http://www.building-model-boats.com/model-boats-blog.html The Model Boats Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the building-model-boats.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us model boats Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:23:45 GMT Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:23:45 GMT building-model-boats.com 026a407ccb765ecd661650ea6356de9a http://www.building-model-boats.com/emily-claire-side-trawler.html The Emily Claire finally sailed today after some modifications: I had to fit a new motor, the Chinese motor wouldn't do the job & I fitted a Graupner 700 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:23:39 GMT ca0a816b6e9b6a7fc1b82845c69a472f http://www.building-model-boats.com/giant-pt-boat-plan.html Looking for a giant pt boat plan? Look no further. Here is a simplified Elco 80-footer big enough for good-size gas engines. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:23:52 GMT 02d3937406c16d1e96bb3124782b1bb3 http://www.building-model-boats.com/pt-boat-plans.html PT boat plans for the famous PT 109 offered in 1:32, 1:24 and 1:16 scale - buy and download a relatively easy-to-build semi scale blueprint of an Elco 80-footer. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:58:47 GMT 771688ed592461a3bd60cdf388cbea20 http://www.building-model-boats.com/model-boat-plans-store.html Probably the best model boat plans deal on the internet. All CAD generated pdf files that can be downloaded and printed at home or at your local copy shop. Never folded, no shipping, no hassle! Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:19:34 GMT 3d456a331d4df58108f52451fd18e956 http://www.building-model-boats.com/rudder-linkage.html How to make a simple rudder linkage that meets the steering requirements of almost all casual RC boat models Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:42:53 GMT 59600eaa0a8361473beb4e74d95c44cc http://www.building-model-boats.com/rc-boat-hull-2.html The RC Boat Hull will have a keel strip, rub and spray rails installed. Mon, 07 Jan 2013 04:35:49 GMT 8545fbe142f13e9abe47e240be41a433 http://www.building-model-boats.com/uss-olympia.html The USS Olympia was Admiral Dewey's flagship at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish American war. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:29:55 GMT 4ac69b8fd4d85b73c2918c13d1a765d3 http://www.building-model-boats.com/tissue-and-dope.html Tissue and Dope is a tested and true way to seal balsa model boat hulls while adding strength. This how-to gives step-by-step instruction for sealing balsa with rice paper and cellulose lacquer. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 06:03:02 GMT 292b563356f41249160b19ef78199905 http://www.building-model-boats.com/rc-boat-motor-mount.html My favorite RC boat motor mounts are simple, but do the job. We discuss what's important when installing electric motors. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:06:35 GMT eeac0bcaa941908d19b245231504774d http://www.building-model-boats.com/torpedo-boats.html Torpedo Boats - From spar torpedo launches to destroyers. Learn the history and development and where to find plans for static and working models - RC - steam - electric. Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:27:24 GMT 7fef78b4c3f1eb311218172f72bda442 http://www.building-model-boats.com/emily-clair-part-two.html Hi Petter. I thought I should update you on the Emily Claire, she failed her first tank test. The hull was very unstable in the water and rolled around Sun, 21 Oct 2012 03:07:54 GMT 905a245cf8753fe9fdffa0259100d7ff http://www.building-model-boats.com/planking-rc-boat-hull.html The simple RC boat hull is getting sanded and planked with balsa skins. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 02:38:15 GMT 24bf04aaaa79a4e8ea4b187ef5577928 http://www.building-model-boats.com/rc-boat-hull-1.html Follow this RC boat hull building tutorial for an easy and inexpensive balsa model boat. This is part two where the hull frame is finished and getting ready for planking. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 05:13:38 GMT 9d9860b0372c791e03249dcdee9acb4d http://www.building-model-boats.com/rc-model-boats.html Learn to build RC model boats the easy and inexpensive way. These projects are perfect for beginners and those looking for a cheap, easy, simple and fast build. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:59:04 GMT 871729d71b174353385860b3a82e9244 http://www.building-model-boats.com/rc-boat-hull.html A scratch built RC boat hull easy and inexpensive. Learn to scratch build with this simple project. Plans are available for download. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:48:36 GMT f841b05dc9e35d80545fc906f70a8e8d http://www.building-model-boats.com/ironclads.html Ironclads make great model boats. Find out where to get kits, plans and books to build these armored battleships: USS Monitor, CSS Virginia, HMS Warrior Tue, 21 Aug 2012 02:40:19 GMT 3e5550a96861228c5b26469eef3319f5 http://www.building-model-boats.com/radio-controlled-boats.html Radio controlled boats - building tips and how-to's. Simple solutions to many common questions surrounding home made RC boats. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 02:32:24 GMT 78394e28642c5df01a36aaa71504f69b http://www.building-model-boats.com/electric-rc-boats.html Simple Electric RC Boats build log. A fun balsa model boat project for beginners or a quick build for accomplished modelers. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 04:34:53 GMT b863d1071a37377ad9a0374a78acc0b3 http://www.building-model-boats.com/pt-boats.html PT boats were made famous by JFK and PT 109. Find out where to find information for quality kits and plans for building RC or static Higgins or Elco model Patrol Torpedo boats. