I Visit The 🤩 TAMIYA Plamodel Factory 🏭 🔥And 5 Other Model Shops in Hong Kong 🇭🇰

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@HermanPun 5 ай бұрын

Twinner is a very old model shop in Hong Kong, it located there more than 40yrs sonceI was a boy! About Continental Models Shop, you can find lot of limited edition military model kits there, they’re the most wonderful model shop in Hong Kong. So happy to watch this video introducing those model shops in HK. Welcome to Hong Kong! ❤👍

@weekendhobbyist 5 ай бұрын

I love Twinner! O.G. Shop. I remember it and from years ago. Thanks for watching and commenting. I miss HK. Next time I’ll visit more other hobby shops there.

@timkeungko3485 4 ай бұрын

@@weekendhobbyist I first went to Twinner in 1974! Same location! BTW Continental will celebrate their 55th anniversary this December. Amazing. It's the biggest model shop in HK now.

@MrEtonmess 4 ай бұрын

Amazing video. Thanks. My dad bought me the Subaru brat when I was a kid 40 years ago. I didn’t realise how lucky I was. I miss you dad! ❤

@weekendhobbyist 4 ай бұрын

Thank you and your Dad too. 🙏 I have so many fond memories of certain kits too; some of which my parents bought me and some I fawned over each time I went to the toy store. Lately I’ve been trying to find/buy some of these kits for nostalgia ☺️.

@togoso 4 ай бұрын

I grew up in HK and spent many a happy hour in shops like these. I'm amazed to see that those RC boxes haven't changed in like 35 years. Exactly the same. Thanks for a lovely track back through my childhood.

@weekendhobbyist 4 ай бұрын

So funny about those RC boxes. Are they the ones in Twinner or Ying Ming? Those stores are institutions to the modeler community in HK.

@danquinn1300 29 күн бұрын

This was one of the best videos i have seen. To see hobby shops in other countries is very interesting to see. I like the variety they have that we don’t. Thank you. I hope you get to travel more. This was the first video of yours i have seen.

@weekendhobbyist 29 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and the compliments. I hope to save some $$ to do more hobby shop tours. 🙏 I have a couple other hobby shop tours on the channel but not as epic as this one.

@AmerEl-malak 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@weekendhobbyist 3 ай бұрын

@AmerEl-malak Thank You so so much for your Super Thanks 🙏 ❤️. You just made my day 🤩. I will be thanking you again when I buy myself a coffee from your Super Thanks 😊. What was your favorite part of the video ? I’m editing a couple new videos now. Do you prefer model build videos or paint tests?

@VC27 6 ай бұрын

I am a modeller and I stay in a country which doesn't have a single store like this. This video was a painful watch.

@weekendhobbyist 6 ай бұрын

Sorry

@Lou_e_v 4 ай бұрын

Well you know what they say

@zetabola1 4 ай бұрын

Same here😢

@josueguzmanrodriguez299 3 ай бұрын

20 dollars for one model??!! 😢😢😢 OMG ....😢😢😢😢 this was so painful...

@robertpauw4279 3 ай бұрын

We're ya living my friend, Nigeria 😅

@johnrichardson873 2 ай бұрын

I visited the area around Yau Ma Tei stop a number of times in the 90’s & 2000’s. I remember the shops being in a triangle of roads. When I first visited it there was 21 model shops! On my last visit to the area there was only 7 left 😢.

@weekendhobbyist 2 ай бұрын

I think I know exactly where you are mentioning 👍. Yeah I definitely remember many shops which I aren’t around anymore 😕

@pandaDotDragon 4 ай бұрын

Parisian here. The Continental shop looks like a disappeared model shop in the Latin quarter that was a reference during decades: Eol. Pile of boxes up to the ceiling, aisles so narrow that only one person can be in, almost everything whatever you like assemble...

@weekendhobbyist 4 ай бұрын

Looks like both a nightmare and a dream for modelers. 😁

@Steve-bo6ht 3 ай бұрын

So informative really appreciate you're time visiting, hopefully I will visit and pick up some incredible kits.

