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| Model Building Equipment | Anyone that has been around RF Cafe knows that I am a model builder. That skill has help me as a technician and then later as an engineer. Cutting and carving and drilling and gluing and screwing together small assemblies has been a big part of the laboratory experience. Sure, just about anyone can do these things, but I always tried to apply my modeling skills to make projects more than just a hack and whack job. Anyway, here are companies that make parts for modelers, both components and tools.
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AMA Store
765-287-1256 / Muncie, IN
Apparel, books, videos, custom AMA items.
Aero Micro
408-255-5566 / Cupertino, CA
Electric flight supplies.
Aerospace Composite Products
800-811-2009 / Livermore, CA
Lightweight composite materials.
Airtronics
714-978-1895 / Anaheim, CA
Radio systems & accessories.
Always Hobbies
01362 692985 / Dereham Norfolk, U.K.
Always Hobbies of Dereham have been supplying modelmakers since 1895 and we pride ourselves on our worldwide reputation for quality and service. Always Hobbies has a wide range of Model Boats, to suit beginners and experienced model boaters alike.
Visitors can also enjoy a trip to the HOBBIES Museum of Fretwork featuring many of our fine old cast iron fretsaws, manufactured in Dereham, together with hand tools, HOBBIES weekly publications and many other items of HOBBIES Memorabilia.
APC Propellers
530-661-0399 / Woodland, CA
Over 300 APC propeller sizes are currently available. The selection is continuously expanding. Current sizes range from 5.5 X 2 up to 26 X 14 in composite materials using long chopped nylon fibers, carbon fibers and hand-laid fibers.
Astro Flight
310-821-6242 / Marina Del Rey, CA
Motors, controllers, chargers.
Aveox
805-915-0200 / Simi Valley, CA
Brushless DC motors.
Avia Sport Composites
828-345-6070 / Hickory, NC
Carbon fiber components.
Bambula Props
301-374-2197 / Waldorf, MD
Props for large aircraft.
Batteries America
800-308-4805 / Middleton, WI
NiCad, MiMH, Li-Ion, Li-Poly.
Berg Receivers
888-291-2111 / San Diego, CA
Micro receivers.
BestRC.com
770-532-6401 / Oakwood, GA
Airplane kits.
Big Boys Toys
+0870 201 4814 / UK
Table football, pool tables, snooker tables, air hockey, scalextric, slot cars, radio controlled cars, radio controlled planes, steam models, f1 models, gadgets and gizmo's, birthday gifts, xmas ideas.
BMJR Models
321-537-1159 / Sharpes, FL
Our emphasis is on small electric park flyers, designed around the popular Speed 280 electric motors and micro RC Gear.
Bob's Little Airplane Company
Miami, OK
Home of the Gymallo, the best Indoor/Park Flyer kit on the market!
Bob Selman Designs
417-358-9521 / Carthage, MO
RTF kits, plans, radios, accessories, batteries, magnetic actuators, prop adapters, gearboxes, foam wings, and chargers.
Bob Smith Industries
805-466-1717 / Atascadero, CA
Hobby, recreational & industrial adhesives.
BVM
407-327-6333 / Winter Springs, FL
World leader in the design, development and manufacture of radio controlled jet model airplanes.
Byron Fuels
712-364-3165 / Ida Grove, IA
Airplane, helicopter, race car, boat racing, 4 cycle fuels.
Cactus Aviation
520-721-0087 / Tucson, AZ
3W aerobatic, scale aircraft, motors & accessories.
Castle Creations
785-883-4519 / Wellsville, KS
Manufacturer of state-of-the-art, ultra-lightweight and high-quality motor controls for electric RC models.
Central Hobbies
800-723-5937 / Billings, MT
Stocks a full range of radio-control airplane products, specializing in aerobatic & pattern rc equipment and accessories.
Cermark
800-704-6229 / Santa Fe Springs, CA
ARF airplanes, batteries, battery charger & dischargers, radios, receivers, servos, connectors, electric motors & accessories, electric speed controls, engines, mufflers & glow-plugs, flight packs.
Clancy Aviation
714-963-0133 / Fountain Valley, CA
Bee Planes, now part of Global Hobby.
Cline and Associates
937-426-4167 / Alpha, OH
Fuel systems, Tartan engines, Bisson mufflers.
Coverite
714-979-8058 / Costa Mesa, CA
Film & fabric coverings & accessories.
