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I think the Sea Commander is as good a choice for a “first” model boat kit to build as any of the Classic Model Boat Kits, and I think it…
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View allI’ve had this hull for a few years & am now getting to building a model of Harken Towing’s tug HARKEN No 1. As per my usual it will not be an exact replica o…
I was told last year, you are not buying any more boats this year !!! Yes my love !!!! So I did not, but two days later the Sea Queen arrived. Well dearest, …
Hi All This was a restoration project from last year !!! It was at best a basket case,but, I had to have one. It looked bad and when it arrived OH HELL!!!! I…
Hi all, A new day, new information and... and new project. Planning to assemble a large scale wooden, or mixed media, replica of the RMS Tayluer which, on he…
I’m in the middle of building a 1:48 Directors‑class paddle tug — Forceful. I’m using the fibreglass hull and working from plan No. 1292, plus the two Marine…
Hi y’all. So, my Antje conversion, Lily, has maidened about a month ago, so a few weeks ago I decided to warm up my bench again with a Deans Marine Wacht Am …
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View all boats7. Alexi (Krabbenkutter)
Hello all, My grandson really wanted to be involved in my harbor pro…
Hammersmith Model Makers (HMM) Wavemaster 34.
I bought this original un-built kit some 6 years ago. The kit was …
Ivy May
This is an open Edwardian steam launch, powered by a TVR1A steam engi…
Aerokits Sea Urchin
My Sea Urchin is still “flat packed” - I have not started buildin…
Maggie May harbour tug.
Acquired a bare hull from a club member and here’s the finished ves…
Another Rapier?
I have acquired another LesRo Rapier, but I am not sure if I will hav…
Aerokits Sea Scout
I have had this old original Aerokits Sea Scout model for quite some …
Aerokits Sea Nymph.
I noticed this kit had been for sale on eBay for some time, and when …
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