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by ToraDog
I will, most likely, have to rename this Blog, at some point. In the mean time...please do not expect much for a while as she is in her v…
Classic Model Power Boats. 1950's onwards.
by zooma
BRONZE
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 …
Sangsetia 32
by muddy
Hello... Had this drawing for some years, always appealed to me, maybe it was the Vosper name. But at 43" it would be a lump for my trans…
Robert E Lee RC conversion
by Hhager2
Got this old Lindbergh kit. Hacked outcome deck and made top deck removable after of wheelhouse. Added a carbon fiber rod to attach the p…
Robert E Lee steam boat RC conversion
by Hhager2
Got this old Lindbergh kit. Hacked outcome deck and made top deck removable after of wheelhouse. Added a carbon fiber rod to attach the p…
1:72 scale rescue boat SNVS 3D kit
by Hhager2
Purchased this kit from China thru Criwn Hobby world. Delighted with what came and communications with them. The parts are Cruso n great …
Robbe Antje…started in the 80s!!
by CashrcGOLD
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 m…
Aerokits Sea Commander. Strange Handling ?
by zoomaBRONZE
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 cho…
Adding Strakes to Older Finished Models.
by zoomaBRONZE
Add Strakes. Some of the older boats that I have salvaged and rebuilt, or restored have had new strakes added to the hulls, even though t…
Veron round Britain racer 041
by Schmango
Started this about a week ago after acquiring circa 10 years prior . Really nice and easy build this one from Early 1970s . I’m planning …
New landing barge/rescue vessel
by jbkiwi
Having had a break from building for a while (mainly due to space for models) I've re-modelled my garden shed with a new bench (all comes…
Making Some New Strakes.
by zoomaBRONZE
Hardwood Strakes. I like to see strakes on the underside of my model power boats (where appropriate) and some hulls such as the deep “V” …
Dessin et modelisme
by BOB27600
Construction tradi avec impréssion 3D à partir d'un plan récupéré sur un dépliant commercial
Swordsman Marine Swordsman 37
by ChrisFBRONZE
Having virtually finished the drawings for a future build, the Bruce Campbell Christina 25, and enjoying a bit of drawing associated with…
Aeronaut Bellisima Yacht
by Rockbag
Hi Guys, I am looking for a winter project and am considering getting the Aeronaut Bellisima Yacht kit to build. Has any member built or …
Thames Barge - Veronica
by AndyB2
This 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 Faceboo…
Swallow - the most famous dinghy?
by AndyB2
This is a kit from Clyde Model Dockyard of Swallow - from the stories of Swallows and Amazon https://www.clydemodeldockyard.com/shop/p/cl…
1/24 RAF 68Ft Vosper RTTL
by peterbro
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 al…
JUANITA STERN WHEELER
by chugalone100SILVER
A good hello to all members. Now that I finished The Fireboat, I would like to add to the forum my favorite build, one you are all famili…
ULISES Tug Boat
by Steve Wales
I am about to purchase my first kit, which is the Ulises Tug Boat, to build with my grandson during the coming months. Its the basic kit,…
Telectra 3 Part 1
by muddy
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…
Vic Smeed Remora from 1964 Model Maker Free Plan
by zoomaBRONZE
When I was at school and in my young to mid teens, I liked to read the Model Maker magazine that was current at that time. Although it wa…
Construction report "Pilot Cutter Britannia" 1 : 24
by Wolle
SILVER
Hello After the construction is before the construction!!! The construction trailer is tidied up and I am full of energy. After I have co…
Gwen Eagle Part 1
by muddy
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…