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GAVINATOR service tug boat for oil rigs

“the boat Is actually the fairmount alpine a dutch super tug. This Is my first scratch build from a pdf file I found online. I had a survey supply shop blow I…”

12 years ago by tugboatguy

“Thankyou I will try that. I will let you know how it works out thanks scott.”

12 years ago by tugboatguy

“very nice work I hope my tug comes out as great as yours. What type of radio system are you useing?.”

12 posts 10 likes

12 years ago by tugboatguy

Carina - motor cruiser

“I found an article on the net how to replace the servo rudder to a mini servo och place it under under the rear deck. In this way I can hide everything. So n…”

2 posts 3 likes

12 years ago by caproni

“Wow nice work looks excellent”

9 posts 10 likes

12 years ago by tugboatguy

Wicksead Park 25.5.2014

“Thank you! Thought it was time to model something different and a new side to model. its took 2 years to complete but well worth it. I hope me nwxt German mo…”

15 posts 5 likes

12 years ago by hslmouldingscouk

Flower Class 1/48

“The K33 King Cup (or butter cup in french "bouton d'or" was build by the same dockyard that the "Bryony" and the Titanic My plan is the plan of the "Bryony K…”

5 posts 8 likes

12 years ago by danielcolmar

EMPRESS QUEEN ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET

“More photos of various sections of the ship and the completed model.”

7 posts 12 likes

12 years ago by MAXTON

Info for Vosper Crash Tenders and Air ea Resue

“Please also look in the Plans and Docs section on this site for details and pictures of the actual 93 and 94 Boats”

12 years ago by Dave M

More hull rebuild

“It's more than that it used 4 fairly big Gel Batteries I guess that must account for a large increase in the all up weight. Once again thanks. Kaz. ...”

12 years ago by Kazkay

125ft 1st Class Torpedo Boat, 1885

“I have decided to take a little break from engine building and carry on with the torpedo boat. I have connected the motor to the shaft with a rigid coupling,…”

12 years ago by Nickthesteam

African Queen winch

“Looks just the job now its fitted.”

4 posts 10 likes

12 years ago by MAXTON

update on fire boat

“Thanx its taken a few weeks to get it to where it is now and now dont have any finger prints left .”

12 years ago by watsy106

“I cut the plates with a tin snip. The openings I drilled out and then used a file and Dremel tool with a drill bit. I predrilled all the rivet holes before a…”

12 years ago by sail1946

Fairey Swordsman restoration.

“HI Mark, I only stated what the original builder told us, he purchased the kit from the Fairey owners club, and was originally built to represent his own ful…”

12 years ago by Colin H

Inshore fishing boat

“Who's building the other Cygnus Alan?”

46 posts 19 likes

12 years ago by Ballast

refurbishment of Ignotus

“On this boat Roger I use engine oil, it eventually seeps past the centre bearing, it ran for almost 2 hours last week and nobody noticed the very small oil s…”

12 years ago by AlanP

Scratch build of a fast bulker

“Hi, Just wondering how many degrees does that layout get for the rudder. Guess would be cool. Just wondering cause my next build is a m barge, the barge it's…”

12 years ago by joergn

“The engine mount has been made for the 35-30 motor and the new rudder and universal joint has arrived , I hope to fit the motor and rudder this week all bein…”

13 posts 1 like

12 years ago by twinkle

Waveney lifeboat - billing boats - 30inch

“hello just after joining hope to contribute in the future. just bought the same boat. my past models have been recycling rc helI motors on other boats. need …”

12 years ago by joergn

“Yep all the frustration in the build slides into oblivion when you see videos like this well done you'll get a lot off attention from this one, I like it, Brian”

25 posts 3 likes

13 years ago by sharpy1071

Mersey Ferry Wallasey (III)

“1. Completed model with smoky In action. 2. Completed, ready for launch. 3. Gently does It. 4. And she's off; all works OK. Well lads that's the end of this …”

18 posts 9 likes

13 years ago by MAXTON

3600kv motor and bits

“Just received my hull. how did the buid go and do you have any pics or advice. Jaroo”

13 years ago by Jaroo

Paddler Project

“This time at Weymouth & Portland MBC day at Mangerton Mill, Bridport on Easter Monday As I can't seem to get It to upload In the Video Gallery section, ( I'v…”

17 posts 15 likes

13 years ago by chrislang

“Many thanks. it is a pity we cannot put on a few more photos. The little locker in the back seat compartment lifts off to allow access to greasing nipple. Th…”

13 years ago by HoweGY177

Nearly finished

“Thank you, she had her first outing today and I'm really pleased with the way she handles”

5 posts 2 likes

13 years ago by bassman

power for a 49inch president perkasa vosper

“many many thanks, more than useful loads of diagrams and part numbers and prices of components on this site Barry”

13 years ago by bazabt92

Building a Kort Schottel Drive Unit

“HI Jeff I was suggesting version two which you have tried. This will certainly let more water through the nozzle. if you silver solder the legs to the Nozzle…”

13 years ago by Dave M

Spliting a paddler.

“Chris, I hope the pictures will help. They are both scale models Duke of Devonshire & Glen Usk. In the Duke the paddle box Is below the boat deck. Inside are…”

13 years ago by hammer

AEROKITS 46" FIREBOAT.........A TROUBLED PROJECT

“Well starting to get there all the skins are on the hull, and the bow has been filled with Balsa block....I am hoping that this method has worked It looks li…”

6 posts 8 likes

13 years ago by Flying-Flea