6m GBR1005 is a Chris Dicks design; owned by Robin Clabburn.

6m yacht GBR1015 "Rum Bosun II" is a Ravana design owned by Robin Clabburn. Photos on 2nd May 2012 show her being sailed by George Reed.

6m yacht GBR1017 is an early Bantock Revival design, owned and sailed by John Cavell.

6m yacht, Sail No. 117 is a modified Dolphin design, owned and sailed by Mike Benton.

6m racing yacht (sail no 03)

6m racing yacht (sail no 03)

6m racing yacht (sail no 20)

6m racing yacht (sail no 24)

6m racing yacht (sail no 29)

6m racing yacht (sail no 97)

Ray Hellicar's conversion of the popular "Admiral" RTR boat. Only the hull is original - new (brushed) motors, Ripmax Sea Sprint ESC, "proper" 40Mhz radio gear and rudder steering, the original was steered by differential motor control.

Adriatic was built in 1907 by Harland and Wolff, Belfast, for the White Star Line; Model: Dan Reece.

An "air-boat", propeller driven and designed to glide over water or swamp surfaces. Model: Louis Vaisey

A (relatively) small Aircraft Carrier model by Andrew and Lorna Soffe. (Andrew and Lorna's comments)

Aircraft Carrier; model: Alan Furness.

Built in Japan in 1976, Al Khubar 3 (later "Flat Holm") was a harbour tug later converted to dredging and survey work. Model Slipway kit.

Two movies on the SRCMBC Channel on YouTube demonstrating the petrol and steam versions of Alan's Marine Engine Sound Unit:
Steam version... Petrol version...

Australian Patrol Boat "Albany" (motorised plastic kit); the rare model kit, imported from Australia, represents the ship used in a TV series. Model: Richard Densham

Alexandra, Edwardian Steam Launch. Built by Peter Oram (photos) and powered by a Cheddar Pin-Tail steam engine; modified by Ken Dyer and now owned by Peter Taylor (Peter's comments).

New Zealand registered two masted schooner; Model: John Cooper. (John's Comments)

Flower Class corvette; model: Edwin Metcalfe.

A "C2 type" general purpose cargo ship designed by the US Maritime Commission in the late 1930's and built by North Carolina Shipbuilding, Wilmington, North Carolina. Model: Nigel Harper.

At home on land or sea... Model: Ken Dyer.
(*) one of the models destroyed in a fire in July 2008.

Andrea Gail A 72ft Swordfish boat out of Gloucester, Cape Ann, USA. Featured in the book and film "The Perfect Storm". Kit: Billings; Model: Reg Radley. Movie:

Anna 2, a 1/20th scale model of a modern 46ft offshore fishing boat; Kit: Aero Naut Model Boats. Model: Terry Spurge. (Terry's Comments)

A classic, large pond racing yacht; model: Arthur Shannon

Italian steam tug boat; Model: Allan Read; Kit: Mantua Models.

A pre "1939/1945" war Italian port tug, model Alan Furness. (Alan's Comments)

Italian Steam Tug boat (and fuel barge); model: John Andrews

North Sea shrimping and fishing cutter. Kit: Robbe; Scale 1:20. Model: Chris Chattaway.

Antje, inshore fishing boat; kit: Robbe, scale: 1=20; model: Ray Hellicar

Built by Cammell Laird, Birkenhead, and launched 1927. A Blue Star Liner on the S. America route, then a cruise ship. Torpedoed off Ireland in 1940; Model: Dan Reece.

P&O Cruise Ship built 2004, around 2000 passengers (all adult) and 869 crew; Model: Don Scott; Scratch Built.

One of the last tall ships, the Archibald Russell was built by Scotts Greenock (1905); model: Tony Seale (visitor from Poole MBC)

"Archimedes Bug" is Peter Taylor's nickname for an RC toy, the Mattel-Tyco "Terrain Twister" (more information on screw driven vehicles). He bought this one off Ken Dyer who bought it off eBay! It has a habit of estivation but comes out when the snow falls.
Movies: Snow Drifts: Ice flows: On Ice:

Arif, Anchor Handling Tug / Supply Vessel (more info); model: John Andrews

A small "AeroRacer" type hovercraft commandeered by the Army! Model: Peter Bryant. Movie:

West Coast of Scotland single hatch coaster (more...); model:David Searle (kit: Mobile Marine Models).

Motor Fishing Vessel; model: Bob Eaton

The "Azimut Atlantic Challenger", was a 27m aluminium boat was designed by Pininfarina and built in Italy. It had four 18-cylinder CRM engines producing a total of 6000kW, coupled to two RIVA-Calzoni jet systems. Kit: Graupner (1:20); Model: Ray Hellicar.

