Hobby Barn, the remote control airplane and helicopter specialists for Tucson, has been in business here since 1970. The business and building at 7025 – 7033 E 21st Street in Tucson, located northwest of 22nd Street and Kolb Road, were recently passed from Bill Hempel, founding father of the business to new owners and family members, David and Corrine Simonaire.
Hobby Barn is a pioneer in the field of remote controlled aircraft and boats, and the home of Quality Line kits producing the Curare, Super Curare, Magic, Arrow and other proven championship models.
The store has just been totally remodeled and restocked, and is now reopened for business after 2-½ months being closed.
Hobby Barn invites the public to visit the newly remodeled facility. Hours of operations are Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and Saturday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and closed Sunday and Monday.
Hobby Barn can be reached for more information at (520) 747-3633 or at https://www.hobbybarn.com/ Now with the store complete the website is next in line and "under construction".
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[ismember]On 4/15/2013 the 6,997 SF building was transferred for $360,000 (about $51 PSF) between related parties. Seller was William Hempel of Tucson (father) to DWS Properties Management, LLC of Tucson (children). Manager reported that building had some deferred maintenance, needed a new roof in the remodel. The deal was seller financed with $65,000 down. [/ismember]