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by marky
Can only hope
Ketch Barge "Pearl of Ipswich"
by Joe727
Hello, As I have mentioned before, I like the workboats from the age of sailing. The sailing barges caught my interest some time ago on o…
Sail Servo Arm - How I build them....
by Joe727
Sail Servo Arms are subjected to a great deal of stress and torque, particularly when handling 1,000 sq. inches of sail. The servos I use…
Lesro Atlantic 21 RNLI RNLB RIB 1:12 scale
by Skydive130
So off we go again....! as promised at the end of my pilot build blog, next up would be the Lesro Atlantic 21 RIB in 1:12 scale. This mod…
Just another, Smit Nederland Build!
by figtree7nts
Well, The Tug Atlantic was a no go! So, I ordered the Tug Smit Nederland! This is going to be a nice build. I have many idea's in mind! I…
KNK Mini Jupiter M401
by CashrcGOLD
Well, my bench has been clear for a couple of weeks. I did some tidying up, then thought about what my next project should be. I did a tr…
HMS Hermes R12 1:96
by G6SWJ
Looking forward to seeing what I can do with this - feel a little out of my depth.. HMS Hermes R12 1:96 model: 560 x 2380 x 510 mm Regard…
Bill's Arduino flower class corvette
by billmcl61
Hi Everyone, Been away for a while but I haven't been idle. My latest passion is playing with Arduino, I'm still at the very early stages…
Sound of seil ro ro ferry
by Mark l
Nearly completed my 2nd scratch built rc boat very chuffed added lights to this one
Phantom build
by ChrisB
It's been a while since I've engaged in a build, after performing an emergency restoration of my Dads fireboat last year the build bug wo…
Linberg 40" Chris Craft Sports Fisherman!
by figtree7nts
Look what I found! And the Kit is in mint condition! So, I'm the proud owner of it! Should receive it in about 2 to 3 weeks!
Quick Build Racer
by CB90
Built in 2019 has not been tested in a lake yet. It is a Pursuit boat. Sorry about picture order, try to put them in order?
Arctic Convoy
by marky
While everything on HMS Bustler is trying to dry/harden in the sub tropical heat here in Scotland I thought I would put something else on…
Model Trawler
by sidley70
Greetings from Australia Since the Corona Virus and lock Down. I have not been out of the house for a month, I had started building my Co…
Grandsons Elver
by redpmg
This is one with a difference - found this 15" Elver vane sailboat by Vic Smeed in a 1980 copy of Model Maker (revived). Made up two kits…
Gaff Rigged Cutter - Refit
by Joe727
This is my Falmouth Gaff-Rigged Cutter that I built while on a little island in the Carribean back in '08/'09. It is a scratch built desi…
Star 45 Racing Yacht Build
by Joe727
Since it looks like the lockdown will continue for a while I decided it was time I do another, more complex build. Most of my boat buildi…
10 inch boat kit purchased on eBay.
by RonH
Purchase a small boat kit eBay/China ($10.00 USD including shipping offer a different amount). https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wooden-Sailing-Bo…
Fort/Park class freighter
by shipbuilder3770
This is actually last year's build. These ships were built in the hundreds in Canada and the UK, even some in the States where they morph…
Graupner Tina Rowboat build log
by CashrcGOLD
Hi y’all. I thought I would start an actual build log on the Graupner Tina. I did the gunwales, added some supports for the floor and ass…
St-Roch
by Ygagnon
Good day, It's been a while since my first introduction to the group. I have been busy with a lot of summer chores and camping. The rudde…
HMS Halifax - Kit Build
by Hillro
This ship was my second kit build. Unfortunately i did not take any build photographs. The kit provided all the materials you need and is…
The Mayflower. A kit build
by Hillro
This was my first attempt at building a desk top sailing vessel. The kit came with everything you need except the hand tools. The kit had…
Aero Naut Jenny
by Rogerdotcom
New build to keep me sane during lockdown. Quality kit and a few testing moments. Sea trials this morning and performed perfectly. Next t…