Dragon Models 1/6 M4A3 Sherman Howitzer Tank Kit #DML75046

This is probably the biggest plastic model kit we’ve ever had!  Customer Glenn Rodgers was kind enough to give us a first peek at this impressive kit from Dragon.  Check out the photos in the News & Media/Photo Gallery section of this website.  The kit is in stock (but in short supply) and will go for $429.99

Galaxy customer Leonard Stobbe recently brought in an impressive sample of his meticulously researched scratchbuilt 1/350 scale models of warships of the pre-Dreadnought steam era. Most of these models represent the French fleet circa 1878-90.   Check out photos in the News & Media/Photo Gallery section of our homepage!

Just in from Hobby Boss is a new-tool kit representing the P61 Black Widow WW2 nightfighter in BIG 1/32 scale.  The completed kit will have a length of over 18 1/2 inches and a wingspan of over 24 3/4 inches!  The model is in stock now for $199.99.

Thanks to all the modellers and attendees who made our 17th annual Spring Model Show/Contest a big success!  We had a great turnout with over 150 models on display in 12 categories.  Check out new photos from the show in the News and Media section of our homepage.  Next up for Galaxy is our Sci-Fan science fiction model contest in late September, but don’t forget about the IPMS Seattle Spring Show 2013 coming up on April 27! (More info at www.ipms-seattle.org)  We will be there with the other vendors, so come by and see us if you can!

Viewing models before awards presentation

Just in from Moebius:  a big newly tooled plastic kit in their series of Universal Monsters, the Creature from the Black Lagoon!  The fully assembled 1/8 scale kit measures 10 1/2 inches high, 7 1/2 inches wide and 6 inches deep.  $44.99

A brand new tool from Trumpeter Models, this kit consists of over 1,700 parts and is nearly 50 inches long!  Sale priced at $329.99.

Turnout and entries for this year’s SciFan science fiction model event far supassed last year’s event.  Thank You to all who attended and participated!  We’ve uploaded a new photo gallery with pictures of the 100+ models entered.

New and in stock from Moebius:  Battlestar Galactica 1/6 Cylon Centurion stands over 13 inches tall assembled ($39.99)!  1/25 Fifty-Three Foot Trailer with Reefer Option is over 25 inches long and 6 1/2 inches high ($59.99).  1/72 USS Skipjack nuclear fast-attack submarine is over 40 inches long and includes a stand and decal markings for all six Skipjack-Class subs ($119.99)!

Attention science fiction modeling fans!  It’s almost time for our annual event that features hundreds of the best fantasy figures, spacecraft and robot models in the Northwest!  With easy entry, great door prizes, dispay awards and a chance to meet other science fiction modeling enthusiasts, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Location:  Galaxy Hobby

Schedule: 

Friday, September 28                3:00-7:00PM        Contest Entry/Display

Saturday, September 29          10:00AM-Noon      Contest Entry/Display

1:30-2:30PM        Closed for Judging

 4:00                     Awards & Door Prizes

Check out this link to Seattle Times photos of the R/C boat club:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/photogalleries/localnews2018446127/1.html