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Here you will find 124 model photos. We promise to add new ones from time to time. Click on an image to view a larger version and a few notes about each model. | ![]() |
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![]() Title: HMCS
Snowberry Flower class Corvette.
Comments: Plastic 1/72nd scale Revell kit. Converted to RC, Brushed 385
motor with Mtroniks speed controller.
Modeller: Phil B.
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![]() Title: Miss Q Cabin
Cruiser
Comments: All ply construction using Dumas Trojan 31 kit. 80cm length
by 30cm beam. 3640-1080 brushless motor with 3cell 4Ah LiPo driving an
Octura 1337/3 3 bladed bronze prop. There is an additional servo
controlled central trim tab used to control porpoising. The radio has
full telemetry sending back data on Rx signal strength, battery
voltage, motor rpm, current and temperature, speed control temp and
craft velocity from on-board gps.
Modeller: Peter D.
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![]() Title: Type XXVI
Walter U-boat
Comments: Scratch-built 1:40 scale fibreglass model of the Type XXVI
German U-boat of 1945. Twin piston tanks with auto trim, 12-volt 8.6
A-h battery, auto leveller, LED lights, low KV brushless motor,
magnetic switching.
Modeller: John P
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![]() Title: Lady Iris
Motor Yacht
Comments: Modified Waterwitch plan (Model Boats Feb 2006) with longer
hull relative to beam. Brushed 24 volt motor, Electronize ESC driving a
Raboesch 250 mm Miracle shaft prop tube and 4 blade prop (45 mm x 4 mm
RH).
Modeller: Murray T
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![]() Title: Clockwork
Orange Airboat.
Comments: Custom designed hull (470x220 mm) with mild Vee for better
handling. Excellent performance thanks to a Turnigy D2826-6 2200KV
motor with 60A ESC; APC 6x4” 2-blade prop;
3S Zippy 2200mAh LiPo battery. Modeller: John B.
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![]() Title: Blue Knight
Cabin Cruiser.
Comments: Fibreglass 92cm hull. Ply superstructure with mahogany and
lime planking loosely based on Fairey Marine Spearfish. 5055-280 1.5kW
60A 280kV brushless motor with 5cell 5200mAH LiPo battery driving an
Octura 2150 bronze 3 bladed very high pitch prop (50mm dia by 105mm
pitch).
Modeller: Peter D.
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![]() Title: Bensersiel
Trawler
Comments: 1:20 scale model of 1953 German wooden fishing boat, 714mm
long by 218mm beam, fully planked in 7x1.5mm ramin.
Modeller: John from Cairnlea.
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![]() Title: Brave Moppie
Comments: Semi-scale (approx.: 1/20) of Richard Bertram’s “Brave
Moppie” from plans in 1966 Model Maker magazine. Winner of the 1965
Cowes-Torquay Offshore Powerboat Race.
Modeller: Denis B.
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![]() Title: Kitty Cabin
Cruiser.
Comments: Aeronaut semi-scale kit of a 1960's cabin cruiser of all-wood
construction. Excellent finishes throughout and good performance thanks
to a brushless motor.
Modeller: Roger B.
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![]() Title: Harbour Tug
"Cote d’Emeraude".
Comments: Progress update of Harbour Tug “Cote d’Emeraude” from St Malo
in France. 1/20 scale France Maquettes kit, powered by 12V electric
motor through a 3:1 reduction.
Modeller: Denis B.
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![]() Title: Vosper K.D.
Perkasa P150 MTB.
Comments: Precedent Model, 1/32 Kit of Vosper K.D.Perkasa Class fast
patrol boat. Powered by twin brushed motors.
Modeller: Roger B.
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![]() Title: RNLI 47ft
Watson class Lifeboat.
Comments: RNLI 47ft Watson class Lifeboat drawn from photographs.
Scratch built from Balsa over ply frames and sealed using fibre glass.
Powered by water cooled brushless motor and featuring working wind
shield wipers and radar.
Modeller: Michael T
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![]() Title: Schwimmwagen
Comments: Scratch built German amphibious vehicle used during WW2.
Features 4 wheel drive and RC controlled propeller drive.
Modeller: Gordon R.
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![]() Title: Sea Commander
Comments: 34" cabin cruiser built from the Aerokits kit. Fitted with
brushless motor and ESC.
Modeller: Alan F.
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![]() Title: New Harmony
Cabin Cruiser
Comments: One of Tom's oldest models (~40 years).
