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1,121 blogs · Page 39 of 47Ketch Irene
by hammer
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…
HMS Norfolk type 23 frigate
by johnp
Just started 1/96 scale HMS Norfolk type 23 frigate, as built configeration, hull from Fleetscale fittings from Fleetscale and Sirmar, wo…
USCGC Yocona WMEC 168
by haleskevin
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 figtree7nts
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…
HMCS Agassiz
by Rod
The boat is now completed and just need to test steam engine smoker and asdic sound system before launching
Smit Rotterdam 478
by sandkb
Some more detail Pics
cabin cruiser
by aeromodeller
size length 34" beam 10.1/2"inchs photos to follow
H.M.S. Victory 1805
by GARTH
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…
Smit Rotterdam
by sandkb
Billings Kit
Hms bigbury bay
by watsy106
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
Dumas PT109
by boaty
I have been considering buying a Dumas PT109 kit. Has anyone had experience of building one of these? I had a look at the set of parts an…
Dumas Barge Kit# 1219
by figtree7nts
So, I've been sanding all day long. Just to square the Barge off. I had asked about how to finish off my Barge awhile back. But didn't ge…
1/11 scale Fairey Huntsman
by manyboats
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 Gregg
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 TürkiyeTR
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 namron
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 twofloats12
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…
model sail boat 36"
by johncoe1
can any body give draws or information on fitting a sail winch to model.:: model was built by my father about 20 years a go. Never been i…
1 meter yacht GOTH
by Northumbrian
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 muddyBRONZE
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 wrighty
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 …
Gribben Head the build begins
by stwdv
well been working hard today
Naval Pinnace (or Royal Navy steam picket boat)
by Lauriem
Finally completed after 35 years, must be a record! Boiler clad in balsa insulation and then mahogany strips. Four channel radio, throttl…
Monster Mersey
by skegness
Put it on display,before I finish off the refurbishment work,still lots of fiddly things to do,but should be ready for the water at nov/d…