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1,127 blogs · Page 2 of 4736" Thames River Police Launch by Robbob
by robbob
SILVER
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 …
Bluebird K7
by Midlife306
I found a 1/6 scale pilot on Thingiverse, a little bit of jiggers-pokery later & here is a low resolution head being printed at 1/4.2 sca…
Inshore fishing boat
by AlanP
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.
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…
Dumas Commuter build
by Newby7
BRONZE
Finally decided on a boat to build. Purchasted this kit a while ago and now have started to build. Read the instructions and followed the…
Push-tug San Pedro
by figtree7nts
I have found a piece of plastic that came from the transom! it's the right size for the stern area which I believe is leaking! The seam l…
Trawler D.728
by Mataroa
this pic is interesting pic in it self theres 3 speed controllers one on right of the pic is for the main motor .one on the left of the p…
Duke of Devonshire.
by hammer
Making a double pulley. Drill 1.5mm In a thin sheet of aluminium Put a brass side on a panel pin followed by a alI sheave then the alI sh…
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…
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…
20th Scale ELCO 80ft PT boat part 1
by CB90
Just starting a scratch build of a 20th Scale ELCO 80ft PT boat most likely PT 109 at just over 48ins long and a beam just over 12in. Wil…
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…
A different Huntsman
by Newby7BRONZE
Thanks to Chris F he sent the plans for the Fairey Huntsman. Went to a drafting photo shop had them enlarge the plan to build a 24" boat.…
Building the USN Garcia DE1040 5 ft RC
by Hhager2
Scratch build the ship I was on in 1965-67. I purchased a hill from scale shop yard in California. Covid held up making it n delivery. I …
Forceful Directors Class Paddle tug
by Kevin55SILVER
I’m in the middle of building a 1:48 Directors‑class paddle tug — Forceful. I’m using the fibreglass hull and working from plan No. 1292,…
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…
NAXOS - Fishing Boat
by hecrowell
After a time away due to illness and other family issues, I am back to the build of the NAXOS. By accident, I think that I have obtained …
Aerokits Fast Patrol
by Robert
OK, the build Is pretty much done now. All I really need to do Is add a flag and registered port. I have just come back from the pond and…
Norfolk Wherry
by jacko
the plan now enlarged to the size i want
The Mighty Zulu
by Hillro
This is a Zulu class Scottish Fishing Vessel (drifter). It's going to be "scratch built" from free plan with model boat magazine. These v…
American torpedo boat Spanish American war
by Isaac
This is a new thread of my refurbishing of an old ship model that was built back in the 1980's or so. Background: I managed to get this m…
Borkum look a like
by Newby7BRONZE
I started thinking of a build to put my Graham TVA steam engine in.I found the Krick Borkum and thought it would be right for size and sc…
Lesro Atlantic 21 RNLI RNLB RIB 1:12 scale
by Skydive130
So off we go again....! as promised at the end of my pilot build blog, next up would be the Lesro Atlantic 21 RIB in 1:12 scale. This mod…
Aerokits Solant Class Lifeboat
by Skydive130
just uploading to youtube, will post link when done. see if this works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXBi7lpjg1Q&t=21s