Does anyone have a list of favorite reputable online shops they prefer? Since Squadron shut down, I need a place that sells all the necessities. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Spruebrothers is a good one. For cars/bikes I like upscalehobbies.
And always check hobbylobby and hobbylinc for kits first - really good prices, maybe not as much selection.
Scalehobbiest in addition to what keav mentioned. Had no issues with any of them.
Not Internet Hobbies.
Andys hobby headquarters, andyshhq.com is a good site. Prices are fair, excellent service. Good selection of kits and supplies. He does lean to military and Tamiya products but still an easy site to navigate. Andy also updates his web site with information about kit releases and any inventory/ shipping issues that might arise.
Scalehobbyist is my go to for paint.
Charliesplasticmodels and Spruebrothers are my preferred kit suppliers.
Jefvcornerstore.com is new and promising. Great prices too.
It’s amazing how many times this is asked.
Scalehobbyist
Spruebrothers
And I still use ebay to look for bargains on especially out of production kits
Spraygunner for paints
Ordered some paint from Megahobby and got it shipped super fast. I also use Sprue Brothers and Scale Hobbyist.
Hobbylink
Hobbylink Japan
BNA Hobbyworld
Hanants
Freetime Hobbies
A lot depends on what you’re looking for. I use some sites of one thing or a diffrent site for another thing.
Hi;
Although I know many who shop online a lot. I don’t. I go to the Websites of reputable sellers I have made contact with through train Shows. Many carry everything I need. For those who don’t I have found I can trust their referrals. Talking to a seller over the phone is much better than just looking at a photo or listing on line to me.
Sprue Brothers for almost everything
HobbyWorld USA for their selection of MRP paint
Also like Victory Models, Discount Hobbies in Greece for books (FAST SHIPPING! Had my order 2 days after ordering it via DHL…which only cost 3 Euro more), BNA Model World in Australia has been great also for hard-to-find items (especially F-111 related stuff).
DMold in Russia for a lot of different resin upgrade kits (F-111 intakes of both types). The quality and fit is top notch, and shipping takes about 2 weeks from start to finish.
Tried Scalehobbyist recently for AK Interactive stuff. Good selection, but their speed at getting my order out the door (a week to even ship it) didn’t impress me.
Have always used Spruebrothers and just placed my first order with Megahobby and was very pleased with them too.
Mike
Sprue Brothers, Cult TVman for sci-fi, Freetime Hobbies, there are many based on what your modeling preferences are. Hobby Link Japan if you like to get Japanese market kits at low prices.
Dragon USA often has awesome clearance prices: http://www.dragonusaonline.com/
This is one of those questions that benefit from more information from you when you ask the question. Like what genre you prefer to build. Might be a different answer whether you build cars, trucks, tanks, planes, etc.
Sprue Brothers, wow, amazing store, jaw dropping. Anything similar in Canada? because the shipping is prohibitive.
I live in Canada and deal some with Hannants in England. They have a very good stock and delivery is pretty fast.
I’ve bought several items from Sunward Hobbies in Toronto. Very fast service, good selection, and the ability to tell them you’d like to be notified when items come in. Tell 'em Bob sent you! [;)]
Bob
Sunward Hobbies,
yep, that’s where i buy my tools and models 
but they don’t have the selection of sprue brothers, not even close!
Hannants, thanks, i’m gonna check them out! (and the shipping fees)
Maybe so, but the specialty ones are good to know about.
I can echo the Sprue Bothers recommendation. I have also had good experiences with Jef V’s Corner Store. He broke off from Squadron and started his own webstore last year I think. 3 orders since, all arrived extremely quickly.
Lately Ebay has been my go to for hobby needs. AM, paints, kits, odds are it is there and sold by some local shop somewhere in the country.
I’ll second Sprue Brothers and Freetime Hobbies. I also buy from HobbyLink Japan, too, for new Maschinen Krieger kits.
I used to use RollModels, too, but haven’t ordered from them since they were bought or merged into KitLinx.
I also buy direct from manufacturers’ online shops, like CMK or Eduard.