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969 blogs · Page 5 of 41Jim's Model Boat Launcher / Retriever
by LewZ
Finally tired of using my launcher (PVC pipe and fittings) and had SSMBC member build me a special one. (He has made a bunch of his versi…
Need info on what these ships are
by Hhager2
My Uncle in NY passed away a few months ago. He was 96 n a model builder since a kid. He got me into it n we both were in the Navy. At on…
"Port Seminole" a SSMBC portable dock system for R/C model boats
by LewZ
Episode: Introduction This is series of episodes will be about the features and updates of the SSMBC (Tampa Bay Area, Florida) Portable D…
HMCS Woodstock from a Kitbashed Revell Flower Class Corvette
by RPLedm
Starting the dig into the Ottawa Archives and The Great Lakes Museum in Kingston:
Seaspan HAWK with "Z" drive build
by bruce1946
Progress on my Seaspan Hawk. this boat was just the hull and deck, with 2 Z drive motors. Everything from the deck up was destroyed. the …
M. N. Golo, 1300 Tonne Coastal Freighter
by RPLedm
This might be my next Build. Note that the 3inch gun is positioned right above the toilet. Do you think they yell "CLEAR" down into the t…
The Seguin
by pressonreguardlessSILVER
Back to the Dungeon (I like my Dungeon, very quiet) I started a new build, The Seguin. This will be a scratch build. I ordered plans from…
Cheap unsinkable airboat
by jbkiwi
For a bit of fun i decided to knock up another airboat for rescue and camera work. made from a $19 body board with a 3542 1000kv TGY outr…
Trawler
by GARTH
Saw this on my Facebook feed, and I'm a little bored, so I will try to convert one of my model boats to a deep-sea trawler. The first pho…
Another Springer tug!!
by CashrcGOLD
Hi y’all. Since Dickey has maidened I decided I wanted to do one more project before I attempt to overhaul my garage workshop. I’m thinki…
Titan Tug
by EdW
BRONZE
As I promised here is where I am with the build of my Veron Titan Tug
FLYING Christine II
by DuncanPBRONZE
This is a build of a HA-Kits Flying Christine II which is a model of the St. John's Ambulance service boat which is used to take patients…
Trawler
by GARTH
Made up a few more things today, mainly the deck hold and tomorrow the hatches. I just wanted to say Spencer's pond is drained, but our s…
P2000 patrol boat (HMS EXPLOIT) 1/16
by NorthernflotsamSILVER
Bit of a late start to this, I was moving ok with this till I injured my left hand. (steam burn) Had the drawings for this and some parts…
Fairmile Type C - ML .. M.G.B. MM Plan No: 585 Part 1
by muddyBRONZE
The comment was passed that there was not a warship in the club. Muggin's here decided to have a go. A Drawing was found by another membe…
Fitzroy Storm Glass
by zoomaBRONZE
I was given this Storm Glass for my 76th birthday last month, and to be honest , I am not too sure what to make of it? This storm glass c…
A bit of fun Das Boot
by Doogle
Boat related in the loosest sense. Created from an old Wellington boot, a takeaway cover, some plaster, a plant saucer and a coat hanger.…
Academy Titanic 1/400
by Doogle
Good morning everyone, this will be a slow build although looking forward to the challenge. Firstly though I'm needing some idea's/expert…
SEMI SCALE FOAM AND GLASS MODEL OF MY 15FT 1953 SCHOCK US DESIGN DAY SAILER.
by jbkiwi
After the success with the A class catamaran, (glass on foam) I was looking for something new to build using the same method. I've been w…
Royal Naval Steam Pinnace
by SouthportPat
Good Morning Shipmates Help please - could anyone please assist me with the the lighting on a Royal Navy Steam Pinnace as shown in the pi…
Pilot Boat 34.50ins
by WolacBRONZE
You asked me to try and do a build blog so here is my attempt Started the build two day ago. This progress so! First mistake was fixing o…
King Of Hearts
by neilw
Collected this one last week, it came from the Ron Wem collection - have a look at his site as he made loads of amazing boats. I also bou…
RAF Crash Tender
by EdWBRONZE
I bought this Fireboat off EBay. It was fitted with a glow motor and was covered with fuel proofer. In general it was sound but a bit neg…
Constellation
by Jerry Todd
Made the framed glass portion of the skylight. They're hinged so I can get a finger inside to flip the power switch on or off. They're ma…