mturpin013
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Admiral · 8,529 pts
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Member since Sep 2017
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6 boatsThe Marlin Cabin Cruiser (Vintage Model Works)
This the latest offering from Vintage Model Works which is a 36 inch Marlin Cabin Cruiser This model was or…
Crash Tender
A 3 year build It has a lot of working detail - Fire monitors, spot light/rotates, cabin lights, cantilever…
Vosper MTB 379
This model was built with the occasional help of my grandson. It was constructed from plan
RIVER POLICE LAUNCH circa 1950
METROPOLITAN POLICE THAMES DIVISION RIVER POLICE LAUNCH circa 1950 MODEL BUILT BY MICHAEL P TURPIN 2021 TO …
Freeman 22 Norfolk broads’ cruiser
This little boat was done for my 5yr old grandson alongside doing my crash tender. Its from a free plan iss…
Freeman 22
The Freeman 22 was a luxurious cabin cruiser built for the holiday trade. It was moulded in glass fibre in …
mturpin013’s build blogs
6 blogsThis is a sailing ketch called “Inga IV”. It is German kit of a sailing ketch which is now out of production. The model is approx 52″ in …
01 Introduction Again after the finishing of the Vintage Model Works Police Boat I decided to have a go at their latest offering which is…
As did another member on the site succumb to the charm of a grandson, I too have fallen for it, again. The first one was a cabin cruiser …
Just a small introduction, I am a retired engineer, trained as a toolmaker and practiced this in various forms for 20 plus years before g…
Check all parts are present I decided my next build would be from Vintage Model Works as I was pleased with my last build - the 46" Crash…
On the real boat the side panels are actually the inside faces of the planked hull and are angled at about 45 degrees, so to try and simu…
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Re: build blogSome pictures would help to put your words into contextRe: York Model Boat Club ReggataIts a great day out boats you can try out for free parking is free, food available at reasonable charge and a raffle, toilet facilities. plenty of free advise and chat I'll be there.Flysky WarningTotally agree bruce1946 I too have a separate set for each boat, I can buy a set with 6 channel receiver for £65 and don't have to pay postage as the model shop is just down the road form my house. As you say …♥ 10 likes511 viewsTVR1A Steam Engine.Hi Gary Its a long time since I posted anything however I have a couple of question for you. 1) I see your latest launch is under construction, is it the Lady Jane hull ? 2) I see you current TVR1A unit is mou…
+1♥ 13 likes875 viewsStill Can’t BelieveHow about a picture? Maybe a different hull could be modified have another look at the Maxwell Hemmens hulls for sale♥ 1 like604 viewsRe: Fitting the Keel, Formers & BulkheadsGood progress Rob keep going♥ 4 likes1,555 viewsMaxwell Hemmens GRP hullsJust a gentle reminder York Model Boat club has a number of GRP hulls for sale, theses hulls are good quality mostly coming from the estate of the late Maxwell Hemmens Steam Engineer. Some are named EG “Formid…
+1♥ 6 likes1 reply958 viewsRe: The Keel & Formers.Hi Rob, I don't follow much on the site now and don't post any blogs now as I felt that the amount of effort required to detail the blogs wasn't what the readers valued, anyway you may find that different now.…♥ 5 likes1,773 viewsMYFORD ML10Zooma please check your private messages♥ 10 likes864 views