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View allShould be an interesting little build. Chris
@AndyB2 Andy, every update reveals another layer of craftsmanship. The interior framing, bench work, and rudder setup are all executed wi…
I appreciate all the feedback everyone has provided. It's unfortunate that I messed up the original finish coat and had to do this restor…
Maggi M looks so nice, then again I have a soft spot for Yorkshire fishing vessels...
@fireboat back to basic account ? no idea why this time : any ideas
@chugalone100 - Many thanks for all your positive feedback. All I can say is I thoroughly enjoyed the whole project, and I'm looking forw…
Doug Johnny Horton song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1Ufc2hI4FM SINK THE BISMARCK First lines of the song IN MAY OF 1941 THE WAR HAD …
This has taken a very long time, but I’ve finally added the last of the deck fittings to the model. They are a mixture of mouldings from …
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View allThis is a kit from Clyde Model Dockyard of Swallow - from the stories of Swallows and Amazon https://www.clydemodeldockyard.com/shop/p/clinker-boat-model-kit…
This is a model that I built many years ago. Soon after the Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic Challenger met it’s tragic fate in 1985, Radio Control Boat Mod…
This will be my first boat build at this scale, so who knows how it will turn out. I got a set of Vic Smeed's plans from Sarik Hobbies along with their wood …
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…
I decided to start this following a suggestion from one of you on this website, that the smaller Lesro designs such as the Sea Urchin, Sea Nymph and Fast Pat…
I just had a need to clamp some parts together in a tight space and none of my other clamps would work. I came up with the _spring loaded clamp_ and thought …
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Boats I have had to move on due to the weight
12" Century Sea Maid
Not sure the origin. It looks to be a kit, but I'm not sure. It has …
Vosper RAF Crash Tender
Recent FB marketplace find. Never had an engine fitted so planning t…
Clyde Model Dockyard Dinghy and Seagull Outboard
Here’s my take on a 1:6 scale clinker dinghy with Seagull outboard…
Haaringboot
This boat is scratch build, 60 cm. The original was used to handle…
Fast Patrol Launch
This building this boat at the moment
WeeNip
This yacht is only fun when there is plenty of wind so I only sail it…
Footy Yacht
I love this little sail boat it turns on a pin and needs only the sli…