CJ Youngblood Enterprises, Inc
979-828 4269 / Hearne, TX
Dave Brown Products
513-738-1576 / Hamilton, OH
Manufacturer of molded parts and accessories for radio control (R/C) aircraft.
Dave's Aircraft Works
949-248-2773 / Capistrano Beach, CA
Airplane kits, plans, & spare parts & raw materials.
Davis Diesel Development
203-877-1670 / Milford, CT
Diesel products, mufflers, pipes, RC accessories, CO2 motors.
Desert Aircraft
520-722-0607 / Tucson, AZ
Aircraft, engines, propellers, spinners.
Diversity Model Aircraft
858-693-8188 / San Diego, CA
Electric powered R/C airplanes, battery packs, and accessories.
Dremel
800-437-3635 / Racine, WI
Tools & accessories.
Drill Doctor
800-597-6170 / Ashland, OR
Designs and manufactures the Drill Doctor® brand of high quality drill bit sharpeners.
Du-Bro
800-848-9411 / Wauconda, IL
R/C model replacement parts.
DuraTrax
217-398-0007 / Champaign, IL
RC Cars & accessories.
Dymond Modelsports
920-303-2021 / San Diego, CA
Airplanes, radios, accessories.
Dynaflite
217-398-8970 / Champaign, IL
Giant fun scale, motor glider trainers, Sailplanes, Hi-Start launchers.
Eagle Hobbies
435-477-1503 / Parowan, UT
Top Gun ignition systems, Eagle Claw plane racks.
Eagle Tree Systems
888-432-4744 / Bellevue, WA
Electrifly
217-398-8970 / Champaign IL
RC airplanes, accessories.
Electronic Model Systems (EMS)
800-845-8978 / Yorba Linda, CA
Batteries, chargers, RC systems, receivers.
Emcotec
+49 (8234) 95 98 9 - 0 /Germany
Embedded controller technology.
Esprit Models
321 725 3208 / Palm Bay, FL
Importer and distributor of high-quality and precision crafted, flying models. Our range of models starts from simple Parkflyers to Fun-Fly models then up to very complicated and beautifully made scale models.
Estes
719-372-6565 / Penrose, CO
Model rockets, planes & accessories.
Evolution Engines
800-338-4639 / Champaign, IL
Airplane engines - distributed by Horizon Hobby.
Extreme Flight RC
770-887-1794
ARF aircraft, accessories, motors, engines.
FanFare
(01227) 771331 / UK
Motors, speed controllers, propellers, chargers, wheels, & more.
FHS Oil, Inc
800-742-8484 / Clover, SC
Model fuels, racing oils & fuels.
FMA Direct
800-343-2934 / Frederick, MD
Airplanes, flight systems, servos, chargers, switches, accessories, educational material, and more.
Frank Tiano Enterprises
863-607-6611 / Lakeland, FL
Adhesives, jets, turbines, & more.
Futaba
217-398-0007 /Champaign, IL
Servos, receivers, modules, parts and accessories.
GiantScalePlanes.com
610-282-4811 / Coopersburg, PA
ARC and ARF R/C planes & accessories.
Global Hobby Distributors
714-963-0133 / Fountain Valley, CA
Distributor of RC hobby products.
Graupner
Germany
Airplanes, helicopters, cars, trucks, boats, engines, radios, accessories.
Great Planes Model Distributors
217-398-0007 / Champaign, IL
RC planes, accessories, tools, adhesives, field equipment, building equipment.
GWS USA
909-594-94979 / City of Industry, CA
Planes, receivers, accessories.
Hacker Brushless USA
480-726-7519 / Tempe, AZ
Motors, controllers, airplanes, boats, cars, trucks, helicopters, accessories.
Hobby People
800-854-8471 / Fountain Valley, CA
RC planes & helis, trucks, cars, toys & games, trains, slot cars, plastic models, die cast models.
Hitec RCD USA, Inc
858-748-6948 / Poway, CA
Computer Radios.
Hobby E-store
818-848-8230 / Burbank, CA
RC cars, trucks, airplanes, helicopters, tanks, boats, & diecasts.
Hobbico
217-398-0007 / Champaign, IL
Airplanes, cars, boats, chargers, accessories, field equipment, tools.
Hobby Hangar
321-727-8227 / Melbourne, FL
Airplane kits, ARFs, laser packs.
Hobby Horse
800-604-6229 / Madison, WI
Radios, receivers, servos, accessories, flight packs, engines, airplane kits.
