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1,141 blogs · Page 2 of 48Veron round Britain racer 041
by Schmango
Started this about a week ago after acquiring circa 10 years prior . Really nice and easy build this one from Early 1970s . I’m planning …
Restoration of a classic
by Chum444
SILVER
I came across this “mutt”. A 1/24 scale 50 ft Chris Craft Catalina. The original kit was produced by Sterling sometime between 1950 & 198…
Proboat Harbour tug mods
by JSS4
After seeing Cash's excellent build on here I was inspired to actually do some research and make some updates to my proboat tug. The init…
I am struggling with my latest build
by Clockmaker
BRONZE
I am struggling with my latest build it is footie and I have tried two sets of sails the first following the plan exactly and the second …
'Bluebird' 3D printed
by ColRay
The Bluebird of Chelsea I will be making this model from plans/digital files for 3D printing. As much as possible it will be 3D printed u…
Reliance ll trawler build
by RossJ
Usually I tend to build lifeboats but trying a trawler for a change. Most of it built as are the bits and bobs needed. Build ongoing hope…
Crotch Island Pinky
by Willem
After my "Haringboot" was on the water, I looked for a new project. This should be scratch build, sailing, have a motor and not to big. B…
The Brooklyn Tug
by jumpuglyGOLD
Well my friends, I've gone and done it again. Through some dumb luck I stumbled upon a reasonably priced discontinued bucket-list kit tha…
Another Pusher Tug
by EdWBRONZE
While doing research for my Springer/Pusher tug I discovered these drawings David Metcalf’s Motorflot Pusher Tug and I had all the materi…
VIC SMEED'S VIVACITY
by Nick Ward
Hi all, just posting a summary of (mainly) previously posted pics to kick off this build log and show progress to date since I first star…
Revell 1:142, Northsea Fishing Trawler build & RC conversion.
by stevedownunder
Part 1. This project is already finished, the following is a discription of what was done to build and convert the kit to RC. Because of …
1:12 Swordsman from Aerokits Kit Plan and Bulkhead Drawings from Chris.
by zoomaBRONZE
My first ever classic r/c power boat model was built in the 1960’s from an Aerokits Swordsman kit that was paid for from my meagre appren…
Swallow - the most famous dinghy?
by AndyB2
This is a kit from Clyde Model Dockyard of Swallow - from the stories of Swallows and Amazon https://www.clydemodeldockyard.com/shop/p/cl…
Northern Bay sport fisherman KNOCKDOWN
by Chum444SILVER
The Northern Bay lobster and sport fishing boats are built in Qgunquit, Maine. Known as Down East boats they are semi-displacement hulls.…
The VMW Marlin Cabin Cruiser by Robbob
by robbobSILVER
The VMW Marlin Cabin Cruiser by Robbob Preface. At the time of writing, I’ve had the construction of this boat on ‘the back burner’ since…
Sequin tugboat builds
by bruced
Has anyone built the Midwest Sequin tugboat model # 992? I'm interested in any build inputs and photo's of her. I'm trying to build her a…
USS Olympia problems
by JohnAsklar
I built this model NOT anticipating any future issues. It wasn’t getting power from battery. Had to cut the mounting board for the ESC , …
LISA M Motor Yacht
by DuncanPBRONZE
I've bought the above kit to keep me busy during these dark dank winter months. Originally I had planned to build a 880mm (34.6") Bluebir…
1:72 scale rescue boat SNVS 3D kit
by Hhager2
Purchased this kit from China thru Criwn Hobby world. Delighted with what came and communications with them. The parts are Cruso n great …
3D Printed RAF Crash Tender 35"
by Plivez
Hello everyone, I thought I would introduce myself and share my project. I am currently building a 3D printed RAF Crash Tender. I have us…
Fairey Huntsman 28
by ChrisFBRONZE
In my quest to get all my Faireys to something like completion I have dusted off this model. The Huntsman 28, whilst well known in full-s…
New Moth MKII semi scale yacht
by jbkiwi
Haven't built anything for a while due to lack of space (too many models) but the urge to build something was too great. After looking at…
Original LesRo Sportsman Restoration.
by zoomaBRONZE
The original shape LesRo Sportsman is a model that had eluded me for many years, but I always liked the look of it, so when one came up o…
LesRo Sportsman (?) Restoration
by zoomaBRONZE
I have managed to acquire this model boat from a friend. The pictures that I will include as I work my way through it suggest to me (wish…