This is my model of a 1850s New York pilot boat static display model. It is of simple construction with the hull being double planked using the traditional method of plank on frame. The model also has an authentic United States flag for the time period. The model is uncomplicated and displays nicely. Greg

I recently posted the above model and then decided to remove it from My Harbour so I could make some changes to the yacht varnish finish and then re-photograph and post again. But looking at the finish I am completely happy with what I first produced. I now posting the model again with the original text and photographs. There is a saying - I used to be undecided but now I'm not sure! Being a beginner to RC model boats I choose Aeronaut's cabin cruiser Diva because I liked the style of a boat from around the 1960s and because I felt it would be easier to build as an entry the RC boat modelling. Although I have skills in building static display model ships I thought for me it would a safe option. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of building the model. I believe that the build is all part of the enjoyment of the hobby. Greg

Built this model from a MB plan using one of my friend Bill Lucys tug hulls for use with our public sailing boats at Shows we attended. The plan is for a RFA tug and the colour scheme is appealing. Fitted with 2.4Ghz radio and Mtronic 10amp Esc. Was a popular model with the young sailors.

Another recent acquisition from a club member. This model has been in our club for many years and has had several owners. Sails very well and certainly looks the part. The model brings back many happy memories whenever I sail, not just for me but other club members,

This is a model built from a Billings Junior kit. Has Plastic hull and wooden cabin. I managed to fit a small 40Mhz Rx and 10amp Mtronic Esc in the hull and sailed the model at Reasheath with my club. Its a small model but in calm conditions sails in a very realistic fashion. As a beginners kit it ticks all the correct boxes. Not in a good state at present so I may restore at some time.

I found this model in a Birkenhead model shop when I first started in model boats. It was a free running toy but appealed to me as it looked similar to tugs sailing on the Mersey at the time. Easily converted to R/c using my self built Esc and an Acoms set. Was correct scale for my Mercantic so had fun sailing them at New Brighton.

Acquired this model a few years ago from the local family of a deceased relative. Was in a different format but the hull shape was similar to the Tarpon so I reworked the cabin and sealed the hull with glass cloth and layup resin. Fitted a 550 brushed motor an Mtronik 15 amp Esc and sails well. I am still struggling with getting a good mount for the front windows.

3D printed, PBR Erebus from apocalypse now

One of three springer tugs I built great little work boat to set marks for sailboat racing. Cy

Soling 1M built boat from a basket had almost all the parts came out surprising well Cy

I saw this boat when I was looking at Benetti super yachts, the boats name was SPECTRE. I liked this boat so much, so I started to build it . I am retired now so I had a lot of time .This boat took me about 14 months to build, and I am so pleased the way it turned out. This boat has twin props, 2 water pumps, 1 bow thruster, radar, and about 120 led lights.Voyager has her maiden voyage on Easter Saturday.

This is another of my early builds from the Billing kit. I did start to make into a sailable model but the radio/Esc and batteries were not available in a small enough size so the project stalled. I do believe it would now be possible and I have some very nice ex computer geared brushed motors that would work well. It would definitely be a fine weather sailor but paddlers have that look. Long way down the list of projects but not forgotten.

I saw this in my local hobby shop several years ago and had one of the early versions that required a few mods ably supported by the designers and vendors. Very exciting to sail in a stiff breeze and likes to porpoise. Acceleration is impressive and you really need to keep your eye on the model at all times.

This barge is a model of the one used by Marcel Theriualt, skipper of the Beamsville, Tofino, BC. The barge is named after his 99 year old grandmother.

Garfeld is an old Billings kit of the Dragen, but because the cartoon character is the skipper and is challenging the winds on the bow, it only seems fitting that it carries the name. I modified the kit, adding more ballast to the keel, enlarged the rudder, and changed the design of the deck structures. I gave it a sail and mast from a DF-65 and it sails very well.

David Westergaard, designed and built "TheShow" in 2019 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. When I saw it in a magazine, I went about contacting him to receive permission to make a Rc model of her. He gave me permission and sent a few photos of a half hull design he had done and the contact for the person who had made the plan line drawings. I built the model in the spring of 2022 and have enjoyed sailing it in light to moderate winds

Due to illness I have had to put my larger projects on hold (to much for me to move around at the moment because of the size) so I am working on returning this HSL to how she looked (in real life) when she first came into service. I got her in the grey, she needed a bit of TLC electrically and mechanically and of course repainting but almost there.

