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Thanks for the link Terry. I have fitted some of the anti-spark XT90 plugs and sockets previously and noticed that they don't need any he…
@ChrisF That makes perfect sense Chris - and using the same design for different sizes of craft is a well used method that has been used …
@JSS4 I mostly use ABS too. I get great bed adhesion and MUCH less warping. The warping thing is strange. I can't explain it. But, for me…
@AlessandroSPQR I've got the odd cross piece formed by the top of a frame or a bulkhead but that's more for the superstructure to locate …
And another for the classic fans, owned by the same person as the last one. This was his first model boat built when he was 16, over 50 y…
Fiberglass resin the bottom and sides ready for spray putty/ undercoat. Harry
With the addition of the 'Stations', etc. from the Tayleur 'Line drawing', the hull starts to reveal her specific, and unique curves. Obv…
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View allHello After the construction is before the construction!!! The construction trailer is tidied up and I am full of energy. After I have completed the RAU IX (…
When I was at school and in my young to mid teens, I liked to read the Model Maker magazine that was current at that time. Although it was a “general purpose…
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, 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 mentioned on another thread that I was thinking of a build to use an outboard motor that had originally been planned for my Fairey Faun before I decided to…
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…
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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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