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Welcome To Don's Hobby Shop |
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Don's Hobby Shop |
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Don's Hobby Shop is a full service store and mail order company providing service to thousands of customers around the world. The store was founded by long time modeler and competitor Don Moden, who retired in 1995. Don is currently a Team JR member, our consultant and part time employee, and is active with the IMAA and AMA.
Don and Judy Apostolico purchased the store when Don retired and have continued it's growth by enhancing inventory counts from 3500 to over 42,000 different items in store and on line . This variety gives the modeler a wide choice of products to choose from. In addition to carrying the standard trainer and sport items that most shops carry, Don's Hobby Shop carries numerous items used on giant scale, pattern, IMAC, and big bird aircraft available store direct.
Founders and publishers of Gemstone Publications, Don and Judy's Pilot's Manuals have now sold in over 23 countries around the world. The manuals are based on Don's 25 years of competition flying, as well as teaching hundreds of people to fly. These R/C manuals have received many positive editorial comments from the modeling press.
No strangers to competition, Don and Judy traveled the country competing in precision aerobatics for many years. In addition, Don was the recipient of the National Society of Radio Controlled Aerobatics Special Achievement Award, is a 4 time top 3 finisher at the United States National Championships, and has been the AMA Masters Pattern first place qualifier and competed with his own pattern designs called the Diamond, Sapphire, and Topaz. Judy soloed many years ago and still occasionally flies when time permits.
Authoring numerous articles for the major modeling magazines on a variety of subjects. Don's writings include numerous topics such as trick painting, light weight finishes for pattern airplanes, airbrushing, history of pattern airplanes, Quiet Noise Technology, giant scale product and Field and Bench reviews.
Don's Hobby Shop is a preeminent provider of friendly service to the modeling community around the world. Call our Tech Line for information or our Toll Free Order number to place an order.
You'll be glad you did!!
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Our Carden Extra "Stars and Stripes" featured on the cover of RCM |
