Scale Model Supplies is undergoing a massive store relocation from its historic St. Paul basement location to a newly purchased building in Arden Hills, MN, expected to be complete by late fall 2026.
Key details of the move
New address: The store will move about 15 minutes away to 3628 Connelly Ave, Arden Hills, MN.
Full accessibility: The biggest change the store and its patrons are celebrating is the move to a ground-level entrance with no stairs, plus a large, free off-street parking lot.
Layout & size: The new retail space remains very large, offering roughly the same square footage as the iconic St. Paul store, minus the old back room.
Transition timeline: The St. Paul store will temporarily close its doors to pack and transfer its massive multi-decade inventory. The grand re-opening in Arden Hills is targeted for late fall 2026.
Inventory & store changes
The Engleman 185 slot car track and the drag strip have been sold. Because of the physical logistics of the move, the store's famous Stan Engleman slot car raceway will not be coming to the Arden Hills location. Rumor suggests the track will be moving to Texas. This has not yet been confirmed.
Future focus
According to store updates shared on the Scale Model Supplies official website, they plan to expand their extensive lines of paints, raw materials (like plastic, brass, and wood sticks), and detailed modeling parts. They also plan to establish an online storefront after the physical move is completely settled.
