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by jacko
and so it starts
Krick Police Launch
by MouldBuilder
I have just started to build the Police Launch that I have had for a while. Work commitments have left me with little time lately but hop…
Lesro Arrow
by terry290654
I am about to start construction or a Lesro Arrow speed boat , any suggestions for a Electric motor,? I have a Mfa Torpedo 850 i was thin…
Svitzer FERRIBY ASD tug
by Chum444
SILVER
Build log of an ASD tug I completed about 18 months ago. Here is the link. https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2950778-Svitzer…
RC Benchy (a 3D Print)
by Rover
So I started on my SLEC RAF Crash Tender, was going well, when I was bought a 3D printer for my Birthday and after a few creations decide…
DUTCH AUXILIARY
by mistyoptic
DUTCH AUXILLIARY. This build blog been brought about by chance and is project which fulfils a leaning toward nostalgia in a few ways. My …
Damen 1205 Stan Tug
by Chum444SILVER
Below is the link to a recent tug build I completed. I much appreciate the helpful photos Damen kindly provided. https://www.rcgroups.com…
none quacking DUCK
by jacko
Just started on a duck NO its a DUWK
Gentleman's cruiser
by Sakibian
Hello everyone,this is my gentleman's cruiser. 3d printed hull, supposed to be a motor launch. I moved away the enclosed bridge space and…
The Vosper 46” RAF Crash Tender Kit By Vintage Model Works
by mturpin013BRONZE
Just a small introduction, I am a retired engineer, trained as a toolmaker and practiced this in various forms for 20 plus years before g…
Vintage Model Works Thames Police Launch by M Turpin
by mturpin013BRONZE
Check all parts are present I decided my next build would be from Vintage Model Works as I was pleased with my last build - the 46" Crash…
Robbe/Krick Paula IV
by CashrcGOLD
Hi y’all. If you remember I built a Robbe Paula III from an original Robbe kit last year as my “furlough” project. I ran it one time, was…
Lord Nelson Victory Tug complete refit.
by Brightwork
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Newbie takes on Vic Smeed's Thornycroft 73' 9" MTB
by nickcouldry
I love making plastic model kits but I've always fancied making an RC model boat ever since I saw a Leander class frigate being made by B…
39' Windboats of Wroxham 'Fairwind', built 1930s and 40s
by EdH
Started another model boat project, but the grandkids will be disappointed as it doesn’t plane! It’s a 39” model of the 39’ Fairwind, bui…
Fairey Huntsman 31 (47” SLEC kit) build blog
by Skydive130
I decided I needed a challenge and a quote from a certain film springs to mind “your gonna need a bigger boat!” Well, I think I’m gonna n…
1/200 scale HMS Hood
by Brucep
Decided the next project will be the trumpeter HMS Hood with the Mk1 full upgrade kit. It will have all 4 props powered. I bought the who…
Billings Santa Maria 1492
by GARTH
I have several model boat builder friends .One such friend had started the Billings Santa Maria years ago and didn't want to finish the m…
Aeronaut Diva Kit
by Robertcooper
Just started to build my Aeronaut Diva kit. This is the first time building as I am a novice at building, I am following the book and it …
Billing Boats Mercantic
by T33CNO
I'll be starting this next week I hope. Lucky to get it on eBay last week and now on its way. A kit long since out of production and I ho…
Deans Marine Wacht AM Rehin
by FredBRONZE
This is my attempt at a build log on the Deans Marine Wacht AM Rehin that I purchased in 1996, I will not be doing an A-B-C log but just …
Steam tug Lyttelton
by Nonsuch
Here is my latest build. She's based on the Occre Ulises kit. She'll be powered by a Microcosm twin cylinder steam plant with reversing v…
Shannon class lifeboat The morell. (99% completed)
by alan44
I’m almost at the end of this build, but I thought I would share some pictures of my journey through the Speedline 1/12 kit. I’m presentl…
Sea Queen Restoration
by Sifi70
Here we go then. My first Blog on my Sea Queen build which I purchased 2nd or 3rd hand yesterday off Facebook Marketplace. Lots of work i…