Hobby Lobby International, Inc
615-373-1444 / Brentwood, TN
Radio control RC model airplanes, boats, helicopters.
HobbyTown USA
RC airplanes, boats, helicopters, rockets, railroading, plastic models, science kits, arts & crafts.
HobbyZone
877-504-0233 / Champaign, IL
Planes, boats, trucks.
Horizon Hobby
800-338-4639 / Champaign, IL
International marketer and distributor of radio control (RC) cars, boats, planes and helicopters; model railroad; plastic and die-cast models; and other general hobby products.
Hot Bodies
951-296-9340 / Temecula CA
RC car & truck kits, bodies, wheels, tires, chargers, parts & accessories.
Hobby People
800-854-8471 / Fountain Valley, CA
RC airplanes, cars, boats, engines & motors, tools & supplies, books, & more.
HP Pilots
920-623-4632 / Columbus WI
RC airplane pilots, machine guns, throw meters, 3d & standard meters, servo, rudder meters.
Ikarus
239-690-0003 / Fort Myers, FL
Planes, helicopters, flight simulators.
Jet Glues
866-538-4583
Professional grade Cyanoacrylate.
JR Radios
800-338-4639 / Champaign, IL
Precision Radio Control Systems.
K&S Engineering
773-586-8503
Metal products and telescopic tubing for the hobby, hardware, craft, and do-it-yourself fields.
Kangke Industrial USA Inc
877-203-2377 / Deer Park, NY
ARF airplanes, R/C engines, spinners, accessories, wing totes.
Krylon
1-800-4KRYLON
Wide selection of paint.
Kyosho
217-398-0007 / Champaign, IL
Leavesley Aviation
01588 630253 / UK
Model aircraft.
Super blues, construction adhesives & home repair, epoxies, sealants, wood glues, household adhesives & fillers, threadlockers, spray adhesives, automotive / small engine, rust treatments & cleaners, blair® products for artists.
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| Ludwig R/C Yachts
Universal City, TX
Custom RC yachts including EC12, Santa Barbara, Half Meter, 10R, Kubernettes, 6 Meter, GC12, AC Class, Shamrock V and more.
Magnum Fuels
Denver, CO
R/C model engine fuel, produces maximum performance in all conventional 2 & 4 cycle engines, custom blended with the finest additives and lubricants available.
MaxCim Motors, Inc
716-662-5651 / Orchard Park, NY
Brushless DC motors and digital speed controllers. ElectriCalc software - allows you to simulate an electric flight system for your model airplane with a battery pack, electronic speed control, motor, gearbox, and propeller.
Maxx Products International, Inc
800-416-MAXX / Lake Zurich, IL
Resource for RC hobby products, parts, accessories. Mpi, Promax, Hitec, Futaba, etc.
MDW Aviation Associates, Inc
800-545-8777 / Bridgeview, IL
Aviation smoke oil for giant scale models.
MEC (Model Electronics Corporation)
866-507-9956 / Renton, WA
Manufacturer and supplier of motors, batteries, and gear boxes for electric powered R/C flight.
Mega Motor USA
888-800-3663
Electric motors and accessories for RC models.
Megatech
North Bergen, NJ
Offers a wide variety of high-technology R/C (radio-controlled) products that are extremely user friendly. Our philosophy is making unique products that are fun for kids and adults alike. Megatech promotes family interaction, education, competition and just pure fun.
Mikro Designs, Inc
760-371-7546 / Ridgecrest, CA
Quality products for miniature aircraft.
Modelair-Tech
631-981-0372 / Centereach, NY
A leader in the design and manufacture of electric flying model products. Modelair-Tech's primary thrust is belt and gear drive RPM reduction units. Efficient, lightweight electric model designs (plans) and some kits are also in the product line. Light weight vacuum- formed parts are available for many of the designs. Modelair-Tech also specializes in "engineering" power systems for the novice at electric model flight.
Model Engine Company of America
800-359-6972 / Sierra Madre, CA
Supplier of engines and accessories.
Model Rectifier Corporation (MRC)
732-225-2100 / Edison, NJ
Train controls and sound systems, model trains, plastic model kits, die cast models, battery chargers, RC vehicles, boats, helicopters, & planes, model engines, slot cars, flight simulators.
Morgan Inc
800-424-9300 / Enterprise, AL
Cool Power, Omega, Sidewinder fuel, Home Brew, Cool Power Racing Oils.