Modeller: Tom P.
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![]() Title: Don's Yacht.
Comments: Scratch built yacht with clear varnished deck and handmade
sails.
Modeller: Don M.
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![]() Title: RAF Seaplane
Tender.
Comments: A scratch-built project for Model Boats magazine, this 1:12
scale model features in the 2009 Naval and Lifeboat Winter Special
edition.
Modeller: John P.
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![]() Title: Solan Motor
Launch.
Comments: Motor launch with brushed motor towing skier.
Modeller: Don M.
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![]() Title: Vamoose.
Comments: Scatch-built American 1920s commuter to the Model Boats plan.
Modeller: John P.
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![]() Title: SV SUNBEAM
SOLAR FERRY.
Comments: Traditional craft to 1:24 scale with hull, low-KV brushless
motor and large propeller optimised for maximum efficiency when powered
by the 15 solar panels mounted on the roof, with battery back-up. Due
to appear in Model Boats Winter Special 2018.
Modeller: John P.
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![]() Title: Bell Airboat.
Comments: Classic airboat or swap boat without water rudder.
Modeller: Roger B.
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![]() Title: African
Queen.
Comments: A steam-powered model based on the Billings kit, but greatly
improved.
Modeller: Bob R.
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![]() Title: Griffon 2000
Hovercraft.
Comments: Scratch built Griffon 2000 Hovercraft.
Modeller: Gordon R.
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![]() Title: Dragon Force
65 Yacht.
Comments: DF65 Black hull, dragon on sail, sail number 215.
Modeller: John B.
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![]() Title: Mars Launch.
Comments: Picket Launch SL Mars built at 1:48 scale based upon
Float-a-Boat plan.
Modeller: Don M.
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![]() Title: Gordon's
airboat.
Comments: Vic Smeed designed Hydrobat is electric powered and uses a
water rudder.
Modeller: Gordon R.
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![]() Title: Dragon Force
65 Yacht.
Comments: DF65 White hull and deck, black band along topsides, white
sail, sail number 402.
Modeller: Clare A.
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![]() Title: Riva speed
boat.
Comments: Twin sensored brushless motors inside a classic Riva hull.
Modeller: Bob R.
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![]() Title: Boss Drover.
Comments: Fast electric speed boat built from Sea Scout plan. Plank on
frame, brushless motor.
Modeller: Murray T.
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![]() Title: Mary Lou.
Comments: Beal Island Lobster Boat "Mary Lou" scratch built from
photo's of Alvin Beal's model and the full size boat published in Maine
Boat Builder by Sonny Hodgdon.
Modeller: Tom P.
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![]() Title: Brutus Tug.
Comments: Twin brushless motor powered pusher tug, with catamaran style
hull. No rudders – exceptional maneuverability via fixed Kort nozzles
and mixing within the transmitter alone. LOA: 600mm. Displacement:
2.3kg.
Modeller: Alan F.
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![]() Title: Dragon Force
65 Yacht.
Comments: DF65 Yellow hull, black deck, white sail, sail number 204.
Modeller: Peter A.
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![]() Title: HMS Undine.
Comments: A simple dynamic-diving model submarine from the Marine
Modelling free plan. Phil's first submarine, and he's got another on
the way.
Modeller: Phil B.
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![]() Title: Battle Class
Destroyer.
Comments: Scratchbuilt model of the Battle Class destroyer by Don.
Modeller: Don M.
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![]() Title: Flower Class
Corvette.
Comments: WW2 Flower Class Corvette. An example of "plastic magic",
this model was built from the 1:72 Revell kit, motorised and fitted
with radio control.
Modeller: Peter W.
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![]() Title: TYPE 209
SUBMARINE.
Comments: Scratch-built fibreglass model to 1:72 scale with static
diving system of own design and up to 4-hour endurance from 540 brushed
motor/60 W-hr NiMH battery. Appeared in Model Boats Winter Special
2017.
Modeller: John P.
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![]() 'Audrey Ann' Steam
Launch 2.jpg
Title: 'Audrey Ann' Steam Launch.
Comments: A 28-inch clinker-built steam launch, reduced from the 35in
River Queen MM V102 plan. Scratch-built hull and steam plant, with
Kitchen rudder. Updated with canopy.
Modeller: Tom P.
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![]() Title: Tugboat
'Craig'.
Comments: 1:24 scale model of the 1924 American diesel tug 'Craig'.
