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Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boat Links => Topic started by: tigertiger on December 13, 2008, 11:39:14 am

Title: Wanted - Links for USA modelling suppliers
Post by: tigertiger on December 13, 2008, 11:39:14 am

I am trying to get a list of links for modelling suppliers in the USA.

Because the Chinese banks only accept US dollars, everything I buy on my credit card overseas gets converted to dollars first (+ fees), and then gets converted to Chinese Yuan (+ fees).

I want to reduce my costs and so I am looking for links to suppliers for modelling tools, timbers, RC gear, electrical, books, bits 'n bobs, etc.

So to our friends in the USA, please tell me of any good suppliers you have used and their websites.

Thanks in advance.

Mark

Title: Re: Wanted - Links for USA modelling suppliers
Post by: Weeds on December 13, 2008, 04:58:17 pm

    http://www.towerhobbies.com/ (http://www.towerhobbies.com/)

Title: Re: Wanted - Links for USA modelling suppliers
Post by: Navy2000 on March 28, 2009, 11:00:08 pm

Here are some for you.

http://www.scaleshipyard.com/
http://www.homeportmodels.com/
http://www.harbormodels.com/
http://www.plastruct.com/
http://www.evergreenscalemodels.com/
http://www.floatingdrydock.com/

Duane

Title: Re: Wanted - Links for USA modelling suppliers
Post by: tigertiger on March 29, 2009, 04:03:44 am

Thanks Navy  :-))

Title: Re: Wanted - Links for USA modelling suppliers
Post by: Rich S. on April 25, 2009, 03:53:33 pm

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This is a great link for parts that need to be custom made to scale.  Most parts come with mold.

.......................Pay after you receive your part................................



Link:       http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1033707

Title: Re: Wanted - Links for USA modelling suppliers
Post by: Bunkerbarge on April 25, 2009, 04:42:34 pm

I've used these guys a lot:

http://www.micromark.com/

Title: Re: Wanted - Links for USA modelling suppliers
Post by: Master Chief on July 06, 2009, 04:44:37 am

 as I only Know of Theres only 2 major scale model ship dealers, The one I deal with most of the time and is quite reasonabul is  HARBOR MODELS . com  In Cal. west coast & LOYALHANNA DOCKYARD.com on the East coast  The Both have almost everything youl need.. I hope thta helps :-))

Title: Re: Wanted - Links for USA modelling suppliers
Post by: tigertiger on July 06, 2009, 04:49:44 am

Cheers :-))

I will take a look

Title: Re: Wanted - Links for USA modelling suppliers
Post by: towboatjoe on July 10, 2009, 10:02:53 pm

There are various links here http://www.towboatjoe.com/links.htm

and also in the tugs & tows yahoo group. You may have tot join to access them, but it's free.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tugsandtows/

Title: Re: Wanted - Links for USA modelling suppliers
Post by: frankg on September 13, 2010, 01:24:50 am

 :-) M.A.C.K. Product Model Marine  www.mackproductsrc.com
 ok2

Title: Re: Wanted - Links for USA modelling suppliers
Post by: bbusa on December 21, 2010, 11:40:35 pm

www.BillingBoatsUSA.com for wood, kits, fittings
www.ModelCraftUSA.com  for tools

Title: Re: Wanted - Links for USA modelling suppliers
Post by: Peter Fitness on December 22, 2010, 04:03:57 am

TT, there's also Hobby King at http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_index.asp (http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_index.asp) I know that it's not in the USA, but it is a mail order company that deals in US dollars. It's good for electronic stuff, such as radios, servos etc.

Peter.

Title: Re: Wanted - Links for USA modelling suppliers
Post by: tigertiger on December 22, 2010, 05:11:37 am

Hi Peter

Hobbyking, sadly, does not trade with mainland China. Probably something to do with agents and licenses. Very annoying not being able to access the website here in China. Even more annoying not being able to purchase from them, as they seem to be based in Hong Kong.

TT