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Can anyone suggest a a store that would have hardware for our models?

I tried searching the web for an outboard for by diablo model but didn't have much luck.
I did find some outboard motor models of 'classic' outboards that cost over $100 each. I hope my diablo looks nice when I'm done, but I know it won't look that nice!

Also, noticed a lot of oarlocks, etc on the model pictures here. Great looking models, everyone that's posted photos!

-Josh

Hi,

Dynamite suggests:

BlueJacket Ship Crafters
160 E. Main St.
Searsport ME 04974
(800) 448-5567
Fax: (207) 548-9974
http://www.bluejacketinc.com


Micro-Mark
340 Snyder Ave.
Berkeley Heights NJ 07922
(800) 225-1066
Fax: (908) 665-9383
http://www.micromark.com


Alan

I checked these two sources, but couldn't find what I was looking for.
What I had hoped to find was a model of an Outboard Motor, like the
one dynamite includes on the Diablo Grande in his latest book.

Any ideas?

Hi Josh,

Other sources, (the last has great promise):

http://www.alterscale.com/

http://cgi.ebay.com/OUTBOARD-MOTOR-MODEL-BOAT-RARE-PLASTIC_W0QQitemZ200166656636QQihZ010QQcategoryZ152932QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247

http://cgi.ebay.com/WIND-UP-TOY-BOAT-MOTOR-PLASTIC-MERCURY_W0QQitemZ290220783587QQihZ019QQcategoryZ1041QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247

http://cgi.ebay.com/Johnson-VRO-70-toy-boat-engine-plastic-excellent-cond_W0QQitemZ310039704575QQihZ021QQcategoryZ19033QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247

http://cgi.ebay.com/Johnson-Toy-Boat-Motor-Ocean-Runner-Battery-Operated_W0QQitemZ360040997634QQihZ023QQcategoryZ145946QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/50s-MOTORIZE-YOUR-BOAT-w-2-MERCURY-OUTBOARD-MOTORS-MIB_W0QQitemZ250235244729QQihZ015QQcategoryZ719QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://toyoutboardmotors.com/

There may be more on eBay, and Craigslist is worth a look too...

Also, see the Yahoo! Group: ToyOutboardMotors · Toy Boat and Toy Outboard Motor group

Alan

Instead of Ebay.com , is there any online shopping store to provide these models?

Hi,

Have you tried http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites?

Alan

Try the toy truck section at Toys r Us. They usually have a pickup or three towing a small boat w/ outboard (and trailer).

If nothing else, you could always carve one and paint it.

Alan