@weekendhobbyist 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for watching and leaving a comment. I appreciate your time.

@adam944 4 ай бұрын

I loved this video. Dream of mine to visit hobby stores in Japan.

@weekendhobbyist 4 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊. I will definitely bring my camera if I get the chance to go to Japan. Also a bunch of Hq’s are there so would love to visit Aoshima , Tamiya, etc.

@flip1sba 5 ай бұрын

I've been a frequent visitor to HK and have lived there from 1996-1997 one year span. Interestingly, I have been to all of the model shops you have featured in this video. As for public transportation, The MTR is convenient but I prefer taking the bus as it also run frequent and you don't have walk the stations.

@weekendhobbyist 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. I love HK!

@Cirrus2000 2 ай бұрын

The problem with being a foreigner in a hobby store is that if you were going to fly back home, you wouldn’t be able to bring any of the paint or modeling tools (especially the ones that have sharp tips on them). What I have done is buy a bunch of model kits. That’s it. OK and maybe buy some merch if they have it. That’s what I did when I went to Tamiya Plafactory in Japan. I brought a whole extra suitcase for things I wanted to bring home.

@weekendhobbyist 2 ай бұрын

Exactly! Just bring an extra suitcase and look for only models and tools.

@David-wn9qo 2 ай бұрын

Was in Hong Kong last April. Only went to the Tamiya store. Bummed I missed out on so many other cool stores. Great video.

@weekendhobbyist 2 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that

@josereyRecinto 4 ай бұрын

Of all the store you visited, Continental is my favorite! I have been semi based in HKG since 2012 until Dec 2019 before covid hit in Jan 2020. I would love to re-visit again these shops as all my trips in Hkg in 2024 were all business which did not allow me spare time to rekindle my old hobby. Thanks for the great video!

@weekendhobbyist 4 ай бұрын

I love Continental! I hope you get a chance to rekindle this hobby soon. At least you get to visit HK often…? Thank you for watching.

@zetaopress2389 5 ай бұрын

If i had a hobby shop like these near me, i guarantee i'd be their every few days getting 1 or 2 kits. Sadly down here in Philly we don't have hobby shops that fits my needs. I mainly like building tanks or ships.

@weekendhobbyist 5 ай бұрын

Definitely I would be there at least weekly 😊 and I would be broke too! Thanks for watching and commenting.

@leonscheepers5350 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for focusing on the cars - that's my thing now

@weekendhobbyist 5 күн бұрын

Glad you liked the car section! That’s my focus too. Stick around and check out my other videos 🙏

@loadsamtube 5 ай бұрын

Hong Kong is absolutely a paradise of toy and model lovers.

@weekendhobbyist 5 ай бұрын

I 100% agree! Also very bad for the wallet too 🫢

@stkaronte991 5 ай бұрын

@@weekendhobbyist is it expensive compared to the rest of the world?

@weekendhobbyist 5 ай бұрын

@@stkaronte991 I think in general the models in HK are lower priced than other countries.

@erictilt1289 5 ай бұрын

@@weekendhobbyist 0:57

@ktiger1766 6 күн бұрын

@@weekendhobbyist compare to US it's cheaper , you wouldn't find a hobby store near you and have to pay higher prices, taxes and shipping that insane !😮😢

@Rob77896 4 ай бұрын

Continental was definitely my best stop for models ! Jam packed:)

@weekendhobbyist 4 ай бұрын

I like jam packed!

@erickko730 4 ай бұрын

Good video. I had a similar problem at Ying Ming. They complained when I was snapping pics. Didn't have a problem in other stores. One store that you missed is Wai Le Model Centre in Wan Chai. Staff are helpful and prices are good.

@weekendhobbyist 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. I’m glad you were able to visit these shops. I know I missed lots of shops. Only stayed in the general Mong Kok area.

