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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

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You can try Cornwall Model Boats in the UK. https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/ 

Current Builds:  1870's Sternwheeler, Lula

                             Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee

                             Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia

 

Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver                       

                       Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration

 

 

Posted (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 by Gregory

“Indecision may or may not be my problem.”
― Jimmy Buffett

Current builds:    Rattlesnake

On Hold:  HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett )

In the Gallery: Yacht Mary,  Gretel, French Cannon

Posted
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. 

Current Builds:  1870's Sternwheeler, Lula

                             Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee

                             Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia

 

Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver                       

                       Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration

 

 

Posted (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 by Gregory

“Indecision may or may not be my problem.”
― Jimmy Buffett

Current builds:    Rattlesnake

On Hold:  HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett )

In the Gallery: Yacht Mary,  Gretel, French Cannon

Posted

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

 

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Posted
19 minutes ago, Michael Scarborough said:

Perhaps I should start a build log. 

Michael. no perhaps to it, please start a build log. 

Current Builds:  1870's Sternwheeler, Lula

                             Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee

                             Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia

 

Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver                       

                       Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration

 

 

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