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941 blogs · Page 13 of 40Fairey huntsman 31 47 restoration
by Wez
Well after a couple of weeks blood sweat tears tantrums and a couple of choice swear words and a great help off a few on here I think it’…
Building a sound into my tug
by Albert90
Working on a harbor tug, (under construction) that also requires a original sound, so i visited the 'Odilo' in Maasbracht Netherlands. Th…
H.M.S Bulldog
by Fred
Hi After sorting out the rudders I fitted the rear deck, I then moved on and fitted the for-deck, now we all know about saying measure an…
Police boat
by TonyB1
Started to scratch build a police boat back in March, build so far. Have now started on the superstructure, so more pictures to follow.
Billings Banckert
by Cashrc
GOLD
Hi y’all. I’ve temporarily put the Antje aside for reasons that I stated in the build blog and started on a Billings Banckert. I original…
Hms Nelson
by Doogle
TRUMPETÈER 1/200 Well a couple of photos of the progress so far. Prop shafts and rudder now installed motors which at present are 340 bru…
Fairey huntsman
by Wez
Well I’ve had the huntsman about 2 weeks now and with the help I’ve received up to now I don’t think Ive done too bad , old parts taken o…
The Marlin Cabin Cruiser (Vintage Model Works)
by mturpin013BRONZE
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…
HMS Verulam R28 Refit Part 1.History and strip down.
by Scratchbuilder
Evening Gents. HMS Verulam was a V Class Destroyer launched 22nd April 1943. She served in various theatres including the Arctic,Normandy…
Sport yacht 19"
by Sakibian
2x2300 kv , 27mm dual blades 2x 35A opto 1x 850-1300mah 2s/3s lipo Balsa wood deck, pvc + balsa composite hull, aluminum motor mount. It'…
Sport fisherman build blog
by Sakibian
Always wanted to build a sportfisher. Now building one. 24" L, 7" Beam Flashhobby 2300kv outrunner x2 360 A single brushless ESC Name pla…
(Another) Crash Rescue Tender Restoration
by neilw
As I seem to be working on two models at the same time I thought I'd attempt the document the Crash Tender Restoration. It was the purcha…
TID TUG
by marky
some pictures of the plans obtained from Sarik Hobbies (santa)
Fire float
by Norway
Back working on the boat again after a short break due to personal reasons.
Phantom Tug
by Black ShoeBRONZE
Nine Laying the deck on this build was a little out of the ordinary. I had incorporated a false deck to stiffen everything and minimize t…
Tow vehicle
by River Rat
I am working on a tow vehicle for my SK that I picked up at a garage sale for $5.00. Complete revamp on all the radio equipment, lights, …
KD Perkasa 48 inch version
by Stephen TGOLD
This a recent acquisition its a wooden kit some radio gear inside but all rather dated the mid section seems well made the body shell has…
PT109 ELCO 80ft PT Boat 1:20 3D printed
by Tica
Found a set of 3D files on www.cgtrader.com designed by bensworx. I have printed most of the parts, know and has started to assemble it. …
Amati Riva Aquarama
by DuncanPBRONZE
Started the build of this boat in April 2021. Followed the instructions implicitly until now but realised that fitting the optional motor…
105ft Motor Minesweeper
by NickthesteamSILVER
I am currently fiddling about with 3D printers and as it is high time I built another boat I am going to combine the two hobbies and make…
Creating a Lifeboat crew Part 1.
by Rogal118SILVER
Having had some pleasing success remodelling figures for my Orca crew, I set about producing a crew for my Trent lifeboat.photo 1, I had …
New Project S91
by BW3
It has been a bit from my last build(s) …and after a short break of building other kits non-RC and not boat related I have thrown myself …
Windfarm crew transfer vessel (CTV), Outer Limits
by Chum444SILVER
Wind farms in early stages in waters south of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. Seemed appropriate to make a guess about work vessels t…
Model slipway Trent 1:16 progress Build blog
by bruce1946
well I'm getting there still a long way to go. Painting the cabin and Hull before adding all the attachments. Thought it would be easier …