You can now shop for your favorite hobby and modeling ship products online. Our web site is now available to take your order.Model Ships, Hobby and Modeling supply shop located in Toronto, Canada. From Viking Boats to Great Tall Ships splendid romantic architectural detailing. A Mariners nautical delight!At Cast Your Anchor you will find a collection of model ships and boat kits to satisfy the beginnner or the master modeler.We carry Toronto's largest supply of wood, metals, modeling tools, books, paints, fittings, and rigging to satisfy any modelers needs.
Monday, November 22, 2004
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
News Release - Deputy Mayor officiates Grand Opening
News Release September 28, 2004
For Immediate Release
Deputy Mayor, Sandra Bussin to Officiate at Opening of Unique Hobby Store in Upper Beaches
Toronto, Ontario – Cast your Anchor announces its official opening as Canada’s only centre dedicated to the nautical hobby of shipbuilding. The Deputy Mayor will cut the ribbon at the opening ceremonies at 1pm Saturday October 2, 2004. Held in conjunction with the Kingston Road Harvest Festival which is in its 10th year and expected to attract well over 4000 people, there will be an appearance by the Toronto Argonaut Cheerleaders. Our “Talking Parrot” contest will also be introduced. “Cast Your Anchor is very excited to deliver the only hobby store in Canada dedicated to the art of nautical modeling”.
About Cast Your Anchor
Cast Your Anchor is a one-of-a-kind hobby store focused on ship modeling. In addition to carrying the largest inventory of kits, tools and fittings in Canada, we offer workshops geared to all levels of interest and skill.
For further information: Wray Hodgson 416-686-8529 990 Kingston Road Toronto, Ontario, Canada
For Immediate Release
Deputy Mayor, Sandra Bussin to Officiate at Opening of Unique Hobby Store in Upper Beaches
Toronto, Ontario – Cast your Anchor announces its official opening as Canada’s only centre dedicated to the nautical hobby of shipbuilding. The Deputy Mayor will cut the ribbon at the opening ceremonies at 1pm Saturday October 2, 2004. Held in conjunction with the Kingston Road Harvest Festival which is in its 10th year and expected to attract well over 4000 people, there will be an appearance by the Toronto Argonaut Cheerleaders. Our “Talking Parrot” contest will also be introduced. “Cast Your Anchor is very excited to deliver the only hobby store in Canada dedicated to the art of nautical modeling”.
About Cast Your Anchor
Cast Your Anchor is a one-of-a-kind hobby store focused on ship modeling. In addition to carrying the largest inventory of kits, tools and fittings in Canada, we offer workshops geared to all levels of interest and skill.
For further information: Wray Hodgson 416-686-8529 990 Kingston Road Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Saturday, July 10, 2004
June Tip of the Month - Simulating Tar on Deck Planking
There are many different ways to simulate tar while planking a model ship. It’s really in the eye of the beholder which method is the most pleasing.
Use a square ruler and a pencil, draw plank lines on the deck. Use a soft lead so that the marks will be vissible under the stain and don’t forget the nail dots.
After varnishing the edges of planking boards, use a black marker on the edges of the planks. Varnishing will avoid bleeding from the marker. Once the planks are in place, sand, stain and varnish then apply the nail dots.
Using a spacer, like a thin piece of wire, plank the deck. after sanding, staining and varnishing, lay a piece of black cotton thread in between the planks. Either apply nail dots or using a nailing tool, instal brass headed nails.
Stain the false deck and the edges of the planking boards. Use a spacer and apply the planks. Don’t use thread to fill the spaces. This gives a three dimensional look to the deck. Once again, sand, stain and varnish the deck and apply nails.
Our customers make a difference. Please let us know if there is a particular activity or product that you would like us to consider. We truly appreciate the feedback that we have received so far and look forward to more of your excellent suggestions.
See you at the store
Use a square ruler and a pencil, draw plank lines on the deck. Use a soft lead so that the marks will be vissible under the stain and don’t forget the nail dots.
After varnishing the edges of planking boards, use a black marker on the edges of the planks. Varnishing will avoid bleeding from the marker. Once the planks are in place, sand, stain and varnish then apply the nail dots.
Using a spacer, like a thin piece of wire, plank the deck. after sanding, staining and varnishing, lay a piece of black cotton thread in between the planks. Either apply nail dots or using a nailing tool, instal brass headed nails.
Stain the false deck and the edges of the planking boards. Use a spacer and apply the planks. Don’t use thread to fill the spaces. This gives a three dimensional look to the deck. Once again, sand, stain and varnish the deck and apply nails.
Our customers make a difference. Please let us know if there is a particular activity or product that you would like us to consider. We truly appreciate the feedback that we have received so far and look forward to more of your excellent suggestions.
