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46 Inch aerokits fire boat

by watsy106GB

Well It wasnt easy but thats the paint off took ages got a long way to go .

Fairey Huntsman 31

by padladGB

I have now fitted the screen. Bit tricky! I decided to try some faux window lead I had to fix the screen and use for sashes. I carefully …

Oceanic Tug

by CorkyIE

A couple of years ago a colleague gave me a rather beat up model of the Oceanic. It Is from HegI modellbau kit. I am about to refurbish t…

Billing Boats- Royal Navy Lifeboat 101

by joergnIE

will try to put as much detail Into this so If any person like me a newbie. caught out by the size of the boat. hull vac formed pics Incl…

refurbishment of Ignotus

by AlanPGB

The superstructure has been undercoated and painted, original window frames glazed and fitted, deck furniture fitted. Boat finished, took…

1:24th Kreigsmarine 24m KFK

by hslmouldingscoukGB

Heres a few photos taken today at Wickstead Park In kettering other than a few outings at Bournville lake!

Mersey Ferry Wallasey (III)

by MAXTONGB

1. Completed model with smoky In action. 2. Completed, ready for launch. 3. Gently does It. 4. And she's off; all works OK. Well lads tha…

Paddler Project

by chrislangGB

This time at Weymouth & Portland MBC day at Mangerton Mill, Bridport on Easter Monday As I can't seem to get It to upload In the Video Ga…

Inshore fishing boat

by AlanPGB

Here are some lobster pots that I have made, and a table that fits on the side of the boat to unload the pots as they come on-board.

Thames River Workboat from Jim Pottinger plans

by Tim BUS

And finally, here we are at another local spot where I live ..........

rivarama

by sharpy1071GB

Riva water system, hope this Is easier to understand

River Dance

by HoweGY177GB

This was my first adventure Into kit building but having been In building rc planes so was not detered by the complexity of this 7 seater…

Tug restoration

by bassmanGB

I'm pleased with the results so far, working lights fitted so far:lower cabin,main mast,towing rear mast companion ways and 3 home-made d…

A Cullermix tug conversion

by modeltugmanGB

Here she Is ready for trials now with the before and after pictures added.

power for a 49inch president perkasa vosper

by bazabt92GB

can someone Instruct me on how to wire 3 electric motors and speed controller to power 3 props or can I power with petrol on 3 props and …

Building a Kort Schottel Drive Unit

by Schifty1US

Just realized that the version 1 & 2 pictures did not upload, so here they are.

Spliting a paddler.

by hammerGB

Chris, I hope the pictures will help. They are both scale models Duke of Devonshire & Glen Usk. In the Duke the paddle box Is below the b…

AEROKITS 46" FIREBOAT.........A TROUBLED PROJECT

by Flying-FleaGB

Well starting to get there all the skins are on the hull, and the bow has been filled with Balsa block....I am hoping that this method ha…

Damaged Riva refurb

by boatmadmanGB

Today I have finally finished the refurb. It was sanded back to bare wood and re varnished with 10 coats of Le Tonq varnish, rubbed down …

Graupner Collie (1970s?) Restoration

by CapnJimGB

The final construction job on the hull was to fit the cabin/cockpit sides which had been broken off. With the basic hull completed many o…

WWII RESCUE TUG ASSURANCE CLASS

by DenisePT109GB

Another part done which Is the engine room cover and the rear hold, hope to have a fine day to be able to spray all the sections (Some ho…

WWII Assurance Class Rescue Tug

by DenisePT109GB

I have now built the funnel which took a few days to get right, both top and bottom White metel sections glued Into position. Then gettin…

Type23 frigate H.M.S.Iron Duke

by bassmanGB

shafts and A frames fitted and the quarter deck cuts roughed out so that the rudders can be fitted

Duke of Devonshire.

by hammerGB

Making a double pulley. Drill 1.5mm In a thin sheet of aluminium Put a brass side on a panel pin followed by a alI sheave then the alI sh…

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