Archive for The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum The Original Unofficial Toy Steam Forum Established 2006 The biggest, most popular steam forum around! Accept NO imitations! We have a growing community of regular posting members who chat about all aspects of toy and model steam.          The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum Forum Index -> Steam Launches and Boats mogogear Shopping sites?? 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..... MooseMan 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 Nick 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. IndianaRog 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. kusuchi 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. Stitch A forum, like ours, but for model boats. I have found it useful http://www.modelshipworld.com/phpBB2/portal.php Parts and bits and pieces: http://www.westbourne-models.com/ Les Marsh Stitch wrote: A forum, like ours, but for model boats. I have found it useful http://www.modelshipworld.com/phpBB2/portal.php Parts and bits and pieces: http://www.westbourne-models.com/ 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. kusuchi Re: Shopping sites?? mogogear wrote: 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..... http://www.naturecoast.com/?gclid=CMXP3qG39pECFQEKuwod3l2CoA http://www.modelboat.com/ http://www.towerhobbies.com/ http://www.harbormodels.com/ http://www.jotika-ltd.com/ http://www.monahansteammodels.com/steamplants.aspx plus Westbourne, alwayshobbies,etc in the uk Stitch Les Marsh wrote: Stitch wrote: A forum, like ours, but for model boats. I have found it useful http://www.modelshipworld.com/phpBB2/portal.php Parts and bits and pieces: http://www.westbourne-models.com/ 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   Les Marsh Stitch wrote: Les Marsh wrote: Stitch wrote: A forum, like ours, but for model boats. I have found it useful http://www.modelshipworld.com/phpBB2/portal.php Parts and bits and pieces: http://www.westbourne-models.com/ 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. Stitch Les Marsh wrote: That is one of four in a five mile radius. There is no resisting that kind of temptation     Bogstandard 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 kusuchi Les Marsh wrote: Stitch wrote: Les Marsh wrote: Stitch wrote: A forum, like ours, but for model boats. I have found it useful http://www.modelshipworld.com/phpBB2/portal.php Parts and bits and pieces: http://www.westbourne-models.com/ 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? Mamodman123 kusuchi wrote: Les Marsh wrote: Stitch wrote: Les Marsh wrote: Stitch wrote: A forum, like ours, but for model boats. I have found it useful http://www.modelshipworld.com/phpBB2/portal.php Parts and bits and pieces: http://www.westbourne-models.com/ 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     Les Marsh Mamodman123 wrote: kusuchi wrote: Les Marsh wrote: Stitch wrote: Les Marsh wrote: Stitch wrote: A forum, like ours, but for model boats. I have found it useful http://www.modelshipworld.com/phpBB2/portal.php Parts and bits and pieces: http://www.westbourne-models.com/ 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              The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum Forum Index -> Steam Launches and Boats Page 1 of 1