@calvingifford9442 Ай бұрын

I miss going to Hong Kong courtesy of the U.S. Navy! Guys thought I was a little strange - shopping all day, partying all night! LOL

@weekendhobbyist Ай бұрын

That is the life! Shopping and partying. For me, it’s also eating! Best food out there too ❤

@ronaldchua3197 5 ай бұрын

I found this Tamiya plamodel factory store their goods mostly are expensive than those store in monkok some model are HK $150 higher than other store

@weekendhobbyist 5 ай бұрын

Makes sense. But it is the “Mecca”! 🤩

@markheroman8190 4 ай бұрын

Totally off topic but must say this has to be the cleanest large city in the world!

@weekendhobbyist 4 ай бұрын

I agree. This is the only city where I saw workers whose job is to scrap gum off the grounds and to wipe down walls and columns of buildings.

@NitrousDiecast 4 ай бұрын

Just subbed, very interesting video

@weekendhobbyist 4 ай бұрын

Awesome Thanks for the sub! Which part made you sub? 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@cobraxspeed 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video, thanks for sharing

@weekendhobbyist 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. I was hoping it would be helpful for other travelers. Keep watching, I have another hobby store video coming up soon.

@shaanmallick9084 11 ай бұрын

This is exactly what i was looking for. Huge thanks

@weekendhobbyist 11 ай бұрын

Thank YOU!

@makyhianimations 2 ай бұрын

I wish we got stores like this in America

@weekendhobbyist 2 ай бұрын

I agree!

@joaomonteiro9015 3 ай бұрын

I live in Mozambique, Maputo and there isn't 1 single hobbit shop here I build cars 24 scale mainly TAMIYA and HASEGAWA and have to get my models from South Africa and they are very expensive. I wish someone in Hong Kong came and have a look at the possibilities here there are a lot of young people that would be interested in modeling if they where locally available. there is a large Chinese community here, maybe they could look into this opportunity ??

@thekenthouse6428 8 күн бұрын

Aren't they burning all the Chinese-owned businesses in Maputo? Not much of a chance of having these types of stores when even large grocery shops get cleaned out.

@ktiger1766 6 күн бұрын

@@thekenthouse6428absolutely right they are looting the store and burn it too that is insane 😮😢🤬😤🤷🤦🙈

@suekuan1540 5 ай бұрын

When i was there in hk back in late 90s, there was a store called universal models. Not sure if it is still around...quite big.

@weekendhobbyist 5 ай бұрын

I have some model kits from Universal Models which I bought there maybe in the ‘90s or 2000’s. I’m curious if they are still around because a Google search doesn’t clearly tell me.

@timkeungko3485 4 ай бұрын

@@weekendhobbyist Universal Models has reduced to a small store in recent years. It's located at the end of Dundas Street near the junction with Waterloo Road in Mong Kok. I just bought a Zvezda 1/144 Boeing 747-8 there three days ago.

@bigcharliesmodelgarage296 10 ай бұрын

Nice. Thanks for sharing. 😊

@weekendhobbyist 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Big Charlie!

@cristianci00 5 ай бұрын

I would look for the Tamiya 74092 Magnifying Visor….which unfortunatelly is was discontinued. Truly great product tho, I have one pair

@MrMyosotisSylvatica 5 ай бұрын

I am planning to visit some of this stores in the future very useful video actually for me thank you

@weekendhobbyist 5 ай бұрын

Thank for watching and commenting! The Tamiya store is a must-go! Also there are many more in HK I didn’t get a chance to visit.

@angelodedios8025 6 ай бұрын

I was there at that exact Tamiya Plamodel store last year and it was like DIsneyland to me. Bought many parts and hop ups that were hard to find. The RC Mart shop which is not far from there was a total disappoinment though.

@weekendhobbyist 6 ай бұрын

I love that store! I checked out the RC Mart too. ❤️

@NickChan-dz5tw 5 ай бұрын

Welcome Hong Kong😊😊👍👍

@weekendhobbyist 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@randomnickify 4 ай бұрын

Love the street view use, good idea. Edit: generally recording in all shops everywhere is forbidden. Its a private property and shoppers are granted their privacy - thats actually a law, thats not the shop choice, it has nothing to do with the "times", thats basic privacy law. As long as you are not annoying/filming other clients clerks will generally ignore you but thats not given. Some youtubers got in trouble for that - Asia, Us, Eu, it doesnt matter, its the same everywhere.

