"Emails / Direct Links - To Hobby Sources"
I'm a member
of the "St. Louis Admirals"
R/C Model Boat Club!.
Offering R/C Boaters in (
Steam / Electric & Sail ), the largest
annual ( Sept. ) events, In The Midwest. Visit
Their Site = For Further Details, On Upcoming Events to register for
joining our next gathering. Over 100+ ( "Demonstrated & Displayed" )
Scale Model Boats attend, from all over the country. Members of the -
SSMA, whom also perform - special boating - events, at our gatherings.
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"Towboat / Plans / Kits &
Video Sources"
Scale Replica Model Towboat & Barges = PLANS, "Detail Photos" of the
real vessels, or similar boats to it. Also the only source for
"Live - VHS Videos" on towboats operating our inland rivers. Joe's my
buddy and partner in crime - so to speak, so check his website for a
shipyard full of assistance and plans.
Listen to real towboat radio traffic, on
your Scanner, by adding these frequencies into your police scanner.
And take along your scanner, whenever your on a trip and going near to a
river, the radio traffic is real interesting and could help you locate a
boat - your modeling!
John L.
Fryant's Website, for ordering his plans/ booklet = "Paddlewheels &
Props Catalog" from his source. John's another good friend of mine,
a master modeler and does historical documentation on many of his plans
and museum models. And comes highly recommended, for his work and
plans!
Taubman Plans Service Inc.
Has some towboat
plans, but mostly covers everything else in plans, as the Worlds Largest
Collection & Catalog of Ship Plans! ..... Sail, Steam, Diesel, Warships,
Tugs - Etc.
Huge Web - Listing All Things Pertaining To Scale Modeling = Clubs &
Groups, Source - Websites, Parts Sources, Plus Much - Much More!
Source of easy to build - vacuform "Beginner Kits" =
Tugs & More, that even challenge expert builders. Hey Guys ....
"Phil Pace" has a new towboat - kit, on the hobby market, designed for
Beginners...CHECK IT OUT!"
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"Real Towboat -
Photos"
Dan Owen's - Site!
Get B & W prints from his source for
model detailing, or email him at:
BoatPhotos@mindspring.com
Dan has over 55,000+ B&W photos of modern diesel boats & some Gulf Tugs.
Dick Dunbar's - great website of photos of Towboats
and lots More!
W.
Va. Towboats Website - Photos of the Real Boats & Barges on the
Ohio. One of the best
sites showing photos of towboat & barge + TOW WRECKS!
MORE - Towboat
& Barge Photos!
Maritime Replica's - Site,
Builders of Commissioned Quality Scale Ship - Models & Other Models!
Tim Morgan's - Great Towboat - Web Site!
A look inside
towboats, in
what life - aboard, is all about!
Go Aboard The Stern - Wheel Towboat - Barbara H.
Formerly called - Tow-Biz!
ITS FREE!!!! .... Join & share info,
photos and drawings, discussions boats with others that design, build
and even operate such vessels, besides modeling them as group
members. If your just interested in modeling, worked on boats, or
just like watching workboats ... "These Yahoo Groups" are where they'll
- Learn You = EVEN MORE!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tugsandtows/ = Modeling Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Towboating/ = Towboat
Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tugboats/ = Tugboat Group
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"R/C
Radio - Sources"
Tap Name
- to Go There!
Ace Radios
....
The Source, for the "Nautical Commander"
Multi- Channel R/C System For R/C Boats!
Airtronics Radios
.... Their Main -
Web Site, for this brand of r/c radio!
Futaba Radios
....
Their Main - Web Site, for this brand of r/c
radio!
Hitec
Radios
.... Their Main - Web Site,
for this brand of r/c radio!
Tower Hobbies
.... Mail Order - Suppliers of Tower kits
& other brands, Futaba, Airtonics, Hitec & Other R/C Systems, parts and
materials
Robbe R/C
....
The USA Distributors of their Radios & Sound
Systems, along with their other
Special R/C Function - Systems, Model
Kits & More!
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"Kits
/ Hull - Kits / Plans / Fittings & Parts"
Tap Name
- to Go There!
Bearco Marine
....
Kits of Great Lakes - Ships
Billings Boats
.... One, if not the
finest - European sources, of boat kits.
Bluejacket ....
