Michael Scarborough Posted January 4, 2021 Share #1 Posted January 4, 2021 Can anyone suggest a few good online sources for basic ship fittings? I'm scratch building a British WWI aircraft lighter. I've been finding bits here and there, but not one basic supplier here in the USA. Does such place exist? Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Cheers from NYC, Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted January 4, 2021 Share #2 Posted January 4, 2021 You can try Cornwall Model Boats in the UK. https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/ mtaylor 1 Quote Current Builds: Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted January 4, 2021 Share #3 Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) I see Kieth trumped me..😀 In the USA< I would check ModelExpo Cornwall Model Boats in the UK has a greater selection, and you might find the shipping rates to be surprisingly reasonable. Edited January 4, 2021 by Gregory Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Luck is just another word for good preparation. —MICHAEL ROSE Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted January 4, 2021 Share #4 Posted January 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, Gregory said: I see Kieth trumped me Gregory, I've found them to be the best and Sarah is a peach when it comes to helping you with you order. They're a bit spendy due more to the exchange rate. Michael, I can only guess at the delay time using Royal Mail and USPS but any order shipping Fedex or UPS should arrive in a timely manner. mtaylor 1 Quote Current Builds: Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted January 4, 2021 Share #5 Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) My comment was mainly because the OP specified USA.. I'm not sure about smaller orders, but I've saved a lot of money at Cornwall on European kits, due the substantial difference in price of the kit. Often 30% or more in the US.. Edited January 4, 2021 by Gregory Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Luck is just another word for good preparation. —MICHAEL ROSE Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Scarborough Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted January 11, 2021 Greetings, Keith and Gregory...I know I responded with thanks to your very helpful suggestions but see no indication of my response here. I'm squeaky new to this forum so perhaps haven't got the procedures down right. At any rate, thanks again for the suggestions. I'm primarily a 1/32 scale WWI aircraft modeler but have long had ideas of a nice build of the blockade runner, PS Hope, and, in my deepest dreams, a full build someday of Jean Boudriot's 74 Gun Ship. Cooler minds prevail, however, and I have the kit for Syren's Meday Longboat and will start with that. At the meoment, I'm scratch building a Royal Navy WWI lighter to carry a Sopwith Camel. It's for that that I'm looking for parts. Perhaps I should start a build log. Again, thanks for the help and I look forward to becoming a contributing member of this talented bunch of artists. Cheers from NYC, Michael Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryC Posted January 12, 2021 Share #7 Posted January 12, 2021 Bluejacket, Ages of sail mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted January 12, 2021 Share #8 Posted January 12, 2021 19 minutes ago, Michael Scarborough said: Perhaps I should start a build log. Michael. no perhaps to it, please start a build log. mtaylor 1 Quote Current Builds: Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryC Posted January 12, 2021 Share #9 Posted January 12, 2021 Syren has blocks and ropes mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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