Walt's Hobby & Model Shop

Walt's Hobby & Model Shop Hobby Shop In Joliet, IL We are proud to be locally-owned and operated as well as family-owned and operated.

For more than 65 years, Walt's Hobby & Model Shop has been your go-to spot for model trains, radio control cars, pine cars, plastic models, and more.

05/17/2022

Has your child’s teacher recently told you they’re having trouble following instructions? You may want to add model car building to their hobbies, since this activity will require them to follow certain instructions.

05/12/2022

Remote controlled planes have been a popular past time for many years, and interest in them surged in the 2000s when improvements in technology improved their cost, balance, and function.

05/10/2022

Family activities are served well by hobby shops. Items such as jigsaw puzzles come in many varieties and sizes, and many hobby shops also sell a large variety of specialty board games.

05/05/2022

What better way to relax than to get crafty with your hands. Many people say that building a radio controlled project is a great way to take their mind off other things. Enjoy the sense of accomplishment a completed model can give you.

05/03/2022

Studies show that hobbies such as painting or puzzle-solving keep seniors engaged and actively using their minds. They are less likely to either develop Alzheimer's or to lose their cognitive abilities if they have a condition such as Alzheimer's.

04/28/2022

Did you enjoy a hobby in your youth? It's a great way for a parent and child to bond. Pass along your love for toy trains, coin collections or other hobbies and spend quality time pursuing it with your child.

04/26/2022

Board games have come a long way since the simple games that most of us played when we were kids. Modern board games can be built to have intricate worlds full of strategy or just be a lot of crazy fun.

04/21/2022

Are you looking for an RC car with good performance? While electric RC cars are great for beginners, experienced hobbyists may find that they prefer the ones that run on gas. They are faster and more functional. They are more complex and do require more maintenance that their electric counterparts, but they are fun!

04/19/2022

Do you know why it’s important that you wash all the parts that you are about to use for your scale model? The injection molding process for plastic model kits uses a mold release agent to help get the parts out of the mold, which prevents paint from sticking well.

04/14/2022

We have something for everyone. Whether you are a beginner or a well established hobby enthusiast, check out our collection of RC models and we’ll help you find the level that’s just right for you.

04/12/2022

One of the best reasons to take up a hobby is to combat boredom. If you occasionally find yourself bored because you have nothing interesting to do, a hobby offers a break from the everyday tedium.

04/07/2022

Did you know the world’s longest model train track is an amazing 39,000ft long and involves 890 trains? Come on in and get inspired by our fantastic range of trains and tracks to take your railway to the next level.

Address

2207 Plainfield Road
Joliet, IL
60435

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18157410043

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