Menard's Hobby Shop

Spence,

Since I first saw the model I thought I like the long side view more.  That would be the one I would make more visible on my layout if I bought one.  It's a very nice model.

That is very nice.  I would have to agree with Mark, I think it will be more visible and offer more to the eyes. IMHO

I just bought one.  The boy looking in the window is me.

Yep, width side showing gives the signs better visibility.

I'm planning to display mine on my modules next Thursday, April 9, at the one-day National Capital Trackers show at the Armed Forces Retirement Center, Washington, DC. This is the former "Soldiers Home." 

Spence,

Looks good! You are going to have to expand your train room to fit all these great buildings you are adding.

Spence, go with width-wise.  There's more to see on the long side of the building.

I add my .02 for the width view. That's a nice looking shop, now what do I do with my Lionel hobby shop with the operating layouts? My small town will only be able to support 1 hobby shop. 

Cool looking Spence.  It fits there well.  It is a great looking building.

Hi Spence, I kinda like the long ways view.  it depends on how you can stand around on the layout.  This one has the great German Shepard on the back as a billboard.  I love that and you want people to catch that in their eyes.  Looks awesome.

Nice looking building, the signs are very nice. As others have stated, I would place it so the signs are getting the best views.  

Menards will probably be disappointed, but I think all of us are going to put the side with that wonderful picture of Jack in back where no one will ever see him,  but that long side with the windows is just fantastic.  I want to put mine where one can look in the shorter front side though, because the interior is impressive to view - very "3-D"

I wonder if these buildings that Menards has been releasing are one and done or will they be reissuing some of them during their holiday train season.

This new chain of hobby shops featuring Lionel Trains is turning out to be very popular. I see them opening all over the country. This one in MD is conveniently located next to the trolley stop.

Great, folks can buy a trolley at the store and take it home on the trolley.  

Mine's going on the layout next to an IGA Grocery

I'm jealous, I don't know what else will fit until I get setup again.

I wasn't even looking for something like this, Until I saw Lee's, and your post on this building. The flashing signs did it for me. And It is orientated the right way to finish out the end of the block on the front of my layout. I had just found a deal and popped too much, (although way below average cost) for Lionel's hobby shop. But it's just cool and will fit. So the other day I ordered one from Manards, also found a nice quonset hut. Already shipped and on their way. I wondered how many extra Hobby Shops Menards sold just from these posts. I have seen several comment after Lee's review that bought or were going to buy this item. And at 69.00 I believe it's a good buy. Most of the W.S. built up are in the 100.00 + range. Can't wait for the postman to show up with mine.

Has anyone tried to move the dumpster off of the sidewalk & move to the back?

Ken M

Spence,

Thanks for your initial evaluation.  That is what sold me!

My Menard's Hobby Shop arrived today.  Boy is it a beauty!  My wife was impressed as well.  I am especially impresed considering the very reasonable price.  For what you get it is an outstanding value.  Oh, also, there was no damage whatsoever.  Here's a few pictures on my Trial & Error RR.

Oh, oh, one more thing;  I am going to have to paint the blond boy's legs.  I never wore shorts as a boy, and don't now.  ;-)

Mark; No shorts; must be the red hair.

Maybe so.  ;-) I never liked them except for swimming, which I never did much of that.  I was always hiking throught the woods, and needed the protection from jagger bushes and such.

The Hobby Shoo was very popular today on the National Capital Trackers layout at the Armed Forces Retirement Home, Washington DC. It was next door to the Camaraderie  Bar & Grill.

Ok, I joined in on the fun...  I received the Hobby Shop and the Woodland Scenic Emporium. The interesting thing is they both arrived in the exact same type of dome plastic packaging and some of the details are exactly the same. Another factoid to suggest they are made by the same company. Of course - "Made in China".

I do like them very much. I wish Menards had put a light in the second floor.  I'm going to explore how to add that feature.

I will enjoy the Hobby Shop Spence. It is nicely detailed and I really like the inside details. It is an eye catcher and everyone who sees it ooohhhs and awwweees a lot. The building mates well with the Emporium in that they are similar in design so they sit right next to each other. That enhances my village scene greatly.

I agree with your suggestion that they should be powered with our accessory voltage and I would like the second floor lighted. 

I have come to believe we will be seeing a lot more DC voltage accessories in the market.  I have 2 Z4000, a KW and an American Flyer 250 watt transformer and I have maxed out my accessory outputs.  So I just bought a 150 watt 12DCv transformer to light my lights.  You can run very low voltage dc lights and get impressive brightness out of them and without maxing your amp draw.

I received my Menard's Hobby Shop today. I love it already.  Thanks to everyone who posted about the item.  Your positive posts were a big reason I decided to buy one.  Now if I could only finish designing my layout and get it built.

Our Hobby Shop has been "shipping" since April 8th according to the Menard's email they sent. Those that purchased one, how long did yours take to arrive?

Sadly there seems no way to call someone and find out what's up.

Thanks Spence, did that and it has been shipping since the second day.

Got mine last week. I think it took about 4 days.