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Smit Rotterdam 478

by sandkbNZ

Some more detail Pics

cabin cruiser

by aeromodellerGB

size length 34" beam 10.1/2"inchs photos to follow

H.M.S. Victory 1805

by GARTHCA

This is a kit by Corel of the H.M.S. Victory It had been started by a another person but It was a little hard to complete Even I'm findin…

Smit Rotterdam

by sandkbNZ

Billings Kit

Hms bigbury bay

by watsy106GB

Hey guys here is my 7 and a half ft HMS BIGBURY BAY needing some tlc it has working gun powder turrets .will keep you posted with progress

Dumas PT109

by boatyGB

I have been considering buying a Dumas PT109 kit. Has anyone had experience of building one of these? I had a look at the set of parts an…

Dumas Barge Kit# 1219

by figtree7ntsUS

So, I've been sanding all day long. Just to square the Barge off. I had asked about how to finish off my Barge awhile back. But didn't ge…

1/11 scale Fairey Huntsman

by manyboatsAU

The windscreen can be tricky. I used the .5mm PVC with polystyrene strips cut to shape and glued to the bottom edge. Had to use a perspex…

Mersey Class Lifeboat 1/12th Scale

by GreggGB

I still have the interior to complete, having too much fun sailing it, but heres a few images from recent sailings.

Turkish Traditional Fishing Boat

by TürkiyeTRTR

It is very compact design and it works very well. 9V power is enough to works. Pull start is terrible according to this equipment.

1:12 scale Arun lifeboat (Hand rail stanchions) Part one.

by namronGB

Hi everyone, this is my first venture into the realms of writing an article so please be patient. I have swapped from gas boats to scale …

Cat catermaran

by twofloats12GB

first test started to sink stern first plus burnt out a sail servo second test after adding lots of weight to bow and rasin the rear step…

model sail boat 36"

by johncoe1GB

can any body give draws or information on fitting a sail winch to model.:: model was built by my father about 20 years a go. Never been i…

1 meter yacht GOTH

by NorthumbrianGB

as you can see by the pictures it is progressing while waiting for the deck to cure before removing from the mould the deck has been atta…

Muddy's Lorraine

by muddyGBBRONZE

Because of availability ply was used for the keel, 2 x 5.5mm bonded together giving 10mm thick keel. The Bulkheads were 5.5mm ply. Becaus…

fairey huntsman 31

by wrightyGB

i picked up my huntsman up about 5yrs ago i sailed it in the condition i recieved it in with the motor and esc, she sailed lovely ok not …

Gribben Head the build begins

by stwdvGB

well been working hard today

Naval Pinnace (or Royal Navy steam picket boat)

by LauriemAU

Finally completed after 35 years, must be a record! Boiler clad in balsa insulation and then mahogany strips. Four channel radio, throttl…

Monster Mersey

by skegnessGB

Put it on display,before I finish off the refurbishment work,still lots of fiddly things to do,but should be ready for the water at nov/d…

Boaty- Pro Boat Blackjack 29. RTR fast electric

by boatyGB

Recently bought a Pro Boat Blackjack 29 Fast Electric and I am going to run it on 6 cell Li Po . Speed is likely to be in excess of 45 m.…

Cariad Bristol Bay Cutter

by NorthumbrianGB

I have added the top sail it is ready to sail

Thorneycroft 72 'MTB (Vic Speed)

by hallettoilGB

Where do I start... More years ago than I can recall, I built the above 36" long. Then work and life took over and eventually retirement …

Wilesco D52 Marine Steam Engine

by boatyGB

From Boaty I bought a Wilesco D52 marine engine and set it up statically for a test run. I followed all instructions but when it started …

HMS Diamond D35 Destroyer

by McCluskeyGB

Hello all of my followers. I must apologise that there has been limited activity on my project but..... I took seriously ill some months …

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