Rother Lifeboat

“Have a look for the Dec 1980 issue of Model Boats - there is a very in depth build feature of a Rother class - but not of the David Metcalfe version you are …”

5 posts 8 likes

5 years ago by redpmg

Started 5 years ago by Cargoman

5 8

1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hull

“I agree Colin, I had a short involvement with the Doll's house world some years ago and was amazed at many of the things that were produced. The quality of s…”

45 posts 123 likes

5 years ago by Nerys

Started 5 years ago by PhilJones

45 123

Not exactly boats but...

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 2 likes

Started 5 years ago by Ronald

1 2

Cabin cruiser hull?

“Hey doug - thanks so much for all this info! Bluebird is close, but i think when i get round to the build i'm going to see if i can get plans for Mistral as …”

10 posts 16 likes

5 years ago by nickcouldry

Started 5 years ago by nickcouldry

10 16

Workshop

“Peter. Looking really good,especially in such a short time. Well done. Take care and stay safe. Regards Bill.”

130 posts 312 likes

5 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Started 7 years ago by MouldBuilder

130 312

Motor and ESC

“Thank's again Red. Martin555.”

43 posts 57 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

Started 5 years ago by Martin555

43 57

Acceptable Rudder Movement

“Hi Ron wonderful area at Balsam Lake .Camped up there many years ago.You are so lucky to have a body of water so good for launching your boats. Rick”

7 posts 5 likes

5 years ago by Newby7

Started 5 years ago by Ronald

7 5

3D Printer

“jumping in a just got a small 3d printer print bed size 5.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 inch second hand having fun prints ok came with a roll of filament down loaded freeca…”

46 posts 86 likes

5 years ago by jacko

Started 6 years ago by cormorant

46 86

Remus is in pretty bad shape

“Hi Ron great job on the plans.What scale will the boat be and how big. Rick”

16 posts 27 likes

5 years ago by Newby7

Started 5 years ago by Ronald

16 27

I am being teased......

“Bill, Thank you. Any and all help is appreciated. I have not decide which variant to to pursue. They are both terribly interesting. That said I think using a…”

8 posts 10 likes

5 years ago by ToraDog

Started 5 years ago by ToraDog

8 10

A mini steam engine, a dabble in lathe work

“The S50 may well be my winter project, pictures warts and all will be posted yes I learnt a lot with the little engine. Cheers Gary”

11 posts 44 likes

5 years ago by alan44

Started 5 years ago by alan44

11 44

A problem of weight

“Hi Geoff, I might be wrong but if the drawings are from 1952 then i would imagine the weight would be lbs/oz. As we would of used imperial measurements back …”

2 posts 2 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

Started 5 years ago by mistyoptic

2 2

WW 2 RN figures cothing colors

“Thank you John, i have clipped the image for reference.”

12 posts 23 likes

5 years ago by ToraDog

Started 5 years ago by ToraDog

12 23

none quacking DUCK

“I also bought a card model kit to scale up and use as a template to scratch build a DUKW this is a copy of the plan showing the seating and dashboard arrange…”

8 posts 16 likes

5 years ago by Les-H

Started 5 years ago by jacko

8 16

H.M.S. SCIMITAR FTB

“Bon appétit Rowen”

11 posts 23 likes

5 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 5 years ago by Rowen

11 23

Clyde Puffer

“Hi Guys, A quick search on Wilesco steam traction engine scale mentions G scale. G scale is essentially the modelling of narrow gauge railways on track 45mm …”

29 posts 91 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

Started 5 years ago by GaryLC

29 91

Hints and Tips.

““Help protect your delicate bits” To protect and stop vibration on those mechanical or electrical items I use as shown in the photographs below. Easily obtai…”

174 posts 557 likes

5 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Started 7 years ago by Martin555

174 557

Rubbing strakes

“Hi Mike. I also built this model a couple of years ago. I used the Raboesch product as pictured from the catalogue which you can download for free. Peter.”

6 posts 6 likes

5 years ago by MouldBuilder

Started 5 years ago by chippy

6 6

H.M.S SCIMITAR FTB

“Thanks Doug, Yes, loads of pictures. Have been using that site for my Dark project too. I understand the Brave and Scimitars had very similar hulls. As both …”

10 posts 17 likes

5 years ago by Rowen

Started 5 years ago by Rowen

10 17

Narrow boat

“Thank you Jocko .This will help. Looking at 40" for the boat. Rick”

3 posts 4 likes

5 years ago by Newby7

Started 5 years ago by Newby7

3 4

1st build

“You've chosen a good model as a starter. Easy to build, looks and performs well. Keep the pics coming , we always like to follow progress. Nerys”

7 posts 16 likes

5 years ago by Nerys

Started 5 years ago by Old-duffer

7 16

Brass Pins

“Doug Yes I have plenty now. The plywood on the princess years ago seemed to be so solid and the pins were thick. I built it using evo stick glue instead. Wil…”

19 posts 31 likes

5 years ago by Seaspray

Started 5 years ago by Seaspray

19 31

Steam Engine Exhaust Modification.

