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View allThe 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…
@zooma fair play Bob, You got to the bottom of the strange handling characteristics. Well done for persevering with it. You've got a fun …
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 …
@DJW Hi David, yes those weights are right and that for the Fisherman isn't a lot is it! And it will be fitted with a keel and bulb as us…
@jumpugly Morning. The motors are Graupner Speed 400’s running through 3:1 gear reducers. The transmitter is a Taranis QX 7 with a Tarani…
I’ve now completed the main setup and bonding work on the paddle boxes, which marks a key structural stage in the build. With the upper‑d…
@Schmango Nice neat job there, should look a beaut when finished.
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View allHaving 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…
I have been very pleased with my copy of a Sea Commander, but it does exhibit a strange desire to “dive” if it should turn RIGHT into choppy water or the wak…
Hi y’all. Decided to take a few weeks away from my workbench to refocus, and get the corner forward of my workbench cleaned out to have more hobby storage sp…
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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…