Viking Hobby

I really like this hobby shop because they have a lot of selection and model kits and they especially have a selection of older model kits that they collect for sales. These kits are sometimes from the 70s and 80s and are kind of hard to find on eBay and it's been the same owners since 19 8485. They are very knowledgable they have games magazines books, a wide selection of paints and there's a fantastic sandwich shop right next-door I have to drive 45 miles one way to get there, but I always come away with a desirable model kit that I remember from my childhood.

I used to live in Fair Oaks, Viking Hobby is a great model shoppe. They found me a 1/350 HMS Hood . I recommend them highly. I plan to do business with them again, albeit long distance. I wii gladly pay the postage and any shipping fees. I'm looking for a ww2 Italian Armoured Car, A BF109T, and a 1/32 StuH. I will be in touch within the week. I'm also looking for a 1/350 Scale American Bagley Class pre- and WW2 American Class Destroyer, I want to build it as the USS Jarvis. And also, a pre-ww2 US Four Piper Destroyer.
My email is brianKorbelik3@gmail.com

First off, I loved the energy of this place! I've never been before but I was on a search for two specific board games (The Castles of Burgundy & Dominion) and a lot of places didn't have them. Fortunately, I called before coming to the store to ask if they had them in stock and they did! Even over the phone, Jessica was very nice and accommodating. Being that she only had the last copy of each, she even offered to put them on hold for me which was great! I ended up getting it the same day and the pricing was great because they also have a 10% off promo. Their other selections were great as well and they're very knowledgeable on all the games if you ask. Glad I could support a local small business, and if you're considering it you should too! Highly recommend you check them out!

I love this place. Great place to look at all the games and models and dream of what if. Also great to go and buy. Can not find what your looking, can't remember the name of the game, or want try something new, this is the place. I have gone here with a basic description of game, and can not remember the name. Based on description they find it for me. Live a specific game but want to try something new, the staff will find your next favorite game. Need paint supplies for minis or terrain. The hot it.

Minus Vs one star because I cannot buy more games. Budget is too small. Lol

Very knowledgeable, helpful and kind. They have a good selection of WW2 tanks and plane models. Jessica is the best!

I ran out of a Tamiya paint color which I could not find from my regular hobby store, so I thought I would take a chance by driving to this store after work. I was not disappointed! But that's not all...

It was equally surprising to find that this store had a lot of model kits on display! I checked on a couple and found out that the price was even cheaper than what my regular hobby store offered (or even at Amazon, methinks!) The store might be small, but it was packed with good model kits! I was only there for the paint, but I spent about half an hour looking at the stocks...and it wasn't enough. I will have to come back and really do a thorough inspection of their stock another time!

There was only one person manning the counter that day. But this staff was really friendly, and knowledgeable about all things model! I happened to tell him that my shortcoming was weathering, and he was kind enough to give me advice about it. He even showed me weathering acrylic pencils I could use for weathering! I am impressed!

I'm sure a lot of people frequent this store for its products and service offered by the staff. I am now a fan of this store as well!

A beautiful store stocked to the brim with models I want to buy up the store. I'm not much in to miniatures so I can't speak to them but the the model choices are wide and even magazines and table top games. I'll be back.

I love this place and everything in it, workers always nice hope it stays open forever!

If you are bored and need something to do go down to Viking Hobby there is plenty of awesome models and games and more! The owners are great and very helpful and friendly!

I've been in Sacramento since leaving the Air Force in 1981and I have stopped by Viking Hobby countless times. I collect 1/48 German/ Japanese WWII aircraft, 1/35 German WWII armor, 1/350 Japanese/German WWII naval units, and all scales of motorcycle model kits. (I probably have more than 400 kits.) I usually buy the kits on line at eBay due to the insanely rapid price increases on plastic kits in general. But I still make it a point to stop by Viking Hobby periodically to buy several items, look at the consignment kits they offer for sale, and chat with the staff. I understand that small shops like this one are a treasure that society, as a whole, shouldn't lose. The people running the store are not just punching a clock! - they are enthusiastic knowledgable people who know what they're talking about. Most are gamers, modellers, or participants in the realm of wargaming. Supporting Viking Hobby is a task easily accepted as I still remember walking into that small military model shop in Norton Shores, Michigan and finding all those tank models available for $3-10. I bought my first one then and it's led me to visit the British, French, German, and Dutch Tank Museums in Europe. Models led me to appreciate and analyze history's conflicts for their cause and effects. If model-building could influence me, why not some other inquisitive kid today? If you want quality, expertise, and care for your modeling addiction, you cannot go wrong here at Viking Hobby as these are people who know, buy, and use the stuff they sell here. Recommend this establishment in the highest order. - Gordon Maciejewski