My first kit built model from the Billings range. Plank on frame and all the fittings scratch built. Seen here at New Brighton's original pool circa 1970's. Now needs a rebuild as all the planks either side of the cascamite joints have split so will need a glass cloth cover.

My first scratch built model using bread and butter wooden hull using the Glazebrook plan. Seen here moored at New Brighton's original pond circa 1970's. Used two brushed motors (ex WD per Bert Ault) driving my own gearbox to drive the four props. The radio (27Mhz) and ESC were all home made and it used a small motorcycle wet cell lead acid battery.

This is one of a few ships introduced in ww2 as steam turbines all variants of Grey only 7 were built out of 55 ordered from the period 1940 to 45 sold in 1949 She is a fibreglass hull wood deck with metal fittings I am told it’s Fine scale hull with a top made following I am waiting for back from fine-scale to confirm this a few details are missing but can remedy that it is one of there boats. It turned out it was as some was special orders due to the variants in armament Grey Seal had a different configuration where as Grey Owl was double props and more guns and was wider

Between 2017 and 2019 I made the Deans Sea Plane Tender SPT441 and concurrently made an identical plank on frame model which I called SPT409. Plans were prepared using a number of sources (which varied a little from Deans), and the build progressed with both boats, side by side, checking comparative weights as progress was made. A Pro 400 motor was fitted to SPT441, whilst SPT409 has a brushless motor. At first glance the two boats appear identical, but the moment the superstructure is removed the differences can be seen.

Again one of my older boats i Made years ago what they call today vintage Originaly it had à taifun bison 3.5 cc Engine and it was à pleasure to navigate unfortunately in Belgium it is almost forbidden

Felix is a Krick model of a Hamburg harbour launch, a number of which survive to this day. It is the first model boat I made in recent years (2012/13) after a break from model making of 50 years.

I started building this auxiliary ketch when I was 13, see photo. It is scratch built from balsa using the two shelf principle, finished with two or more layers of doped tissue to give the skin more strength. Originally it was steered with the help of a simple Braine gear but over the years I have updated various features and it now has radio control. I will post details of the construction and adaptations in due course.

Albert is a pond yacht made by an uncle in 1926 and passed onto me in 1959. I have carried out three major restorations/refits since then, hence the name. The last was in 2018/19 and the most challenging. I will post items about the work shortly. In 2009 I rescued Albert from the loft, and this is how she looked. Saggy red sails, and a little unloved.

I had a ton of fun with this project! I had a lot of input from my grand kids on this one. They got to help with all the major decisions on colors. We used crayons to picture it. They matched the figures up too. Thanks to all on this site! Dave RR

Finished my Dad’s Billing Bent fishing boat. Here she is sailing on the Bourneville Boating Lake, Birmingham, UK, on 21 February 2023. I think he would have liked it. https://youtu.be/O7tLSXxmkj4

Again à vintage model i Made quite a FEW years ago. Thé kit was Made by France maquette and as far as i know they don’t exist any more . It ´s quite Nice sailing this motoryacht driven by 2 Marx hectoperms and 2 NiMH batteries each 10 A.

Semi scale model of a Russian waterjet powered river workboat. It was built from fiberglassed 100mm thick foam board, hollowed out as necessary. It has a valve system in the stern attached to a std jet drive which mimics the real system for shifting the jet thrust between 1 forward duct and 2 side mounted ducts for reverse. All can be operated independently. Motor is a 3000kv 35mm inrunner with an aircraft type 80A ESC. There are 3 batteries for main drive, (2s 20c 1800mah) aux power (2s 20c 2200mah-for lights, RX, bilge pump and sound) and 3s 20c 2200mah for motor and ESC cooling fans. The direction valves are driven by 3 servos and another for recessed rudders. Boat has lights,-(nav, dash and interior, plus 2 dual strobing sets driven by a 360deg servo with twin M/Switch activation) sound unit and bilge pump. The barge is 46" with the ramp down, and is 12"wide. It has nav lights and a servo to operate the ramp. It is also built from 50mm fiberglassed foam sheet.

I Made this german towboat from à Kit Made by the german manufacturier Krick. It Sails fantastic in Both directions due to the rudder