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12 blogsTelectra 3 Part 1
by muddy
BRONZE
Hello, whilst I was mooching about and pondering as to what to take up next, The Telectra plan fell down onto the worktop, so I took this…
Gwen Eagle Part 1
by muddyBRONZE
Hello, At the time of this construction was looking for a model Of a Dunkirk Little Ship, this plan came to light. At 40" was just the jo…
Telectra 2 Standoff scale Police/Customs launch or Service Tender MM Plan No: MM417
by muddyBRONZE
Part 1 - 7 Pictures ... Made up a Spec for something light twin screw and not to big in length. Having built and sailed this model earlie…
Fairmile Type C - ML .. M.G.B. MM Plan No: 585 Part 1
by muddyBRONZE
The comment was passed that there was not a warship in the club. Muggin's here decided to have a go. A Drawing was found by another membe…
My Susan
by muddyBRONZE
My Susan. Offshore Transom Fishing Trawler. Model Boats Plan No: MM925. This one started off as a "Chuck it on the car seat Jobber". Not …
Lorraine 2
by muddyBRONZE
After the first attempt at Lorraine (1) from the Model Boats Plan MM 512, which ended in a disaster, the main frame/hull warped, I did no…
Speranza 01
by muddyBRONZE
Started on the Stringers and Chines, some of the stringers are Spruce, 1/4" x 1/4" , one cracked on the bow curvature, not immediately it…
Elizabeth
by muddyBRONZE
After a long lay-off, not requested or wanted. The call of the sawdust was here again.. Looking back at the Gentlemans Cruiser, i decided…
Gentlemans Cruiser
by muddyBRONZE
Started on the upper-works/cabin. Ring saw came into its own again. Followed up by the small mini drill, similar to a Dremil but with a b…
Shelduck
by muddyBRONZE
And finally Sail Day... She had float tests after the paint jobs, at another members property, with the gracious help of his young lady, …
Muddys Tarpon
by muddyBRONZE
Hello, with a motor and prop refit, Tarpon went for a float test. Speed was suitable, she attempted to get on the "Plane", but it just ai…
Muddy's Lorraine
by muddyBRONZE
Because of availability ply was used for the keel, 2 x 5.5mm bonded together giving 10mm thick keel. The Bulkheads were 5.5mm ply. Becaus…