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#1 tragik

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Posted 23 July 2010 - 11:25 PM

Hello, I have been building models for less than a year. I have completed two models so far (one a tug boat, another a 1/48 f-22 raptor) and have a 3rd on the bench (on hold).
This site is amazing, i have found myself poking around in the automotive and motorcycle sections. I am an IPMS member as well.

I am confused on where to start to find a model kit for a motorcycle (without having to go to the UK or japan), where do you guys go? Also where do you guys go for your aftermarket stuff.. ?
I thought about asking this in the motorcycle WIP but I only saw build postings and didn't want to put my questions in the wrong sections. I also did a search on aftermarket parts and boy it came up with TONS of 'parts' findings.. lol

I have seen some of the BEAUTIFUL work here, I am sure someone has a method of "i get my model kits from x,y, or z. Then i go for the aftermarket parts at a, b, or c"

Any advice would be great, I mean heck I could throw a rock and hit 6 different locations what will have aircraft and aftermarket parts for aircraft.

thanks
Sean, San Francisco Ca

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Posted 23 July 2010 - 11:55 PM

Welcome to escale. Enjoy your stay.

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Posted 24 July 2010 - 12:47 AM

Welcome to eScale tragik, great to have you here. The best way is to share your work with us and ask questions along the way. Simply state what kit you want to build and the level of detail and I'm sure someone will be able to point in the right direction.
As for after market parts, there's a lot of places you can purchase after market parts. We even have our own little store that helps support and keep escale alive.

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Posted 24 July 2010 - 01:02 AM

Sean... welcome to eScale! I'm always thrilled to see another motorcycle builder here. As for sources, eBay is a good place for kits, but there are several other online sites as well your local hobby stores. In terms of aftermarket products, other than our store here, Hiroboy.com is a great place. Yep, he's in the UK, but usually ships very fast and reliably.

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Posted 24 July 2010 - 01:47 AM

welcome to escale :064:

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Sergio Laurenzano

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Posted 24 July 2010 - 04:02 AM

Welcome to escale Sean! Maybe I'm lucky to have a well stocked hobby store locally that carries a full range of kits of all genres as well as a full range of supplies. I would expect San Fran to have a list of model/ hobby stores listed in the phone directory: I think that's what I would do is begin with your local phone directory's yellow pages, and make a few phone calls to find places to visit. :armata_PDT_12:

play on...

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Posted 24 July 2010 - 09:04 AM

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Posted 24 July 2010 - 10:09 AM

Hi Tragik, and welcome! I visited SF a couple of years ago, it's a great town.

Chris

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Posted 24 July 2010 - 10:14 AM

Welcome to escale Tragik. :armata_PDT_01:

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Posted 24 July 2010 - 07:40 PM

Welcome to eScale Sean.We have another member in your neck of the woods.Paul (2WHL)is somewhere in the California area..Perhaps he can help you on local info?

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'32 Ford Phaeton.
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Posted 24 July 2010 - 08:58 PM

Welcome Sean.
Been to San Francisco a couple of times, cool place. I'm sure you can find anything there. LOL.

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Posted 24 July 2010 - 09:15 PM

dublin boy, on 24 July 2010 - 09:58 PM, said:

Welcome Sean.
Been to San Francisco a couple of times, cool place. I'm sure you can find anything there. LOL.

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Current W.I.P.s
Al's Imp.
'32 Ford Phaeton.
............................
Future builds.
'36 Ford Coupe.
Mini Moke-scratchbuild
Replica of my old trike.

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Posted 24 July 2010 - 11:07 PM

I think Nigel's looking for a map of how to find the Castro :tease:

He's gonna kill me now :armata_PDT_12:

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Posted 25 July 2010 - 12:41 PM

Hi Sean, welcome to eScale! I think you'll find a great deal of hobby shops locally in a place as big as San Fran. Can't wait to see some pics.

For more of my models and my current build visit my workbench at www.angeloazullo.com

Current Works In Progress:
1/32 Hasegawa BF-109 G-6
Tamiya Ferrari Enzo
1:1 Harley Davidson Sportster Cafe Racer

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Sci-fi eXercise
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Knight Rider
My First Ever Armor Build

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Posted 25 July 2010 - 12:46 PM

Welcome aboard Sean! Enjoy!

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Ferrari F50 Tamiya 1/24 WIP
Flakpanzer V "Coelian" Dragon 1/35 WIP
Sturmtiger AFV Club 1/35 WIP
StuG III G Early Prod. Dragon 1/35 WIP

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Posted 25 July 2010 - 05:09 PM

dublin boy, on 25 July 2010 - 12:07 AM, said:

I think Nigel's looking for a map of how to find the Castro :tease:

He's gonna kill me now :armata_PDT_12:

I had to google it! but you knew allready. :064:

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Current W.I.P.s
Al's Imp.
'32 Ford Phaeton.
............................
Future builds.
'36 Ford Coupe.
Mini Moke-scratchbuild
Replica of my old trike.

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Posted 25 July 2010 - 06:02 PM

arni, on 25 July 2010 - 05:09 PM, said:

I had to google it! but you knew allready. :064:

The Castro is funny Nigel, Can you imagine Angelo cruising in the pink Corvette?

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Posted 25 July 2010 - 06:23 PM

dublin boy, on 25 July 2010 - 07:02 PM, said:

The Castro is funny Nigel, Can you imagine Angelo cruising in the pink Corvette?

That is a funny image..'Ohh young man do ya wanna ride with me?''
Angelo will kill me now.. :rofl:

Guess what? Angelo just sent me this pic of his Corvette! :rofl:

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Current W.I.P.s
Al's Imp.
'32 Ford Phaeton.
............................
Future builds.
'36 Ford Coupe.
Mini Moke-scratchbuild
Replica of my old trike.

#19 Angelo

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Posted 26 July 2010 - 11:40 AM

I never thought I'd say a Corvette was ugly but that car is ugly. I wish you guys would visit so I can send you back across the Atlantic riding my size 12's. Lol.

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Posted 26 July 2010 - 03:02 PM

Thanks for the great greetings guys.. I noticed there was quite a bit of parts in the estore here.. Sweet, will have to pick my model and then ask for suggestions in the correct forum.. lol.. Well if anyone is in the san fran area (even if you do have a pink vet)let me know and say hello..

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#11 dublin boy

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