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View allCol Is it possible to insert brass tubes through to the mast steps? These would be sticking out say 2 mm above the deck; when satisfied w…
@Wolle The old photo from that era shows the people who created the model’s plan sheet didn’t do their research! You do as you wish, it’s…
@ianpat You do realise you are on the slippery slope! There's lots of classics, just ask Will!
@Fishercat Is always inspiring to have the real pictures. Makes out build more meaningful.
@AlessandroSPQR Thank you so much, Alessandro! I really enjoy adding those little details that bring a model to life. The gas cylinders a…
@AlessandroSPQR I know exactly what you mean. I had considered a removable superstructure for my Fairey Fisherman 27 but quickly realised…
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Following further work, the gunwhale, tumblehome, decks, deck camber and overall dimensions have been checked and set for the next stage …
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View allHi 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 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, …
Hello 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 (…
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 Please remember that this is only about my Lady “T”. I don’t seem to remember if I have started this story before, so here goes. This story is just my ram…
Chocks Away I have found a very small image in CAD format ,that I will modify in Tinkercad or FreeCAD for my next project. Okay the starting point will be a …
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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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