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Model Slipway RNLI Tamar class lifeboat 1:16 scale

by Skydive130GB

So, after probably over a year of no activity on here, not that I haven’t been building, a couple of members had been in contact to see i…

Fairey Huntsman 31 (47” SLEC kit) build blog

by Skydive130GB

I decided I needed a challenge and a quote from a certain film springs to mind “your gonna need a bigger boat!” Well, I think I’m gonna n…

American river Springer pusher Tug

by Skydive130GB

And now for something different! I know that I suggested my next build would be the Dumas Motor lifeboat 36500, bu a week ago this little…

Speedline Models RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat 1:16 scale

by Skydive130GB

Here we go again! So, this years project and it could well take a while is the Shannon at 1:16th scale. As this is likely to be a conside…

RNLI Tyne Class Lifeboat scratch building (Sarik Hobbies hull)

by Skydive130GB

So, in preparation for my next build which will start early November, I have selected the Sarik Hobbies hull and plan set for the RNLI Ty…

Lesro Atlantic 21 RNLI RNLB RIB 1:12 scale

by Skydive130GB

So off we go again....! as promised at the end of my pilot build blog, next up would be the Lesro Atlantic 21 RIB in 1:12 scale. This mod…

SLEC/LESRO 35” Pilot Boat 1:12 scale

by Skydive130GB

Off we go again! First gripe, why doesn’t this website upload pictures in order? Anyway, we open the box to find a wonderful smell of fre…

“Orca” Quints boat from Jaws 1975 (Pat Tritle plan built)

by Skydive130GB

Here are a couple of shots of my “Orca” as it nears the point of sealing, painting and weathering. I started this about 6 weeks ago and i…

Dumas 1203 Coast Guard Lifeboat (RNLI Waveney conversion)

by Skydive130GB

So here we go again! I have decided to give other projects a rest for a time in favour of this little gem. Pick up off eBay for less than…

Palaform Grffin 600 Hovercraft

by Skydive130GB

Hull formers in and setting. Duct finished and primed ready to recieve VW brilliant orange from a Halfords rattle can. Im scrapping the D…

Veron Vosper RTTL 28"

by Skydive130GB

That’s it for today apart from a coat of varnish on the deck, vinyl numbers from eBay added.

Aerokits Solant Class Lifeboat

by Skydive130GB

just uploading to youtube, will post link when done. see if this works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXBi7lpjg1Q&t=21s

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