The free plan to a scale of 1:20, drawn by James Pottinger in the October 2004 issue of Model Boats provided me with an opportunity to build a model boat that had an appealing shape, ought to be simple to build and within my ability. The 45ft Admiralty MFV was a type of service craft…
If you feel inclined to make a model of a Polperro Gaffer just 5 1/2ins long, I suggest you get a cup of tea and with luck the feeling will pass, but no such luck in my case! You see my wife was determined I should make such a model and you will understand I…
Pic 1: The hull of SAJU VI part planked. In July of 1998 I reached the important age of 65 and as I could now draw my state pension, I decided to retire and start enjoying the next chapter of my life. The first thing that I needed to complete on my retirement was the…
Pic: 1 The Fisher 46 sails away from the side of the lake with all sails furled. Pic: 2 The mainsail is deployed. Pic: 3 The main and mizzen sails are stretched out and the model is sailing well. My friend Ralph Stockton has been making models since he was a very small boy. He…
Whilst on a cruise on the Black Prince, I saw Voe Venture, a tug/workboat working at one of the outer Scottish islands. Unusually she was being used as an intermediate landing stage between the ship’s tender and the quay, owing to the low tide. I took a couple of pictures because she was so interesting.…
Pic 161, Pic 162, Pic 163, Pic 164, Pic 165, Pic 166, Pic 167, Pic 168, Pic 169, Pic 170, Pic 171, Pic 172, Pic 173, Pic 174, Pic 175, Pic 176, Painting A model of this size requires careful thought on how and what to spray first, also where and with what. My normal…
Wheelhouse This is supplied as a very strong and even thickness GRP moulding with good clean edges and no air holes, a sure sign of quality. All the required openings needed marking out for the windows, fire valve boxes, top deck/roof and rear opening – so plenty of drilling and cutting required. This is a…
The little boat sailed o’er the pond,Puffin with all its might; Reg, he was as pleased as Punch, It was a wondrous sight. All morning long the boat sailed on, All thought of time had gone, But when, at last, the bonny craftRan out of steam and puff, Then Reg was clearly heard to cry‘Enuff,…
Pic 1: Monica II shows off her fine hull lines. Pic 2: Main cabin and cockpit. Pic 3: Stern hatch that houses the receiver switch. Pic 4: Deck hatches for access to sail winches. Pic 5: Soft wire formed around dowel to make mast attachment clips. Pic 6: Hull and deck supports taking shape. Monica 11 is based on one of the attractive pond yachts that…
Pic 1: Evaluating the ‘Camelon Bridge’ diorama with the aid of cardboard templates and the photograph that inspired it. Pic 2: Building-up the contours for ‘Lock Thirteen’ from MDF, edges are shaped before gluing and a lip has been created to take the final trim. Pic 3: The basic contours have been blended together with…
