Thanks to all who responded, nice to hear from likeminded modellers. It's great to see what others are building and how you tackle particular problems during a build.

Great website and will send updates and images when on the water.

Happy modelling👍

First build in 8 years and based on the HA Kit Morston, roughly to 1/16 scale, Nipper has been built pretty much as per the kit although I did lower the bow height by about 12mm, changed the fore cabin/cockpit to be a removeable one piece unit for ease of access to motor/rc/esc etc.

Added additional detail and looking quite good.

As all the running gear is in the bow she is a slightly front heavy as identified during the bathtub trial so could add some weight in the steering compartment and carry out some trials to see if I can improve the balance.🤞
Just a few bits and pieces left to complete mainly around/on the cockpit roof.

All in all a satisfying build to ease my way back into modelling, great value kit considering this is a laser cut model although I did use aliphatic wood glue and 2 part epoxy as opposed to the recommended superglue (old habits)!

Scallywag is my second model, I came across an old Model boats magazine from 1988 that had a copy of the original plan designed by David Metcalfe and surprisingly managed to get and ABS hull. Very pleased with the results. The wheelhouse has a hinged door and seat locker and even a working compass! in addition I have fitted a sounder unit (can't remember the manufacturer) (Motor: 545) (ESC: Mtroniks) (8/10)

My first attempt in twenty years so thought i'd start with something simple. I used lime strip to naturally lift the colour and spent an evening decking the cockpit for a bit of added detail.

Nice model with a good turn of speed. (Motor: MIG 480 Speed) (ESC: Mtroniks) (7/10)