Mountain Models
719-372-6727 / Penrose, CO
Our goal is to serve the radio control hobbyist by producing high- quality, laser cut electric aircraft kits that are durable, easy to build, and a joy to fly.
Nelson Hobby Specialties
Texas
Aircraft kits, accessories, parts.
Northeast Sailplane Products
802-655-7700 / Colchester VT
R/C sailplanes, electrics, and accessories.
O.S. Engines
Airplane, helicopter, car, buggy, boat engines, glow plugs.
ParkZone (A Horizon Hobby, Inc. brand)
800-338-4639 / Champaign, IL
Charge-and-Fly™ park flyers - J-3 Cub 3, F-27 Stryker, Slo-V.
Peak Electronics, Inc
480-558-1996 / Gilbert, AZ
Provides top quality battery maintenance products and radio accessories to the discriminating modeler, now owns Sirius battery products.
Peck Polymers
619-448-1818 / Santee, CA
Wide variety of supplies for Free Flight modeling.
Penn Valley Hobby Center
215-855-1268 / Lansdale, PA
Gliders, rubber power, free flight, electric and combustion powered R/C, miniatures, custom kits, control line kits, parts, accessories, and much more.
Plantraco
306-955-1836 / Canada
Micro receivers, chargers, lithium cells, micro servos, micro flying saucers, blimps, airplanes, desktop rovers.
Polk's Hobbies
973-351-9800 / Irvington, NJ
Radios, planes, parts and more.
Potensky
420 272 767 916 / Czech Republic
Planes, controllers, motors, receivers, chargers, propellers.
Powermaster
512-285-9595 / Elgin, TX
Manufacturer of premium model engine fuel.
Radical RC
937-256-7727 / Dayton, OH
RC airplane kits, parts, & accessories.
Ram Radio Controlled Models
847-740-8726 / Round Lake Beach, IL
RC & railroad lighting systems, sound, control & power devices.
Razor Motors
Goleta, CA
Motors, controllers, prop adapters, geardrives.
RC Direct
888-291-2111 / San Diego, CA
Helicopters, gliders, motors, receivers, crystals, radio repair.
RC Hobby Center
937-236-2455 / Dayton, OH
Carries a full line of products from leading RC manufactures, suppliers & dealers at discount pricing.
RC Universe
Classifieds, auctions, reviews, polls, forums, product guides.
RCAT Systems
408-292-9794 / San Jose, CA
Supplier of reliable wireless data acquisition solutions and electronics products. After many years of testing, our products have been developed by seasoned flyers, modelers and industry professionals.
RCV Engines
+44 1202 877044 / UK
RCV Engines Limited have been developing and manufacturing their patented Rotary Cylinder Valve internal combustion engine for over 7 years.
ParkFlyRC
866-472-8697 / Scottsdale, AZ
BalloonCraft 2000, E-GULL RTF Parkflyer, T-HAWK RTF Electric Airplane and more.
Red Rocket Hobby Shop
877-854-0647 / Enterprise, OR
Featuring the newest radio controlled airplanes, boats, cars, airships, helicopters and hobby shop products, including replacement parts and accessories.
RealFlight
Champaign, IL
The ultimate R/C simulator is here! With over 5000 square miles of flying freedom; new, RealPhysics 3D; more powerful aircraft editor; improved InterLink™ Plus controller, and more.
Rich Uravitch
321-728-0486 / Grant, FL
"Plans & Plastic" packages, scale accessories, jet kits.
Richmond RC Supply Ltd
877-727-2329 / Canada
World wide supplier of Radio Control products including adhesives, RC model aircraft kits, ARF aircraft, radio control equipment, model boats, model engines, batteries and related accessories.
RnR Products
408-946-4751/ Milpitas, CA
Composite radio control sailplanes, radio Control, 250 mph, powered, giant scale racers, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and remotely piloted vehicles (RPV), a diverse assortment of OEM custom composite structures including fully instrumented wind tunnel models.
Robart Mfg
630-584-7616 / St. Charles, IL
Large and small retractable landing gear, hinge point hinging systems, ball link control horns, tires, struts, and other accessories and tools.
Ron's Heliproz South
800-321-9909 / Corpus Christi, TX
Kits, parts and accessories for all of your helicopter needs.
Sky Hooks & Rigging
905-257-2101 / Canada
Micro radio and construction supplies for electric free flight and indoor/outdoor radio control.
