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Hobby shops in Barcelona?
rfbaer
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Posted: Friday, December 27, 2019 - 04:13 AM UTC
I'll be there 12/28 through 1/3/2020, found the Jordi Rubio retail store on Google, anything else that anyone knows of that I should try and get to? We're staying in the center of town, but I understand public transpo and taxis are both good. Thanks in advance!
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Posted: Friday, December 27, 2019 - 04:39 AM UTC
Hi Russel,

Jordi Rubio is probably the best shop you can go in Spain. Is not far from La Sagrada Familia.

Kind regards,
Angel
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Posted: Friday, December 27, 2019 - 05:04 AM UTC
Thank you Angel. It sounds like we'll be within walking distance, staying at the Avenida Palace. I'm jazzed: tapas, cava, wine, beer, and a hobby shop, all right there. What could go wrong?
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Posted: Friday, December 27, 2019 - 06:17 AM UTC
For modelling supplies like paints and weathering products, you can visit also Bellas Artes Ferran (Carrer Ferran, 39). Best prices I have found.
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Posted: Friday, January 10, 2020 - 11:40 AM UTC
Missed this before we split, but thanks. I did get to the Jordi Rubio shop on New Years Eve, what a cool place. It was FULL of models, some nice reference books and a few accessories, and my favorite, a good stock of Friul tracks. I bought some Merk2 tracks, the DEP book on T-34s in Israel and a couple of JR gun barrels, and was quite encouraged at how busy the place was. My wife said: "Take a picture!" so we did:
thumbnail jordi rubio by Russel Baer, on Flickr
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Posted: Friday, January 10, 2020 - 01:13 PM UTC
Hi, I was there a couple of days ago, and it truly is a great shop. I also was impressed at the range of kits available, how busy it was, and the quality of work on display.

I didn’t buy anything as I’m still on the road, don’t want to carry too much, and risk of breaking stuff in transit.

The IDF dio in the window is fantastic!
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Posted: Friday, January 10, 2020 - 02:25 PM UTC
I was stationed in Barcelona for a couple of years and was amazed at the number of model, game, and assorted nerd stores there were. Plus it seemed like every department store and toystore had a small selection at least. And then I worked my way to Jordi Rubio. It was paradise on earth. I spent who knows hoe many hours exploring every nook and cranny upstairs and downstairs. I was going there so much and coming out with an armload of stuff every trip. Something else to see.
rfbaer
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Posted: Saturday, January 11, 2020 - 03:31 AM UTC
It truly was a fine example of a healthy business, supported by a wide group of customers. I dug it. I didn't see an IDF dio though, must have been a new addition. They did have what looked like a Middle Eastern street scene in the window, fabulous work.
I was also conservative in what I brought back, also thinking about airport security. I brought a kit back from Skyway Hobbies in Seattle one time, carry-on, a Takom M60A1 Rise/Passive with a box of Friuls inside, and the TSA about wigged out. I had to explain the concept of miniature individual link tracks, and they actually got a supervisor involved. Gee whiz Wally.....
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Posted: Saturday, January 11, 2020 - 04:09 AM UTC

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It truly was a fine example of a healthy business, supported by a wide group of customers. I dug it. I didn't see an IDF dio though, must have been a new addition. They did have what looked like a Middle Eastern street scene in the window, fabulous work.
I was also conservative in what I brought back, also thinking about airport security. I brought a kit back from Skyway Hobbies in Seattle one time, carry-on, a Takom M60A1 Rise/Passive with a box of Friuls inside, and the TSA about wigged out. I had to explain the concept of miniature individual link tracks, and they actually got a supervisor involved. Gee whiz Wally.....


Funny you say that. I had the same problem 15 years ago at Amsterdam’s Schiphol. In my case the supervisor involved was a fellow modeller that fully understood me.
As for Jordi Rubio I agree that it is probably the best shop left in Barcelona and probably in Spain. Sadly, as in the rest of the world,most of them are closing down. Last xmas I found myself visiting for the last time the shop that got me into the hobby, M113 that until recently was the best shop in Spain.

Well...
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Posted: Sunday, January 12, 2020 - 03:58 AM UTC
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