 JACI IAFFORD IO1ELS ala mimes musts naa PHONE 5172795330 VISA-MASTERCAJtDDISCOVER FAX 5172756576 ~MUWV DWJUIWMEY P7 PO Box 208 Methuen MA 01844 phone 978 686-0319 Visa Mastercard Welcome Call write full line catalog bought because saw HS just have just gotta get door Hey give 20% discount Ill come order through Ill probably see something else buy order $100 worth Sig dope pay $60 sell $80 youve made $20a 333% return investmentand have money right now reinvest Any stockbroker would heaven kind return Yes hobby shop can prosper low margins dedicated modeler best item dealer can court continuous customer however dealers forget him because wants standard shelf items service dedicated modeler/club member requires work smarts innovation vast majority dealers just cannot muster refuse acknowledge because its easier blame clubs overlook best advertiser could possibly have modeler flying field customers dealer has innovative afraid stock some loss-leader merchandise knowledgeable supportive aspects sport requires work Just remember cant buy unless Im Give reason send people ask about sport wherever think will treated well am well-treated ace Cain Humble Texas 1120 Wrigley Way Milpitas California 95035 Voice/Fax 408 946-4751 408 WINGS-S 1 d PRODUCTS Ac LOOK no further fully molded sailplane needs RnR offer selection high performance sailplanes will address specific requirements F3BThermal Duration Slope Cross Country Mark Allen designed World Championship F3B EAGLE now being produced RnR its new lower price RnR sailplane enjoys design construction enhancements 1997 RnRs composite molded technology provides unique blend strength weight optimization Noticeable results found through increased durability torsional stability stiffness incorporated wing fuselage tail section also offer selection parts joiner systems scratch builders out catch latest visualsspecificationsand competitive pricing ofRnRs sailplanes contact RnR RnR skys limit. u-i 68 Model Aviation ON SOME AlAS Sport-Airs Train-Airs irain-Air 20 $5795 Train-Air 40 $7295 Spo Sport