SIG Manufacturing
Balsa, spruce, maple, bass and plywood, paints, glow fuels and other chemicals, outstanding line of model aircraft in radio controlled, free flight and control line varieties, Build It Yourself (BIY) kits feature state-of-the-art laser cut parts for fast assembly and outstanding accuracy, Almost Ready to Fly (ARF) airplanes.
Slimline Products
480-967-5053 / Scottsdale, AZ
Exhaust systems, fuel system components.
SR Batteries
631-286-0079 / Bellport, NY
Batteries, aerodynamic toys, aviation-related products.
Stevens AeroModel
719-393-0830 / Colorado Springs, CO
Airplane kits, micro helicopter kits, robotics, model supplies.
Sullivan Products
Premier manufacturer of high quality radio controlled model components and accessories.
SuperFly R/C
512-762-5167 / Georgetown, TX
Planes, accessories, kit combos.
Super Glue Corporation - Pacer Technology
800-538-3091 / Rancho Cucamonga, CA
ZAP glues, other adhesives & glues.
The Testor Corp
800-962-6654 / Rockford, IL
Airbrushes & accessories, finishing supplies, tools, model kits, games, paints, OEM products.
Thunder Power Batteries
702-228-8883 / Las Vegas, NV
Li-Poly packs, chargers/balancers.
TnT Landing Gear
419-868-5408 / Swanton, OH
Landing gear, props. wheels, fuel tubing, spinners & adapters, scale pilots, and more.
Todd's Models
888-202-5995 / Snoqualmie, WA
Chargers, motors, gyros, heatsinks, kits, prop adapters, propellers, receivers, servos, speed control, wheels.
Top Flight Monokote
217-398-8970 / Champaign IL
Shrink and adhesion plastic coverings.
Tower Hobbies
800-637-6050 / Champaign, IL
Radio control models, accessories, parts, and more.
Trinity Products, Inc
732-635-1600 / Edison, NJ
Car kits, TRC tires, nitro products, electric motors, bodies, batteries, accessories.
Tru-Turn
281-479-9600 / Deer Park, TX
Prop adapters, hubs, nuts, spinners, & wheels.
Vel-Tye LLC
800-769-2842 / Virginia Beach, VA
Develops and produces custom-made products made with genuine Velcro® brand hook and loop.
Vintage R/C Society
Dedicated to the preservation of our radio control history - the achievements of those electronic and airframe design pioneers that made R/C the best hobby/sport in the world today.
Watt Age
Planes & replacement parts.
West Mountain Radio
203-853-8080 / Norwalk, CT
Computerized battery analyzers (CBA) & RIGrunner 12 Volt DC power panels RIGrunner 12 Volt DC power panels.
Wild R/C, Inc
Mojave, CA
IFO products & equipment, accessories, radio equipment, batteries & chargers, motor systems.
Wildcat Fuel
888-815-7575 / Nicholasville, KY
Model fuels.
Windrider R.S.B. Aviation Co., Ltd
852-27968723 / Hong Kong
RC planes, parts & accessories, batteries.
Windsor Propeller Company
Rancho Cordova, CA
Master Airscrew propellers, modeling accessories, technical bulletins.
Wing Warrior
714-657-3612 / Huntington Beach, CA
Batteries, electric wings, slope wings, motors, replacement parts.
Wireless Video Cameras
951-301-7031 / Murrieta, CA
Wireless video camera systems and components
The World Models
(852) 2707 9783 / Hong Kong
ARF airplanes, boats, accessories.
WRAM
New York
The Westchester Radio Aero Modelers, Inc., the not-for-profit club that brings you this site, is one of the leading organizations in R/C, the radio control hobby. In addition to the private pursuit of modeling by our individual members, we operate one of the leading trade shows each year and we have recently introduced a new program aimed at encouraging the involvement of youngsters in modeling.
W.S. Deans
714-828-6494 / Los Alamitos, CA
Plugs, wire, bars, pigtails, battery kits, solder, antennas, dischargers, speed jigs.
Xenon Project
Chico, CA
Xenon Project International is a online-retailer for all things radio controlled, and carries electric and nitro gas RC airplanes, boats, buggies, helicopters, tanks, and trucks.
Zenoah (Horizon Hobby)
800-338-4639
ARF planes, kits, parts, ready-to-fly, engines, radios.
Zinger Propellers
310-539-2313 / Harbor City, CA
Propellers and spinners.
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