I only got to Big Bear Hobbies (Milw. WI.) twice but both times came out with some great stuff. The owner was great to talk to and there was always guys standing around chewing the fat. If Bob couldn’t answer a Q. about a kit you had in your hand, one of the customers would always chime in.
Link to his Obit below
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/jsonline/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=147346246