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947 blogs · Page 1 of 40The Vosper 46” RAF Crash Tender Kit By Vintage Model Works
by mturpin013
BRONZE
Just a small introduction, I am a retired engineer, trained as a toolmaker and practiced this in various forms for 20 plus years before g…
RoMarin/Krick Dusseldorf Fire Boat.
by MouldBuilder
I have been looking forward to starting this build for some time. It looks like this will be an interesting model to build but mainly I l…
Gaff Rigged Pilot Cutter
by Graham93
And so the story begins....... A few days ago on the 'Jolie Brise' forum topic I stated "I have a plan". Well I meant this literally! Whi…
The VMW Marlin Cabin Cruiser by Robbob
by robbobSILVER
The VMW Marlin Cabin Cruiser by Robbob Preface. At the time of writing, I’ve had the construction of this boat on ‘the back burner’ since…
Modified Stiletto project
by jbkiwi
Making a bit of a start on my stretched Stiletto (more a Stilapier) at the moment, as it had been put aside while I had a play with a sur…
Scratch built, Working Steam powered Drifter trawler LT100, to 1:24th scale.
by stevedownunder
LT100 My Way. With this build log there is a lot of ground to catch up on I have been building this model for more than 20 years. I do no…
Caldercraft Northlight Clyde Puffer.
by Cashrc
GOLD
Hi y’all. I have been eyeing a few Caldercraft kits for some time….the Alte Liebe, Sir Kay, Crumbrae and Clyde puffer have been on my rad…
SLEC Harbour Pilots Boat by Robbob
by robbobSILVER
It’s been a while since I built my last model boat, a Thames River Police Launch and prior to that my RAF Crash Rescue Tender and I thoug…
Kayak
by Graham93
Time for a new scratch built boat. A couple of years ago I built 'Scullduggery' a scratch built rowing boat manned by Bionic Bill and Ben…
Typhoon
by River Rat
Hey guys, I finally got a good start on my Dumas Typhoon in 1/10 scale. This kit builds up in 2 halves which is kind of different. Althou…
Highlander Clyde Puffer.
by GaryLCSILVER
Having thought about doing a blog on this build for some time I have finally decided to give it a go and see how I get on. First and fore…
MTINGA IV
by mturpin013BRONZE
This is a sailing ketch called “Inga IV”. It is German kit of a sailing ketch which is now out of production. The model is approx 52″ in …
VINTAGE RUNABOUT -NEW WINTER PROJECT?
by jbkiwi
Threw a dart at a bunch of free plans and came up with this one (old MM plan) No matter what I chose, I would always see something else a…
Amati Riva Aquarama
by DuncanPBRONZE
Started the build of this boat in April 2021. Followed the instructions implicitly until now but realised that fitting the optional motor…
BLUENOSE
by RossM
Started 2020 with plans by P F Eisnor from Nova Scotia 34 pairs of ribs
Occre Ulises
by Trident73
Was given the Occre kit of the “Ulises” ocean going tug for Christmas. Started the build this weekend but I reckon it is going to be a bi…
Vintage Model Works Thames Police Launch by M Turpin
by mturpin013BRONZE
Check all parts are present I decided my next build would be from Vintage Model Works as I was pleased with my last build - the 46" Crash…
Russian K100D waterjet work boat project
by jbkiwi
Just having a play with an idea for a model of a early Russian KS 100D general purpose work boat. These were used for river work towing l…
HARTLEY FLARELINE, NEW PROJECT
by jbkiwi
Thought I'd have a lash at a model of the Hartley 19ft 5in 15 deg V cabin boat I completed about 30 yrs ago. Hartley boats are NZ designe…
Constellation
by Jerry Todd
Made the framed glass portion of the skylight. They're hinged so I can get a finger inside to flip the power switch on or off. They're ma…
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…
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…
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…
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…