@weekendhobbyist 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. It was hard making the street view look smooth. You’re correct about the private property. As for recording in HK, years ago I noticed that almost all businesses had up “no photography” signs (they said it’s to prevent competitors from knowing their prices) but recently I noticed that those signs are pretty rare. I think cell phones and posting and advertising on social media is such a norm now that it’s not a big deal to photograph anymore. 10 years ago I think most of these stores would have said no to me but today only one did 🫢.

@Luftwoller 6 ай бұрын

There's more model shops in that small region of Hong Kong, than in the entirety of the UK. Online has killed the UK store. Its why high streets are dieing out.

@weekendhobbyist 6 ай бұрын

Same for the U.S. 😕

@philipelliott7966 5 ай бұрын

Looking at the future are there any plans for plastic F1 models car kits what we see on the grid now ?

@weekendhobbyist 5 ай бұрын

Tamiya has some older ones but I wouldn’t know if they will release any in the near future.

@philipelliott7966 5 ай бұрын

@@weekendhobbyist thank you

@randomnickify 4 ай бұрын

Problem is that designing and producing plastic models takes months, and F1 bolids change every year and are kept secret up to the last moment. So when they finaly release the model there is already a new season and a new car :). That's why most producers go for older cars.

@HardyMung 5 ай бұрын

Hong Kong have many model shops like this one.

@weekendhobbyist 5 ай бұрын

110%!

@martinneps9387 Ай бұрын

My biggest thing that I would look for is a king black foot RC truck. That was the truck that I had the most fun with. I would buy 5 of them or even 6 a even number.

@weekendhobbyist Ай бұрын

A classic!

@martinneps9387 Ай бұрын

That's the only. Truck, I would purchase.Did you see any of them there on your travel

@EddyMerckx-1964-Sallanches 4 ай бұрын

I love hobby stores.

@weekendhobbyist 4 ай бұрын

Especially hobby stores which don’t only sell RC.

@charlesdenbigh552 4 ай бұрын

love just love it

@weekendhobbyist 4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@12345682900 4 ай бұрын

Wow, this is one of the greatest, most comprehensive, and well produced videos I've ever seen on KZbin! Just an AWESOME job was done on this presentation! The production value is off the charts! A+ all the way!

@weekendhobbyist 4 ай бұрын

☺️ Thanks. Where do I send the brownie?

@juansaladzar 4 ай бұрын

0:23 what holds up that big Hong Kong sign? It looks like it’s just floating in the air brah 🤔

@weekendhobbyist 4 ай бұрын

The bottom of the “g”s 😂

@juansaladzar 4 ай бұрын

@@weekendhobbyist oh okay that makes sense thanks brah 👍

@Jobanivrodnachui 5 ай бұрын

Amazing video

@weekendhobbyist 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏

@jesus.lacorte 5 ай бұрын

Thank You So Much!

@weekendhobbyist 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Please keep watching.

@atomicsockbombs 5 күн бұрын

If you want to get permission to film, ask first and get information on how to order kits and supplies from them. Then post that information with the video along with their address or web site.

@tarzan8575 Ай бұрын

I honestly believe you can get a model of anything in Japan.

@travpark8163 11 күн бұрын

even more in china/hongkong where this is filmed ;)

@hereiam6149 6 ай бұрын

grew up in HK 2004 - 2010 lots of good memories 👍

@weekendhobbyist 6 ай бұрын

I miss HK!

@amg5656 2 ай бұрын

Nice 🤓

@weekendhobbyist 2 ай бұрын

Thanks 😋

@gouravraja738 9 ай бұрын

hi bro i have a question can we bring truck kit on plane with tamiya paint 10 ml

@weekendhobbyist 9 ай бұрын

Hi. Kits are fine but I don’t think you can take paints on a plane. I used to but I think rules are more strict now.

@erickko730 4 ай бұрын

Officially no, but I pack the small paint bottles into check-in luggage. Put the bottles in ziplock bag to be extra shape. Worth it. Prices in HK are really low.

