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Oceanic refit

by ikseno99GB

Well here goes the first steps of Oceanic's refit. She is around 40 years old, ABS hull with a wood / ply superstructure with transfers f…

Model boat's push tug

by jackoGB

after reading model boats mag i started this still a way to go as i found a 1/4 sheet of 1/8 ply

HMS Bustler

by markyGB

HMS Bustler deep sea rescue tug ,built at Henry Robb Shipbuilders Leith where I served my time . Hull is 6mm ply with 2mm ply deck ,super…

Graupner Hertha Jeep

by CashrcUSGOLD

Okay, so I’ve just finished the Graupner Taucher Wulf, and I’m one of those modelers that likes to have the workbench..ahh..working. Now,…

46” Crash Tender

by pete-1961GB

I’ve started and so far (touch wood) not had any real issues, made up jig to hold everything straight. Am still unsure what power option …

Midwest model kit Boothbay Lobster boat

by GARTHCA

Weather was great last Sunday so tested out Gumboot Cloggaroo at Spencer's boat Pond in Burlington Ontario

WTC/Sub Driver.

by Martin555GB

Hi Guys, I know that this site is mainly for model boats but I have been reliably informed that there are a few submariners on here, so t…

Ocean Going Tug: Atlantic

by figtree7ntsUS

For a few month's now. I've been pondering what should I build? I thought of Fiberglass wooden Or back to ABS. Well After thinking it ove…

Graupner Taucher Wulf-an ongoing drama

by CashrcUSGOLD

Hi y’all. Just over a year ago a I sold off some of my hobby stash and decided to use the funds for more hobby stuff The Taucher Wulf kit…

Evolution

by Martin555GB

Hi Guys, I decided that I would do a sort of a build log on this wacky project. This is another crazy idea that has been buzzing around i…

HMS Cottesmore in 1/48 scale.

by Martin555GB

Hi Guys, I have been asked about a build log for HMS Cottesmore. Well this is a first for me as I have not done this before, so if I get …

Fairmount Alpine

by juggeSE

Finally the mast is ready , and it works

HELP needed on a hull.

by BOATSHEDGBBRONZE

Hi everyone I need some HELP HELP!!!. I have been given a hull and I do not know anything about what it is and how to try to build it up.…

36" Thames River Police Launch by Robbob

by robbobGBSILVER

After the successful build of the ‘Vintage Model Works’ RAF Crash Rescue Tender I was asked by Mike Cummings of VMW if I would undertake …

Offshore Crane Vessel Bokalift 1, Build by Dutch sailing group Mail-line

by maersk-topperNL

Hello As a member of the Dutch modelling group Mailline I will start this topic on the construction of the offshore crane ship BokaLift 1…

Dumb Barge

by HillroGB

Having a couple of tugs in my fleet. I always considered building a dumb barge to play with. However i was always concerned about the wei…

Billing Andrea Gail

by GARTHCA

I kind of got tired of my last bill blog the fishing boat . But my son got me a model of the Billings Andrea Gail for my 70th birthday so…

Emily James SF 33 Trawler

by GrahamP74GB

So this will be a Cygnus SF 33. It’s a modelsbydesign hull 12th scale. I have a set of plans of a GM33 that my dad fitted out many years …

Bow fender for Riva Ariston replica Proboat Volete

by saintsalvioIT

I am searching for a Fender exactily line this 6 cm tall!

sea princess ie a small commander

by jackoGB

built this my first attempt at a total build cutting all frames and planking the deck its only 23" long

Steampunk Pike.

by Martin555GB

Hi Guys, This log will be more like a slideshow rather than a proper build log as I have no wish to bore you guys to death with all the d…

Fairey Huntsman 31

by StuartEGB

Just purchased a new "Kit" from SLEC to build a Fairey Huntsman 31. This is only the second boat I'm building, the first being a Mowe 2 f…

Free fall anchor winch, Maersk Topper, scale 1/50

by maersk-topperNL

My home made Free Fall anchor winch for my model Maersk Topper. The original design is made by http://www.ankerwinde.eu/de/ But My anchor…

Pilot Boat

by MouldBuilderHU

Winter approaches again so what better than a new project,.......to go along with the other two yet to be completed. I have excuses. Hone…

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