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- Subject: SHIP MODELS
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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
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- 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.
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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)
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- 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
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- Scale Shipyard
- 5866 Orange Ave., #3
- Long Beach, CA 90805-4146
- (WWI-present giberglass hulls, etc.)
- Catalog - $6.00
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- 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
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- RECOMMENDED BEGINNER KITS
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- Bluejacket: Eastport Pinky, Bluenose
- Model Shipways: Phantom, Katy, SUltana
- A. J. Fisher: Pilot Scooner, Lark
- Model Expo: Gjoa, Swift, Scottish Maid, pinky
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- 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
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- Preac Tool Co., Inc. (Charlie FIles) 516-333-1500
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- 512 Main St.
- Westbury, N. Y. 11590
- (**EXCELLENT** 4" table saw, small clamps)
- Catalog - SASE
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- 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)
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- 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)
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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.
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- 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
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- Model Shipwright
- (English Quarterly)
- Subscription - available through The Dromedary; 1 year: $36.00
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- Model Ship Builder
- Phoenix Publications, Inc. 414-377-7888
- P. O. Box 128
- Cedarburg, WI 53012
- Subscription - 1 year: $23; 2 years: $43
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- Scale Ship Modeler
- P. O. Box 16149 818-760-8983
- No. Hollywood, CA 91606
- (mostly modern & RC)
- Subscription - 1 year: $26.50
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- Navel Institute Press 1-800-233-8764
- 2062 Generals' Highway, Preble Hall
- Anapolis, MD 21402
- (numerous books, discount to members)
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- Pier Books (Dave Roach) 914-268-5845
- P. O. Box 5
- Piermont, NY 10968
- (Excellent selection of used & new ship modeling & nautical books;
- knowledgable)
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- Rocky Mountain Shipyard 303-434-5327
- 590 Ronlin St.
- Grand Junction, CO 81504
- books & plans)
- catalog (70 p.) - $2.00
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- SUPPLIED THROUGH THE CURTESY OF SOUTH BAY MODEL SHIPWRIGHTS
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