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Captain Class Frigate - HMS Curzon K513

“Hello all, So I've managed to get back to somewhere near where I was last time. The frame work is of a slightly thicker Ply (1/4") The Keel is straight, fram…”

9 years ago by Pav403

“Sailing at last in her natural environment and looking shipshape”

9 years ago by Dave M

“Hmm! Looking closer I don't see any shaping of the outboard edges of the bulkheads!? This is essential to do before planking to ensure proper seating (greate…”

9 years ago by RNinMunich

“Thanks for your kind remarks from down under Cheers”

2 posts 4 likes

9 years ago by Rod

“Hello, with a motor and prop refit, Tarpon went for a float test. Speed was suitable, she attempted to get on the "Plane", but it just aint cricket for a bil…”

9 years ago by muddy

Some sort of tugboat /cargo thingy

“Maybe you can make it look like an Oil Tanker of some kind. Or even a Freighter perhaps!”

9 years ago by figtree7nts

HMS Diamond D35 - Railings jig plans and Instructions

“Can you please PM the details I served on this ship in the late sixties and would love to built it davecox3@icloud.com thanks a lot”

9 years ago by davecox3

Higman Leader Push Boat

“Hello everyone. Thanks for your suggestions. Ok will keep the superstructure light and just make the hull heavier to keep it stable. Thanks so much. Best reg…”

9 years ago by metalikhajoe

“I do believe you have answered the problem when you mentioned the size of the props and motors. They may well be capable of supplying the power but that come…”

9 years ago by Dave M

“First photo a hit & miss vent, cut to make gratings, painted streaky brown. This is not my idea, but its a good one. The hawser hole finished & the stern rea…”

26 posts 1 like

9 years ago by hammer

“Mine is about the same it has two lead acid batteries for ballast.”

9 years ago by John2

“some electronics to be used. 5400mah 30c lipoly battery Rx - from my Taranis 9x 15kg.cm servos battery checker UBEC 5amps i'm not sure if i have the right co…”

9 years ago by analyst

HMS Norfolk type 23 frigate

“Just started 1/96 scale HMS Norfolk type 23 frigate, as built configeration, hull from Fleetscale fittings from Fleetscale and Sirmar, would welcome any help…”

9 years ago by johnp

USCGC Yocona WMEC 168

“Build started a month or so ago. Scratch build from USCG plans from CG museum Northwest. Basswood frame, strip construction, polystyrene super structure. Pro…”

10 years ago by haleskevin

“Hi Dave, I found an 1/2" chisel at the local Dollar Store! Next step will be to draw a chisel line around the hull. Seems like there's a lot of work ahead of…”

10 years ago by figtree7nts

Tyne class lifeboat

“I see you sail with Colwyn Bay and I am sure one of the members there will know how to get some video on the site. The model is a credit to your skills. Dave”

10 years ago by Dave M

“Hi I avoided mentioning LiPo as you are handing the completed model to possibly a novice. NiMh would be my choice and depending on the budget I would get the…”

10 years ago by Dave M

H.M.S. Victory 1805

“This is a kit by Corel of the H.M.S. Victory It had been started by a another person but It was a little hard to complete Even I'm finding the kit a little d…”

10 years ago by GARTH

“Billings Kit”

10 years ago by sandkb

Hms bigbury bay

“Hey guys here is my 7 and a half ft HMS BIGBURY BAY needing some tlc it has working gun powder turrets .will keep you posted with progress”

10 years ago by watsy106

Kiel and shaft hole

“Your post inspired me to build one. Have just cut out the frames for this one from the pdf files. Will make it as a simple RC craft for our club steering com…”

10 years ago by manyboats

“I have been considering buying a Dumas PT109 kit. Has anyone had experience of building one of these? I had a look at the set of parts and it looked a nice d…”

10 years ago by boaty

Sanding of the Barge

“Good Morning Mark, Thanks for the suggestion, I'm going to call one of the model boat stores near me about four towns away. I'm going to see if they have wha…”

19 posts 1 like

10 years ago by figtree7nts

Mersey Ferry Royal Iris(Fish and Chip Boat)

“Thanks for your kind coments. She was called the Fish and Chip boat because she was the only Mersey Ferry to have a Fish and Chip Bar on board. She had an ex…”

10 years ago by MAXTON

Unknown original paintwork

“You can paint laquer over enamel ,but I would suggest going back to the base wood.Use a primer sealer to seal all the other paints out then go from there.I k…”

10 years ago by chumbucket

this one Is hard

“Contact Bob Mueler of the PMPBA club,he is very good with warships.He built the Mighty Mo that was 9ft long that has won at many contests”

10 years ago by chumbucket

build update 2/12/16

“Perhaps you know someone with a 3D printer who will make some for you? I must revisit your blog to refresh my memory on the build. Might be a while as I have…”

10 years ago by Dave M

Turkish Traditional Fishing Boat

“It is very compact design and it works very well. 9V power is enough to works. Pull start is terrible according to this equipment.”

10 years ago by TürkiyeTR

August 1st Update

“nicely done,good clean lines,very well made....cheers”

10 years ago by greybeards

1:12 scale Arun lifeboat (Hand rail stanchions) Part one.

“Only too pleased to help anytime”

10 years ago by namron