“Thank you Gary for the explanation. As they say you are never to old to learn. It's remembering that is the problem LOL!! Martin555.”

8 posts 25 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

Started 5 years ago by GaryLC

8 25

Spray Paining problem....

“i had exactly the same, with white halfords rattle cans, after careful prep, wiped on cloths, etc, warmed cans, and so on, changed brand and the issue went. …”

12 posts 25 likes

5 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 5 years ago by pmdent

12 25

Purchased an old Boat today

“Quite so Pete”

32 posts 86 likes

5 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 5 years ago by Sifi70

32 86

Rebuild of German U boat

“Jimbo, Loose shafts... wonderful. Definitely re-grease them. The shaft logs(tubes) run entirely below the waterline, so they are a potential source of H2O in…”

11 posts 13 likes

5 years ago by ToraDog

Started 5 years ago by Jimbob901

11 13

Sail Making

“A simple way to make a sail. Cut out a pattern of the sail in card. Lay on the fabric to be used with the port side facing upwards and the selvedge of the fa…”

14 posts 17 likes

5 years ago by Nerys

Started 5 years ago by 5280 PB

14 17

Waterslide Decals

“Hi Rob, I've found some good logos etc on line, and have found that if you have a super clear photo of an object or logo, it will come out perfectly. I get m…”

16 posts 33 likes

5 years ago by jbkiwi

Started 5 years ago by robbob

16 33

Advice request regarding Prop dimensions

“You are welcome Allen. Good luck with the building of the Calderwood Clyde Puffer. I am looking forward to the build log. And any time you have a question ju…”

16 posts 42 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

Started 5 years ago by Allan

16 42

Clinker ships boats.

“I deleted the original boat here it i”

27 posts 84 likes

5 years ago by hammer

Started 6 years ago by hammer

27 84

Sea Commander

“Thank you PK, Looking at the photos has made it easer, and yes i too would definitely use magnets in this case. Martin555.”

24 posts 36 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

Started 5 years ago by PKGreen

24 36

Arabian Dhow

“Thanks Jacko for bringing the dhow to our attention. Doesn't look a bad model. Did you find the other model dhow on the same site, a Kuwaiti dhow, a bit smal…”

12 posts 16 likes

5 years ago by Nerys

Started 5 years ago by ChrisR

12 16

1/16 Shannon Lifeboat

“Very nice. She can certainly stop quick with those water jets. You should put it in your Harbour with some more information about her. What project are you p…”

2 posts 3 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

Started 6 years ago by Drich91

2 3

RAF Crash Tender - Fire monitor - handle attachment

“OK - a couple of useful ideas....thanks guys. Peter”

10 posts 5 likes

5 years ago by pmdent

Started 5 years ago by pmdent

10 5

Glue option query

“Hi Ian Yes, that seems to be what I am picking up in regards to slow setting epoxies, thanks for that. I'm got mine ordered :-) Thanks Allan”

10 posts 13 likes

5 years ago by Allan

Started 5 years ago by Allan

10 13

Old Kits Built

“Hi Nerys, Quite correct - its a Dhow fitted with four swivel guns - presume as used by Arabian pirates - Static model Given to Ross's partner for display. Sh…”

4 posts 7 likes

5 years ago by redpmg

Started 5 years ago by redpmg

4 7

E poxy coating boat hull.

“Just a note: I have had good luck using the disposable foam brushes with epoxy and denatured alcohol, thereby eliminating having to pick out stray brush hair…”

4 posts 9 likes

6 years ago by CaptLarry

Started 6 years ago by jimdogge

4 9

S38 - to log or not to log?

“Hi All, First tentative Build Blog going up to site - hope you find it enjoyable, after the first bit of boring 'here's the bits in the box!' Andy”

7 posts 14 likes

6 years ago by Spock66

Started 6 years ago by Spock66

7 14

Not All Boats

“The original version did have animation but the soft brass wore through and it stopped swinging the golf club. So when remaking it, a weathervane was more pr…”

5 posts 8 likes

6 years ago by Ronald

Started 6 years ago by Ronald

5 8

Aerokits Sea Queen

“Thanks I have never come across them before and as this is a kit I can't see why. If it was metal they would be machining marks”

8 posts 8 likes

6 years ago by Ianh

Started 6 years ago by Ianh

8 8