@ktiger1766 6 күн бұрын

Pain of the ass try to get some paint & glue to flights 😮😢🤷🤦🚫

@chrisc2065 4 ай бұрын

Is Toy's R us still open in Kowloon.

@weekendhobbyist 4 ай бұрын

Yes and there are many of them too.

@MaleniaVargasLeón-e9t Ай бұрын

El colmo de estás tiendas es que busques un modelo específico y que te digan no lo tengo no lo trabajo y lo mismo con los materiales que te digan lo tengo agotado.

@pilotkopter 5 ай бұрын

And about ships and planes?

@weekendhobbyist 5 ай бұрын

Sorry, I’m a 🚗 modeler but will definitely cover 🚢 and ✈️ and armor on my next hobby shop tour.

@SamRK-1000 3 ай бұрын

Ugh! Why can’t USA have at least one store like this. Yes, we have HobbyTown in my state of Ohio but theirs selection is pennies in comparison to these shops! I’m not familiar with your channel, are you from USA/UK and traveling China? If so how hard is it to be there?

@weekendhobbyist 3 ай бұрын

I’m in the U.S. This video is from my vacation in Hong Kong. I’ve done other hobby store tours on my channel but mostly feature model builds, paint comparisons and kit unboxings. Welcome and check out my videos.

@dibdias1 5 ай бұрын

No ships?

@weekendhobbyist 4 ай бұрын

Sorry, I’ll cover all genres next time 👍

@toneysunny9283 3 ай бұрын

TAMIYA Plamodel Factory! is overpriced compared to others in HK. bought a 1:14 Volvo RC truck for about 1/2 price from the USA.

@weekendhobbyist 3 ай бұрын

I can see why since it’s the official Tamiya store.

@johncolvin2754 4 ай бұрын

Ahhh Engrish man take picture, No good!.. Next take store! Haa! Ty🙇‍♂️

@incognitomiller5389 2 ай бұрын

Theres only one hobby store in Houston. Hobby store that has any direct association with tamiya and plastic models. Pretty sad if you ask me. Hobby lobby is a joke if you're a moderate to serious modeler.

@ktiger1766 6 күн бұрын

I agree with you , because young kids this dates only play video games and self phone none of the next generation would touch hobby models, they don't have patient to do the building and painting ! That very sad & disappointed 😮😢😤🤦🙈

@unorthdoxcleric6953 2 ай бұрын

Filming was pretty good but the major mistake is Not taking ur time filming because even slowed down if ur too fast its impossible to make each toy out clearly. I know plenty of YT's that I had to stop watching because they just Scan Scan Pan Pan and I can't see a damm thing. Good job

@weekendhobbyist 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment. I have to slow things down a lot! 100% agreed.

@davidcurtiswatts2378 5 ай бұрын

If I might criticize, You focused too much on bikes and cars. Very little planes and ships.

@weekendhobbyist 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I build cars and bikes so that’s what I was drawn to but next time I’ll cover all of the models. 👍

@gbresaleking 2 ай бұрын

Anyone in japan or china that is looking for american model kits that are hard to get where you are at I will trade you for chinese/japanese kits , just hit me up with what you want and we will make a deal :)

@craigd1275 4 ай бұрын

I bet they don't have a shoplifting problem in china. .

@weekendhobbyist 4 ай бұрын

In Hong Kong is where I learned that new model kits aren’t shrink wrapped or taped so customers can check out the contents before purchasing.

@АлександрСергеев-и9х 5 ай бұрын

Спасибо за ролик 🎉 Я бы там жить остался😅

@weekendhobbyist 5 ай бұрын

Thank YOU. I agree.

@FCS7 4 ай бұрын

Narrating your photos worked well…maybe better. P.S. The lil kid walking through with his dad looked bored …how times have changed.

@weekendhobbyist 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Was the video a little too fast? Like you, I could never imagine being bored in a model store as a kid 🤓

@FCS7 4 ай бұрын

@@weekendhobbyist From memory the video speed was fine! But (there’s always a but) I paused the video to gig the shelves. Does that make sense? (Couldn’t wait to get home to play on his commodore64).