"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

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! 

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

Texas Towboats .... Aluminum - All Metal Kits of Towboats, for Display & RC

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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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!"

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

Remote Control Manufactures .... A Large Suppliers Listing.

Sherline Products Inc. ....Miniature Milling & Lathe Machinery and equipment for Modelers  

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.

  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

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. )

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