Appeared as a scratchbuild feature in the MB Tug and Warship Special
2008, plans available from MyHobbyStore. 820mm long.
Modeller: John P.
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![]() Title: Anzac Class
Frigate.
Comments: All-metal construction Anzac class frigate engaged on night
operations. Unusually for Bruce, this one is electric powered.
Modeller: Bruce H.
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![]() Title: Halvorsen
Seaplane Tender.
Comments: 1:12 scale fast electic model of the WW2 Australian boat,
featured in the 2012 Model Boats Winter Special.
Modeller: Alan F.
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![]() Title: HMS Nelson.
Comments: Scratch-built model of the 1920s "Treaty" battleship of
unique appearance, with an effective smoke unit.
Modeller: Vince A.
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![]() Title: Fleetfoot.
Comments: Model of a 1923 Hacker runabout to 1:8 scale with hull built
from cedar blinds. Featured in the Model Boats Winter Special 2015.
Modeller: John P.
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![]() Title: Emma C Berry
Schooner.
Comments: Modifed version of an old Sterling kit, plank on frame hull,
fibreglassed, planked deck, fitted with a bulb keel for windy
conditions.
Modeller: Gordon R.
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![]() Title: Captain
Sturt.
Comments: Old semi-scale model, built from balsa and foam. Has two
vaporizing oil smokers, MP3 player horn, 540 motor.
Modeller: Peter W.
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![]() Title: Planked
Launch.
Comments: Scratch-built launch with planked hull and hand-made
fittings, currently a work in progress.
Modeller: Cliff L.
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![]() Title: Pirana Fast
Electric.
Comments: From the 1960 Model Maker plan for the 28" Pirana, with
Huntsman-style cabin. Subject of many refits over 25 years.
Modeller: Stephen D.
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![]() Title: LARC-V.
Comments: Model of an amphibios LARC (Lighter, Army Re-supply, Cargo).
More ambitious model under construction.
Modeller: Gordon R.
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![]() Title: HMS Warspite
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Comments: All-metal construction from soldered tin-plate; scratch-built
twin steam turbine power plant driving four shafts; 1:192 scale.
Modeller: Bruce H.
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![]() Title: Steam
Outboard Launch.
Comments: Launch powered by a scratch-built steam powered outboard and
boiler.
Comments: Tom P.
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![]() Title: Springer Tug.
Comments: Alan's first scratch-built model.
Modeller: Allen W.
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![]() Title: Scoot.
Comments: Simple all-balsa fast electric with freelance cabin from the
old MMI plan.
Modeller: Stan K.
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![]() Title: Police Patrol
Launch.
Comments: Simple yet sprightly small launch from an old Model Maker
plan; brushed motor.
Modeller: Denis B.
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![]() Title: Type 212A
Submarine.
Comments: Static diving model of a modern German submarine, from the
Engel kit.
Modeller: John P.
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![]() Title: Renegade
Marblehead Yacht.
Comments: Marblehead yacht restored with new molded fibreglass deck,
transom, keel, rudder and hatches to give a semi scale appearance.
Modeller: Murray T.
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![]() Title: Miss Take Air
boat.
Comments: A fast airscrew-driven hydroplane powered by a brushless
motor in tractor configuration.
Modeller: Allen B.
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![]() Title: Thornycroft
MTB.
Comments: 1:24 scale scratch built MTB fron the old Model Maker plan;
ply, oak and fibreglass construction; 2 x RS540 motors on 7.2v.
Modeller: Denis B.
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![]() Title: 'Ruf Red'
Yacht.
Comments: One of many Wee Nips built in a group BMBG project. Makes a
great introduction to model yachting. At 71 cm long and 2.1 kg, plus a
plug-in mast, makes for easy transport and setup.
Modeller: Stephen D.
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![]() Title: US Coast
Guard Picket Boat.
Comments: 1:12 scale scratch-built model of the 38ft Eldredge-McInnis
US Coast Guard Picket Boat. Features in the 2014 Model Boats Winter
Special.
Modeller: John P.
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![]() Title: Wattle Steam
Tug.
Comments: Scratchbuilt 1:24 scale model of the 1933 tug undergoing
restoration in Melbourne. Features in the Model Boats 2013 Winter
Special.
Modeller: John P.
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![]() Title: Motor Yacht
'Cynette'.
Comments: A model of the handsome Fleur-de-Lys class luxury yacht
'Cynette', from the MB plans. Fully scratch-built, electric powered.
