Al's Hobbies

Al's Hobbies sells radio-controlled models, model railways, static kits and accessories.

Quick overview

The range includes aircraft, cars, boats and helicopters, as well as equipment and spare parts.

RC vehicles include electric, nitro and petrol cars, trucks, construction vehicles and model tanks.
Aircraft range from trainers and sport planes to gliders, warbirds and jet models.
Railway products include locomotives, rolling stock, track, buildings and scenery across several gauges.
Tools and equipment include radios, motors, batteries, chargers, paints and adhesives.
The shop lists model guides online and offers a Spektrum repair service.

Introduction

Al's Hobbies sells radio-controlled models, model railways, static kits and accessories. Its range covers aircraft, cars, boats and helicopters, alongside parts and equipment for model building.

Shoppers can also find slot cars, die-cast models, toys and games. The shop offers a Spektrum repair service and has an online store as well as a physical shop.

What Al's Hobbies offers

The model shop stocks complete models and kits, together with radios, motors, batteries, chargers and spare parts. Its range also includes modelling tools, paints, adhesives and railway scenery.

There are beginner categories for several types of radio-controlled model, plus intermediate and advanced helicopter categories. Pre-owned models appear among the railway, die-cast and slot car ranges.

Product and service categories

RC cars and other vehicles

RC cars include electric, nitro and petrol models, as well as car kits. Electric cars are listed in several scales, from 1/7 to 1/12, with mini and micro models also available. The range includes vintage cars and radio-controlled rock crawlers. Other vehicles include trucks, trailers, motorbikes, construction and farming vehicles, and model tanks.

RC aircraft

Aircraft include electric trainer and sport planes, aerobatic models, warbirds and electric ducted fan planes. There are also glow and petrol trainer planes, sports planes, aerobatic planes and warbirds. Model plane kits, gliders, vintage aircraft and accessories feature alongside control line and freeflight aircraft. The jet range includes aircraft, engines, control systems, fittings and spares.

Boats and helicopters

RC boats include speed boats, sail boats, scale boats and other marine models. Live steam model boat engines are also listed. The helicopter range includes beginner, intermediate and advanced categories. Helicopter accessories and spare parts are available alongside the models.

Static kits and die-cast models

Static model subjects include aircraft, tanks, military vehicles, trucks, cars and motorbikes. Ships, figures, space and sci-fi subjects, and Gundam models are also listed. The range includes model scenery, modelling tools, paints and adhesives. Die-cast models include a pre-owned category.

Model railways

Railway ranges cover G, O, OO, HO, N and TT gauges. Locomotives, rolling stock, track, buildings, structures and figures appear across the gauge categories, with electronics and spares also listed. The range includes locomotive and rolling stock kits, static locomotives, gift sets and publications. Railway scenery includes trees, foliage, tunnels, bridges, rock faces, ballast and water effects.

Slot cars, toys and games

Slot car sets sit alongside vehicles, track, accessories and spares. The range also includes vintage Scalextric and pre-owned slot cars. Toys and games include brick-build models, mechanical models, games consoles and handhelds. Collectibles are listed too.

Radios and control equipment

Radio sets include aircraft radios and RC car radios. Receivers are listed for aircraft, cars and trucks, and marine models. Other equipment includes servos, model flight simulators, telemetry equipment, trainer leads and gyros. Radio cases, accessories and servo spares are also available.

Engines, motors and power

RC engines include glow and nitro engines for planes, helicopters, cars, trucks and marine models, plus petrol and jet engines. Electric motors, speed controllers and motor combinations are listed for different types of RC model. The range also includes propellers, spinners, pipes, silencers, engine spares and model fuels. Batteries, chargers, power supplies, battery checkers, storage, leads and connectors are available too.

RC accessories and spares

Car and truck accessories include bodyshells, wings, bearings, pinions, wheels and tyres. There are separate accessories for rock crawlers and drift cars. Aircraft accessories include bags, floats, skids, hinges, linkages, landing gear, stands and wing fittings. Spares are listed for planes, cars, trucks, helicopters and boats, including vintage and discontinued aircraft, car and helicopter parts.

Modelling tools and hardware

Modelling tools include airbrushes, brushes, hand tools, rotary tools, saws and cutting tools. The range also includes irons and soldering equipment. Modelling paints and adhesives are listed alongside hardware such as cable ties, e-clips, nuts, screws, bolts, tapes, washers and spacers. Railway tools and weathering items are available as well.

Browse the full range on the Al's Hobbies website.

More Info

Brands named on the site

The RC car range names ARRMA, Traxxas, Tamiya, Axial, Kyosho and Team Associated. Aircraft and aircraft spares include E-Flite, FMS, Hangar-9, Arrows RC Hobby, Hobbyzone and Seagull. Spektrum equipment includes radios, receivers, servos, chargers and spares. Other named ranges include FTX cars and boats, Huina construction models, Blade helicopter spares and Scalextric slot cars.

Using the website

The website offers account registration and login, a wish list and a refine search feature. It also lists guides on choosing a first RC car or plane, battery care information, Spektrum model presets and a product newsletter.

Notable features

Al's Hobbies offers a Spektrum repair service. Its physical shop is listed alongside its online store.

Frequently asked questions

Does Al's Hobbies sell RC car kits?

Yes, RC car kits are listed alongside complete cars. The vehicle range also includes trucks, trailers and motorbikes.

Are model gliders available?

Yes, RC model gliders are listed. The aircraft range also includes trainer planes, sport planes and warbirds.

What gauges of model railway are listed?

The railway range includes G, O, OO, HO, N and TT gauges. Products include locomotives, rolling stock, track and scenery.

Does the shop stock equipment for RC radios?

Yes, the range includes receivers, servos, trainer leads and radio accessories. Aircraft, car and marine receivers are listed.

Are spare parts available for RC models?

Yes, the shop lists spares for aircraft, cars, trucks, helicopters and boats. Vintage and discontinued aircraft, car and helicopter spares are also listed.

Does Al's Hobbies offer a repair service?

Yes, a Spektrum repair service is listed. The site also lists Spektrum radios, receivers, servos and spares.

Can I find information about choosing an RC model?

The website lists guides to choosing a first RC car and a first RC plane. It also lists battery care information and Spektrum model presets.

Key takeaways

RC models include cars, aircraft, boats, helicopters and construction vehicles.
Model railway ranges cover several gauges, with track, scenery and spares.
Static kits, die-cast models and slot cars are also listed.
Equipment includes radios, engines, motors, batteries and chargers.
The shop offers a Spektrum repair service and lists model guides online.

Summary

Al's Hobbies brings together radio-controlled models, railways, static kits and slot cars with tools, accessories and spare parts. Its website also lists guides and model information, while its services include Spektrum repairs.