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| Here you will find some photos of our models. We promise to change them around 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: Vamoose
Comments: Scatch-built American 1920s commuter to the Model Boats plan.
Modeller: John.
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Title: USS Missouri
Comments: Large scratch-built model of the WW2 USS Missouri battleship.
Modeller: Vince.
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Title: Schooner
Comments: Classic wooden schooner with scale detailing.
Modeller: Don.
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Title: PS Canberra
Comments: Scatch-build model of the Echuca-based PS Canberra.
Modeller: Bob.
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| Title: Fletcher Class Destroyer
Comments: "Plastic Magic" conversion of the Lindberg Fletcher Class Destroyer kit to R/C.
Modeller: Vince.
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Title: Minnie
Comments: Murray River stern paddler with home-built steam plant.
Modeller: Tom.
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Title: Footy yachts
Comments: Two twelve-inch "Footy" class yachts, scratch-built.
Modeller: Peter and Clare.
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Title: PS Willow
Comments: Scratch-built side paddler, first model boat by this member.
Modeller: Gordon.
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Title: Dolphin submarine
Comments: High speed submarine in the form of a dolphin, from a German kit.
Modeller: Chris.
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Title: Fast Electric.
Comments: Fast electric plywood boat powered by a brushless motor.
Modeller: Les.
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Title: 'Keshma' Steam Trawler
Comments: Timber hull and structures driven by steam engine.
Modeller: Bruce.
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Title: PA212
Comments: US Navy replenishment ship, fully scratch-built.
Modeller: Vince.
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| Copyright BMBG 2009 | 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.
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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.
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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.
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Title: 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.
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| Title: Bert's Boat.
Comments: "Bert's Boat" is a model of a full-size Gippsland Lakes net
boat that was built in 1948, and follows the same type of construction.
That's Bert in the stern.
Modeller: Bert.
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Title: Merri Queen Steam Launch
Comments: A single cylinder oscillator driven steam launch.
Modeller: Peter and Clare.
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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.
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Title: Argy Bargy Comments: Argy Bargy is a scratch built rescue barge with panning video camera turntable.
Modeller: Murray.
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