Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3, Pic 4, In the 2006 Kits Special I reviewed Sling Shot, which is a ready to run (RTR) fast electric speedboat sold complete with r/c, motor and drive battery and all that is needed are dry cells for the transmitter. Since then the Knightcote Model Boat Club has run…
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…
Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3, Pic 4, Pic 5, Pic 1: The hull before the deck was installed with the basic cabin layout under the foredeck clearly visible. When completed, all that interior detail can only be seen through the portholes. Pic 2: The foredeck and anchor winch. Pic 3: The charthouse and bridge.…
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, Pic 2, Pic 3, Pic 4, Pic 5, Pic 6, Pic 7, Pic 8, The exhibition was held for the first time at Ascot racecourse in September 2007 and this is the last of the reports about the marine entries. The marine section was situated on the top floor of the ultra modern…
Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3, Pic 4, Pic 5, What do you get for your money? This is the latest Almost Ready To Run (ARTR) model in the Graupner Premium line of products, a series of particularly high quality ready made models, with an exceptionally high standard of detailing. The core of this model…
Pic 1: The French warship Forbin (D620), a Horizon Class DDG. Pic 2: Foremast of the Type 45 DDG H.M.S. Dauntless under construction at the VT facility Portsmouth. Pic 3: Part of the T45 amidships deck housing under construction. Pic 4: The forward section being transferred from VT Portsmouth to the Clyde (Picture courtesy of…
Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3, Pic 4, Pic 5, Pic 6, Pic 7, Pic 8, Pic 9, Pic 10, Pic 1: The raised footpath around the Kingsbury lake affords a good view over the course for the drivers. Pi 2 £30 for recovery of models? Not on race day or wed all be broke!…
