# Model & hobby shops in Texas

https://gifts-for-grandpa.com/local/texas/

Coverage clusters in San Antonio and Houston, eight listings each, with Austin at five and Dallas at four; El Paso and Addison make up the remainder. Before buying, confirm with the shop whether the specific kit or part is on the shelf, what age or skill level it fits, and whether they will ship to another state.

Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting.

- [San Antonio](https://gifts-for-grandpa.com/local/texas/san-antonio/)
- [Dallas](https://gifts-for-grandpa.com/local/texas/dallas/)
- [Houston](https://gifts-for-grandpa.com/local/texas/houston/)
- [Austin](https://gifts-for-grandpa.com/local/texas/austin/)

## Al's Hobbies

Hobby store. Its Google listing describes it as “Resource for remote control hobbyists”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

7121 W US Hwy 90 #150, San Antonio, TX 78227

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13369423454779869156) · +12106451050
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13369423454779869156

## Andyseous colosseum

Hobby store. A Hobby store listed on Google Maps. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

334 Sunset Ave, Dallas, TX 75208

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9577045687533689887) · [Website](https://www.andyseous-odyssey.com) · +19726209000
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.andyseous-odyssey.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9577045687533689887

## Dibble's Hobbies

Model train store. A Model train store in this directory; its Google listing says “Choice for model train equipment & more”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

1029 Donaldson Ave, San Antonio, TX 78228

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14265042303277948240) · [Website](http://dibbleshobbies.com) · +12107357721
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://dibbleshobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14265042303277948240

## Discount Model Trains

Hobby store. A Hobby store listed on Google Maps. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

4641 Ratliff Ln, Addison, TX 75001

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8271656685447224617) · +19729318135
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8271656685447224617

## El Paso Model Railroad and Historical Association

Professional and hobby associations. A Professional and hobby associations listed on Google Maps. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

6335 Vaughn Ct, El Paso, TX 79905

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9557461570945269604)
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9557461570945269604

## G & G Model Shop

Model shop. A Model shop in this directory; its Google listing says “Big hobby shop for model kits & supplies”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

2029 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17727840477262579325) · [Website](http://www.gandgmodelshop.com) · +17135297752
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.gandgmodelshop.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17727840477262579325

## Gotta Know Joe Hobbies The Largest R/C airplane re-seller in Texas

Hobby store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

21403 Stargrass Dr, Spring, TX 77388

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5560426812193340367) · [Website](https://www.youtube.com/@GottaKnowJoeHobbies/videos) · +12816671200
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.youtube.com/@GottaKnowJoeHobbies/videos
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5560426812193340367

## Hal's Hobby Warehouse

Hobby store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

1440 Bessemer Dr, El Paso, TX 79936

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8564731542116250708) · [Website](http://www.halshobbywarehouse.com) · +19155912213
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.halshobbywarehouse.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8564731542116250708

## Hill Country Hobby

Hobby store. A Hobby store in this directory; its Google listing says “Hobby shop specializing in model kits”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

9355 Bandera Rd Ste-118, San Antonio, TX 78250

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4421973033447754070) · +12106812007
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4421973033447754070

## HobbyTown

Hobby store. Its Google listing describes it as “Supplies & gear for a range of hobbies”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

3303 N Central Expy Ste 220, Plano, TX 75023

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17182854555591690864) · [Website](https://www.hobbytown.com) · +19724248493
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.hobbytown.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17182854555591690864

## HobbyTown

Hobby store. Its Google listing describes it as “Supplies & gear for a range of hobbies”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

746 Grapevine Hwy, Hurst, TX 76054

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9777513527041890528) · [Website](https://www.hobbytown.com) · +18175811027
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.hobbytown.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9777513527041890528

## HobbyTown

Hobby store. A Hobby store in this directory; its Google listing says “Supplies & gear for a range of hobbies”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

