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by Aeronut1
New build of 46" Firefloat Mk ll following De-classified Vosper Drawings, photos show 46" cast monitors adapted to work, Rudder servo In …
ANTEO by PANART
by bangzoomer
Has anyone built this tug ? ? ? I am about to attach the brass plates that rim the upper section of the hull. The square and oval opens I…
installing cooling tube
by dennisw
could any one help me . I want to Install a cooling tube but do not have room between rudder & prop. where should I Install the Inlet tub…
SbambI 34" Fireboat Renovation
by sbambi
Fireboat completed, only a few small Items to fit, Samson Post and scramble nets. Have carried out a series of trials at Hartsholme model…
Building a Springer
by chrislang
14th July 2011 Fitted Tyre fenders and a few more deck bits Still pondering on a name Chris
MOTOR INSTALLATION
by bangzoomer
Building the ANTEO TUGBOAT by PANART. THe prop shaft sits low In the hull. THey want me to mount the motor higher -connect It to the shaf…
need help
by apollo
well Is there any one out there that can help I bought a aero naut model of the scharnhorst from a Friend. I have always wanted a battle …
masking tape
by dennisw
as anyone else tryed the new masking tape "frogtape " yet, use for water based paints only, I have found no paint bleed on using It. It m…
Long Haul...!!
by rsvchild
Built this 34" Fireboat In my teens as a keen modeller with help from my dad. When I lost Interest, my Uncle took over, and kept It In hi…
Aerokits 40" P.T. Boat restoration
by dbninja
started the strip down, as usual things aren't quite as good as they first looked, the propshaft, rudder, and scoop are set way too far a…
Fire Hydrant 46 ft fire boat
by Peter HS93
when you are doing a few you need to make jigs so they all come out the same It makes It a lot easier anyway, once you come up with a seq…
Sea Going Anchor Tug
by shane
It's been a little while between builds but I will explain what I have done with the deck and cabin. The windows on the cabin were cutout…
Aerokits Sea Scout Renovation
by dbninja
Rudder servo... Its a tight fit In the aft area, note the floor has been dremmelled out... db
Paint problems
by chrislang
I'm In the process of restoring a 34" Fireboat that I acquired off ebay. Unfortunately when trying to spray on an acrylic primer I'm gett…
Dusseldorf Fire Boat
by Gregg
Sorry for delays In updating this site, but also now running another boat club blog too http:chasewatermbc.blogspot.com/ Fireboat Is runn…
My First Scratch Built Project
by AllanC
I've been a member for some time and thought It about time I submitted a project!!!!! This Is a MTB based on a Thorneycroft power boat de…
Picket Boat - U.S Coast Gaurd
by gnrsam1
I know Its been a while but Im all done and I am delighted with the completed boat.
Aerokits Sea Commander
by dbninja
well the two weeks Intensive workshop activity has paid dividends, It got It's bottom wet at the Southport meet for the first time (ever)…
34"AEROKITS FIREBOAT
by cakfilth
A LITTLE NUMBER I HAD ON MY SHELF FOR A WHILE, I HAVE ALMOST FINISHED THE FAST PATROL BOAT AND NOW THIS ONE, I REALLY WANT TO KNOW IF ANY…
Fast Patrol Boat..
by cakfilth
HEre Is the completed paint, now for the Windows, and almost ready for the water...
Arun 52" Scale Lifeboat
by Dave M
Still reworking the hull to correct the deck levels. Also worked on the deck surround by filling with P38 and sanding to shape. The origi…
34" Crash Tender rebuild by DB
by dbninja
well, the good weather has moved things on apace, and most of the painting Is complete, still got lots of fittings to make/fit over the n…
Arun build 2 paint them all orange
by chavtasticbrian
HI this Is the start to my ongoing Arun refit plenty more to come Greg
Powerboat
by Police Boat Captain
Today I used a CNC Miller to make the mould for the cabin. The cabin was designed In ProEngineer first and then milled. The mould was mil…