Modeller: Tom P.
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![]() Title: 'Iluka' Side
paddler .
Comments: Scratch-built early American river and lake side paddler
based on the 'Nantucket', has battery in a bulged keel to offset top
weight of simulated walking beam steam engine.
Modeller: Gordon R.
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![]() Title: Springer Tug.
Comments: Scratch-built version of an American tug found from docks to
upper reaches of logging rivers, powerful and manoeuvrable enough to
play water polo.
Modeller: Gordon R.
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![]() Title: 'Portleigh'
Tug.
Comments: A scratchbuilt interpretation of Midwest's 'Harbor Master’
kit enlarged 20%. Low-current/high-torque brushed motor coupled to a
Kort nozzle delivers a model with exceptional run-time and excellent
manoeuvrability.
Modeller: Alan F.
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![]() Title: Baltik
Schooner.
Comments: Six-gun schooner of the US Civil War period from the Arkit
kit. Winner of the Ship Modelling Society of Victoria Norm Neale
Perpetual Trophy 2014.
Modeller: Richard S.
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![]() Title: Recovery II.
Comments: Based on a Glynn Guest free plan of a pusher tug that
appeared in Radio Control Boat Modeller Nov/Dec,1993, but with the
pusher posts replaced with mechanical arms.
Modeller: Tom P.
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![]() Title: Coastal
Freighter.
Comments: Model of pre-1940s British coastal freighter, started by
Elmars, completed by Don. 114cm length, 16cm beam, planked ply hull,
ply superstructure, 540 brushed motor, 12 volt gell cell, wt. approx.
5kg.
Modeller: Don M and Elmars C.
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![]() Title: 'Emily' Cabin
Cruiser.
Comments: From the JoTika kit, a reincarnation of the old Aerokits “Sea
Commander”. CNC-cut timber construction, length 870mm, beam 270mm, 1800
KV brushless motor, 7.2 volt NiMH 5000 mAh battery, approx. 1:20 scale.
Modeller: Allen W.
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![]() Title: French Navy
Patrol Boat.
Comments: 1:40 scale plank-on-frame model of a 1957 French Coastal
Patrol Boat, buillt in 1972 from the New Maquettes kit.
Modeller: Denis B.
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![]() Title: 'Keshma'Steam
Trawler.
Comments: Timber hull and structures driven by steam engine.
Modeller: Bruce H.
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![]() Title: HMS Kent
Cruiser.
Comments: County Class armoured cruiser to 1:111 scale. Scratchbuilt
with planked hull, balsa and styrene superstructure. Twin 543-12
motors, direct drive, 1.27m long.
Modeller: Phil B.
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![]() Title: USS Missouri.
Comments: Large scratch-built model of the WW2 USS Missouri battleship.
Modeller: Vince A.
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![]() Title: Airboat.
Comments: Scratch built to own plans, powered by an AXI AC1215/16.
Propeller is a cut down 4 X 4 to 3.5 inch diameter.
Modeller: Richard S.
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![]() Title: Fast Patrol
Launch.
Comments: Scratchbuilt reprisal of the 1950s Aerokit, to a larger scale
and with modern brushless motor and lipo battery.
Modeller: Alan F.
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![]() Title: Drogher.
Comments: Stern wheel historic river paddle boat, scratch-built, with
independent paddle control.
Modeller: Gordon R.
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![]() Title: Bella Steam
Tug.
Comments: GRP hull and superstructure loosely based on the Calder Craft
1920’s tug Marie Felling but using the Imara hull displacing 20Kg.
Pressure regulated 3 inch gas fired boiler feeds a Graham Industries
TVR1ABB twin with Hackworth reversing gear driving a 75mm 4 blade prop.
Modeller: Peter D.
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![]() Title: 'Zorran'
Fishing Boat.
Comments: A small but well detailed fishing boat, suitable as a
beginner's model.
Modeller: Alan F.
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![]() Title: Stealth Ship.
Comments: Representative model of a modern stealth warship with
trimaran hull.
Modeller: Jack D.
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![]() Title: Racing
Runabout.
Comments: 1920s Racing Runabout Comments: 1:8 scale 1920's racing
runabout constructed from mahogany planks on Lite-ply frames. Powered
by a 55 watts brushless motor and 7.2V NiCad battery.
Modeller: John P.
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![]() Title: Fletcher
Class Destroyer.
