Scale Modeling | Trade Organizations
Below is a list of Modeler's and model hobby related trade organizations. If you would like your Modeler's organization or association listed free, please e-mail us your organization's name, address, phone, fax, e-mail, web address and a brief description with membership information.
AMA is the world's largest sport aviation organization, representing a membership of over 150,000 from every walk of life, income level and age group. We are a self-supporting, non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote development of model aviation as a recognized sport and worthwhile recreation activity. AMA is an open to anyone interested in model aviation and the organizer of the annual National Aeromodeling Championships, the world's largest model airplane competition.
5151 East Memorial Dr.
Muncie, IN 47302
Voice: 800-435-9262 or 765-287-1256
Fax: 765-289-4248
Web: www.modelaircraft.org
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The purpose of the British Toy & Hobby Association is to promote and, where possible to bring about, the most benign commercial, industrial and political climate for its members activities'; also, in circumstances where the collective interests are specifically threatened, to organize and conduct appropriate defense.
80 Camberwell Road
London, SE5 0EG UK
Phone: 020 7701 7271
Fax: 020 7708 2437
Website: www.btha.co.uk
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In early 2004, the Hobby Industry Association (HIA) and the Association of Crafts & Creative Industries (ACCI), joined together to form the Craft & Hobby Association (CHA). Together as CHA, the new Association forms a single more dynamic and powerful force to drive the craft industry into the future. CHA's vision, simply stated, is to create a vibrant industry with an exciting image, an expanding customer base and successful members. The goal is to stimulate the sales growth of the craft and hobby industry worldwide by creating consumer demand, helping members succeed and leading the industry.
319 E. 54 St., PO Box 348
Elmwood Park NJ 074047
Voice: 201-794-1133
Fax: 201-797-0657
Web: www.craftandhobby.org
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The International Miniature Aircraft Association, Inc. is formed for the purpose of fostering and advancing the operation of large scale radio controlled model aircraft in a setting where informality and safety of operations prevail. For additional information and membership qualifications contact:
Don E. Vineyard IMAA #7 (Secretary/Treasurer)
205 S. Hilldale Rd.
Salina, KS 67401
Voice: 785-823-5569
Fax: 785-823-8712
Web: www.fly-imaa.org
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7 South Hijo De Dios
Santa Fe NM 87508-9133
Voice: 505-466-4626
Fax: 505-466-4609
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25442 Powell Road
Brookville, FL 34602
Voice: 904-754-9030
Fax: 904-799-4052
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P.O. Box 2475
North Canton, OH 44720-2475
Phone: 330-477-6622
Fax: 330-478-3882
Web: www.ipmsusa.org
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P.O. Box 626
Station B, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1P 5P7
Web: www.ipmsusa.org
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NRHSA's main purpose is to assist hobby retailers in becoming more successful as a retailer. For more information on the benefits and membership requirements of our organization, contact:
214 N. Hale Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
Voice: 630-510-4596
Fax: 630-510-4501
Web: www.nrhsa.org
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The Nautical Research Guild is dedicated to raising each modeler to his or her highest potential. The Nautical Research Guild has been linking researchers, collectors, and builders of the highest quality ship models for over fifty years. Members share a common dedication to learning about ships and maritime history through academic research, as applied and expressed in the process of ship model building and other artistic and academic endeavors
31 Water Street Suite 7
Cuba, NY 14727
Voice: 585-968-8111
Fax: 585-968-8111
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1815 Hailey St.
San Diego CA 92154
Voice: 619-424-6380
Fax: 619-424-8845
Web: www.namba.com
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The 1/87 VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT CLUB was established to promote the construction, use, and manufacture of prototypically accurate vehicle and equipment models in 1/87 scale. 1/87 scale is most commonly referred to as "HO" scale because this is the scale of HO gauge model trains (which are 1/87.1 scale), by far the most popular scale for railroad modeling. Our club assists in the exhibition, promotion, manufacturing, and production research of vehicles of all kinds in this scale. More information available at:
102 Plymouth Park S/C Box #168
Irving, TX 75061
Web: www.1-87vehicles.org
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S.A.M is the Society of Antique Modelers (the Modelers aren't really antiques, but their aircraft are). S.A.M. is a collection of people from varied backgrounds who are dedicated to preserving vintage free flight models (plans and kits published prior to December 31, 1938 ["antique"], prior to December 31, 1942 ["old timer"], and prior to December 31, 1956 ["nostalgia"]) and to fostering good natured competition among them. More information available at:
Web: www.antiquemodeler.org
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SSMA, The Scale Ship Modelers Association of North America, Inc., is a nonprofit organization founded in 1988. Our purpose is to promote the hobby of radio control and static ship modeling. We encourage all types of model boating in electric, sail, and steam power as well as the building of plastic and wooden static models. SSMA is comprised of clubs and individuals throughout North America and acts as a clearing house for information concerning the modeling industry. SSMA works with the modeling industry to address the needs of the modeling community.
Web: www.ssmana.org
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Our goal is to undertake those activities that can be pursued more effectively by an association than by individual companies in order to enable the industry to freely create and market safe, fun products worldwide while recognizing its responsibilities to the well being of children. More information available at:
1115 Broadway, Suite 400
New York, NY 10010
Voice: 212-675-1141
Fax: 212-633-1429
Web: www.toy-tia.org
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National slot car association which promotes the hobby of slot car racing.
417 Oak Place #2
Port Orange FL 32127
Voice: 386-763-5005
Fax: 386-763-5005
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A group devoted to International (FAI style) Model Rocketry competition. More information at:
Web: www.spacemodeling.org
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Western Toy and Hobby Reps Association
45 Hunts Pl
Chappaqua NY 10514-2601
Voice: 914-238-9093
Fax: 203-851-2082
Web: www.wram.org
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