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Row, row, row, yet another boat

by Graham93

In response to Martin's call for more blogs to help see us through the isolation brought on by Covid-19 I thought I'd start this one. For…

39 updates 445 433 20 6 years ago

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Aeronaut Jonny

by WestwindSILVER

Hi all, I started a new build during Christmas and I'm just about ready to start painting the haul so I figured its a good time to get th…

7 updates 33 137 16 2 years ago

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The Marlin Cabin Cruiser (Vintage Model Works)

by mturpin013BRONZE

01 Introduction Again after the finishing of the Vintage Model Works Police Boat I decided to have a go at their latest offering which is…

25 updates 59 309 16 3 years ago

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Phantom Tug

by Black ShoeBRONZE

Nine Laying the deck on this build was a little out of the ordinary. I had incorporated a false deck to stiffen everything and minimize t…

19 updates 133 192 18 3 years ago

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Bristol Pilot Cutter - Katie

by AndyB

I’m aware another member of this forum is also building a Bristol Pilot Cutter “Katie”, so I hope members don’t mind if I share my progre…

27 updates 102 209 18 4 years ago

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Just another, Smit Nederland Build!

by figtree7nts

Well, The Tug Atlantic was a no go! So, I ordered the Tug Smit Nederland! This is going to be a nice build. I have many idea's in mind! I…

144 updates 790 534 19 6 years ago

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Bluebird k-7

by jumpuglyGOLD

Hello all! Before my two week sojourn out to California starting tomorrow... Here she is, all 31 inches and 4.8 pounds of 3D printed 1/10…

20 updates 93 216 15 2 months ago

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'MOJO'

by Martin555

Hi Guys, This may come as a bit of a shock to you but i am going to do another build log. It may also be a DOUBLE SHOCK as this boat will…

26 updates 366 315 18 5 years ago

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Speedline Models RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat 1:16 scale

by Skydive130

Here we go again! So, this years project and it could well take a while is the Shannon at 1:16th scale. As this is likely to be a conside…

30 updates 277 238 18 5 years ago

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36" Thames River Police Launch by Robbob

by robbobSILVER

After the successful build of the ‘Vintage Model Works’ RAF Crash Rescue Tender I was asked by Mike Cummings of VMW if I would undertake …

45 updates 231 668 18 7 years ago

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NEW GLASS ON FOAM CATAMARAN PROJECT

by jbkiwi

Started on a 1m catamaran on the weekend as another design as you go project. It will be modelled roughly on the 18' Ron Given (NZ) desig…

18 updates 43 171 15 1 year ago

Superglue!!

by cheddarman

Has anybody come up with a reliable method of stopping the plastic cap from gluing itself to the glue bottle? Bought two largish bottles …

0 updates 21 10 16 2 years ago

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Construction report whaler Rau IX 1 : 45

by WolleSILVER

Hello, here are the first pictures from my construction report of the Rau IX by Graupner on a scale of 1:45. I will post the first pictur…

1 update 171 58 14 2 years ago

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THE AMPHITRUCK

by jbkiwi

Decided to do something other than a boat this time, but still with a nautical purpose,- a 6 wheel twin diff twin prop swimming truck. Be…

24 updates 79 185 15 2 years ago

1949 40' Chris Craft Challenger

by Brightwork

Hello all.... I have started a new project!! progress so far... she will be 32 " LOA and twin screw.

8 updates 41 120 15 2 years ago

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Ship of the desert ? new project

by jbkiwi

Started the latest project. Spotted these nice 105mm rubber tyred wheels in the big hardware store, and thought they deserved having some…

28 updates 109 370 14 2 years ago

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Chris Craft Cobra

by River Rat

New project is well underway. 1955 18' CC Cobra in 1/8 scale. Framework, chines, sheers and transom all together. I am starting the plank…

6 updates 28 81 13 2 years ago

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Clyde Puffer

by Rockbag

Hi Guys, I am building a Clyde Puffer (electrically powered) and am wondering if anyone that has built this model knows of a suitable sou…

13 updates 36 163 13 3 years ago

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New Project S91

by BW3

It has been a bit from my last build(s) …and after a short break of building other kits non-RC and not boat related I have thrown myself …

14 updates 34 90 13 3 years ago

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1930 Chris Craft runabout

by River Rat

Hey guys, pulled another old Dumas kit from the pile. This is my first large scale mahogany planked boat build. Hope I can get through it…

31 updates 95 230 16 4 years ago

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Rescue Launch

by Graham93

A few weeks ago, while looking after our 7 year old grandson for the day while his mum and dad were at work he asked (several times) if h…

11 updates 81 151 15 5 years ago

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Fairey Huntsman 31 (47” SLEC kit) build blog

by Skydive130

I decided I needed a challenge and a quote from a certain film springs to mind “your gonna need a bigger boat!” Well, I think I’m gonna n…

10 updates 110 83 14 5 years ago

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Fairey Huntsman 31

by StuartE

Just purchased a new "Kit" from SLEC to build a Fairey Huntsman 31. This is only the second boat I'm building, the first being a Mowe 2 f…

15 updates 39 139 16 7 years ago

Aerokits Sea Commander. Strange Handling ?

by zoomaBRONZE

I have been very pleased with my copy of a Sea Commander, but it does exhibit a strange desire to “dive” if it should turn RIGHT into cho…

1 update 289 21 12 1 day ago