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Thames Barge - "Kitty"

by RockbagGB

This is a my first scratch build and is based on a free plan issued with Model boats magazine. At the moment I am at the hull stage and a…

Cult model 😊 In SK CZ Fisherboat ARTUR

by OthelloSK

and don't know how....

Olympic Class RMS Olympic & RMS Titanic

by Dave MGB

Pic to appear on Booklet title page

Glenn Aerokit 36" Mk2

by fid2bGB

Painting went quite well, the only snag was the red which kept bleeding through the black. The white line was I think successful, althoug…

Another Double Size Eezebilt Mermaid

by richaldGB

more photos of btushless motor Installation.

H.M.S. Javlin (Destroyer) 1/72 scale Kitshack Kit

by bassmanGB

As I have a fair bit of spare time this build will not take to long. I am fitting two engines and twin rudders so I will need to make som…

Waveney lifeboat - billing boats - 30inch

by IanCampbellGB

Got hold of an unstarted kit. Sold by most model shops as a good beginners boat. But will take some skill to convert to RC. The daughters…

billings us coast guard 586

by jeffreycollo28GB

a kit boat a billings us coast guard 586 I started with the rc cars I now started with a boat but I bit uncertain about a few things to d…

raf fireboat

by gooner68GB

HI folks Now It Is good enough to have Its first sea trial. The weather Is quite nice at last, will try to take a video of It. I know It …

"Aziz" Tug

by bassmanGB

Just got back from "The Dockyard Model Shop" In Chatham Docks and started the build on this model from Model slipway Its 1-50 scale (1105…

Cariad Bristol Pilot Cutter

by Dave MGB

Following the fitting of new external detachable keel and sealing the area between the bulwarks and deck planking with resin the model no…

speedline 1/12 tamar

by peep31GB

nearly at the end of the build,just finished the Y BOAT for the transom bay looks nice.sea trials next can't wait to see how It performs

"Rainbow" 1934 J-Boat Class Racer

by CaptLarryUS

This Is a kit #974 by Midwest, and Is designed for display. The parts are die cut basswood and mahogany. Fittings are brass, with some ac…

Huntsman restoration project.(Kathy's Clown)

by Colin HGBSILVER

Sorry for delay, but here are the photo's that wouldn't upload yesterday. Anyone out In the Abergavenny area on Sunday or Monday, please …

AmatI Riva Aquararma Build

by paulbryantGB

Here are some photos of the build, this was started a couple of years ago, so for anyone thinking of getting one of these, they are very …

RAF Crash tender

by twinkleGB

HI Folks Just another quickie , here Is the photos of the Kingston Hull , It Is a very good moulding 9 /10 at the moment I am stockpiling…

Tug from a fleet tender kit

by modeltugmanGB

the next job was to sort out a working towing winch for this I have used a Robbe unit with a geared motor, she Is ftted with two caldercr…

Fairey Swordsman restoration.

by Colin HGBSILVER

HI fellow enthusiasts, am working on my wife's model at present, It was obtained from the original builder who had built It In 1964 from …

AmalfI - Mantua static wooden kit conversion

by CapnJimGB

Trials at home (easily done since the model Is so small) confirmed the freeboard, balance (virtually no additional ballast required) and …

Mirium Moran build

by modeltugmanGB

Well at last the Miriam Moran has got her bottom wet, we had a nice sunny morning so off to the lake for ballast and sea trial all went v…

The Danube V a condensed build blogg

by modeltugmanGB

Here she Is on her first sea trials, all went very well Indeed. she has a battery weighing 18lbs and an extra 24lbs of lead ballast.

The Katra a Thames craft tug

by modeltugmanGB

Well she Is completed now, and has had her Indoor test tank trials all worked well, she Is now ready for the lake . The end. look out for…

Dabchick day cruser to garden railway scale

by CapnJimGB

The topsides were finished off prior to fixing to the hull. All running and radio gear was also put Into position and Its operation and p…

deepstar

by deepstarGB

hiim looking for a small tug boat a wyeforce would be nice or a al khubar or one like the above model boats has any one out there have on…

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