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955 blogs · Page 1 of 40Clyde Puffer Project
by ColRay
One Small Step... and the start of a new project. After all the help with information I received regarding building a Puffer. it's now on…
Bruce Campbell Christina 25
by ChrisF
BRONZE
Whilst I've got plenty on with my Fairey builds and the unstarted outboard and water-jet projects I can't help but think about future bui…
Veron round Britain racer 041
by Schmango
Started this about a week ago after acquiring circa 10 years prior . Really nice and easy build this one from Early 1970s . I’m planning …
New landing barge/rescue vessel
by jbkiwi
Having had a break from building for a while (mainly due to space for models) I've re-modelled my garden shed with a new bench (all comes…
Robbe Antje…started in the 80s!!
by Cashrc
GOLD
Hi y’all. Decided to take a few weeks away from my workbench to refocus, and get the corner forward of my workbench cleaned out to have m…
Restoration of a classic
by Chum444SILVER
I came across this “mutt”. A 1/24 scale 50 ft Chris Craft Catalina. The original kit was produced by Sterling sometime between 1950 & 198…
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…
Proboat Harbour tug mods
by JSS4
After seeing Cash's excellent build on here I was inspired to actually do some research and make some updates to my proboat tug. The init…
Telepresence Robot Market Share, Global Industry Size, Trends, Technology, and Analysis by 2035
by Reenak1
This report presents a detailed, data-driven analysis of the global Telepresence Robot Market size, offering insights into historical per…
I am struggling with my latest build
by ClockmakerBRONZE
I am struggling with my latest build it is footie and I have tried two sets of sails the first following the plan exactly and the second …
'Bluebird' 3D printed
by ColRay
The Bluebird of Chelsea I will be making this model from plans/digital files for 3D printing. As much as possible it will be 3D printed u…
Reliance ll trawler build
by RossJ
Usually I tend to build lifeboats but trying a trawler for a change. Most of it built as are the bits and bobs needed. Build ongoing hope…
Crotch Island Pinky
by Willem
After my "Haringboot" was on the water, I looked for a new project. This should be scratch build, sailing, have a motor and not to big. B…
The Brooklyn Tug
by jumpuglyGOLD
Well my friends, I've gone and done it again. Through some dumb luck I stumbled upon a reasonably priced discontinued bucket-list kit tha…
Construction report "Pilot Cutter Britannia" 1 : 24
by WolleSILVER
Hello After the construction is before the construction!!! The construction trailer is tidied up and I am full of energy. After I have co…
Another Pusher Tug
by EdWBRONZE
While doing research for my Springer/Pusher tug I discovered these drawings David Metcalf’s Motorflot Pusher Tug and I had all the materi…
VIC SMEED'S VIVACITY
by Nick Ward
Hi all, just posting a summary of (mainly) previously posted pics to kick off this build log and show progress to date since I first star…
Revell 1:142, Northsea Fishing Trawler build & RC conversion.
by stevedownunder
Part 1. This project is already finished, the following is a discription of what was done to build and convert the kit to RC. Because of …
1:12 Swordsman from Aerokits Kit Plan and Bulkhead Drawings from Chris.
by zoomaBRONZE
My first ever classic r/c power boat model was built in the 1960’s from an Aerokits Swordsman kit that was paid for from my meagre appren…
Swallow - the most famous dinghy?
by AndyB2
This is a kit from Clyde Model Dockyard of Swallow - from the stories of Swallows and Amazon https://www.clydemodeldockyard.com/shop/p/cl…
Fairey Swordsman 33
by ChrisFBRONZE
The hull sides have been painted white and will now be left for a week or more for the paint to harden. Reason I leave it that long is I …
Northern Bay sport fisherman KNOCKDOWN
by Chum444SILVER
The Northern Bay lobster and sport fishing boats are built in Qgunquit, Maine. Known as Down East boats they are semi-displacement hulls.…
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…
USS Olympia problems
by JohnAsklar
I built this model NOT anticipating any future issues. It wasn’t getting power from battery. Had to cut the mounting board for the ESC , …