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943 blogs · Page 20 of 40Rescue Launch
by Graham93
A few weeks ago, while looking after our 7 year old grandson for the day while his mum and dad were at work he asked (several times) if h…
HMS Cruiser. 1/64 scale 18 gun brig of war
by cormorant
Having been thoroughly disappointed, almost disgusted, with the overpriced Deans Marine warship kits (of which I have built two), I decid…
new project "MV American Beauty" Kit
by bruce1946
Well I just started on my new project "MV American Beauty" Kit. Well here we go again Open for Suggestions: Engine mounting. Prop shaft i…
One meter class yacht. Nimbus.
by ChrisG
At the beginning of the year I had an urge to build another yacht the start of which was obtaining the plan by Graham Bantock. It can be …
Graupner SAR Hertha Jeep
by CashrcGOLD
This is the second time I’ve built a Graupner Hertha Jeep. I built one a few years ago, and after a few runs converted it to brushless. S…
FORD DPA
by jacko
and so it starts
Krick Police Launch
by MouldBuilder
I have just started to build the Police Launch that I have had for a while. Work commitments have left me with little time lately but hop…
Svitzer FERRIBY ASD tug
by Chum444SILVER
Build log of an ASD tug I completed about 18 months ago. Here is the link. https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2950778-Svitzer…
RC Benchy (a 3D Print)
by Rover
So I started on my SLEC RAF Crash Tender, was going well, when I was bought a 3D printer for my Birthday and after a few creations decide…
DUTCH AUXILIARY
by mistyoptic
DUTCH AUXILLIARY. This build blog been brought about by chance and is project which fulfils a leaning toward nostalgia in a few ways. My …
none quacking DUCK
by jacko
Just started on a duck NO its a DUWK
Gentleman's cruiser
by Sakibian
Hello everyone,this is my gentleman's cruiser. 3d printed hull, supposed to be a motor launch. I moved away the enclosed bridge space and…
The Vosper 46” RAF Crash Tender Kit By Vintage Model Works
by mturpin013BRONZE
Just a small introduction, I am a retired engineer, trained as a toolmaker and practiced this in various forms for 20 plus years before g…
Vintage Model Works Thames Police Launch by M Turpin
by mturpin013BRONZE
Check all parts are present I decided my next build would be from Vintage Model Works as I was pleased with my last build - the 46" Crash…
Robbe/Krick Paula IV
by CashrcGOLD
Hi y’all. If you remember I built a Robbe Paula III from an original Robbe kit last year as my “furlough” project. I ran it one time, was…
Newbie takes on Vic Smeed's Thornycroft 73' 9" MTB
by nickcouldry
I love making plastic model kits but I've always fancied making an RC model boat ever since I saw a Leander class frigate being made by B…
39' Windboats of Wroxham 'Fairwind', built 1930s and 40s
by EdH
Started another model boat project, but the grandkids will be disappointed as it doesn’t plane! It’s a 39” model of the 39’ Fairwind, bui…
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…
1/200 scale HMS Hood
by Brucep
Decided the next project will be the trumpeter HMS Hood with the Mk1 full upgrade kit. It will have all 4 props powered. I bought the who…
Billings Santa Maria 1492
by GARTH
I have several model boat builder friends .One such friend had started the Billings Santa Maria years ago and didn't want to finish the m…
Aeronaut Diva Kit
by Robertcooper
Just started to build my Aeronaut Diva kit. This is the first time building as I am a novice at building, I am following the book and it …
Deans Marine Wacht AM Rehin
by FredBRONZE
This is my attempt at a build log on the Deans Marine Wacht AM Rehin that I purchased in 1996, I will not be doing an A-B-C log but just …
Steam tug Lyttelton
by Nonsuch
Here is my latest build. She's based on the Occre Ulises kit. She'll be powered by a Microcosm twin cylinder steam plant with reversing v…
Shannon class lifeboat The morell. (99% completed)
by alan44
I’m almost at the end of this build, but I thought I would share some pictures of my journey through the Speedline 1/12 kit. I’m presentl…