Model Ship Crafters,
Fittings, Parts and Materials for Scale Models
Dumas
....
The Model Boat People
EBAY.COM
....
Buy - Sell & Trade R/C
stuff!
Ertle
/ Amt
....
Die Cast - Scale Metal Toys & Plastic Kits
Evergreen Scale Models
.... Scale Plastic Materials = Tubing
Sheets & Rod for Scratch Building ( See Also PLASTRUCT - Below )
Graupner
....
Their Web site!
Harbor Models
....
The Model Boat Specialists
Hartman Model Kits
.....
Loyal Hanna Dockyards has purchased "Hartman
Fiberglass Boats" and is continuing the entire line of Dwight's
fine model boats & ship - Kits.
Hobby Lobby
....
Their - On line Catalog &
Store
Hobby People
.... Their - On line
catalog
K & S
Engineering
..... Brass, Aluminum
& Copper - Tubing & Sheeting
Loyal Hanna Dockyard
... One of the best sources
for model ship & boat kits, as well as fittings & parts of all kinds in
different scales.
Mack Marine Models
....
Boat Kits, Parts & Props, Lights and R/C
Electric Motors & Drives
Maritime Replica America
....
High Quality - Commissioned
- Scale Model Ships - Of Any Kind!
If you need a model - BUILT, then check this Source!
The Marine Historical Society of Detroit
Info on Real Ships, Models
and huge Links Page, as well as a Modeler's Forum and Chat pages!
Microglass
....
Hull Kits & Parts Source
Midwest Models
....
Model Boat - Kits for R/C & Display,
including Gears & Parts and Live Steam Engine Kits
Model
Boat.com
....
Has a "Modelers Forum"
for help", ask
questions, get answers from the Wizards.
Model Expo, Inc.
....
Lots of model supplies for any modeler!
Model Slipway
....
Their great website
Moldings & Cast Making Info
...
Learn to Make Castings &
Molds from Dr. Spiff
Oakridge Hobbies
.....
Lots of Scale Figures & Model Railroad -
Stuff, That R/C Boaters Can Use Too!
Plastruct - "Online"
....
Scale Plastic
Parts & Materials for
Scratch Building ( See Also Evergreen Scale Models - Above )
Revell-Monogram Models
....
Plastic kits & parts
Small Parts . Com
.... Small Fittings & Parts
for Model Ships & Others
Tamiya
....
Their On-Line R/C Store
THE MOTHER OF ALL BOAT LINKS!
....
"This is Everything - Ya Want in Listings - Period!"
Testors
/ Pactra & Floquil Model Paints
.... All
sorts of paints & supplies
Tower Hobbies
....
Their Site with all sorts of
Kits, Parts, Tools, Radios & Speed Controls!
Tower RC Web Directory
....
Their Great - R/C Website
Directory, Hundreds of Links!
ROBBE R/C
....
The Distributors of their Radios & Sound
Systems!
Vac-U-Boat
....
Vacuformed kits for
beginners, that challenge the expert builder too, with a New Towboat
kit.
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"Electronic Speed Controls & DC Motors"
Tap Name
- to Go There!
Douglas Dc Motors
.... Sells Dc motors & Gear
motors - to the Electronic markets and hobbyist.
Gateway Electronics' Inc.
.... "We
use this source for all sorts of model - electronic parts!"
Graupner
... Speed
Controls and other parts for Radio Control Models of all types!
Herbach Radman
....
Has many parts ( Dc Motors &
Stuff ) modelers use in building boats!
Model Control Devices ...
MCD - Speed Controls with
precise - Slow Speed Control
Novak...
Speed
Controls for 7.2 Volts and Boats & Systems using Nicad Packs =
Up to Ten Cells
Pittman Corp.
.... Makes Dc Motors for - Dumas & Others.
Surplus Traders Net
..... Sells DC Motors & Electronic
parts that are hard to find at surplus prices.
VANTEC -
R/C Speed Controls
....
"The Toughest & Best Speed Controls on the Market = PERIOD!"
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"Electronic Parts, Supplies & Tools"
Tap Name
- to Go There!
All Electronics Corp
....
Has many parts ( Dc
Motors & Stuff ) modelers use in building boats!
Badger Airbrush
....
