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957 blogs · Page 28 of 40Oceanic refit
by ikseno99
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 jacko
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 marky
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 CashrcGOLD
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-1961
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 GARTH
Weather was great last Sunday so tested out Gumboot Cloggaroo at Spencer's boat Pond in Burlington Ontario
WTC/Sub Driver.
by Martin555
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 figtree7nts
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 CashrcGOLD
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 Martin555
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 Martin555
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 jugge
Finally the mast is ready , and it works
HELP needed on a hull.
by BOATSHEDBRONZE
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 robbobSILVER
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-topper
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 Hillro
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 GARTH
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 GrahamP74
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 saintsalvio
I am searching for a Fender exactily line this 6 cm tall!
sea princess ie a small commander
by jacko
built this my first attempt at a total build cutting all frames and planking the deck its only 23" long
Steampunk Pike.
by Martin555
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 StuartE
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-topper
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 MouldBuilder
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…