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Future Fairey Projects

“Swordsman 37. When I restored my Rapier, it was in a sorry state - fuel soaked and twisted, so it was more of a "build" than a new kit would have been! Since…”

26 posts 6 likes

5 months ago by zooma

Black Mountain Radio Sailing Club

“The tug is used as a rescue boat for stranded or disabled sailboats.”

6 posts 4 likes

5 months ago by oefranz

Re: Fairey Huntresses

“Hi ChrisF, Yes please, I would love a template for a windscreen for the Huntsman. I would be very grateful for one. Regards Thomas (BOARSHED)”

11 posts 1 like

5 months ago by BOATSHED

Question of the day.

“Well, I thought I'd never be 100% I think I'd better stop now while I'm ahead.”

6 months ago by GARTH

“You taught that to your students didn't you Ron?”

62 posts 10 likes

6 months ago by RossM

Re: Non-Classic Fairey Builds

“Yes, you are right Bob, they wouldn't look that much different on the water. But once I've made more progress on existing and planned builds I quite fancy bu…”

6 months ago by ChrisF

“I would really be interested in how your friend rigs the boat for fishing. I believe you said he trolls. I can see blocks located in a high position both for…”

2 posts 5 likes

6 months ago by Chum444

“Enjoy the build Garth, it has many possibilities and in this kit you will have photo etched parts which will require a decision to use or not. I don’t like t…”

2 posts 5 likes

6 months ago by Ronald

Dragonflite Sails

“I’ve even used old fashioned drafting film in the past. I have a lot of it from my earlier working life in the 80s. Probably only good for smaller vessels? I…”

8 posts 2 likes

6 months ago by raj002

Re: Other Classic Fairey Builds

“Hi Sam, to add to what Bob has said, SLEC do a kit of the Huntsman 31 based on the bigger Precedent kit but at 47" is that too big? Sarik Hobbies do drawings…”

13 posts 1 like

6 months ago by ChrisF

“Garth: Give Luis a write through his FB page, he prints in all scales and does many naval crews...https://www.facebook.com/HOLDEN8702”

5 posts 2 likes

6 months ago by jumpugly

Re: AND FINALLY...

“I have Mr Guests book with this tug in it. I have a lot of projects ahead of me, but I just might have to add this to the list. You did a grand job on her!! …”

9 posts 2 likes

6 months ago by Cashrc

Drumbeat of Devon

“Hello All, Happy New Years. I looking for a Drumbeat of Devon kit, would anyone have one for sale or know whare one could be found? Thanks”

6 months ago by Westwind

“Well Garth, now that you have the kit ... "Time to get to work. Chop chop"”

5 posts 15 likes

6 months ago by RNinMunich

“I thought about larger diameter wheels. Balloon tires have too much floatation and the launcher is close to neutral floatation. Also considered removable whe…”

8 posts 16 likes

6 months ago by LewZ

“Hey Friends!! Since everyone else is sending their congratulations, I would like to send you all my best wishes from Central Switzerland, near Lucerne, more …”

8 posts 7 likes

6 months ago by Mike Stoney

120 years of modelboat history

“Happy New Project Year Chris ! A Swordsman 37 joint project sounds like it could be one of the best ideas that we have considered...so far..... Working at yo…”

27 posts 15 likes

6 months ago by zooma

The eve of another year

“Hi Ronald Love those little boats, and the snow blower is just the ticket for those who have proper snow. Colin”

7 posts 13 likes

6 months ago by ColinJ2

Glynn Guest models

“The original Miami at 1/32 nd scale , i think.. One of the quickest builds i have know and easy. Just a note, all my GG models were direct drive single and t…”

16 posts 10 likes

6 months ago by muddy

Last xmas sailing of the year

“What a great meeting you have there, some beautiful boats, are they smd lights around the cabin cruiser? looks chilly though where you are, we are the same h…”

6 months ago by Rookysailor

Re: GLYNN GUEST KNOCKER WHITE TUG

“Thanks for the likes and replies, guys Forgive my original estimate for the run time, Roy - I had only run it for perhaps 15-20 mins initially, so it was jus…”

5 posts 2 likes

6 months ago by Nick Ward

“I am seeking plans and a manual for the Robbe Atlantis A PDF was sent to me in the USA. Please Help. Update: I now have them, the basic kit 1130 and the Wood…”

9 posts 2 likes

6 months ago by Hsailer

Dickie harbour tug

“So..... I'm not really a builder, but I love a refurb project, and thought this would be easy! Day before my grandsons birthday, after a couple of successful…”

11 posts 7 likes

6 months ago by pmdevlin

Holiday greetings from the seaside

“And to all over the world from western Cornwall uk”

19 posts 21 likes

6 months ago by Stephen T

Trotamares ex-fishing boat

“After making/constructing model boats for 60 years, I have a good eye for the displacement of a model, no calculations needed except sometimes for sailing ya…”

11 posts 2 likes

6 months ago by roycv

My Christmas present

“In response to Chum’s post about Little Canada. You are correct I made a mistake. My apology.”

16 posts 15 likes

6 months ago by Ronald

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Friends

5 posts 16 likes

6 months ago by Ronald

“Merry Christmas Gang!!!!! Enjoy and let's build our boats like never before in 2026!!!”

7 posts 12 likes

6 months ago by jumpugly

Movie rust and aging...

“Someone really knows how to weather a model boat. Excellent!”

5 posts 22 likes

6 months ago by Hsailer

Update re: PeterD

“Hang in there Peter! We've got your back with the well wishes and good vibes. Best -- Guy”

5 posts 13 likes

6 months ago by jumpugly