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mogogear
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 Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:05 pm Post subject: Shopping sites?? |
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Ok more Newbie info requested.
I have found some- but just in case I haven't found the obvious ones that all you pro's buy from......
Sites to buy steam related parts?
Marine related for prop's, couplers etc - stuff for the boats ....
And for the US located members are there any located here ( other than Jensen - which I have)- --I wouldn 't mind saving a little money not always shipping form the UK.....
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MooseMan
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| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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Mo, I've heard good things about Tower Hobbies.
http://www.towerhobbies.com/
Here in the UK I tend to use Hobbies of Dereham....yes, the same firm that Bowman made engines for.
www.alwayshobbies.co.uk
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Nick
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| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:30 pm Post subject: |
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I haven't tried any, the only one I have found is:
http://www.toysteam.net/
I am sure you have found this one, my only other option would be ebay. |
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IndianaRog
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I've bought a lot of RC stuff from Tower Hobbies online and been very satisfied...they are a US firm so shipping will be minimal and they do carry model boat props, couplings and the like.
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kusuchi
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:10 pm Post subject: |
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Greg,
I bought my Elliot Bay Steam Launch from Tower Hobbies:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&P=SM&I=LXTR91
Of all the sites I looked at their's seemed to explain the complete set up most thoroughly. Nevertheless, I still ordered by phone to make sure I understood it all.
Many sites just showed the boat kit without mentioning that the engine and RC unit were not included.
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Les
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Westbourne Models is only 15 minutes from where I live. 
And they do have a lot on display, you don't just go and buy and leave, you have to stay and look. 
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Stitch
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| Les Marsh wrote: |
Westbourne Models is only 15 minutes from where I live.
And they do have a lot on display, you don't just go and buy and leave, you have to stay and look. |
Dangerous stuff having a model shop so close  That's why my partner forbids me from entering them |
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Les
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| Stitch wrote: | | Les Marsh wrote: |
Westbourne Models is only 15 minutes from where I live.
And they do have a lot on display, you don't just go and buy and leave, you have to stay and look. |
Dangerous stuff having a model shop so close That's why my partner forbids me from entering them |
That is one of four in a five mile radius.
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| Les Marsh wrote: |
That is one of four in a five mile radius. |
There is no resisting that kind of temptation |
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There is nothing like looking thru a model mag and finding a model shop.
Suggesting to her indoors, that for a day out we should try this place, we haven't been there before.
And the surprised look you put on when you find it and say, 'Wow, I didn't know they had a model shop here, lets go in and have a look'.
In the end she just used to say, 'Why not go out with your mates instead and make a day of it'.
It is nice when they understand your fetish, and I always brought back a little something just for her (and a big something for me).
John
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kusuchi
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| Les Marsh wrote: | | Stitch wrote: | | Les Marsh wrote: |
Westbourne Models is only 15 minutes from where I live.
And they do have a lot on display, you don't just go and buy and leave, you have to stay and look. |
Dangerous stuff having a model shop so close That's why my partner forbids me from entering them |
That is one of four in a five mile radius. |
and you guys think I live in Paradise?
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| kusuchi wrote: | | Les Marsh wrote: | | Stitch wrote: | | Les Marsh wrote: |
Westbourne Models is only 15 minutes from where I live.
And they do have a lot on display, you don't just go and buy and leave, you have to stay and look. |
Dangerous stuff having a model shop so close That's why my partner forbids me from entering them |
That is one of four in a five mile radius. |
and you guys think I live in Paradise? |
Palm trees....check
Beach......check
Clear blue sea.......Not brown....check
Warm climate.....check
Scenes that wouldn't look out of place in a James bond film...check
you're right, its a living hell 
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Les
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| Mamodman123 wrote: | | kusuchi wrote: | | Les Marsh wrote: | | Stitch wrote: | | Les Marsh wrote: |
Westbourne Models is only 15 minutes from where I live.
And they do have a lot on display, you don't just go and buy and leave, you have to stay and look. |
Dangerous stuff having a model shop so close That's why my partner forbids me from entering them |
That is one of four in a five mile radius. |
and you guys think I live in Paradise? |
Palm trees....check
Beach......check
Clear blue sea.......Not brown....check
Warm climate.....check
Scenes that wouldn't look out of place in a James bond film...check
you're right, its a living hell |
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