CMSCHLOM Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) I always wanted a work shop that resembled my old, favorite Hobby Store in 1960's Park Ridge, IL. My dad and I would walk to this shop every Saturday and pick up a kit. Thus my love of military aviation was born. My town had a knack for producing military aviators, four on my block alone: 2 Army Aviators (one was me), 1 USAF pilot and 1 Naval Aviator. My town also shared in the loss of two Naval Aviators, 1 USMC and 1 USN in Vietnam. But here are photos of my collection that I started collecting since high school. One of my valued kits is signed by Navy Cross winner, Captain Grant C. Young who put the last torpedo into the Yamato. Its also signed by Monogram Model's founder Bob Reder, two great guys I had the pleasure of meeting. (That isn't laundry hanging from the ceiling, but my collection of flying suits to decorate the place.) Enjoy a stroll down memory lane! Insert other media Edited January 28, 2018 by CMSCHLOM 53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, CMSCHLOM said: I always wanted a work shop that resembled my old, favorite Hobby Store in 1960's Park Ridge, IL. There really is a sizable Illinois contingent here, isn't there? I love the way your work area is set up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Love the workspace ... I still go to Chicago Hobbies its only a few minutes from where my wife grew up. It also is the only real hobby shop in the whole darned area. And i live 70 minutes away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 You should try RAM Hobbies. The owner has been there since 1967. When you walk in, it really is like going back in time 50 years! And you can find some real jewels like a 1980s Hasegawa 1/48 F-15 with ASAT missile. Way up on the top shelf! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Wow what a fantastic 'shop'! (and no price labels so it must all be FREE - heaven does exist!) 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJJunis Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) Wow that is amazing....what a flashback! Thanks so much for posting. My memories are of Saturday mornings of the lower level of Kresges at Evergreen Plaza in the mid-60's with my grandmother. She buy me a kit just for going shopping with her. Then it was Hobby City on 95th st in Evergreen....I was a fixture there especially on Saturday morning. Then it was the ultimate in hobby shops....The Squadron Shop in Elmhurst on rt 83 and North Ave. every Sunday after hockey and brunch with my girl friend...now wife of 30 years. Sweet days indeed. All the Best! Don Edited January 27, 2018 by DJJunis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Wow! I'm reminded of what Howard Carter said when he took his first look in to the tomb of Tutankhamen. 'Can you see anything?' asked Lord Carnarvon, 'Yes, wonderful things' Carter replied. This is a real treasure trove, if ever I've seen one. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Where will you put them all once you've made them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 6 minutes ago, Latinbear said: Where will you put them all once you've made them? Still working that out! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 7 hours ago, CMSCHLOM said: Still working that out! I know that feeling. A most impressive stash, I think you might have more than me, & mines into the several hundreds Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 3 hours ago, stevehnz said: I know that feeling. A most impressive stash, I think you might have more than me, & mines into the several hundreds Steve. Steve, those are the kits I kept! I sold 3/4 of my collection a year ago. It filled my two car garage chest high. I kept these for sentimental reasons and for the beautiful box art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Obviously a man of taste & discernment. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) Thanks for a trip down memory lane! I've seen a lot of those kits as a kid, so it was fun seeing them again. I'm particular glad to see that you also have a 1/50 UPC Mitsubishi Type 10 Torpedo Bomber! I thought I was the only one! Cheers Hans J Edited January 28, 2018 by HansReggelsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 10 hours ago, stevehnz said: Obviously a man of taste & discernment. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 7 hours ago, HansReggelsen said: Thanks for a trip down memory lane! I've seen a lot of those kits as a kid, so it was fun seeing them again. I'm particular glad to see that you also have a 1/50 UPC Mitsubishi Type 10 Torpedo Bomber! I thought I was the only one! Cheers Hans J Hans, Just for you! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 1 hour ago, CMSCHLOM said: Hans, Just for you! Lovely! Not many of them around - and info's on the plane is even scarcer on line! Cheers Hans J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, HansReggelsen said: Lovely! Not many of them around - and info's on the plane is even scarcer on line! Cheers Hans J Hans, what I do know about this plane, is that it was originally developed by the British for the Imperial Japanese Navy. There were very few built however, as the aircraft was very difficult to handle on both take off and landing aboard aircraft carriers. But it is an interesting looking plane, no doubt. Edited January 28, 2018 by CMSCHLOM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent K Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Wow that’s wonderful, it always was, as a kid (and still is), such a comforting feeling walking into your local model shop, look at the kits and just dream of the possibilities, you’ve surely captured that there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 That is a magnificent space. I didn't have all those kits, but can certainly remember seeing many of them in my local shops, back in the days when you could buy kits anywhere. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 TWO Nichimo 1/20 Hughes 500? You, sir, are my hero. What a wonderful area to work in! There are some real delights there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Wow all those memories come flooding back well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Just looked at your photostream Charles, is that you at the stick of a Huey? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 What a great set of photos, sitting here with a big smile on my face - I should get back to work really....!! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 That's a fantastic setup you have there! The boxart on many of your kits takes me right back in time. Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 What a fantastic collection, some exotic stuff I've never seen before. When I was a kid there were 3 proper model shops (not counting newsagents) within cycling distance of where I lived in South Manchester, just the one now. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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