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my new boat In progress

“this model was from the sixtys just got the hull and cabin the cabin has been wired 12v it has an m f a 850 motor which is water cooled just been tried once …”

18 years ago by Michael R

Seaplane tender with Catalina

“having got a seaplane tender it seemed that ishould get a seaplane ,so I did and this is the result...”

18 years ago by Bob Jones

More Crash boating In OZ and OFFICIAL TRANSPORTER

“Of all the data files on the Crash Boat I have not ever seen any details/ drwgs for the vehicle specifically used to transport the Crash Boat types ( Ie the …”

18 years ago by Lyle

Crash Boat & Steam In Oz by Lyle

“Some 25 to 30 years ago I wrote to Peter Dimberlins for details of the Crash Boat following a mention of him in 'Model Boats '. Peter supplied me with data a…”

18 years ago by Lyle

Brackengarth built by Terry O'Rourke

“This is the Brackengarth, it is semI scratch on mobile marine models grp hull. Built 2005. It's powered by a car heater motor plus bow thruster. it is sailed…”

18 years ago by No Account

Prototype 1880s Victorian Tug Built by Rod Arnold

“Scratched built prototype 1880s victorian tug (hull) by Metcalf Mouldings H.M.S kit length 44" beam 10". The original tug was built to tow sailing ships in s…”

18 years ago by No Account

Aerokits PT restored by Graham Taylor

“I rescued my PT Boat from EBAY in August 2005. it was owned by a young boy in Birmingham whose Dad had built if for him. it is an original Aerokits kit Fast …”

18 years ago by froggyt996

Yamato kit built by Steve Myhill

“Kit Yamato which is motorised by Tamiya and is about 2 years old. It took six months to build and convert to R.C. power for NiCad batteries.”

18 years ago by Steve M

Destroyer also built by Bob Blease, member of the SWA

“Z15 "Erich Steinbrink" A german WW2 Destroyer was a Ted Radestock Semi-Kit. She took just over 2 yrs to build in total, but did include a house move in betwe…”

18 years ago by Bob Blease

Grey Funnel Steamers built by Bob Blease

“This model is a British "Hunt" Class destroyer. It is a Sirmar limited edition (100) semI kit at 1/48 scale and some 6 feet in length. When he bought the mod…”

18 years ago by Bob Blease

Life boat built by Pete Munday

“This lifeboat was a part-kit from Metcalfe Mouldings, being just a bare hull and superstructure. All the detailed work was scratch- built by my son and I did…”

18 years ago by oldie

Sea Queen built by Robert Peberdy

“This is my *** version of the Sea Queen. My father owns one of the originals and when one lunch time I saw one on the *** web site I knew I had to get one. I…”

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18 years ago by Robert

Various Aerokits Boats owned by Dazz

“The first picture here is the aerokits Solent Lifeboat. The next picture is an aerokits Patrol Torpedo boat.”

18 years ago by No Account

Aerokits Sea Queen owned by John Meadowcroft

“This was given to me by the Minoros Family from Sutton in Surrey found in a loft after the death of a family member it is 46" long with a beam of 15" and I g…”

18 years ago by John D

Aerokits Sea Queen owned by Graham Taylor

“The Sea Queen is an original Aerokits kit from the early 1960's. it was built by my Dad in the early 1960's. it was originally fitted with an ED Seaotter, ne…”

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18 years ago by froggyt996

'Mary D' by John Simons

“The hull of this model was my own design in 2004 and was sailed for 2 years, and then a new upper decks and battery system were added during the winter of 20…”

18 years ago by John Simons

Cabin Cruiser owned by Andy Marien

“She's an RAF Seaplane tender, Scratch built from FROG plans and is around 30 years old. Power is now by Electric motor, but it was originally "Diesel" powere…”

18 years ago by No Account

Cabin Cruiser owned by Andy Marien

“This boat is a cabin cruiser. it is powered by 2 dumas 12 volt motors, one motor fried. This boat minus elecs and motors is for sale at 75.00 plus shipping. …”

18 years ago by No Account

Robbe Nordernay owned by Dazz

“Robbe Nordernay owned by Dazz, (no more information provided)”

18 years ago by No Account

Model Slipway Coaster built by Debbie and Alan

“This is a Model Slipway four hatch coaster. We have named her Lady Debra. She is 6 months old 500 geared torpedo (2.5:1). We sail her at Mote Park in Maidstone.”

18 years ago by Alan and Debbie

The "Nancy Dancer" built by John Simons

“John called this model "Nancy Dancer". it started of with plans from 'Nexus Plans Service' for Vic Smeed's 'Vivacity'. John used the hull only plans and crea…”

18 years ago by John Simons

"Spray" built by John Simons

“These pictures are of a scale model of Captain Joshua Slocum's "Spray". it was sailed around the world, singlehanded between 1895-1898. Slocum re-built a Del…”

18 years ago by John Simons

Fireboat being restored by Bob Jones

“This is my latest project, bought for spares, but I wanted a challenge, so I'm putting her back to how she should look. She's a old one I do not know the mak…”

18 years ago by Bob Jones

Fireboat being restored by Dave Kershaw

“Hi, this is my Ebay Crash Tender restoration project stripped ready for re-build. It is an original kit but needs a lot of work as you can see (some times I …”

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18 years ago by Dave Kershaw

Fireboat being restored by Bob Jones

“I believe this is a 34 inch aerokit, I "rescued" it from Ebay, and will bring her back to how she should look... Watch this space... After lots of hassle I f…”

18 years ago by Bob Jones

Judge McCombs Fireboat built by Don Hodgson

“This boat is a model of the Judge McCombs which is the fire boat in Hamilton Ontario Canada. The model was built by Don Hodgson of the Confederation Marine M…”

18 years ago by No Account

Fireboat scratch built by Steve

“The boat has no name as yet, it is scrach bult from two photos. I found in a loft as usual. it is about 25/30 years old, she is powered by a darke horse 785 …”

18 years ago by Steve M

Los Angeles Fireboat built by UmI Ryuzuki

“Shown here, Los Angeles Fireboat built by UmI Ryuzuki.”

18 years ago by Umi Ryuzuki

46 Inch Aerokits Crash Tender Restored By Paul Devlin

“This was originally built circa 1960 by my Uncle, with no radio control, you set the rudder, and let it go! it was then powered by an IC engine. All the fitt…”

18 years ago by pmdevlin

34 Inch Aerokits Crash Tender Built By Terry O'Rourke

“This Aerokits 34 inch Crash Tender was built by me in 1959, when I was 14 years old. It was refurbished in 2004 which included fitting a new RC and electric …”

18 years ago by No Account