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46 Inch RAF Crash Tender

by FlackGB

I want to make some working monitors out of brass. The plan of using the white metal version to work to didn't come off very well, It wou…

Krick Lisa M

by GrahamSmithGB

I've glued the bits of the superstructure together. The front windows were a bit of a b*gger - they didn't fit very well, so I ended up m…

Flower class corvette scale 1/48

by danielcolmarFR

Some pics of fitting - Place of 20mm Oerlikon - Headlight and radar tower Coming up next

Edmund Gardner Liverpool Pilot Boat

by MAXTONGB

Tug Hercules Fireman Rick wanted to see how I fixed the rigging to masts. Sorry but nothing clever or fancy just tied on with waxed strin…

EMPRESS QUEEN ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET

by MAXTONGB

More photos of various sections of the ship and the completed model.

Info for Vosper Crash Tenders and Air ea Resue

by MAXTONGB

Some Information for all those "Fire Boat" guys. For the superstructure colour which can be described as RAF Barley grey (don't quote me …

Mersey Ferry Royal Iris(Fish and Chip Boat)

by MAXTONGB

Just a couple more pictures to finish the blog.

125ft 1st Class Torpedo Boat, 1885

by NickthesteamGBSILVER

I have decided to take a little break from engine building and carry on with the torpedo boat. I have connected the motor to the shaft wi…

Winch for African Queen

by NickthesteamGBSILVER

Finally, painted and Installed..

46 Inch aerokits fire boat

by watsy106GB

Well It wasnt easy but thats the paint off took ages got a long way to go .

Fairey Huntsman 31

by padladGB

I have now fitted the screen. Bit tricky! I decided to try some faux window lead I had to fix the screen and use for sashes. I carefully …

Oceanic Tug

by CorkyIE

A couple of years ago a colleague gave me a rather beat up model of the Oceanic. It Is from HegI modellbau kit. I am about to refurbish t…

Billing Boats- Royal Navy Lifeboat 101

by joergnIE

will try to put as much detail Into this so If any person like me a newbie. caught out by the size of the boat. hull vac formed pics Incl…

Scratch build of a fast bulker

by ubay93GB

I have done a lot since my last update sorry, all major parts have been painted and epoxied In, I never realised how amazing epoxy putty …

refurbishment of Ignotus

by AlanPGB

The superstructure has been undercoated and painted, original window frames glazed and fitted, deck furniture fitted. Boat finished, took…

1:24th Kreigsmarine 24m KFK

by hslmouldingscoukGB

Heres a few photos taken today at Wickstead Park In kettering other than a few outings at Bournville lake!

Mersey Ferry Wallasey (III)

by MAXTONGB

1. Completed model with smoky In action. 2. Completed, ready for launch. 3. Gently does It. 4. And she's off; all works OK. Well lads tha…

Paddler Project

by chrislangGB

This time at Weymouth & Portland MBC day at Mangerton Mill, Bridport on Easter Monday As I can't seem to get It to upload In the Video Ga…

Inshore fishing boat

by AlanPGB

Here are some lobster pots that I have made, and a table that fits on the side of the boat to unload the pots as they come on-board.

Thames River Workboat from Jim Pottinger plans

by Tim BUS

And finally, here we are at another local spot where I live ..........

rivarama

by sharpy1071GB

Riva water system, hope this Is easier to understand

River Dance

by HoweGY177GB

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 bassmanGB

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 modeltugmanGB

Here she Is ready for trials now with the before and after pictures added.

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