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Forum: RC Scale Boating
03-06-2014, 03:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,391
Posted By scalerc

Try Model Slipway kits or Caldercraft they make...

Try Model Slipway kits or Caldercraft they make nice kits. If you want something a bit larger and more challenging you can always try a Mount Fleet kit. They are very detailed and tend to be a bit...
Forum: RC Scale Boating
03-05-2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,391
Posted By scalerc

Cant give you detailed review of a kit. I tried...

Cant give you detailed review of a kit. I tried to build the Robert E Peary several years ago and the kit quality was so bad I gave up on it. The parts are very poorly molded that I asked Deans to...
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Flys - Airplanes
02-28-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 878
Posted By scalerc

RE: WRAMS Show-2012

Well if this years show was an improvement from years past it is a sorry state of affairs. I was at the Wram show about 10 years ago in White Plains, yes a pain to get to and the parking awful, but I...
Forum: Kit Building
02-25-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,017
Posted By scalerc

RE: Precision Cut Kits - needs PR101

Have to agree on the customer service piece. I purchase all my laser cut stuff from laser lizard, good quality excellent prices and service. I was at the WRAM show picked up some Ziroli plans for a...
Forum: Kit Building
04-14-2009, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,214
Posted By scalerc

Good Hobby shop in the boston area

Am in boston this week and wanted find out what the best hobby shop in the area was
Forum: Kit Building
04-01-2009, 03:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 762
Posted By scalerc

RE: Best Place to buy a kit

Thanks, looks like I will have to buy direct. Just wanted to see if there was a dealer out there that had better pricing as one can usually get some good deals from online dealers or other hobby...
Forum: Kit Building
04-01-2009, 12:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 762
Posted By scalerc

Best Place to buy a kit

I was wanting to buy a BUSA Spad 13 kit, and aside directly from BUSA where else is there a good source that has good prices for BUSA kits
Forum: RC Scale Boating
02-27-2009, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,363
Posted By scalerc

RE: Boat Kit Manufacturers?

Can't go wrong with either a Model Slipway or Caldercraft both excellent manufactrurers and first rate customer service. Had a cracked hull on a Marie Felling kit and caldercraft shipped me a new one...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-11-2009, 01:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,738
Posted By scalerc

RE: Heritage RC Kits

Fewer vendors, has been deminishing each of the last few years. the show was better when it was in Pasadena. Will probably give this show one more chance next year, but if it slides any further not...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-10-2009, 02:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,123
Posted By scalerc

RE: Iron Bay Model Company

If Iron Bay truelly wants to continue the Byron Legacy and produce kits/parts in a reduced mode that is fine. But I think that communication and setting expectations for customers is the order of...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-27-2007, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,894
Posted By scalerc

Best Hobby Shop in Bay Area

Planning a trip to the Bay area and wanted to know what the best hobby in the area is?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-12-2006, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,546
Posted By scalerc

RE: Glen Torrence Models

Both manufacturers are top of the line. You can't go wrong with either one. Comes down to the subject you intend to build.
Forum: Kit Building
12-09-2005, 05:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,055
Posted By scalerc

RE: Kit collecting

I'm in the same boat. Been hoarding kits for a few years now and am glad I did. Kits are slowly fading out and as the saying goes grab while the grabbing is good, because eventually the kit you want...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
10-11-2005, 10:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,114
Posted By scalerc

RE: Heli Hobbies. what gives?????

Have to agree Heli Hobbies sucks. I have ordered from them in the past and it takes forever to get your stuff shipped out. I did get what I ordered but it took 2 weeks and I to am in SoCal so should...
Forum: RC Scale Boating
10-08-2005, 08:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,391
Posted By scalerc

RE: Deans Marine

You can also get Deans from Gold Coast Hobbies in Long Island. But the main question is why? These kits have to be some of the worst on the market. Talk to Barry at Westbourne in the UK and he will...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
09-23-2005, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,509
Posted By scalerc

RE: most scale pt-17 stearman kit?

You may also want to try one of the UK shops. Sometimes the cost of importing yourself is less expensive then going through a US dealer that imports. Less markup and youdon'y have to pay the VAT, so...
Forum: RC Scale Boating
06-22-2005, 11:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,013
Posted By scalerc

RE: Where can I get the "Tito Neri" boat kit?

Pretty close by. I haven't been to Hemet in a while as it is a bit out of the way as not much takes me in that direction. Besides with summer here it is to hot there now to go there. Has to be at...
Forum: RC Scale Boating
06-22-2005, 04:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,013
Posted By scalerc

RE: Where can I get the "Tito Neri" boat kit?

Try Gold Coast if want to try a US supplier first, not sure they carry them though but doesn't hurt to ask. Westbourne and Alans would be my next bet.
Forum: RC Scale Boating
06-21-2005, 11:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,013
Posted By scalerc

RE: Where can I get the "Tito Neri" boat kit?

One other thing, Harbormodels may have it, but odds are they may not. Also you want to be careful using their on-line order process. It double dips your credit card and it can be a big hassle getting...
Forum: RC Scale Boating
06-21-2005, 11:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,013
Posted By scalerc

RE: Where can I get the "Tito Neri" boat kit?

Try Westbourne Model Centre or Alans Hobby in the UK. They both may have it in stock. Exceptional service far superior to any US source. I buy all my Slipway stuff from Westbourne and their prices...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-20-2005, 12:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,504
Posted By scalerc

Best Place to Buy Yellow Aircraft kits

I am looking for a good source for yellow aircraft kits. I have been eyeing their P-40 and P-47 and wanted to get one. Everytime I try to call yellow direct I get no answer.
Forum: Kit Building
05-16-2005, 02:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 471
Posted By scalerc

Yellow Aircraft

Need a good source to obtain a yellow aircraft p-40
Forum: RC Scale Boating
05-16-2005, 09:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,050
Posted By scalerc

RE: Deans Marine Any good

Yeah those pictures show a pretty bad set of plans and fittings. They do however backup something a Deans Dealer in the UK had passed on to me when I asked about their kits. I had purchased Model...
Forum: RC Scale Boating
05-07-2005, 09:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,050
Posted By scalerc

RE: Deans Marine Any good

You are probably right. Your dad seems to have gotten a bum kit. It would be nice if you posted the pics of the poor fittings here on the forum. Maybe it would get others to comment on their...
Forum: RC Scale Boating
05-07-2005, 11:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,050
Posted By scalerc

RE: Deans Marine Any good

Not sure, he got a reject kit. I spoke with a shop in the UK who sells these kits and their recommendation was the following: "Unless you are interested in the subject, stay away from Deans" He says ...
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