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957 blogs · Page 27 of 40Robbe PT15 cabin and bridge..from scratch...
by Cashrc
GOLD
Hi everybody. Y’all remember the “fun” I had about 2 months ago, with the SAR motor issue and the loss of the PT15’s cabin and bridge? We…
Venician Water Taxi
by jfstoker
Completed model pictures 180mm beam x 820mm long x180mm deep 480 motor running on 6 volts Figures are from good old Ebay (China before th…
River Barge
by Joe727
Can't resist starting another build as my sailing barge is on hold pending a break in the cold rainy weather so I can do some painting of…
Chris Craft Constellation
by GARTH
Due to the situation in Canada & the world to avoid contact with a potential virus started another Scratch build R/C model the Constellat…
HMT Resolve by Caldercraft
by cormorant
Having already started the build, Martin555 suggested I do a build log. Never done one before so here goes. First impressions of the kit …
PS Enterprise
by rcmodelboats
This model is intended to be used to carry camera such as a go pro. my current camera vessel is a barge and I can't turn the barge withou…
The Nordic Folkboat
by Ronald
Scratch build is well underway. It began with seeing one in a cradle on the shore of Lake Geneva. I wish now more photos would have been …
Rescue Vessel - Springer Tug
by Joe727
Hello all, Even though I am in the middle of several projects, including refitting two of my boats, I can't resist starting a new one. I …
40" Seaplane Tender, new build
by jbkiwi
Just started a 40" model of a 41'6" seaplane tender. I have been wanting to do one for years and now that my 36" 100 series 64ft HSL is d…
Robbe (Krick) Dolly fireboat build
by CashrcGOLD
Hi y’all. I decided a few weeks ago to start working on my Christmas present, an ROmarine Dolly. My lovely bride, Teresa, ordered it alon…
RAF Crash Tender Restoration - Aerokits 34" 1/16 scale
by pmdent
Salvaged this model from a relatives shed - riddled with woodworm through the plywood and in a very poor state. Estimated that model orig…
Springer WI-FI DIY Camera
by billhook301
I have an old drone I no longer use so I thought I would try and use the camera without the motors and body to make my own wi-fi camera f…
Springer Tug
by billhook301
Building this tug with wood left over from my Clyde Puffer, more info as I go along. Building to Springer spec 18 inch's long 8 inch's wide.
Robbe PT15
by CashrcGOLD
Hi y’all. Did a little trading with my buddy Larry Buchwalter a few months back, came home with a just started Robbe Paula III and a NIB …
1/40th Billings USCG motor lifeboat
by CashrcGOLD
Hi y’all. I had mentioned in the Night Watch thread how we, as in the whole family with the exception of the Cats had come down with a ba…
PS Westward Ho
by stevedanter
Looking busy aboard the PS Westward Ho this morning
45 RBM
by CaptLarry
This is the latest acquisition for my Harbor…Graupner 2155.V2 Twin Jet Boat. This is the same boat that the USCG uses, Medium Response Bo…
Egret Cabin Cruiser
by GARTH
Well just can't help my self with the snow & cold weather need to start another scratch build boat . found the plans on the internet & li…
Our Ben Fishing Boat
by GrahamP74
Will be using this boat as my inspiration but will not be an exact copy
Milford Star
by Elsrickle
Hi guys I thought I would try to do a blog on the Caldercraft Milford Star I am building. As a retired maintenance electrician I had to h…
Jet powered ski boat
by HAKits
I recently bought a couple of cheap jet drive units, about £15 each and was wondering what to do with them. A friend suggested i put one …
Fairmount Alpine
by jugge
Runninglights tested , She is almost ready so i am lokking for a new modell . Tips ? Happy New Year all boat buddys
34 inch Crash Tender refit
by Graham93
I posted a some pictures of my Crash Tender a few months ago and it was suggested that I should do a blog. So here we go. This is my firs…
Clyde Puffer kit build
by davejw
Just started a puffer kit build ( Mountfleet kit). First step build a new stand for it. The attached photos show the progress so far, bar…