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Hello all, well this is my first post to the forum. Ive been modeling aircraft for years, but never found this site until just recently. I do have some questions… im having trouble finding a good site to order my materials through. Im stationed in Alaska… and well we dont have a hobby store there haha… so you know where im coming from. Also… where can i find a site or something that says what materials i would need for certain kits… that way i dont have to order them after i buy the kit? Thanks ahead of time!

John

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Hi John

Welcome to the forum!

  1. A good website to order stuff is udisco.com They are located in Montreal Canada and they delivers very fast. They have a huge selection and prices are ok.

  2. To know what material is required for a particular kit such as paint color and aftermarket products, I suggest you to come up here and ask. Folks on this forum has been very helpfull for me and chances are great to have suggestion from someone who actually built the kits.

Have fun

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awesome… thanks for the help. Ill check that site out.

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rollmodels.com, squadron/signal.com are a few I can think of. Squadron has a gigantic catolog that includes kits, aftermarket accessories, materials(plastics), tools, books, decals…, and the list goes on. Roll Models is the same I believe. I do know that Roll Models stocks a HUGE selection of aircraft engines.

Welcome to the sight.

And what do you build?

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[#welcome] to our world John[:D] You’ll find this is a good place to ask questions as there’s a good group of folks here. If ya haven’t noticed, there are different forums here at FSM. Aircraft, Ships, etc. You’ll find many helpful things & don’t hesitate to ask questions[;)]

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Welcome John…looking forward to seeing your work.

Jerry

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well if your surfing the web try www.greatmodels.com they have an awsome selection of kits & supplies and they also have reviews for the kits if needed, and another great site is www.modelingmadness.com they have reviews of kits and what, where, and how to make a certian kit look great,

Good Luck, have fun and welcome to the forum

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[#welcome] to the forums.

I usually order everything that I need from either greatmodels.com or squadron.com.

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Welcome to the forum. You might want to also look at http://www.hyperscale.com and talk to the Wookie – I think he is modeling in your neck of the woods.

Add to that list http://www.internethobbies.com

If you are into WW2 aircraft check the reviews at my site, I often list the availible accessory kits for any given model.

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Hey TexanSoldier, where are you stationed? I live in Anchorage and if you get into town we have a Hobbycraft in the Dimond Center and there’s the Anchorage House of Hobbies behind REI on Bensen and Spenard. If I can’t find what I need there I usually go with Squadron.com since they don’t charge extra for shipping to Alaska, it really bugs me when companies do that. The USPS doesn’t charge extra! I hope you’re enjoying our state and good luck with the modeling supplies!

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[#ditto] He’s in our modeling club and MUCH more knowledgeable than me!

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LoL… a frozen furrball huh?![:-,][(-D] That explains it[;)]