Spray Paint - Guns &
Supplies
Dallee
Electronics
.... Model Railroad "Sound
Systems" ( Railroad
types, but work in R/C Boats! )
Dremel Tools
..... The companies US - Site, for Tools, Bitts, Parts and Help!
EA Electronics
.....
Electronic systems & circuits for R/C
models
Electronic Gadgets for Hobbyist ....
Another great source
of Fun, Easy To Built "Electronic Kits!"
Electronix Express
Harbor Freight - TOOLS
... All sorts of tools,
Lathe & Milling
Machines, Welding
& Other Equipment for model workshops
Homier.com
.... Shop for
low priced - Tools ...
Cheapest Prices on the 7" x 10" Mini Metal -
Lathe!
Micro Format
....
A source for
Ink-jet printer
- Decal Paper &
Materials
MicroMark
....
The Small Hobbyist - Tool
Specialists!
Paasche - Airbrush
I have one of
these high quality "Spray Guns" and its compressor and really - Love It!
Papilio Decal Sheets
..... Offers decal sheets for inkjet
printers to use with Krylon - Clear coat spray paints to seal the decals
RAM R/C -
SOUND EFFECTS
........
Gas / Diesel
Sound Systems for Model Boats,
Cars & Trucks
RAINBOW KITS
....
Fun, Easy to Build
"Electronic kits" of all sorts
Sherline Products Inc.
....Miniature
Milling & Lathe Machinery and equipment for Modelers
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Model Boat Magazines
Tap Name
- to Go There!
Radio
Control Boat Modeler - Magazine
Mostly covers - R/C Race Boats
Fine Scale
Modeler - Magazine
Covers Plastic Scale Models = All Scratch or
kits, in Military & Display type models
Model Warships
Covers
warships & vessels of similar types, including sub models
Seaways' - "Ships'n Scale" - Magazine
The modelers in-depth
publication for the serious minded builder, the most dependable source
of modeling information.
Traplet
Publications - Marine Modeler Magazine
-
just one of this publications many model interest - magazines.
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"St.
Louis Hobby Shops"
Tap
Icon's - to Go There!
The St. Louis Admirals -
Hang-out, where we always shop and enjoy visiting with Dennis & his
crew. Located in St. Charles Mo. with a huge selection of model kits,
plastic & rc aircraft, rc boats & model Trains and everything in
between. Dennis owns the largest "Hobby Shops" in the Midwest and well
known for his abilities to find those rare kits and items you want to
model or collect.
A Huge web site with several
stores in St. Louis Mo. Another of the Admirals favorite places to
shop for Model Cars, Trains, Planes & Boats, tell'um - "Old River Bill"
sent ya. Also another of our fine Admirals - Sponsors that we are very
thankful to have and proudly support!
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"Model Boat Clubs"
Involved in
Steam /
Electric &
Sailboats
Tap Name
- to Go There!
Bay Area Electric Boaters
Darlington & District Model Boat Club
- Located In England!
Edina Model Yacht Club
Elite Fleet of Virginia
Beach
Empire State Model Mariners
Etherow Model Boat Club
- Located In England!
The
Colorado Crew
- Their new Website!
Email:
Chattanooga R/C Model Boat
Club: through
- Dave Amstutz ( Club Sec. )
THE NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD
Northwest R/C Ship Modelers
San Francisco Model Yacht
Club
The SSMA = Scale Ship
Modelers Association
THE SUB COMMITTEE
Three Rivers Scale Model
Boat Club
St. Louis Admirals R/C Model
Boat Club
Email:
the WATTS WAKE COMMODORES
West Valley R/C Mariners of
Litchfield Park AZ.
Wisconsin Scale Boaters
Association
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"Other Model Builders WIth Great WEBSITES
That
YA Just GOTTA SEE!"
Don Campbell's - All Metal
Models .... It Ain't - Towboats,
but you gotta see Don's all sheet metal "Hand Made" and welded models =
To Believe IT!
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"Web Groups"
Places where you can join a discussion
group - FREE! .... Exchange Idea's, Ask Questions & Get Help from
Others, Share Photos with those involved in the same hobbies or
interests - As You!
Yahoo
Free, become a Member of a Group - I Am! ....
Our group:
TUGS & TOWS
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Last Updated On
06/29/23 .
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