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947 blogs · Page 1 of 40Brooklyn Tugboat
by figtree7nts
Brooklyn Tug is 1:32 Scale. She's 39.1/2" L.O.A. x 9.5" Beam. Weight Estimated at 24lbs when completed! The Brooklyn was built in 1910 an…
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…
BLUENOSE
by RossM
Started 2020 with plans by P F Eisnor from Nova Scotia 34 pairs of ribs
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…
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…
Mersey Class Lifeboat 1/12th Scale
by Gregg
I still have the interior to complete, having too much fun sailing it, but heres a few images from recent sailings.
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…
The Vosper 46” RAF Crash Tender Kit By Vintage Model Works
by mturpin013BRONZE
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…
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…
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…
Watercat M12 (Jurmo Class) landing craft
by CB90
Decided to have a go at building a Watercat M12 as I have recently brought a couple of 28mm jet drives, yet to arrive! and wanted a craft…
Mini Fire Boat
by Peter HS93
well have decided to put some different motors In I have gone for 480s and a mtronics twin speed ctr I have also got hold of a helicopter…
JUANITA STERN WHEELER
by chugalone100SILVER
A good hello to all members. Now that I finished The Fireboat, I would like to add to the forum my favorite build, one you are all famili…
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…
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…
New project; THUNDER an inland tug
by Chum444SILVER
Picked up a nicely laid up glass hull of the Smit NEDERLAND. Spoiler alert; it won’t be the NEDERLAND.
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…
40" Seaplane Tender, new build
by jbkiwi
Just started a 40" model of a 41'6" seaplane tender. I have been wanting to do one for years and now that my 36" 100 series 64ft HSL is d…
C.C.G.S Norman McLeod Rogers
by Seaspray
Having the choice of 3 icebreakers models to build. I settled for the above. She is now is service at Chile. Building to a scale of 1:100…
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 …
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 Newby7BRONZE
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…