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05/11/08

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Some nice places to visit or find supplies and information.

Organizations and Clubs

bulletNARNational Association of Rocketry --The original organization representing all kinds of rocketry from model rocketry to high power rocketry, competition, education, laws, etc.

Tools and Supplies

bulletMicro-Mark--THE best source for special and hard-to-find tools and modeling supplies. 
bulletModel Expo --Primarily a model ship site, but it has a variety of tools and supplies that will come in handy for any spacemodeler. Hey, if you really want to add to your model-building skills, grab a sailing ship kit!

How-To's

bulletTK560--VACUFORMER construction details. Might be a little overkill for smaller model parts but the tips and tricks you will pick up here will help you with your own designs.

Flying Rockets

bullet Aero Tech--Composite motors from D and up. Small to medium size rocket kits mid to high power rocketeers
bulletApogee Rockets -- NAR competition Scale kits. Unique Motors. They have the BEST Saturn V and Saturn IB kits...flying OR display
bulletEstes Industries -- The oldest and most well-known model rocket company. Also COX airplanes and flying models
bullet Giant Leap Rocketry --High power, telemetry, building supplies
bulletPratt Hobbies -- High Tech model rocketry supplies, telemetry
bullet Rocketry Online -- Though not a "Rocket Company" this is a web site that serves as a launching point for "Anything Rocketry"
bullet Tango Papa Decals -- Custom and hard-to-find decals specifically for model rockets and old rocket kits. Also "Mars Lander" flying kits

Materials and Supplies

bullet 3M Graphic Arts -- THE tape company. Research your specialty tapes here.
bullet Aerospace Composite Products -- High-tech composite fabrics, resins, casting and fabricating supplies
bulletBalsa USA -- Balsa and plywood supplier
bulletComposite Store -- Composite materials, resins, pigments and supplies for the modeler
bullet Custom Paper Tubes -- Source of various tubes
bulletFibre Glast Developments -- High-tech composite fabrics, resins, casting and fabricating supplies
bulletLaser Arts -- Custom Laser Cutting to your specifications in various materials
bullet Lone Star Balsa -- Balsa and plywood supplier
bullet Micro Fasteners -- Tiny screws, bolts, nuts, and washers for scale detailing
bulletMicro-Mark -- I can't say enough about this place. Materials (great casting resins) and tools for any model needs
bulletPaper-Tubes.NET -- Several tubing sources in one location
bullet Tango Papa Decals -- Custom and hard-to-find decals specifically for model rockets and old rocket kits. Also "Mars Lander" flying kits
bullet Tap Plastics -- Great source for wide variety of casting and fiberglassing resins and supplies

Individuals' Web Sites

bulletPeter McQuillan's Mercury Little Joe Site -- A good site to visit to see some great videos, photos, and diagrams regarding the Mercury Little Joe. Also includes information and photos on Peter's superb Mercury Little Joe models. A must-visit site.

 

 

 

 

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