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                SOURCES FOR BUILDERS OF WODDEN SHIP MODELS
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Abstracted from the list of the South Bay Model Shipwrights

                        KITS, PLANS, FITTINGS, ETC.
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Taubman Plans Service International             201-435-5205
11 College Dr., #4G
Jersey City, N. J.  07305
        Very complete plan service, books, research info., MAP plans
        - Catalog - $6.50 + $3 1st class or $1.50 3rd class shipping;
        inquiries - send SASE.

Model Expo, Inc.                                1-800-222-3876
P. O. Box 1000
Mt. Pocono Industrial Park
Tobyhanna, PA.  18460-9985
        (Specializes in imported plank-on-bulkhead kits, some others,
        fittings, books, tools)
        Model Shipways Division - (well researched kits - solid hull
        & POF, fittings, books specifically covering many of their
        models)
        Espec. Recommended - "Neophyte Ship Modeler's Jackstay" by
        Campbell, and "Historic Ship MOdels" by zuMondfelt)
        Combined Catalog - $2.00

Bluejacket Shipcrafters                         1-800-448-5567
P. O. Box 425                                   (207-567-3525)
Stockton Springs, Maine  04981-0425
        (solid hull & POF kits, brass & britannia fittings, plans,
        wood, books, custom casting available)
        Catalog - $2.00

A. J. Fisher                                    313-541-0352
1002 Etowah Ave.
Royal Oaks, Michigan  48067
        (Solid-hull kits, brass ship & yacht fittings, prints, books)
        Catalog - $3.00

The Dromedary (lois Roth)                       915-584-2445
6324 Belton Drive
El Paso, Texas  79912
        (Very complete supply of kits, fittings, plans, books, lumber,
        etc.)
        Catalog - $6.00

Laughing Whale (INc. Midwest Boats)             207-443-5732
174 Front St.
Bath, Maine  04530-2609
        (American work boats, dinghys, dories, catboats, sloops,
        half-hull kits; simpler kits make excelent beginner's models)
        Catalog - $3.00

North River Scale Models, Inc.                  201-328-3833
P. O. Box 426
Dover, N. J.  07802
        (POF & solid kits, cannon, linen line, brass & brittiania
        fittings, re-issuing Marine Model kits)
        Catalog - $3.00

C H Enterprises                                 805-684-3673
P. O. Box 31146
Santa Barbara, CA  93130-1146
        (Kits, books, tools & supplies - "Tattered Ensign")
        Catalog - $3.00 (refundable)

Repla-tech International
P. O. Box 461000, Cole Branch
Los ANgeles, CA  90046-4146
        (Plans - mostly modern navy - ask for Scale Ship catalog)
        Catalog - $3.00

Scale Shipyard
5866 Orange Ave., #3
Long Beach, CA  90805-4146
        (WWI-present giberglass hulls, etc.)
        Catalog - $6.00

Frederick W. Fawcett, Inc.                      1-800-289-9276
1338 Ross St., Petaluma, CA  94954
        (hard-laid 100% linen rigging line in many sizes)
        Sample card - $1.00

        RECOMMENDED BEGINNER KITS

Bluejacket:     Eastport Pinky, Bluenose
Model Shipways: Phantom, Katy, SUltana
A. J. Fisher:   Pilot Scooner, Lark
Model Expo:     Gjoa, Swift, Scottish Maid, pinky

                                TOOLS
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Micro-Mark                                      1-800-225-1066
340 Snyder Ave.
Berkeley Heights, N. J.  07922-1595
        (Specializes in tools for minature & model builders;  Cat. excellent)
        Catalog - $2.00

Preac Tool Co., Inc. (Charlie FIles)            516-333-1500

512 Main St.
Westbury, N. Y.  11590
        (**EXCELLENT** 4" table saw, small clamps)
        Catalog - SASE

Anchor Tools (Bill Schroeter)                   201-887-8888
P. O. Box 265
Chathan, N. J.  07928-0265
        (Hand tools, jewelers' supplies, Foredom)
        Catalog - $3.00 (Refundable)

Wood Carvers' Supply, Inc.                      1-800-284-6229
P. O. Box 7500                                  (813-698-0123 - Inquiries)
Englewood FL  34295
        (Fine knives, chisels, Foredom tools, books, sanders)

                                LUMBER
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Warner Woods West                               310-326-5177 (eve. & whends)
P. O. Box 5173
Torrance, CA  90510
        (Dommestic & Imported woods, pre- & custom cuts - single, double
        triple blocks)
        Details - SASE

Northeastern Scale Models, Inc.                 508-688-6019
P. O. Box 727SE
Metheun, Mass.  01844
        (Laid-up decking, shaped lumber - 1/4 & 1/2 round, double-bead,
        stripwood)
        Catalog - $1.00

The Lumberyard (Dave Stevens)                   216-526-2173
6908 Stadium Dr.
Brecksville, OH  44141
        (Pre- and custom-cut hardwoods - pre-cut framing timbers for
        HAHN models)
        Details - SASE

                        MAGAZINES & BOOKS
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Nautical Research Journal
152 Brayton Rd.
Brighton, Mass.  02135-3049
        Subscription - 1 year (4 issues): $25;  all subscriptions begin in
        January.
 
Seaways - Ships in Scale
Seaways Publishing, Inc.                        408-978-5657
2271 Constitution Dr.
San Jose, CA  95124
        Subscription - 1 year: $22.95;  2 years: $42.50
 
Model Shipwright
        (English Quarterly)
        Subscription - available through The Dromedary; 1 year: $36.00
 
Model Ship Builder
Phoenix Publications, Inc.                      414-377-7888
P. O. Box 128
Cedarburg, WI  53012
        Subscription - 1 year: $23; 2 years: $43
 
Scale Ship Modeler
P. O. Box 16149                                 818-760-8983
No. Hollywood, CA  91606
        (mostly modern & RC)
        Subscription - 1 year: $26.50
 
Navel Institute Press                           1-800-233-8764
2062 Generals' Highway, Preble Hall
Anapolis, MD  21402
        (numerous books, discount to members)
 
Pier Books (Dave Roach)                         914-268-5845
P. O. Box 5
Piermont, NY  10968
        (Excellent selection of used & new ship modeling & nautical books;
        knowledgable)
 
Rocky Mountain Shipyard                         303-434-5327
590 Ronlin St.
Grand Junction, CO  81504
        books & plans)
        catalog (70 p.) - $2.00
 
 
        SUPPLIED THROUGH THE CURTESY OF SOUTH BAY MODEL SHIPWRIGHTS
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