See you at the store
Monday, June 07, 2004
June 2004 Newletter
Mission Statement:
Create a helpful and friendly atmosphere to promote the hobby of nautical ship building. The products that we sell emphasize the artistic nature of the hobby to help you create a valued heirloom. We will provide a high level of customer service.
As part of fulfilling the mission statement, CYA imports a complete range of high quality products from around the world. We purchase the products in a way that provides value to our customers. We provide a facility for education, exhibition, hold workshops and assist in project assembly with one on one consulting. We provide an opportunity for artists to sell their creations to the public.
What’s New at Cast Your Anchor?
Workshops: A truly unique opportunity! Fall workshops will be conducted by Mr. Roger Cole. Roger is a world renowned ship modeler, well known in Toronto from his work at the Ontario Science Centre. His creations are found in many museums throughout the world and he is the recipient of many awards from international competitions. A very special opportunity to learn from one of the world’s best.
Free Children’s Workshops: A big hit last month. Introduce your children to the wonderful world of model boat building. Saturday mornings we’ll be offering instruction and assistance to enhance your child’s ability to succeed at model building. Drop by the store for additional information.
Just the Numbers: In stock: 50 different model kits, 5000 fittings in every scale, 1700 specialized tools, 1000 different types and sizes of wood. You will not find a better selection of modeling products in Ontario!
Artist Rendering: Perhaps a particular ship has special meaning to you but there is no kit currently available. We can arrange to have either a pen and ink drawing or water colour painting commissioned. A treasure for a lifetime. Ask for details in the store
What’s Next
Radio Control: Race with the best. Take a Futaba two channel radio, a Soling 1 Meter sail boat and a Hitech Wench and all that’s left is honing your sailing skills. Complete package for the most popular racing outfit is only $450.
Nautical Gifts: We are searching for unique hand-crafted nautically themed gifts to enhance our product offering for you. Hand blown glass, stained glass, ornaments, water colours or oils, needlecraft. In other words, any one-of-a-kind item that is hand made. Let us know if there are any special items you would like to see!
Our customers make a difference. Please let us know if there is a particular activity or product that you would like us to consider. We truly appreciate the feedback that we have received so far and look forward to more of your excellent suggestions.
See you at the store
Create a helpful and friendly atmosphere to promote the hobby of nautical ship building. The products that we sell emphasize the artistic nature of the hobby to help you create a valued heirloom. We will provide a high level of customer service.
As part of fulfilling the mission statement, CYA imports a complete range of high quality products from around the world. We purchase the products in a way that provides value to our customers. We provide a facility for education, exhibition, hold workshops and assist in project assembly with one on one consulting. We provide an opportunity for artists to sell their creations to the public.
What’s New at Cast Your Anchor?
Workshops: A truly unique opportunity! Fall workshops will be conducted by Mr. Roger Cole. Roger is a world renowned ship modeler, well known in Toronto from his work at the Ontario Science Centre. His creations are found in many museums throughout the world and he is the recipient of many awards from international competitions. A very special opportunity to learn from one of the world’s best.
Free Children’s Workshops: A big hit last month. Introduce your children to the wonderful world of model boat building. Saturday mornings we’ll be offering instruction and assistance to enhance your child’s ability to succeed at model building. Drop by the store for additional information.
Just the Numbers: In stock: 50 different model kits, 5000 fittings in every scale, 1700 specialized tools, 1000 different types and sizes of wood. You will not find a better selection of modeling products in Ontario!
Artist Rendering: Perhaps a particular ship has special meaning to you but there is no kit currently available. We can arrange to have either a pen and ink drawing or water colour painting commissioned. A treasure for a lifetime. Ask for details in the store
What’s Next
Radio Control: Race with the best. Take a Futaba two channel radio, a Soling 1 Meter sail boat and a Hitech Wench and all that’s left is honing your sailing skills. Complete package for the most popular racing outfit is only $450.
Nautical Gifts: We are searching for unique hand-crafted nautically themed gifts to enhance our product offering for you. Hand blown glass, stained glass, ornaments, water colours or oils, needlecraft. In other words, any one-of-a-kind item that is hand made. Let us know if there are any special items you would like to see!
Our customers make a difference. Please let us know if there is a particular activity or product that you would like us to consider. We truly appreciate the feedback that we have received so far and look forward to more of your excellent suggestions.
See you at the store
Tuesday, April 06, 2004
April 2004 Newsletter
Looks like spring has sprung!!!! And just in time for spring radio controlled sail and powered boats.
What’s New at Cast Your Anchor?
Radio Control: Just arrived! Power boats, sail boats, radio control units, motors, engines, batteries and spare parts now it stock Come on in and see our line of quality radio control products. Our radio control division is fully supported with kits, parts and technical assistance.
Free Children’s Workshop’s: A big hit last month. Introduce your children to the wonderful world of model boat building. Saturday mornings we’ll be offering instruction and assistance to enhance your child’s ability to succeed at model building Drop by the store for additional information.
