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941 blogs · Page 8 of 40Model Fire boat Florián 1:7
by PemyslJ
After the break, I continue with the second fire boat model. The lamination work was not good, I have to fix, sand and re-laminate a lot …
Fire boat model FLORIÁN 1:12
by PemyslJ
According to the photos of the original with the fire engine superstructure
Fire boat model FLORIÁN 1:12
by PemyslJ
first on the water ,construction duration 1 year 2016 - 2017,construction according to photos
Newbie Model Slipway 1/16th Tamar Build
by MartinS
So I recently obtained a partially built 1/16th Model Slipway Tamar lifeboat. This is my first build of a vessel this big having previous…
41 inch Fairey Huntsman short kit from Sarik Hobbies
by RaymondS1
Almost water ready, just the front railing to add and "bob's your uncle" Beautiful boat to build and an ideal scale to my mind. This is t…
Naxos Laser sheets
by jumpuglyGOLD
I am finally just getting going on the "short kit" of the Naxos fishing boat from China. I call it "short" because there are no instructi…
It only took a smouldering cigarette …
by Ronald
While touring the Museum of the Gaspe, they told us a near disaster caused by a cigarette smouldering in the trash. The fishing vessel di…
Another Orca Sarik Hobbies plans
by quattroo
OK so over the years i have built many Model Boats some restores all types POF glass fibre plastics etc but never from a plan only so her…
52' Motor Lifeboat Victory
by KevinH
One of my nine-year projects is coming to an end. I am sad to see it completed in some ways, overjoyed in others. Many projects have been…
Fix’r Upper
by Ronald
I found this fixer upper yesterday and took some photos. It’s building technique is interesting.
Construction report whaler Rau IX 1 : 45
by Wolle
SILVER
Hello, here are the first pictures from my construction report of the Rau IX by Graupner on a scale of 1:45. I will post the first pictur…
Island Supporter "Borkum" (with some modifiactions)
by MartyV
Kit is by Krick and it will be steam powered. Scale is 1" to 1 foot. Only have a few hours into at this point.
Lydia Eva restoration
by Redpopman
Sent off today for the plans and build instructions for 'The Danny Boy' kit from Mount Fleet Models
Graupner B28
by fulmic
Good morning everyone I found a Graupner B 28 model as per the attached photo but without the engine. I thought of using the engine of wh…
HMCS Sackville post-WWII Canadian Research Vessel
by Ronald
Yes, it is a Revell kit like so many others who have built a Corvette, but this one involves no armour. During my research I found a book…
QUICKWATER another small tug
by Chum444SILVER
Some photos of another tug I’m working on. The inspiration is BEAUPRE, but not to be a duplication. Next couple of photos are the massing…
Miss Jenna located in Mahone Bay, N.S
by Ronald
Mike Kelly owns the Miss Jenna, a Russel Brothers Ville Class tugboat built for use by the RCN for duty on the East and West coasts of Ca…
Yard Sale Find
by GARTH
Because I can't figure out how to download a video on this web site I just pause the video & photographed the image of my Yard Sale Find …
Yard Sale Find
by GARTH
I have built to many tug boats & we have a member in our club that has a Clyde Puffer and he hardly ever runs it so I've decided to build…
Watercat M12 (Jurmo Class) landing craft
by CB90
Decided to have a go at building a Watercat M12 as I have recently brought a couple of 28mm jet drives, yet to arrive! and wanted a craft…
Us Coast Guard 47' MLB model slipway 1:16 scale
by bruce1946
Here ar some photo's of my current Build. Us Coast Guard 47' MLB model slipway 1:16 scale Been working on it for about 6 months. about 36…
WHOPPER STOPPER a Terry Jason sport fisherman
by Chum444SILVER
A few photos of how this build came together. In New England we refer to this type as a downeast (Maine) sport fisher since it’s built on…
Late War Elco 80' PT Boat Model
by gcladd
This is a model I started many years ago back in the 80’s when disco was dying and I was a young engineering student still in college. I …
Harro Koebke german lifeboat(SAR)
by hermank
It is a kit manufactured in China and distributed by a German company. I bought the unbilt kit second hand about 15 months ago