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941 blogs · Page 4 of 40Another Springer tug!!
by Cashrc
GOLD
Hi y’all. Since Dickey has maidened I decided I wanted to do one more project before I attempt to overhaul my garage workshop. I’m thinki…
Titan Tug
by EdW
BRONZE
As I promised here is where I am with the build of my Veron Titan Tug
Original LesRo Sportsman Restoration.
by zooma
The original shape LesRo Sportsman is a model that had eluded me for many years, but I always liked the look of it, so when one came up o…
FLYING Christine II
by DuncanPBRONZE
This is a build of a HA-Kits Flying Christine II which is a model of the St. John's Ambulance service boat which is used to take patients…
Trawler
by GARTH
Made up a few more things today, mainly the deck hold and tomorrow the hatches. I just wanted to say Spencer's pond is drained, but our s…
P2000 patrol boat (HMS EXPLOIT) 1/16
by NorthernflotsamSILVER
Bit of a late start to this, I was moving ok with this till I injured my left hand. (steam burn) Had the drawings for this and some parts…
Fairmile Type C - ML .. M.G.B. MM Plan No: 585 Part 1
by muddyBRONZE
The comment was passed that there was not a warship in the club. Muggin's here decided to have a go. A Drawing was found by another membe…
Telectra 2 Standoff scale Police/Customs launch or Service Tender MM Plan No: MM417
by muddyBRONZE
Part 1 - 7 Pictures ... Made up a Spec for something light twin screw and not to big in length. Having built and sailed this model earlie…
Fitzroy Storm Glass
by zooma
I was given this Storm Glass for my 76th birthday last month, and to be honest , I am not too sure what to make of it? This storm glass c…
A bit of fun Das Boot
by Doogle
Boat related in the loosest sense. Created from an old Wellington boot, a takeaway cover, some plaster, a plant saucer and a coat hanger.…
Academy Titanic 1/400
by Doogle
Good morning everyone, this will be a slow build although looking forward to the challenge. Firstly though I'm needing some idea's/expert…
SEMI SCALE FOAM AND GLASS MODEL OF MY 15FT 1953 SCHOCK US DESIGN DAY SAILER.
by jbkiwi
After the success with the A class catamaran, (glass on foam) I was looking for something new to build using the same method. I've been w…
Royal Naval Steam Pinnace
by SouthportPat
Good Morning Shipmates Help please - could anyone please assist me with the the lighting on a Royal Navy Steam Pinnace as shown in the pi…
Pilot Boat 34.50ins
by WolacBRONZE
You asked me to try and do a build blog so here is my attempt Started the build two day ago. This progress so! First mistake was fixing o…
LesRo Sportsman (?) Restoration
by zooma
I have managed to acquire this model boat from a friend. The pictures that I will include as I work my way through it suggest to me (wish…
King Of Hearts
by neilw
Collected this one last week, it came from the Ron Wem collection - have a look at his site as he made loads of amazing boats. I also bou…
Aerokits Sea Commander. Strange Handling ?
by zooma
I have been very pleased with my copy of a Sea Commander, but it does exhibit a strange desire to “dive” if it should turn RIGHT into cho…
RAF Crash Tender
by EdWBRONZE
I bought this Fireboat off EBay. It was fitted with a glow motor and was covered with fuel proofer. In general it was sound but a bit neg…
Constellation
by Jerry Todd
Made the framed glass portion of the skylight. They're hinged so I can get a finger inside to flip the power switch on or off. They're ma…
Powered Hopper Barge
by SimpleSailorBRONZE
Hi. After my exploits with the Hybrid Barge hull design I have now started work on a powered barge. This will be using a Kort nozzle. Pic…
Southport Lake
by zooma
This picture was taken by a friend on Sunday morning after everyone else had gone home to lunch - but it does show the club lake quite well.
USS Melvin
by GARTH
This is a repair for the model Melvin. A while back, I put a little story about this particular model that was always sinking when I ran …
Test Sailing of RMAS Ixworth After A Long Refit 06 August 2025
by SouthportPat
Test Sailing of RMAS Ixworth After A Long Refit 06 August 2025
Revell 1/72 scale Flower Class Corvette
by CashrcGOLD
Hi y’all. I haven’t posted the video yet, but the Patriot ran well, stayed dry, and pumped a lot of water, luckily I got her maiden done …