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Captain Class Frigate - HMS Curzon K513

by Pav403GB

Hello all, So I've managed to get back to somewhere near where I was last time. The frame work is of a slightly thicker Ply (1/4") The Ke…

Gentlemans Cruiser

by muddyGBBRONZE

Started on the upper-works/cabin. Ring saw came into its own again. Followed up by the small mini drill, similar to a Dremil but with a b…

Shelduck

by muddyGBBRONZE

And finally Sail Day... She had float tests after the paint jobs, at another members property, with the gracious help of his young lady, …

Muddys Tarpon

by muddyGBBRONZE

Hello, with a motor and prop refit, Tarpon went for a float test. Speed was suitable, she attempted to get on the "Plane", but it just ai…

Some sort of tugboat /cargo thingy

by noneTN

Well I have yet another old hull in the shed I have decided I will have to do something with. So Thinking maybe some sort of cargo ship. …

Boxer fishing boat

by JimGB

Just started building from the plan. Started the bottom skins today,had to do them in two parts. Finished the bottom and side skins, fitt…

Anteo 2

by davecox3GB

I have just begun building this tug from a wooden kit and will keep everyone updated as the build goes

Higman Leader Push Boat

by metalikhajoePH

Hello everyone! I finally found a boat I can build.Got a few pix and a data for the Higman Leader Boat. I will scratch build the boat and…

Pusher Tug

by John2GB

The pusher tug was built from a kit to rescue other boats. It has proved to be very handy, it was simple and fun to build. It is powered …

Trimaran USV

by analystPH

some electronics to be used. 5400mah 30c lipoly battery Rx - from my Taranis 9x 15kg.cm servos battery checker UBEC 5amps i'm not sure if…

Ketch Irene

by hammerGB

Irene still sailing but very much altered, as she burnt down to the water line. My model will be as in 1930s. Built 1909 in Bridgwater, m…

USCGC Yocona WMEC 168

by haleskevinUS

Build started a month or so ago. Scratch build from USCG plans from CG museum Northwest. Basswood frame, strip construction, polystyrene …

Push-tug San Pedro

by figtree7ntsUS

I have found a piece of plastic that came from the transom! it's the right size for the stern area which I believe is leaking! The seam l…

Smit Rotterdam 478

by sandkbNZ

Some more detail Pics

H.M.S. Victory 1805

by GARTHCA

This is a kit by Corel of the H.M.S. Victory It had been started by a another person but It was a little hard to complete Even I'm findin…

Hms bigbury bay

by watsy106GB

Hey guys here is my 7 and a half ft HMS BIGBURY BAY needing some tlc it has working gun powder turrets .will keep you posted with progress

1/11 scale Fairey Huntsman

by manyboatsAU

The windscreen can be tricky. I used the .5mm PVC with polystyrene strips cut to shape and glued to the bottom edge. Had to use a perspex…

Mersey Class Lifeboat 1/12th Scale

by GreggGB

I still have the interior to complete, having too much fun sailing it, but heres a few images from recent sailings.

Turkish Traditional Fishing Boat

by TürkiyeTRTR

It is very compact design and it works very well. 9V power is enough to works. Pull start is terrible according to this equipment.

1:12 scale Arun lifeboat (Hand rail stanchions) Part one.

by namronGB

Hi everyone, this is my first venture into the realms of writing an article so please be patient. I have swapped from gas boats to scale …

Cat catermaran

by twofloats12GB

first test started to sink stern first plus burnt out a sail servo second test after adding lots of weight to bow and rasin the rear step…

1 meter yacht GOTH

by NorthumbrianGB

as you can see by the pictures it is progressing while waiting for the deck to cure before removing from the mould the deck has been atta…

Muddy's Lorraine

by muddyGBBRONZE

Because of availability ply was used for the keel, 2 x 5.5mm bonded together giving 10mm thick keel. The Bulkheads were 5.5mm ply. Becaus…

fairey huntsman 31

by wrightyGB

i picked up my huntsman up about 5yrs ago i sailed it in the condition i recieved it in with the motor and esc, she sailed lovely ok not …

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