1309 N Loop 1604 W Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78258

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12603661025501518298) · [Website](https://www.hobbytown.com/sanantonio-tx/l196) · +12102365527
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.hobbytown.com/sanantonio-tx/l196
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12603661025501518298

## HobbyTown

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a Hobby store — “Supplies & gear for a range of hobbies”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

500 E Round Grove Rd #125, Lewisville, TX 75067

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10877524104204770390) · [Website](https://www.hobbytown.com/lewisville-tx/l21) · +19723153700
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.hobbytown.com/lewisville-tx/l21
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10877524104204770390

## HobbyTown

Hobby store. A Hobby store in this directory; its Google listing says “Supplies & gear for a range of hobbies”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

19075 I-45 #121E, Shenandoah, TX 77385

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12675450603430168039) · [Website](https://www.hobbytown.com/shenandoah-tx/l202) · +19362021107
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.hobbytown.com/shenandoah-tx/l202
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12675450603430168039

## HobbyTown

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a Hobby store — “Model cars, trucks & accessories”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

1112 W Arbrook Blvd Ste 106, Arlington, TX 76015

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15122099716917304880) · [Website](https://www.hobbytown.com) · +18175385088
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.hobbytown.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15122099716917304880

## HobbyTown

Hobby store. A Hobby store in this directory; its Google listing says “Supplies & gear for a range of hobbies”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

6060 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=180974462950613293) · [Website](https://www.hobbytown.com) · +12149874744
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.hobbytown.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=180974462950613293

## HobbyTown

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a Hobby store — “Supplies & gear for a range of hobbies”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

2500 W Parmer Ln #80, Austin, TX 78727

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10174521246241213623) · [Website](https://www.hobbytown.com/austin-n-tx/l128) · +15122468904
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.hobbytown.com/austin-n-tx/l128
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10174521246241213623

## Houston RC

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

1738 W Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX 77091

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3590157356134664787) · [Website](http://houstonrc.net) · +18322758925
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://houstonrc.net
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3590157356134664787

## King's Hobby ATX

Hobby store. A Hobby store in this directory; its Google listing says “Stalwart shop with a range of model kits”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

7325 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4232117546564623683) · [Website](https://www.kingshobbyatx.com) · +15128367388
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.kingshobbyatx.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4232117546564623683

## LionHeart Hobby & Games

Hobby store. A Hobby store listed on Google Maps. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

5500 FM2770 #101, Kyle, TX 78640

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14413168385916103874) · [Website](https://lionhearthobby.com/pages/locations-and-hours) · +15125043404
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://lionhearthobby.com/pages/locations-and-hours
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14413168385916103874

## Mage's Sanctum

Hobby store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

3924 Woodbury Dr #A, Austin, TX 78704

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17350560635226890647) · [Website](https://www.magessanctum.com) · +17376001780
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.magessanctum.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17350560635226890647

## Magnatech Slot Car Raceway

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

4522 Fredericksburg Rd B37, San Antonio, TX 78201

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7015091541310759822) · +12103086909
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7015091541310759822

## Mike's Hobby Shop

Hobby store. A Hobby store listed on Google Maps. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

21768 E Knox Dr, Porter, TX 77365

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7406602049948495039) · [Website](http://www.mikeshobbyshoptx.com) · +12815778250
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.mikeshobbyshoptx.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7406602049948495039

## Model Train Crossing

Hobby store. Its Google listing describes it as “Hobby shop specializing in trains”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

7801 Brandi Pl suite d, North Richland Hills, TX 76182

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10694974136711090467) · [Website](http://themodeltraincrossing.com) · +18175950800
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://themodeltraincrossing.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10694974136711090467

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## Does 42 listings mean 42 Texas shops I can walk into today?

No. The 42 is how many Texas shops this directory lists as of September 14, 2026, grouped by city — San Antonio and Houston at eight each, Austin five, Dallas four, El Paso two, Addison one. It is not a ranking, a stock check or an endorsement. Inventory, hours and shipping policies change, so call ahead before you count on a specific kit or part.