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Started by John Kopf, X6305
Tue, 26 Jan 1993 20:51
SHIP MODELS
Author: John Kopf, X6305
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 20:51
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 20:51
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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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