Archive for January, 2009

Model Boats | Fairey Marine Huntsman Build (1)

January 24th, 2009 by Steve


Well the first problem I have encountered is finding somewhere which stocks the raw materials in sensible sizes for building this model. I need 1/16, 1/8,1/4 plywood of the right grade. I had tried the local builders merchants and none stocked the smaller thickness ply.
I eventually  discovered Totem Timber in Cattedown Plymouth who not only [...]

Welcome to my Model Boats Blog

January 18th, 2009 by Steve


Hello and welcome,
This blog has a purpose. It will document the course of a complete build from scratch of a model Fairey Marine Huntsman from a plan by Vic Smeed.
 
First a bit about me and why I have created this blog. I am 52 years of age and recently retired from 30 years service in [...]