Just the Numbers: In stock: 50 different model kits, 5000 fittings in every scale, 1700 specialized tools, 1000 different types and sizes of wood. You will not find a better selection of modeling products in Ontario!
New tools: Just arrived !
Finger drills (for absolute accuracy in drilling holes)
Electric plank benders
Waterline markers
Weathering tool
Historical paints
Artist Rendering: Perhaps a particular ship has special meaning to you but there is no kit currently available. We can arrange to have either a pen and ink drawing or water colour painting commissioned. A treasure for a lifetime. Ask for details in the store
What’s Next
Model Club and Workshops: Once the construction is complete, we will continue to organize for different types of events in the store.
Nautical Gifts: We are searching for unique hand-crafted nautically themed gifts to enhance our product offering for you. Hand blown glass, stained glass, ornaments, water colours or oils, needlecraft. In other words, any one-of-a-kind item that is hand made. Let us know if there are any special items you would like to see!.
Our customers make a difference. Please let us know if there is a particular activity or product that you would like us to consider. We truly appreciate the feedback that we have received so far and look forward to more of your excellent suggestions.
See you at the store
Saturday, March 06, 2004
March 2004 Newsletter
Hopefully the worst of winter is past and everyone will soon be enjoying a sunny spring.
It continues to be a busy time for us setting up our store. And yes - we are still under construction!
What’s new at Cast Your Anchor?
Free Children’s Workshop’s: Introduce your children to the wonderful world of model boat building. Saturday mornings we’ll be offering instruction and assistance to enhance your child’s ability to succeed at model building Drop by the store for additional information.
March Promotion: Free with every kit purchased an instructional video on building techniques for plank-on-plank model ship.
Just the Numbers: In stock: 50 different model kits, 5000 fittings in every scale, 1700 specialized tools, 1000 different types and sizes of wood. You will not find a better selection of modeling products in Ontario!
Specials: OOPS, our friendly transportation company had a slight problem with one of our shipments. The boxes are damaged but the product inside is not. Available are:
1 only, H.M.S. Bounty, regular $385.95, now $289.00
1 only, King of the Mississippi, regular $159.95, now $120.00
Artist Rendering: Perhaps a particular ship has special meaning to you but there is no kit currently available. We can arrange to have either a pen and ink drawing or water colour painting commissioned. A treasure for a lifetime. Ask for details in the store
What’s Next
Model Club and Workshops: Once the construction is complete, we will continue to organize for different types of events in the store.
Radio Control: Just in time for spring, we are receiving our line of radio control sail and power boats. Our radio control division will be fully supported with kits, parts and technical assistance.
Nautical Gifts: We are searching for unique hand-crafted nautically themed gifts to enhance our product offering for you. Hand blown glass, stained glass, ornaments, water colours or oils, needlecraft. In other words, any one-of-a-kind item that is hand made. Let us know if there are any special items you would like to see!.
Our customers make a difference. Please let us know if there is a particular activity or product that you would like us to consider. We truly appreciate the feedback that we have received so far and look forward to more of your excellent suggestions.
See you at the store
It continues to be a busy time for us setting up our store. And yes - we are still under construction!
What’s new at Cast Your Anchor?
Free Children’s Workshop’s: Introduce your children to the wonderful world of model boat building. Saturday mornings we’ll be offering instruction and assistance to enhance your child’s ability to succeed at model building Drop by the store for additional information.
March Promotion: Free with every kit purchased an instructional video on building techniques for plank-on-plank model ship.
Just the Numbers: In stock: 50 different model kits, 5000 fittings in every scale, 1700 specialized tools, 1000 different types and sizes of wood. You will not find a better selection of modeling products in Ontario!
Specials: OOPS, our friendly transportation company had a slight problem with one of our shipments. The boxes are damaged but the product inside is not. Available are:
1 only, H.M.S. Bounty, regular $385.95, now $289.00
1 only, King of the Mississippi, regular $159.95, now $120.00
Artist Rendering: Perhaps a particular ship has special meaning to you but there is no kit currently available. We can arrange to have either a pen and ink drawing or water colour painting commissioned. A treasure for a lifetime. Ask for details in the store
What’s Next
Model Club and Workshops: Once the construction is complete, we will continue to organize for different types of events in the store.
Radio Control: Just in time for spring, we are receiving our line of radio control sail and power boats. Our radio control division will be fully supported with kits, parts and technical assistance.
Nautical Gifts: We are searching for unique hand-crafted nautically themed gifts to enhance our product offering for you. Hand blown glass, stained glass, ornaments, water colours or oils, needlecraft. In other words, any one-of-a-kind item that is hand made. Let us know if there are any special items you would like to see!.
Our customers make a difference. Please let us know if there is a particular activity or product that you would like us to consider. We truly appreciate the feedback that we have received so far and look forward to more of your excellent suggestions.
See you at the store
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