Adrian Wintle Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) I'm looking for a 1:87 and 1:48 american tugboat kit - after the "M" company that you can see around NY harbor, some of whom have the extended, as in tall, wheelhouse to look over fuel barges. Anyone have any ideas for retailers? The Revell Tugboat (1/108 scale) might make a starting point for a 1/87 one. It should be cheap and reasonably available. http://www.revell.co...ps/80-5207.html There is also this, but I know nothing about it: http://www.megahobby...atkitdumas.aspx The Lindberg tug is 1/82 - also should be cheap and easily available http://www.lindberg-...model77221.html and in 1/48 http://www.historics... Tug DU1251.htm Adrian Edited July 20, 2012 by Adrian Wintle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) Carol Moran (megahobby link above) is 1:72 scale, and I'm pretty sure meant for R/C and electric propulsion - a google for 1:48 Harbor tugs ewill bring some up,but they will be pricey This would work with and extended funnel http://www.frenchmanriver.com/Pages/O/Boats/Harbor%20Tug/Diesel/oDieselTug.html Edited July 20, 2012 by shortliner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) Many thanks, Jack, of course I did not find that site! Looks doable... The problem with most boat kits are the "funny" scales, as you know. Edit: Howzabout a small trash transfer (train to barge) 1/48 micro layout? Used to be quite common at coastal cities like NY? Up until recently too. Best, Pete. Edited July 20, 2012 by trisonic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I have no idea how the transfer is done - Do they tip? - I can't believe they use some sort of excavator? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 I'll do some digging around when I'm awake - most trash to the Staten Island landfill came by barge (if I remember correctly). Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldknotty Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Found a great US place for my DCC needs out in Arizona , Litchfield Station , Jack and his girls are really helpful and do a great job well recommended by me . Who , by the way , has no ties 'cept for being a well satisfied customer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeaky Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I would like to recommend http://www.prairieshadows.com/ who are in Canada. I have just bought 7 HO Intermountain special run hoppers from them. They took 14 days to arrive with me in the UK. All told including all VAT and postage they worked out at less than £27 each which isn't too bad for a limited run! Here is a couple of photos for you to enjoy. The usual disclaimer applies, no other connection other than a satisfied customer. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john flann Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Jim's Junction, Billings, Montana has always served me well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Anglian Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Sad to report that Vic's Hobby Supply in NE Portland will be closing after 70 years in business. I have been lucky enough to see the massive 0 Guage layout in the basement of the shop. Although, I tend to shop at the Hobbysmith, it is sad to see another model shop close. Further details from the Oregonian Newspaper here: http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2012/12/vics_hobby_supply_in_northeast.html 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark33 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I use NMRS in Australia. The boss phones me sometimes, he’s an ATSF H0 collector/modeller into operation and DCC,, so knows what I’m talking about; we discuss NMRA doings. I saw his name on the MFCL Yahoo !group. He is very patient, in the recent past has waited for my Phiippine MasterCard accounts to supply a PIN so I can use PayPal. My order is accumulative; he orders parts from US suppliers/distributors, they take weeks to arrive to him; my box fills in his store; I pay by PayPal. http://www.northmodelrailroadsupplies.com/ http://members.optusnet.com.au/~david.north/gallery.html When box is full, it’s mailed to my mate in Sydney; is placed inside a robust 24 by 16 by 16 inch shipping Balikbayan Box (BB); Space is filled with ebay.au items. When full is shipped to me via BM express. Most package carriers like DHL, FedEx, etc. offer a BB service. BBs are inbound to Philippines only; sea/surface transport only, are exempt from customs charges and inspection. Cost is about 75 USD per box not by weight to here in Eastern Visayas. The national mail service, Philpost is totally unreliable; stuff would never get here. In UK, I’d dream for weeks awaiting packages, now I dream for months. There no hobby shops around here. One in Manila, Lils, seems to be a premium price Tamiya outlet. Customers buy boxed kits o space craft, vehicle, ships etc, but no trains and nothing in 1/87. I'll add a few snapshots. Phil Clark, Catarman, Philippines. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark33 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I use NMRS in Australia. The boss phones me sometimes, he’s an ATSF H0 collector/modeller into operation and DCC,, so knows what I’m talking about; we discuss NMRA doings. I saw his name on the MFCL Yahoo !group. He is very patient, in the recent past has waited for my Phiippine MasterCard accounts to supply a PIN so I can use PayPal. My order is accumulative; he orders parts from US suppliers/distributors, they take weeks to arrive to him; my box fills in his store; I pay by PayPal. http://www.northmodelrailroadsupplies.com/ http://members.optusnet.com.au/~david.north/gallery.html When box is full, it’s mailed to my mate in Sydney; is placed inside a robust 24 by 16 by 16 inch shipping Balikbayan Box (BB); Space is filled with ebay.au items. When full is shipped to me via BM express. Most package carriers like DHL, FedEx, etc. offer a BB service. BBs are inbound to Philippines only; sea/surface transport only, are exempt from customs charges and inspection. Cost is about 75 USD per box not by weight to here in Eastern Visayas. The national mail service, Philpost is totally unreliable; stuff would never get here. In UK, I’d dream for weeks awaiting packages, now I dream for months. There no hobby shops around here. One in Manila, Lils, seems to be a premium price Tamiya outlet. Customers buy boxed kits o space craft, vehicle, ships etc, but no trains and nothing in 1/87. I'll add a few snapshots. Phil Clark, Catarman, Philippines. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark33 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Try again, my ISP, Globe Broadband has stopped and started several times in last hour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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vcltel Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I too have had excellent service from Microscale decals, very quick service too. I just wish I wasn't as ham fisted dealing with them as I am. I ordered some McHenry couplers from Blue Ridge Hobbies and was satisfied with the service from them as well. On a similar theme I bought a new Broadway Mikado which went phut, they tried to find the problem by email so they could send me parts to correct. When this didn't work I sent it back to the States (£25 postage!) It took long enough to get there but they obviously couldn't find the trouble so sent a new one which arrived more quickly than I expected. I could only say how good the service was. Terry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted May 6, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 6, 2013 Sad to report that Vic's Hobby Supply in NE Portland will be closing after 70 years in business. I have been lucky enough to see the massive 0 Guage layout in the basement of the shop. Although, I tend to shop at the Hobbysmith, it is sad to see another model shop close. Further details from the Oregonian Newspaper here: http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2012/12/vics_hobby_supply_in_northeast.html Only just noticed your post. That's a shame to see it go. We normally stay within walking distance of this shop when in town. That basement layout was impressive. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Anglian Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 (edited) Only just noticed your post. That's a shame to see it go. We normally stay within walking distance of this shop when in town. That basement layout was impressive. Ian It was a shame, though Vic's did seem to be in a decline over the last couple of years to the point where I would have to order a certain DCC chip or go up the road to the Hobbysmith who would have it in stock. Shame though - it's all boarded up right now. Here is another news link - KATU News link here Edited May 9, 2013 by East Anglian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
highpeak Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I went to my local hobby shop today (Hobby Gallery in Wolcott, CT) and was saddened to see a sign outside notifying customers that the shop will be closing 12/31/13. Steve is retiring though he will continue to do shows and some internet sales. Hobby Gallery carried a decent line of bits and pieces, a lot of Cal-Scale and other detail parts (though the pegboard was becoming a bit sparse of late as he ran the stocks down). He also had a lot of older products, plenty of Roundhouse and older Athearn acquired over the years as other stores went out of business. I needed an Athearn caboose for parts, he had one minus its trucks and couplers for $3. I will miss dropping in for drill bits, glue, styrene and so on, all of it no doubt available on line, but without the cheery conversation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Depot Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Anyone ever visited Ready to Roll in Miami near Opa Locka airport? Hope to call in there next month... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) The Model Railroad Shop of Piscataway. I visited this one last week. Nice store with a decent selection on N-Scale. Just down the street is the Conrail Shared Assets line into Oak Island, so I got a bit of NS and CSX action (and met a Brit who lurks on here). I also visited English's (Bowser) in Montoursville, PA (twice) and the Strasburg shop in the outlet mall at US30/PA896 in Lancaser, PA. Adrian Edited October 22, 2013 by Adrian Wintle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 The Model Railroad Shop is, what I call, nicely old fashioned. Some interesting "small run" books there too. That crossing nearby has a nice curve so you can get head on shots too - I'm sure you noticed.... You should have told me that you were going I could have met you there if I was free... Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 The Model Railroad Shop is, what I call, nicely old fashioned. Some interesting "small run" books there too. That crossing nearby has a nice curve so you can get head on shots too - I'm sure you noticed.... You should have told me that you were going I could have met you there if I was free... Best, Pete. The friend I was visiting had to do a driver evaluation in Lebanon on short notice, so I ended up having a few hours free in the area last Wednesday. Had I known this in advance I would have pinged you, but I had thought I would have been only in the Wilmington/Baltimore/Annapolis area on this trip. I put some photos in a separate thread. Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_long Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Can anyone enlighten me as to which of the traders at the last few Tvnam's sold box loads of HO detailing parts ie DW/DA/Cannon etc, I'm after quite a few bits and growing tired of the growing USPS prices. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madharry Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Hi Just had a delivery of bits and bobs from Model Tech Studios. Mainly, castings etc (you cannot get a pile of trash with a skunk on it over here.) Their service was really prompt and best of all i did not have to pay anything extra on delivery to Royal Mail or our money grabbing government via costoms and excise. George I have used MTS twice and have been caught by Customs/PO both times. Their small details are wonderful. However beware of their kits, missing parts are a frequent occurence and it is very difficult to prove to MTS that they are at fault. Last time instead of replacing missing parts they suggested I wait until I ordered more stuff from them - that is not going to happen! Many fellow modellers on www.kitforums.com agree with me that their customer service sucks! Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madharry Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 The Revell Tugboat (1/108 scale) might make a starting point for a 1/87 one. It should be cheap and reasonably available. http://www.revell.co...ps/80-5207.html There is also this, but I know nothing about it: http://www.megahobby...atkitdumas.aspx The Lindberg tug is 1/82 - also should be cheap and easily available http://www.lindberg-...model77221.html and in 1/48 http://www.historics... Tug DU1251.htm Adrian Sea Port Model Works (www.seaportmodelsworks.com) make a very nice tug "Exeter" in 1/87. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilM Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Anyone used Hogtrainz? - they seem to be very cheap, for Intermountain GP10s at least, and were very prompt in responding to an email I sent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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