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by Rowen
Blog 20 (Conclusion) Posted 18 Aug 2017 Have experimented with converting the jet ski into an RIB with some success. The project is not c…
CORDENE
by ThatSinkingFeeling
After a slight pause (6 months since last post ) have finally found some time between family and work commitments to push things forward …
Turbine boat
by lesliebreame
Have installed my coal fired stainless boiler[home made and tested to 200lb] into the steam turbine launch to see how it goes!! The boile…
Bluebird K7
by Midlife306
I found a 1/6 scale pilot on Thingiverse, a little bit of jiggers-pokery later & here is a low resolution head being printed at 1/4.2 sca…
copper boiler
by lesliebreame
Parts for my new boiler project which is to be coal fired and is a practice tig welding exercise for further work [ Gordons Clyde Puffer …
Rasta Craft - Jamaican Pleasure Boat
by Krampus
1 JUL 17 - Using a borrowed Lisa M yacht hull made by German manufacturer Krick and the cockpit of a scratch built I made earlier (now de…
Riva Chris craft
by Alan999
Have finished frame and first layer of veneer. Just gave boat sealant to give smooth finish.Then will use final of wide veneer ,rub down …
Aeronaut Pilot
by Skipper44
Hi guys, I started my aeronaut pilot last week and have made some quick progress so have decided to make a build log! All my updates are …
Captain Class Frigate - HMS Curzon K513
by Pav403
Hello all, So I've managed to get back to somewhere near where I was last time. The frame work is of a slightly thicker Ply (1/4") The Ke…
Gentlemans Cruiser
by muddyBRONZE
Started on the upper-works/cabin. Ring saw came into its own again. Followed up by the small mini drill, similar to a Dremil but with a b…
Shelduck
by muddyBRONZE
And finally Sail Day... She had float tests after the paint jobs, at another members property, with the gracious help of his young lady, …
Muddys Tarpon
by muddyBRONZE
Hello, with a motor and prop refit, Tarpon went for a float test. Speed was suitable, she attempted to get on the "Plane", but it just ai…
Director class tug
by Trillium
Video of the finished feathering wheels in action can be seen at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zngYUNvRnQo. Roy
Some sort of tugboat /cargo thingy
by none
Well I have yet another old hull in the shed I have decided I will have to do something with. So Thinking maybe some sort of cargo ship. …
Boxer fishing boat
by Jim
Just started building from the plan. Started the bottom skins today,had to do them in two parts. Finished the bottom and side skins, fitt…
Anteo 2
by davecox3
I have just begun building this tug from a wooden kit and will keep everyone updated as the build goes
Higman Leader Push Boat
by metalikhajoe
Hello everyone! I finally found a boat I can build.Got a few pix and a data for the Higman Leader Boat. I will scratch build the boat and…
Pusher Tug
by John2
The pusher tug was built from a kit to rescue other boats. It has proved to be very handy, it was simple and fun to build. It is powered …
Trimaran USV
by analyst
some electronics to be used. 5400mah 30c lipoly battery Rx - from my Taranis 9x 15kg.cm servos battery checker UBEC 5amps i'm not sure if…
Ketch Irene
by hammer
Irene still sailing but very much altered, as she burnt down to the water line. My model will be as in 1930s. Built 1909 in Bridgwater, m…
HMS Norfolk type 23 frigate
by johnp
Just started 1/96 scale HMS Norfolk type 23 frigate, as built configeration, hull from Fleetscale fittings from Fleetscale and Sirmar, wo…
USCGC Yocona WMEC 168
by haleskevin
Build started a month or so ago. Scratch build from USCG plans from CG museum Northwest. Basswood frame, strip construction, polystyrene …
Push-tug San Pedro
by figtree7nts
I have found a piece of plastic that came from the transom! it's the right size for the stern area which I believe is leaking! The seam l…
HMCS Agassiz
by Rod
The boat is now completed and just need to test steam engine smoker and asdic sound system before launching