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 03:23:19 GMT cc2e0c242479d3441af5c621e00866df http://www.building-model-boats.com/emily-clair.html Hi Petter. thought you might be able to use some pictures of my latest project the (Emily Clair) built on a one metre fibreglass hull given to me by a Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:59:33 GMT dd380c827c517a2e6d37200f89a8712e http://www.building-model-boats.com/boat-hull-design.html Model Boat Hull Design Notes - Hull design and construction is my favorite aspect of building model boats. Here are some tips for hard chine and round bilged hulls using planking or carving methods. Sat, 19 May 2012 06:05:31 GMT f2fd5145225f8353930f20b8e9448b4a http://www.building-model-boats.com/raised-deck-cabin-cruiser.html After building the bridge deck cruiser, Lady Alice, I wanted to attack the 1920-1930's era again. I began looking for a likely candidate on the internet Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:36:16 GMT b26594bfff29c8b2a7f516f8b30af0c8 http://www.building-model-boats.com/midwest-boothbay-lobster-boat-power-system.html Midwest suggest their MEPSIII elctric motor to power this craft 30 inches long x 10 inches wide). Can you suggest a suitable alternative electric motor/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:28:10 GMT 8bd8779a560e9197eafa9db94439646d http://www.building-model-boats.com/catamaran-propulsion.html I'm currently in the process of putting together a catamaran style craft, as a kind of proof-of-concept for automatic floating debris retrieval. This is Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:01:27 GMT 8e9866a0d1f0aa0bc8d1067050876381 http://www.building-model-boats.com/scratch-built-trawler.html Holly Lauren is finally launched. This is a 1.5 meter wooden trawler built without a plan from Tasmanian Huon Pine. I've done a bit of research into old Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:22:18 GMT 9f5fdcfd26773516435d82f6d27d990b http://www.building-model-boats.com/model-boat-stands.html I have a question regarding stands for model boats I have looked every where. Do you know anyone selling stands? There are many types of stands for model Sun, 11 Mar 2012 06:21:33 GMT 75494ce350463e10d6b3e65535e6d8f5 http://www.building-model-boats.com/pt-109-132-semi-scale.html After whatching the film i was convinced to have a go a building a pt boat. I found Petter's plan suited my needs and skill level perfectly to a build Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:34:02 GMT e6587e58d22468f658ac392ea0c4b4d2 http://www.building-model-boats.com/more-esc-and-motors.html It's been a while since I have been in touch, but I have run into a bit of a problem with my model. I purchased a fan motor from the local wrecker. I think Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:23:07 GMT 98cdce8ecbc7c964f77891fb94a87fef http://www.building-model-boats.com/flatten-ship-plans.html What is the best way to flatten large paper plans? If the plans are vintage or antique, and potentially valuable, find an archivist for advise how to Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:29:26 GMT f34b27564281bea179378f9566004bf1 http://www.building-model-boats.com/rc-fishing-boat.html Hi Petter. Thought you might like a few photos of my boat now the painting is finished. You might be able to use them on your site Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:58:02 GMT f1a523e16b4eb6d62c0fd73d9e09b9ab http://www.building-model-boats.com/rc-boat-electronics.html I have built a model boat which is 1.2 meters in length and I am up to the fitting of the electronics. Problem is, I have no idea about electronics. I Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:54:20 GMT af6f6e37064495201668ad6538589bd5 http://www.building-model-boats.com/painting-waterline.html I am building my first RC tug, the Bugsier 3. I have marked the waterline and sprayed the red below the waterline, that is fine and I have hand-painted Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:33:21 GMT ab8007db00eb1d87a7ad5a567bc22d7e http://www.building-model-boats.com/attaching-sole-plate-on-a-sailing-barge-kit.html I am building my first model boat and have gone for Billing Boats' Will Everard Sailing Barge Kit. I have set out the keel and frames on the first half Sat, 10 Sep 2011 22:58:34 GMT bef9c3f7d4aad76c77a1d6ffc3840d8e http://www.building-model-boats.com/plastic-ship-models.html Building and rigging period plastic ship models are the most challenging aspect of building plastic kits. Find the best age-of-sail kits available from Heller, Airfix, Revell, Lindberg, Academy. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:13:16 GMT 976d42e8c6cffecf9ab7f8a849b3068b http://www.building-model-boats.com/pond-boat-rigging.html Where can I find rigging directions and diagrams for a 1 meter pond boat made in about 1945? Here are a few option off the top of my head: Search Google Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:36:45 GMT 2f6cb0dce43d163966555e85775e2bb3 http://www.building-model-boats.com/css-virginia-plans.html CSS Virginia Plans - a plan of the Ironclad rebuilt from the steam frigate USS Merrimack. Download a PDF plan of the first of many Confederate Ironclads for scratch-building a scale model boat. Sun, 17 Jul 2011 04:35:11 GMT abb57c260bf03a4d7ff97c91b33c9c93 http://www.building-model-boats.com/lafitte-skiff-propulsion.html First I'll tell you that a Lafitte Skiff is a local (south Louisiana) shrimp boat. I am building a 1/12 scale model for my grandson. I am using the traditional Wed, 13 Jul 2011 05:25:44 GMT c3f6fd70f7fc28cf1b012ef6adb886f8 http://www.building-model-boats.com/gas-engine-gearbox.html I am in the process of building a model of our local ferry boat. It will be powered by a 26cc petrol/gas engine, but I can't find any gearboxes for that Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:30:30 GMT