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Model Slipway RNLI Tamar class lifeboat 1:16 scale

by Skydive130

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…

13 updates 59 85 10 4 years ago

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Fairey Huntsman 31 (47” SLEC kit) build blog

by Skydive130

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…

10 updates 110 83 14 5 years ago

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American river Springer pusher Tug

by Skydive130

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…

3 updates 32 40 7 5 years ago

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Speedline Models RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat 1:16 scale

by Skydive130

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…

30 updates 277 238 18 5 years ago

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RNLI Tyne Class Lifeboat scratch building (Sarik Hobbies hull)

by Skydive130

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…

6 updates 104 62 8 6 years ago

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Lesro Atlantic 21 RNLI RNLB RIB 1:12 scale

by Skydive130

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…

32 updates 427 264 11 6 years ago

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SLEC/LESRO 35” Pilot Boat 1:12 scale

by Skydive130

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…

31 updates 343 268 12 6 years ago

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

by Skydive130

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…

29 updates 226 274 12 6 years ago

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Dumas 1203 Coast Guard Lifeboat (RNLI Waveney conversion)

by Skydive130

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…

27 updates 61 98 2 8 years ago

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Palaform Grffin 600 Hovercraft

by Skydive130

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

2 updates 2 3 1 9 years ago

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Veron Vosper RTTL 28"

by Skydive130

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

14 updates 21 43 4 9 years ago