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by LewZ
I thought you fellow model boaters might be interested in how I built a case for my Wiesel "Schnellboot". It certainly keeps the dust off…
E.F.S. Surveyor
by Westwind
SILVER
After sitting on the shelf for about a year I decided to start my build of the E.F.S. Surveyor kit by Deans Marine. She is a 1/20 scale r…
Typhoon
by River Rat
Hey guys, I finally got a good start on my Dumas Typhoon in 1/10 scale. This kit builds up in 2 halves which is kind of different. Althou…
Sea Plane tenders
by flaxbybuck
Sea plane tenders have always attracted me. There is something very pleasing about the shape, and the jizz when on the water is wonderful…
RAIngaIV rear cabin
by Rogal118SILVER
Good morning. Finally got around to building the rear cabin for my Inga, I’ve made it in 2 halves so access is possible without removing …
Ella May- inshore trawler7
by Peewit83BRONZE
Some more pix of the detailing
Building the USN Garcia DE1040 5 ft RC
by Hhager2
Scratch build the ship I was on in 1965-67. I purchased a hill from scale shop yard in California. Covid held up making it n delivery. I …
RAF Launch.Childhood Revisited.Part 1
by Scratchbuilder
Evening All. On Christmas Day in I think in 1962 a little boy opened a big box and there was an RAF Rescue/Fire launch kit in all its glo…
Custom 12 inch push tug
by CashrcGOLD
Hi y’all. I like to keep my bench busy, as building a few hours during the week and sometimes on the weekend helps relax me…at 62 I’m sti…
Bangkok River Tug
by Peewit83BRONZE
Current build is my take of a generic tug used on the Chao Phraya River in Thailand. Scratchbuilt on an ABS moulding using only photos( n…
Norstar Kingfisher
by Peewit83BRONZE
Found this 40+ year old kit at local Toy Fair yesterday . Everything seems to be there so looking forward to building in due course
PERKASA NO3 1/24th
by Stephen TGOLD
This boat is a car boot find all for 20.00 a bargin. luckly I have quite a few of the parts in my boxes its a kit built one out of plywoo…
MV Bluenose
by hecrowell
Ok, ok…I know…I havent quite completed the Pole Dancer (ne NAXOS) yet, but it is quite difficult getting the items I need to finish up. S…
Huntsman
by NickD
Update March 3rd
Modular Barge - Model Construction
by LewZ
With the great responses to my recent posting on my "Modular Barge" I would like to share my construction information. The instructions a…
Midwest Main Lobster Boat
by pressonreguardlessSILVER
So, while I was waiting for the varnish to dry on the Seguin, I started the Lobster boat. I just like the lines. I had a couple of lobste…
Swedish 16 M
by Rowen
Readers of my HSwMS Visby blog will be aware the model is complete and operating well. Was quite happy spending last Summer just sailing …
Steam Punk recycle ♻️ project
by Doogle
A slight deviation for the moment from HMS Nelson. With so many cartons/containers and waste plastic around, I thought I'd have a go at a…
Bayliner 3250 Conquest Day Cruiser
by gcladd
This 1985 Bayliner 3250 was a scratch build project that I started in 1985 when I was doing work with youth in London Ontario through You…
Finishing touches RTTL 2755 finally complete
by Rogal118SILVER
She’s finally finished.99% scratch built, a couple of fittings bought commercially. It is easier to show the photos than explain Diesel e…
Electric ducted fan Bluebird
by JOHN
hi there, this is a project which I have been working on. It began as a feasibility study to see if it is possible to drive a scale model…
Old electronics pieces
by Mike Stoney
BRONZE
People!!! What I found in a dusty box . . . Viessmann still exists, but the homepage of the other part of LE-Elektronik leaves much to be…
Genesis
by Doogle
Well in-between the recycling project and HMS Nelson, I've been toying with the idea of Noah's Ark. Initially I'd created one out of card…
Aeronaut TIM RC wood building
by Albert90
Model from brand Aeronaut TIM build RC. This historical model from wood, with the sound of the “Odilo” harbor tug in Maasbracht. The engi…