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943 blogs · Page 19 of 40My Susan
by muddyBRONZE
My Susan. Offshore Transom Fishing Trawler. Model Boats Plan No: MM925. This one started off as a "Chuck it on the car seat Jobber". Not …
A different Huntsman
by Newby7BRONZE
Thanks to Chris F he sent the plans for the Fairey Huntsman. Went to a drafting photo shop had them enlarge the plan to build a 24" boat.…
start of new boat build "ORCA"
by Rogal118SILVER
Well a decision was made quite a while ago as to what the next project was to be. At the time i was only half way through the "Brave Bord…
H.M.S. Saber
by GARTH
Haven't posted in a while running gear in & a little paint applied seems my Photos aren't downloading . Seems that things change all the …
Italeri Vosper RC conversion.
by CashrcGOLD
Hi y’all. I’ve been off the board for a few weeks. My daughter, Grace, came down with Covid, she’s fine, just felt rough for a few days. …
H.M.S. Saber fast patrol boat.
by GARTH
Haven't posted for a while & forgot my blog title so started another . The last few weeks we have had snow storms ,weather alerts for col…
Mabel river launch
by Tomo
Hi everyone being new to the hobby I have picked an easy build to start although apparently very old plans as you can see from the photo …
Norfolk Keel
by jacko
Well its taken about a month mailing lots and lots of e-mail's I now have planes of a Norfolk Keel from @norfolk.gov.uk named "Dee Dar" b…
MILLER FIFER
by mistyoptic
FIFER 15. It’s been a while since I completed my last build blog, A small Dutch auxiliary yacht. This was an enjoyable build from a simpl…
Half Hull models
by ChrisG
Back in the Autumn while considering my next build I decided to attempt building a couple of half hull yachts. I sent for a reference boo…
ABS hull treatments
by Mike StoneyBRONZE
Hello everyone, Now the time has come, because I am looking for ideas how I could strengthen my ABS hulls as well as possible. The last t…
NAXOS - Fishing Boat
by hecrowell
After a time away due to illness and other family issues, I am back to the build of the NAXOS. By accident, I think that I have obtained …
Started my new build MV American Beauty. and finished my Tugster Tug Boat Kit
by bruce1946
Happy New Year Started my new build MV American Beauty 12/25/2021. and finished my Tugster Tug Boat Kit included some photos of both Duma…
H.M.S BRAVE BORDERER
by Rowen
Thinking of a future project and decided upon another launch type vessel. My earlier Daman 4207 project gave an interesting model with go…
Tiny H.M.S Scimitar
by GARTH
I know the builder of the great looking H.M.S. Scimitar He is a also a great builder I've seen that model in action this summer & mention…
Dumas U.S. Army Harbor Tug Kit# 1256
by GARTH
I got this model at a club swop meet & plan on taking my time with the build .Someone had started the kit so first think to check was hul…
North Light Puffer
by jugge
More pictures of my puffer Have a nice evening // Jugge
North Light Puffer
by jugge
Almost ready , smoke installd but ni runninglights yet only one test on the lake it works well // Jugge
Kamome Steam launch
by manyboats
This is a rare acquisition. Thought I had given up on ship modelling but couldn't turn this down. Its a fine kit from Japanese co Saito, …
Aquarama Riva speed boat
by manyboats
Given the opportunity to build this terrific kit by a club member. Had long wanted to do this one but wasn't sure of my abilities. Turned…
Building Katie
by Muskrat
Hi Just a little update as promised, I started fitting the deck beams today just having to modify the originals i made very small amounts…
My transport helper
by Mike StoneyBRONZE
Hi all!! Today I gathered the material together. . The only thing missing now is the screws, nuts and washers . . . on monday I go to the…
Stateside puffer build.
by Chum444SILVER
Given that you folks on that side of the pond are expert builders of Clyde Puffers I am a bit hesitant to post this build thread. Accessi…
HMCS Snowberry 1/72 conversion to HMS Buttercup, K193
by Scratchbuilder
Ladies and Gents. I have always been an ardent fan of the Flower Class Corvettes.In fact I can’t get enough of them. To that end I over t…