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by sharpy1071
Riva water system, hope this Is easier to understand
River Dance
by HoweGY177
This was my first adventure Into kit building but having been In building rc planes so was not detered by the complexity of this 7 seater…
Tug restoration
by bassman
I'm pleased with the results so far, working lights fitted so far:lower cabin,main mast,towing rear mast companion ways and 3 home-made d…
A Cullermix tug conversion
by modeltugman
Here she Is ready for trials now with the before and after pictures added.
power for a 49inch president perkasa vosper
by bazabt92
can someone Instruct me on how to wire 3 electric motors and speed controller to power 3 props or can I power with petrol on 3 props and …
Building a Kort Schottel Drive Unit
by Schifty1
Just realized that the version 1 & 2 pictures did not upload, so here they are.
Spliting a paddler.
by hammer
Chris, I hope the pictures will help. They are both scale models Duke of Devonshire & Glen Usk. In the Duke the paddle box Is below the b…
AEROKITS 46" FIREBOAT.........A TROUBLED PROJECT
by Flying-Flea
Well starting to get there all the skins are on the hull, and the bow has been filled with Balsa block....I am hoping that this method ha…
Damaged Riva refurb
by boatmadman
Today I have finally finished the refurb. It was sanded back to bare wood and re varnished with 10 coats of Le Tonq varnish, rubbed down …
Graupner Collie (1970s?) Restoration
by CapnJim
The final construction job on the hull was to fit the cabin/cockpit sides which had been broken off. With the basic hull completed many o…
WWII RESCUE TUG ASSURANCE CLASS
by DenisePT109
Another part done which Is the engine room cover and the rear hold, hope to have a fine day to be able to spray all the sections (Some ho…
WWII Assurance Class Rescue Tug
by DenisePT109
I have now built the funnel which took a few days to get right, both top and bottom White metel sections glued Into position. Then gettin…
Type23 frigate H.M.S.Iron Duke
by bassman
shafts and A frames fitted and the quarter deck cuts roughed out so that the rudders can be fitted
Duke of Devonshire.
by hammer
Making a double pulley. Drill 1.5mm In a thin sheet of aluminium Put a brass side on a panel pin followed by a alI sheave then the alI sh…
Robbe Dusseldorf
by SFSloper
Hello all, I've enjoyed perusing your site. There are lots of nice boats and helpful folks. I also see that others have done the Dusseldo…
full size trawler
by hammer
Note the double coach screws to hold against the twist. The three top planks oak the others pitch pine. Knights head & bitts. Deck beams …
Dusseldorf Rebuild
by timgarrod
With losing the Mast and other things (not sure how) I had to make a new one. hope It turned out well as only had photo on the Internet t…
Dusseldorf Rebuild
by timgarrod
I built my Robbe Dusseldorf over 18 year, but as a kid I rushed it , after the deck finally failed I decided to strip it back to begin an…
Victory Industries Vosper Fire Boat RC conversion
by smiggy
Post Script. My boat's davit went missing many moons ago so encouraged by Dave M I have bitten another bullet and made one. But this one …
H.M.S.Cavalier (the last surviving ww2 Destroyer)
by bassman
I think I finally have the correct colour for Cavalier as she was on her final far east duties
RAF ST206 Crash Tender
by ralphwilmot
Started scratch building the 34" ST206 Crash Tender during October 2013.
Thames Barge - "Kitty"
by Rockbag
This is a my first scratch build and is based on a free plan issued with Model boats magazine. At the moment I am at the hull stage and a…
Olympic Class RMS Olympic & RMS Titanic
by Dave M
Pic to appear on Booklet title page
Glenn Aerokit 36" Mk2
by fid2b
Painting went quite well, the only snag was the red which kept bleeding through the black. The white line was I think successful, althoug…