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1,141 blogs · Page 34 of 48Walrus ASR Diorama
by boatiebennett
BRONZE
Hi all, as promised the build blog for my new project which I will be building over the next couple of weeks while on 'bed rest' ( code n…
Operating horn
by Commodore-H
GOLD
I'd like install a working horn in several of my models, but haven't found the right one yet. I tried one from RAM, but volume is too low…
First ever
by Raydelve
Building model boat for the first time (Anteo from panart) glad the hull is ready for painting
Dumas San Pedro/Miss Doris and DS 30
by Mariner85
Coupling Miss Doris with the DS 30 in preparation for testing on the pond. The cables and anchor pins seem to be working, but the barge s…
Clyde Puffer. Scratch Built.
by Hillro
This was my first scratch built model. I intended to use as much recycled material as possible. Have a habit of raking in skips, etc. The…
RAF Crash Tender (46”) by Vintage Model Works
by Harvey Kitten
Well here we go... I have made a start on this great kit by VMW. This all started about 15 months ago, when I saw a completed model at Al…
Regina and Our Lass and Zwart Zee
by davejw
Before starting my next model these are two models that I have previously made over the past few years.
Fairmount Alpine - TUG!
by Harvey Kitten
I have to admit I'm a bit of a novice and tend to work on my own a lot, although I have looked at build videos on YouTube. I often wonder…
Fitting of Sponstons and bulwarks
by Hillro
After cutting the hull free from the former using the prepared slots sanded the top of the frames, etc . I made up two sponsons for the p…
White Star BB"570"
by Tica
Started on an easy build. A White Start from Billing Boats. As usually the build instruction is very basic, all is more ore less shown on…
RIVA Aquarama
by davejw
Kit build project in progress.
LADY IN PINK - FAIRMILE B
by JOHN
Hi there, I built this model a good few years with the help of the late John Lambert and the Historian, James D Dorrian and it's coming u…
Wanted plans for Stolt Lis Terkol
by MAXTON
Hi! have any of you guys out there got for sale, plans for the Stolt Lis Terkol? It a Oil/Chemical Tanker flying a Russian flag. Deans Ma…
RIVA Aquarama
by davejw
Kit build project in progress.
HMS Dreadnought
by Gdaynorm
Decision made. 1875 battleship Dreadnought to 1/96. Hoping for NMM drawings. Have two photos so far off Wikipedia. Wish me luck.
vintage yacht (Victoria)
by jacko
restoring a vintage free sail yacht have named this as there is no name on the yacht after removing 4 colour layers of paint from the hul…
Emily P III
by GrahamP74
This is another scratch build fishing boat. The hull is a models by design Cygnus GM33. 16th scale. This one will be a pure trawler. I am…
Paddle Tug Iona - the hull
by Harvey Kitten
So... here is a compressed build blog of my paddle tug Iona... and I'm playing catch-up as the vessel is 95% complete and has been sailed…
A QUICK BUILD IN PICTURES OF HMS EXETER
by JOHN
Hi ya, rather than bore everyone with loads of written words of how I did this, that and the other - they say a picture says a thousand t…
Palamo's Fishing boat
by GARTH
Well it's winter here in Hamilton Ontario & I decided to R/C a kit by Ocio Creativo 1/45 scale length 410 mm fishing boat .The model is a…
Fairly Hunsman renovation part 1
by CB90
Pictures Rubbing down hull, Close ups of hull repairs Drill holes in transom for the exhaust pipes (water cooling outlets). Added spray r…
Sports cruiser "ALI"
by Sakibian
Started this sports cruiser 2 days ago. Here we dont have balsa so im using whats available. I hsed ply for my keel and bulkheads. Ply do…
Model Smoker Build
by Joe727
Hello, Yesterday, I showed a Model Smoker that I built, I have had requests to share details. This blog will walk you through what I did.…
Ady Gil Trimaran Wave Piercer
by rcmodelboats
This build started out as a crap toy speed boat that resembled the New zealand wave piecer Ady Gil (ex- Earthrace) that was cut in two in…