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1,141 blogs · Page 16 of 48Veron Titan Tug
by EdW
BRONZE
I'm looking for a copy of the Veron Titan Tug drawing. It is more a building guide and a top and side elevation that a drawing. My late f…
Bismark
by Stephen TGOLD
This model is a kit of some sort it has a few issues with putting it on the water the top comes off in one bit so I have put the build as…
Fairey huntsman
by Wez
Well I’ve had the huntsman about 2 weeks now and with the help I’ve received up to now I don’t think Ive done too bad , old parts taken o…
The Marlin Cabin Cruiser (Vintage Model Works)
by mturpin013BRONZE
01 Introduction Again after the finishing of the Vintage Model Works Police Boat I decided to have a go at their latest offering which is…
HMS Verulam R28 Refit Part 1.History and strip down.
by Scratchbuilder
Evening Gents. HMS Verulam was a V Class Destroyer launched 22nd April 1943. She served in various theatres including the Arctic,Normandy…
Sport yacht 19"
by Sakibian
2x2300 kv , 27mm dual blades 2x 35A opto 1x 850-1300mah 2s/3s lipo Balsa wood deck, pvc + balsa composite hull, aluminum motor mount. It'…
Sport fisherman build blog
by Sakibian
Always wanted to build a sportfisher. Now building one. 24" L, 7" Beam Flashhobby 2300kv outrunner x2 360 A single brushless ESC Name pla…
(Another) Crash Rescue Tender Restoration
by neilw
As I seem to be working on two models at the same time I thought I'd attempt the document the Crash Tender Restoration. It was the purcha…
TID TUG
by marky
some pictures of the plans obtained from Sarik Hobbies (santa)
Fire float
by Norway
Back working on the boat again after a short break due to personal reasons.
Plywood wanted
by Mike Stoney
BRONZE
Hello all, Here in Switzerland it is really difficult to get plywood 2mm and 2,5mm, forgotten with 1,0mm thickness. I will have to look a…
Phantom Tug
by Black Shoe
BRONZE
Nine Laying the deck on this build was a little out of the ordinary. I had incorporated a false deck to stiffen everything and minimize t…
Tow vehicle
by River Rat
I am working on a tow vehicle for my SK that I picked up at a garage sale for $5.00. Complete revamp on all the radio equipment, lights, …
KD Perkasa 48 inch version
by Stephen TGOLD
This a recent acquisition its a wooden kit some radio gear inside but all rather dated the mid section seems well made the body shell has…
PT109 ELCO 80ft PT Boat 1:20 3D printed
by Tica
Found a set of 3D files on www.cgtrader.com designed by bensworx. I have printed most of the parts, know and has started to assemble it. …
Graupner Commodore
by Brightwork
Hi everyone...
Amati Riva Aquarama
by DuncanPBRONZE
Started the build of this boat in April 2021. Followed the instructions implicitly until now but realised that fitting the optional motor…
105ft Motor Minesweeper
by NickthesteamSILVER
I am currently fiddling about with 3D printers and as it is high time I built another boat I am going to combine the two hobbies and make…
Creating a Lifeboat crew Part 1.
by Rogal118SILVER
Having had some pleasing success remodelling figures for my Orca crew, I set about producing a crew for my Trent lifeboat.photo 1, I had …
New Project S91
by BW3
It has been a bit from my last build(s) …and after a short break of building other kits non-RC and not boat related I have thrown myself …
Windfarm crew transfer vessel (CTV), Outer Limits
by Chum444SILVER
Wind farms in early stages in waters south of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. Seemed appropriate to make a guess about work vessels t…
Model slipway Trent 1:16 progress Build blog
by bruce1946
well I'm getting there still a long way to go. Painting the cabin and Hull before adding all the attachments. Thought it would be easier …
E Class Lifeboat or "How not to build the model"
by FredBRONZE
Hi One & All Yesterday I took that big leap and I got myself the The Wooden Model Boat Company Thames Lifeboat Kit 400mm, along with some…
brief build details for Trent lifeboat coxswain
by Rogal118SILVER
home made figure using converted DR WHO figure. chopped up, glued back in new pose. added jacket collar and filled all movable joints, sa…