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1,141 blogs · Page 10 of 48Model 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
Brushless motor sync problems
by flaxbybuck
Can anyone help me with this issue please. Cabin cruiser 1m long; 4240 x 740 brushless motor; 5S lipo; 55mm prop. Cruised happily for 15 …
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…
Turtle
by Brightwork
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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…
CGINGA IV
by ChrisG
I am pushing the boat out really early in fact in its embryonic stage for this build blog and I might regret it but hope not. It has been…
Thanks to those who responded about Dean’s Kit
by Ronald
You may recall James May asked about having someone build his Dean’s kit of the HMS BRONNINGTON for his dad? I responded with questions a…
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…