I too collete models and am happy to find other people who do.

My father used to bring a couple of models home each time he went on a business trip. I think that he did it so that I would be waiting by the door. I have found memories of him unpacking his bags and finding my model in there. There used to be a good shop that we occasionally went to in New York called the Plane Store that focused on trains but was located on 46 between 5th and 6th.

Now when I see a model in Duty Free on the plane I usually pick it up.

There is also a good store in Terminal four at JFK that has a very good selection and friendly staff.