--- Where to find MODEL BOAT PLANS. ---

Rocky Mountain Shipyard - Rocky Mountain Shipyard is a mail order company catering to the needs of ship modelers and naval and maritime historians. We retail hundreds of books and plans, covering all types and eras of sailing and powered ships. We also have high quality resin ship kits. http://www.iti2.net/~rms/

--- Where to find MODEL BOAT Magazines & Books---

* Model Boat Retailers *

Model Expo - - From die-cast collectible automobiles to the finest in museum quality wooden ship kits, Model Expo is a full service hobby supply company dedicated to you.....the modeler! www.modelexpo-online.com

Nature Coast Hobby Shop We are dealers for a complete line of Historic Wood Ship Models, books, model tools and supplies. Lines available include Model Shipways, Billing Boats, Amati, Corel, Mamoli, Mantua, Scientific, Sterling, Dumas, Constructo, Midwest , Seaworthy Small Ships, Matchmaker, and more. We also carry a complete line of plastic model ship kits from Heller, Revel, Lindberg and various other manufacturers, as well as Dremel Power Tools & accessories, Ship modeling books etc. (Chuck's Note, make sure you check out their "Catalog Section. A lot of good information and pictures on a lot of kits. Great research place.)

Harbor Models the Scale Tugboat Specialists ; Harbor Models is a mail order firm with a very extensive catalog of tugboats, barges, motors, speed controls, props, fittings, lights and all the other accessories you might need for them. In fact, they have the WORLD'S LARGEST selection of tugboat models. They don't have a web page yet but they can be reached at: (310) 822-2129 or P.O. Box 10400, Marina del Ray, ca 90295 or E-mail to Harbormodl@AOL.com

* General Radio Control Hobby Retailers *

Tower Hobbies Tower Hobbies was founded in 1971 to provide modelers with the best radio-control (R/C) products at the lowest possible prices. Tower has grown to be the largest and finest R/C supplier in the world and we are now celebrating our Silver Anniversary.

Hobby Shack Dedicated to the real modelers... Those who do it for the fun of it! This Page has become a master piece and is worth every hour spent in it. If you have not visited it lately, Take the time to do so. Make sure you check out the new section "The R/C Source".

EAST COAST MODEL CENTER This is not just a web page, this is a very large web site! Lots of pages of information and merchandise. Unlike most Hobby Retailers who claim to have boat merchandise in addition to all their airplanes, these guys really do have boat stuff! Lot's of pictures of the merchandise also. Jim has really used up some Internet Hard Drives on this site. East Coast Model Center has just completed its twelfth very successful year in serving the modelers of Canada. This web site has had some real work poured into it and is worth checking out.

Lone Star Models - Lone Star Models features a wide variety of modeling services. From our own line of kits to other manufacturers kits. To building per your specifications or building a display for your office. Look around and let us know what you need for your next model project. - http://lonestarmodels.com/

Meteor Productions - Welcome to the Home Page for scale plastic modeling enthusiasts! We have an 85+ page illustrated catalog available free to US addresses that will open your eyes to the wide-wide world of bitchinš model stuff. http://www.meteorprod.com/meteor.html

Hobby World of Montreal, Canada: - We have been in the hobby business for the last 29 years at the same location. We carry a selection of models and collectibles from: England, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy, United States, Argentina, Japan, Korea and Canada. What you will see in these pages is only a small portion of what we carry. We currently have 140 web pages.

* Manufacturers *

MicroGlass   is a manufacturer of 1:32 scale hulls in all kinds of shapes and in many sizes, Ranging from very small dinghies to medium sized vessels. Items range from launches, tugs and Coast Guard Cutters, to small combat vessels, fishermen and speedboats. Their variety of offerings is such that there should be at least something that will fill the individual ship modeler’s needs. These guys do a great job in custom molding and taking care of their customers! I have known Karl for a long time and can tell you he is an honest business that you will enjoy working with. http://www.microglass.net/

Captain's Models - Captain's Models is focused on creating scale replicas of today's finest yachts. Our goals are authenticity, and quality workmanship, combined with the finest materials available. Bob Kyle; http://www.captainsmodels.com/  

Tamiya America Tamiya America Internet Home Page. Tamiya is a manufacturer of high quality scale plastic models and radio controlled vehicles. This site is dedicated to providing the latest news and information about Tamiya radio control and plastic model kits and accessories available in the U.S. market. Check out the R/C and Plastic Model pages for the latest on new kit releases, new Hop-Up parts and accessories, special model and diorama accessories, previews of future releases and much more!

The Scale Shipyard's Page - manufacturer of the World's largest line of Fiberglass model ship hulls and resin detail parts. If you want to build a large scale model of your favorite warship, you've come to the right place! http://members.aol.com/seapics/SSY/SSYMain.htm

Kyosho Home Page "The world's finest in radio-control models." Cars, Trucks, Boats, Helis, Airplanes, Accessories. http://www.hobbies.net/kyosho/

** Tools **

IMT FRONTPAGE - INDEPENDENT MACHINE & TOOL; Miniature machines, tools and supplies for professionals and hobbyists. IMT designs and manufactures miniature machines and tools that provide the user with Quality Reliability Accuracy. http://www.cyberhighway.net/~indmech/

Sherline Products Home Page - over 410 pages to print out everything we have made available to you. A lot of good information on miniature machining. For starters we will include some information on how our tools are made and what they are used for. - http://www5.electriciti.com/sherline/

* Commission Model Builders *

RGR's Home Page - Home page of my old friend Rich Redfern of Rockledge , FL. Rich has made his living from commissioning Model boats for many many years and has always been first to help other model boat builders in any way he can. Rich is a "Master Craftsman" with a superb reputation for not only quality models but as an honest business man. Rich is a major source of information regarding our hobby and a great guy to know. http://members.aol.com/rgrisland/

* Where Can I find Parts and Pieces for my model boat? *

E. A. ELECTRONICS - R/C Equipment For Scale Model Ships & Boats; Since introducing the Smartcontrol in September 1994, E. A. Electronics has built a reputation on its' top quality electronic products. Eric Amirault, the owner of this company is also know for being eager to help other modelers. http://www.interlog.com/~eaelec/

---- Racing Boats Retailers ---

Warehouse Hobbies Home Page - Home of Enforcer Gas Boats, Lake Placid, FL. Enforcer boats are manufactured of hand laid fiberglass. 10 models to choose from starting at just $599. We also manufacture electric powered boats. http://warehousehobbies.com/index.htm

MHZ-www - MHZ-Modellbau Am Hautenbach 9 96182 Reckendorf in Germany. They specialize in high quality off-shore models, motors and equipment. http://www.mhz-modellbau.com

Hydrofoils Incorporated Beautiful R/C hydros models. Even if you are not into "speed racing" this sight is worth looking at just for the beauty of these models.

JUST HOBBIES ON-LINE Your source for anything and everything for the RC and Model Enthusiast. Our specialty is gas boats.

---- Assorted other Stuff ---

SUPERCIRCUITS World's Smallest Video Cameras, Transmitters and Recorders. You can give your models sight and sound. Interesting LITTLE Technology here. Real trick stuff.

Meteor Productions - Welcome to the Home Page for scale plastic modeling enthusiasts! We have an 85+ page illustrated catalog available free to US addresses that will open your eyes to the wide-wide world of bitchinš model stuff. http://www.meteorprod.com/meteor.html