Comments: Model of the WW2 American destroyer, from the Lindberg kit.
Originally built 1984, upgraded in 2012.
Modeller: Stephen D.
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![]() Title: Car Ferry.
Comments: Small model from a 1961 issue of Model Maker, approximately
1:72 scale; buit in 1977, upgraded 2012.
Modeller: Stephen D.
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![]() Title: Delphin
submarine.
Comments: 1:12 scale WW2 German midget submarine shown performing
"emergency surface" manoeuvre.
Modeller: John P.
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![]() Title: 1939
Chris-Craft Barrelback.
Comments: Enhanced 1:8 scale model based on the Dumas Products kit.
Water-cooled Mabuchi 555 motor with toothed belt drive.
Modeller: John P.
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![]() Title: Merri Queen
Steam Launch.
Comments: A single cylinder oscillator driven steam launch.
Modeller: Peter and Clare A.
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![]() Title: PS Pevensey.
Comments: Scratchbuilt model of one of the paddle-steamer work boats
that used to ply their trade on the Murray. Electric powered, but
equipped with an effective smoke generator for realism.
Modeller: Peter W.
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![]() Title: Minnie.
Comments: Murray River stern paddler with home-built steam plant.
Modeller: Tom P.
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![]() Title: Fletcher
Class Destroyer.
Comments: "Plastic Magic" conversion of the Lindberg Fletcher Class
Destroyer kit to R/C.
Modeller: Vince A.
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![]() Title: PS Canberra.
Comments: Scatch-build model of the Echuca-based PS Canberra.
Modeller: Bob R.
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![]() Title: Schooner.
Comments: Classic wooden schooner with scale detailing.
Modeller: Don M.
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![]() Title: Fast
Electric.
Comments: Fast electric plywood boat powered by a brushless motor.
Modeller: Les L.
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![]() Title: Dolphin
submarine.
Comments: High speed submarine in the form of a dolphin, from a German
kit.
Modeller: Chris L.
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![]() Title: PS Willow.
Comments: Scratch-built side paddler, first model boat by this member.
Modeller: Gordon R.
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![]() Title: Footy yachts.
Comments: Two twelve-inch "Footy" class yachts, scratch-built.
Modeller: Peter and Clare A.
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![]() Title: SC-1 Sub
Chaser.
Comments: American SC-1 class Sub Chaser, from the 1:35 scale Dumas
kit, laser cut plank on frame construction.
Modeller: Phil B.
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![]() Title: Tugboat Amy.
Comments: From the Midwest 1:24 Harbour Master tug kit circa 1986. All
timber construction, only 480mm long but unmistakably a tug!
Modeller: Alan W.
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![]() Title: Dragon Force
65 Yacht.
Comments: DF65 yachts are very popular amongst BMBG members.
Modeller: BMBG member.
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![]() Title: PA212.
Comments: US Navy replenishment ship, fully scratch-built.
Modeller: Vince A.
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![]() Title: Judy Steam
Outboard.
Comments: Freelance 770mm launch powered by home-built steam outboard,
double-acting 8mm bore x 16mm stroke.
Modeller: Tom P.
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![]() Title: Kermit the
Sub.
Comments: It wasn't easy being green, so 'Kermit' the sub now sports a
red and white colour scheme, as well as an experimental piston tank.
Modeller: Les J.
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![]() Title: Yellow
Submarine.
Comments: Les's freelance yellow submarine was built as a vehicle to
try out some experiments in model construction and ballasting
arrangements.
Modeller: Les J.
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![]() Title: Sandra Steam
Launch.
Comments: Enlarged from a plan and modified to have a square transom.
Home built steam plant, twin cylinder engine 10mm bore x 16mm stroke,
reversing valve.
Modeller: Tom P.
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![]() Title: Alan's
'Scoot'
Comments: Simple all-balsa fast electric with freelance cabin from the
old MMI plan.
Modeller: Alan B.
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![]() Title: HH Hamburg
Trawler.
Comments: 1:20 scale model of 1953 German wooden fishing boat, 714mm
long by 218mm beam, fully planked in 7x1.5mm ramin.
Modeller: Bob R.
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![]() Title: HMAS Daffy.
Comments: Please do not feed this duck, it is a naval decoy fitted with
radio control and electric drive.
Modeller: Peter W.
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![]() Title: Huntsman 31.
Comments: From the Precedent kit, an 860mm long model of Fairey's
Huntsman 31 off-shore cruiser.
