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943 blogs · Page 23 of 40Big Blue 2, (Under licence).
by MouldBuilder
I was talking to Martin yesterday, our third in command, (Steven being First Sea Lord as he has the site switch), about the making of Big…
20th Scale ELCO 80ft PT boat part 1
by CB90
Just starting a scratch build of a 20th Scale ELCO 80ft PT boat most likely PT 109 at just over 48ins long and a beam just over 12in. Wil…
Pilot 40
by GARTH
Just making repairs to the hull on the Pilot 40 the hole for shafts where very large so needed to be filled in with some Bondo glazing pu…
Krick Nordstrand Trawler Kit # 21430
by MIR
I have been building the model for the last 8 weeks. First time model builder.. I am well into the model now. I have just finished cuttin…
Wedico Christina...or not
by CashrcGOLD
Hi y’all. I like to keep my bench busy, and I’m pretty well done with the Mini Jupiter, so I felt like doing one more somewhat simple boa…
Crash Tender Restoration after Plywood Delimitation
by neilmcBRONZE
Well after some issues with the scroll saw not cutting straight lines I resulted to clamping the side pieces between two pieces of wood a…
HMCS Sackville - WWII Corvette
by gordc
I haven't made a lot of progress in the past year but the funnel is ready for painting and I'm pleased with how the 4-inch gun has turned…
Dusseldorf Fire boat.🤞 Started today.
by bruce1946
Well I started my new build today Dusseldorf Fire boat. took me 4 hours removing the excess ABS. With a Xacto knife and sanding block. I …
The Mighty Zulu
by Hillro
This is a Zulu class Scottish Fishing Vessel (drifter). It's going to be "scratch built" from free plan with model boat magazine. These v…
US1 meter, lockdown build #4.......
by Joe727
Starting a new build as Covid 19 rages in the USA due to lack of national leadership. Looks like I will be in lockdown for many months to…
ARTUR Fishing boat
by davejw
Have just purchased this old kit that was going to be skipped after a house clearance. It's an all wooden construction so a lot of fret a…
puffer
by marky
Can only hope
Ketch Barge "Pearl of Ipswich"
by Joe727
Hello, As I have mentioned before, I like the workboats from the age of sailing. The sailing barges caught my interest some time ago on o…
Sail Servo Arm - How I build them....
by Joe727
Sail Servo Arms are subjected to a great deal of stress and torque, particularly when handling 1,000 sq. inches of sail. The servos I use…
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…
Just another, Smit Nederland Build!
by figtree7nts
Well, The Tug Atlantic was a no go! So, I ordered the Tug Smit Nederland! This is going to be a nice build. I have many idea's in mind! I…
KNK Mini Jupiter M401
by CashrcGOLD
Well, my bench has been clear for a couple of weeks. I did some tidying up, then thought about what my next project should be. I did a tr…
HMS Hermes R12 1:96
by G6SWJ
Looking forward to seeing what I can do with this - feel a little out of my depth.. HMS Hermes R12 1:96 model: 560 x 2380 x 510 mm Regard…
Bill's Arduino flower class corvette
by billmcl61
Hi Everyone, Been away for a while but I haven't been idle. My latest passion is playing with Arduino, I'm still at the very early stages…
Sound of seil ro ro ferry
by Mark l
Nearly completed my 2nd scratch built rc boat very chuffed added lights to this one
Phantom build
by ChrisB
It's been a while since I've engaged in a build, after performing an emergency restoration of my Dads fireboat last year the build bug wo…
Linberg 40" Chris Craft Sports Fisherman!
by figtree7nts
Look what I found! And the Kit is in mint condition! So, I'm the proud owner of it! Should receive it in about 2 to 3 weeks!
Quick Build Racer
by CB90
Built in 2019 has not been tested in a lake yet. It is a Pursuit boat. Sorry about picture order, try to put them in order?
Arctic Convoy
by marky
While everything on HMS Bustler is trying to dry/harden in the sub tropical heat here in Scotland I thought I would put something else on…