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View allmy question is will an Arduino mini servo with a three-pin female plug work of one of the modern low-cost radio units or will I need an A…
In the areas which were planked, there was a need for a little filler - Isopon 38 - and then some sanding. I had first used a layer of gl…
You could knock that between a late lunch and early tea break! But then of course there is a big bang at the end! Does the radio gear go …
@zooma .. currently still with a full keel; I started it before our chat… … awaiting the stringers…
That is an absolutely fantastic build, DJW! Four years in and it’s clear that the attention to detail goes far beyond simply making her r…
The Build Starts. The keel and doublers were cut and glued together in the usual way and the bulkheads were slotted onto the keel in the …
Bit more progress. Decided on the number and position of the frames, going for 8, can't believe that the Aerokits Swordsman 33 only had 5…
Thanks chugalone. Must admit I was feeling a little guilty with this model as it was one of the first ones I started to build many years …
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View allThis is a well know model. I think there used to be an active group of TB modellers, this seems to have been maintained through a Facebook page - However, I …
The build actually started over four years ago and is documented on another forum. I've added some pics that indicate the current state of the build, and wil…
Having virtually finished the drawings for a future build, the Bruce Campbell Christina 25, and enjoying a bit of drawing associated with the hobby when not …
This build is around the same percentage complete as my Swordsman - the hull is further forward with the bottom and sides being painted but the superstructur…
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…
Classic Model Power Boats is a title that I have used for many years to describe the group of model boats that most interest me and that I remember seeing (a…
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View all boatsSprite Plus
This Sprite Plus is a lengthened version of the LesRo Sprite that is …
Riva Aquarama 1/5th Scale
This project started as a result of building the Amati 1/10th version…
RAF Crash Tender 46"
been restoring this boat for a few years and have just finished the f…
Riva Aquarama 1/10th Scale
My first model boat build in at least 40 years..! Started January 202…
AVICII AND MOLLY
Scratch built timber
Medway Lass Renamed Amelia Mary after my 14 year old Japanese Spitz
I built my Thames Barge over 40 years ago, it hadn't been in the wate…
USCG Utility Boat
All-wood Dumas kit
Clyde Puffer
This mostly complete steam Puffer has an auxiliary electric motor, dr…