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955 blogs · Page 2 of 40Just 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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
Construction report whaler Rau IX 1 : 45
by Wolle
SILVER
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pride of Baltimore 1981
by Jerry Todd
My first official job, when I was 16, was working on the construction of the Baltimore Clipper schooner Pride of Baltimore. On my 21st bi…
SEMI SCALE FOAM AND GLASS MODEL OF MY 15FT 1953 SCHOCK US DESIGN DAY SAILER.
by jbkiwi
After the success with the A class catamaran, (glass on foam) I was looking for something new to build using the same method. I've been w…
30” Skiff
by Ronald
Bought this almost complete scratch built sprit sailing skiff for 50$. The person made every part following the instructions from a book.…
Hms Nelson
by Doogle
TRUMPETÈER 1/200 Well a couple of photos of the progress so far. Prop shafts and rudder now installed motors which at present are 340 bru…
(Another) Crash Rescue Tender Restoration
by neilw
As I seem to be working on two models at the same time I thought I'd attempt the document the Crash Tender Restoration. It was the purcha…
Bluebird of Chelsea
by ChrisG
I have had an interest in Dunkirk Little Ships since assisting a very good friend to move his from Cookham nr Maidenhead down the Thames …
Precedent 49" Perkasa
by neilw
A few months ago my wife came across a Precedent Perkasa kit in a charity shop for £50. I've been restoring classic and vintage racing di…