Modeller: Alan H.
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![]() Title: Bustler Steam
Tug.
Comments: Enlarged planked version of the old MM plan, fitted with a
home-built twin-cylinder steam plant with reversing gearbox.
Modeller: Tom P.
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![]() Title: Cabin
Cruiser.
Comments: Worked up from a photo, this 610mm cabin cruiser uses
cardboard for the hull and cabin roofs.
Modeller: Tom P.
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![]() Title: Cyclops
Sternwheeler.
Comments: Sternwheel drogher, scratchbuilt by Mike, rebuilt by Gordon,
1041mm long with smoke generator.
Modeller: Gordon R.
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![]() Title: Fishing Boat
Glenalbyn.
Comments: A fishing boat based on an enlarged 'Giacomo' from the Model
Boats free plan. Makes good use of found or scrounged materials and
objects to achieve scale detail.
Modeller: Alan F.
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![]() Title: 1955
Chris-Craft Cobra
Comments: 1:8 scale mahogany speedboat from the Dumas Products kit.
Modeller: John P.
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![]() Title: Type 21
Frigate.
Comments: A model of the RN Type 21 Frigate, built in balsa from plans
that appeared in an old issue of Model Boats.
Modeller: Don M.
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![]() Title: Blockade
Runner.
Comments: Scratch-built from a free plan, this large side paddle boat
was originally fitted with twin electric motors driving the paddles via
pulley reduction but is now fitted with a single motor.
Modeller: Elmars C.
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![]() Title: Fast
Electric.
Comments: A typical almost-ready-to-run fast electric model. This one
has twin motors.
Modeller: Chris L.
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![]() Title: Sci-Fi Sub.
Comments: A dynamic-diving model submarine making use of a science
fiction rocketship body. Propelled by water jet unit - no visible
propellers.
Modeller: Chris L.
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![]() Title: Steam Tug
'Victor'.
Comments: An all-metal (soldered tinplate) model built from plans that
originally appeared in The Argus newspaper. Powered by a home-built
three-cylinder double-acting steam engine.
Modeller: Bruce H.
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![]() Title: Steamboat
'Rangeley'.
Comments: A model of a small passenger vessel designed for shallow
water operation. 1:16 scale, 622mm long and fully scratchbuilt from
timber with homemade single-cylinder steam plant.
Modeller: Tom P.
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![]() Title: Thornycroft
MTB.
Comments: Stand-off scale Thornycroft torpedo boat from details in a
mid 70s Model Boats magazine. Scratch-built with pine-planked hull,
electric driven.
Modeller: Stan K.
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![]() Title: Paddle Boat
'Eva".
Comments: A small (910mm) scratchbuilt model based on a photograph
found in a library book of a 48 foot paddle steamer used for fishing
trips on the Murray. Small electric motor and gearbox drive.
Modeller: Tom P.
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![]() Title: PS Avalon.
Comments: From the MB plan MM826 for a Mississippi stern-wheeler but
double size, 1.52m long. Scratchbuilt from timber and powered by an
ex-VCR motor.
Modeller: Tom P.
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![]() Title: Wee Nip
Yacht.
Comments: A Strathclyde class model yacht from the Marine Modelling
plan, one of several bulil by group members and used for one-class
racing.
Modeller: Stan K.
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![]() Title: Pusher Tug.
Comments: From the Model Boats plan, Feb 2004 issue, scaled up to 800mm
long. Swivelling Kortz nozzle plus twin rudders, 12v car heater fan
motor.
Modeller: Elmars C.
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![]() Title: Argy Bargy
Camera Boat.
Comments: A purpose-built rescue vessel equipped with RC turntable
mounted 5.8GHz wireless video and compact digital cameras and various
attachments to enable retrieval of disabled models.
Modeller: Murray T.
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![]() Title: Freelance
Steam Yacht.
Comments: Balsa planked hull, fibreglass coated, from the MB plan for
Greta. Freelance superstructure to accommodate a single-cylinder
double-acting oscillating steam engine. 1:48 scale, 1.32m long.
Modeller: Tom P.
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![]() Title: Neptune
Submarine
Comments: Dynamic diving submarine available from Thunder Tiger
Modeller: Chris L.
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![]() Title: Nautilus Sub.
Comments: Freelance model of Captain Nemo's Nautilus submarine from
Jules Verne's 'Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea'.
Modeller: Chris L.
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