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Cariad Scratch build

“Once the stand Is built It's time to start work on the hull. I have another hull from Chris Brown for the smaller Celyn and will use this to aid the discussi…”

14 years ago by Dave M

Old Aerokits Rebuild

“First Trials on the lake at Cwmbran last Sunday. Changed 3600KVA motor to a 1000KVA more suitable size uncontrollable with original motor. Running 9.6Volt 36…”

14 years ago by jelley_baby

ItalerI 1/35th Scale Schnellboot - R/C conversion

“Finally after several weeks of waiting for the right parts to be delivered. I don't know why but some supplies seem to go to pieces when they get busy and ei…”

14 years ago by Gregg

“Thanks for your comments. The halfords paint is a "true white", same as you would find on your average fridge/washing machine etc, so a good sharp white in m…”

14 years ago by Gregg

“This Is a Dominator 34" Hull, as built by Hydrafibre, Then Stratos Models, In the 80s. She will be powered by an SC61M ABC through a straight ball raced shaf…”

14 years ago by aquamatic80

“This Is a 34" Dominator, as built by Hydrafibre then Stratos Models In the 80s. It will be powered by an SC .61M ABC through a straight ballraced shaft, I ha…”

14 years ago by aquamatic80

hms rodney battleship

“sorry guys the build pics I took woz took using my mobile phone and the pics wasant any good but I got a digital camra now so it should be all good from now on”

14 years ago by razorback

hms solebay 1-96 scale

“this one woz built and finnished a month ago Ive only 2 photos left”

14 years ago by razorback

Veron Pilot Boat

“HI Graham Some good advice about considering the power set up and layout given above. The original was designed for an IC engine which limited the layout and…”

14 years ago by Dave M

60 Inch raf crash tender

“Exellent blog, very interested in the seatrials. Any guidance on the paint Ie sealing ad making waterproof”

14 years ago by Firenut

First sight of boat

“I fitted a "robbe" crane derrick. No, its not motorised [as yet], but untill I can justify the expense of a larger transmitter to cover ALL the channels need…”

14 years ago by Gregg

PT 301 Sea trials

“Good to see its working. I use speed 600 motors in my Trent lifeboat and they are so power hungry and get so hot . I am considering moving to 12v 700BB after…”

14 years ago by Dave M

BARC Barge amphibious resupply cargo

“Barge amphibious resupply cargo Is a scratch build 820mm started earlier this month. plans were drawn last year from photos I am still having a challenge get…”

14 years ago by Garyknapp

barge amphibious supply cargo B.a.r.c

“This Is a scratch build from photos. Its 820mm long and Is a work In progress . I drew the plans up late last year and the keel was laid 03/04/12 Its a twin …”

14 years ago by Garyknapp

50 Inch sratch built boat

“installed running gear,battery 12v lead acid,3 blade brass prop,windows and fittings”

14 years ago by peep31

Keil Kraft Eezebilt Mermaid (x2 Scale)

“I shall try and put some build details together probably in another thread (I don't want to hijack Toylanders Blog)”

14 years ago by richald

vospers RAF crash tender

“My mate Duncan started this kit 40 years ago when he was a small boy. His parents gave him the kit as a birthday pressie and he did make a start on It .Howev…”

14 years ago by Member

WW1 Thorneycroft Torpedo Boat

“Thanks for your comments. Here are a few more piccies. I have been toying with the idea of building another one, but increasing the size to make it twin driv…”

14 years ago by AllanC

hostile projectile (racing boat)

“received the hobbywing seaking 90amp esc and fitted It with my carbon fiber plate and velcro strap,just waiting for spektrum marine rx and turnigy lipo's.”

15 years ago by hydroman

22.5" EP Fibreglass Deep-vee Arowana Mono 1 Racing Boat Hull

“just ordered the hull from R2Hobbies In Hong Kong, with postage It came out at A£42. The hull has a number of holes In both the top and the bottom on the por…”

15 years ago by aquamatic80

aeromarine apache 50

“the cheapest and best drivers are the one's you can make up yourself,I made these out of a couple of my sons 'spare' action men cut In half just above the wa…”

15 years ago by hydroman

“when you have put many hours of work and lots of money Into building your boat the last thing you want Is to drop It or damage It In any way getting to your …”

15 years ago by hydroman

“how I buy one from you could use this as a rescue boat for our sail boats you can email me with info am in the bahamas (Email Removed, PM Only - Admin)”

15 years ago by junkanoopunch

30" Fire Boat First Build

“I finally got the skin on the hull. I am giving It several coats of Epoxy Resin to waterproof It. Getting ready to paint but not really sure what type of pai…”

15 years ago by jd

Installation of Motor and ESC

“Very clean layout. Nice”

15 years ago by jd

getting started

“Look on the Keil Kraft EEZE Bilt site, there is a prototype build 20" and my build of the same boat at 40". Quick for a cheap and effective build.”

15 years ago by steve-fb40

MOTOR INSTALLATION

“Many folks know of this site but it has some excellent motors geared motors and realys and prices are good with excellent delivery time www.technobotsonline.…”

15 years ago by BASHER

installing cooling tube

“many thanks chiffs your answer is very helpfull. dennis”

15 years ago by dennisw

“used it with enamel paints and had no problems,expensive but works fine”

15 years ago by bobbity

Seaplane Tender

“Orginaly I had a scoop in-line with the prop but on the left of the hull. (see the photo below) This wasn't very effective and pulled the boat to one side. I…”

15 years ago by Police Boat Captain