manyboats
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Petty Officer 1st Class · 281 pts
Perth WA 6163, Australia
Member since Feb 2016
Last online 5 years ago
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Retired Jeweller then Handyman. Now Menshedder. Benn making things all my life.
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4 boatsAquaram Riva
Added figures 3d printed
Smit nederland tug
Another build I did for a fellow club member who doesn't like building as much as sailing models. Has light…
Marie Felling with added smoker.
Made this some time ago. Has recently had a smoker added.
HMS Endeavour by Artesenia
The full sized copy was built right here in Fremantle. Watched the launch, and explored it on open days. Ne…
manyboats’s build blogs
3 blogsThis is a rare acquisition. Thought I had given up on ship modelling but couldn't turn this down. Its a fine kit from Japanese co Saito, …
Given the opportunity to build this terrific kit by a club member. Had long wanted to do this one but wasn't sure of my abilities. Turned…
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…
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♥ 3 likes1,820 viewsRe: Aquarama Riva speed boatThe supplied brushed motors are quite adequate. more power would be way beyond scale. or have they changed teh kit?♥ 1 like1,863 viewsRe: Aquarama Riva speed boatThink I used lacquer sanding sealer then automotive spray can varnish and paint, below waterline.♥ 2 likes1,863 viewsRe: Aquaram RivaOh yes
♥ 4 likes969 viewsRe: Kamome Steam launchThat is also Saito. Beautifully smooth.♥ 1 like1,200 viewsRe: Smit nederland tugThanks, It is a kit though cant remember whose. Not the easiest to make good. Fitting the steamer to twin exhaust proved tricky. fist attempt with a 3d printed manifold not too good as it got a bit hot.
1,128 viewsAquaram RivaAdded figures 3d printed
722 viewsSmit nederland tugAnother build I did for a fellow club member who doesn't like building as much as sailing models. Has lights and smoker. Ply on fibreglass hull.
+1722 viewsMarie Felling with added smoker.Made this some time ago. Has recently had a smoker added.
722 views