A semi-scale model (1:20) of a wishbone schooner c. 1935. Model Allan Read. This model is presently For Sale... see the "Members Adverts" page. Movie:

Wishbone schooner, Kit: Robbe, Model: Ken Dyer.

Atlantis, a wishbone rigged ketch possibly based on the Vamarie yacht (more info); model: John Frost (kit: Robbe)

P&O Cruise Ship built 2000, carries around 1900 passengers and 850 crew; Model: Don Scott; Scratch Built.

Wijsmuller harbour tug; Model: Allan Read.
Movie:

Aziz, Anchor Handling Tug / Supply Vessel (more info); Kit: Model Slipway, scale: 1:50; model: Dennis New.

Aziz, Anchor Handling Tug / Supply Vessel (more info); Kit: Model Slipway, scale: 1:50; model: Roger Yeatman.

Rea Towing Vessel "Bangarth" worked in the Liverpool Docks in the 1960's; Kit: Mount Fleet Models; model: Nick Leaper

Bankburn, a barque (like a clipper but with a fore-aft sail on the aft mizzen mast... more info.); model: David Edwards.

"Bantuzi"...Grand Banks Schooner; the model, which had her maiden voyage in June 2011, is by Harold Hartigan.

Kit: Robbe; Model: John Cooper. (John's Comments)

Notorious Pleasure Craft! Our only X-rated boat. Model: Neville Bramley.

"Bardot" is a "St Tropez 45" supposedly Ready to Run model which has had significant modifications to actually make it run! Model: Peter Taylor (Peter's comments). Movie:

A ProBoat "Volere 22" RTR model of a Riva type speedboat; model: Peter Taylor (Peter's comments). Take a ride... view the movie!  Read about the filming.

Barque (a three masted sailing vessel rigged fore and aft on the aft mast); model: Reg Radley. Movie:

Barry (S. Wales) Pilot Boat with real steam engine. Model:Andy Davis.

Single hatch steam coaster, launched 1924; model: John Tybjerg

Bismarck, famous German Battleship; model: Archie Howie.

Bismarck, German Battleship. Model bought by Kenny Jackson off eBay from someone who had constructed it by buying magazine installments but who had never sailed it!

"Bitsa" tug, a model made from Bits and pieces but based on the John H. Amos, the last surviving Paddle Tug in the UK; model: Ken Dyer.

Black Adder, clipper ship with a history of bad luck! (read David's comments); model: David Edwards.

Built in 1931 by Thornycrofts for Sir Malcolm Campbell, she was originally named Bluebird; Bluebird of Chelsea is her present name. Painstakingly built from plans, even the folding dining table on the aft deck works - and has mortice & tenon joints! Model: Allan Read.
Movie:

Description: Not Available. If it's your model please contact me!

Scratch built; Model: Reg Radley.

"Micro Magic"; small but performs well even in stronger winds; Model: Brian Cornish.

An original Duplex 575; Model: Ken Carter; Kit: Duplex Craft Company.

Blue Star Cargo Ship; Model: David Boothroyd.

Bob Eaton's schooner model "Pandora", now sold on to a new owner.

Built in 1931 by Thornycrofts for Sir Malcolm Campbell, she was originally named Bluebird; Bluebird of Chelsea is her present name. Model: Brian Severn; built from plans. (Brian's comments)

A classic motor launch, built in 1931 by Thornycrofts for Sir Malcolm Campbell, she was originally named Bluebird; Bluebird of Chelsea is her present name. Model: Ray Hellicar.

Bobbie, small Motor Fishing Vessel; model: Brian Larwood.

The trawlers Boston Halifax and Boston Arrow were built in 1958 by Richard's Iron Works of Lowestoft. Unusually, the model is built on a metal hull. Model: Roger Yeatman.

International Rescue, sponsored by Setley Milk Marketing Board. Model: Tony Crollie; Wellies: Alan Bond.

Fred Olsen Cruise Ship; launched in 1993 (as Crown Dynasty) Braemar is 24,344 tons gross and carries 987 passengers. Model: Don Scott (scratch built).

Brandon, a classic MFV, registered Southampton; Model: Mac Winter.

German police Launch (in build); Model: Barry Coyston.

Reg Radley has entered the age of square-riggers with this plank on frame model of a Brig. In strong winds she gets driven rail-under but copes well. Reg has provided information on the sail trimming mechanism in our "Hints and Tips" section. Movie:

AquaCraft ARTR. Model: Lorna & Andrew Soffe. (Lorna and Andrew's comments)

Ken Dyer's model of a Bristol Cutter.

A classic fishing boat with lifelike crew; model: Barry Thomas.

Alan Furness's model of a Spanish fishing boat converted into a cabin cruiser. (Alan's Comments)

Harbour tug operated by Bugsier-Reederei & Bergungs Aktiengesellschaft of Hamburg. Kit: Graupner; model: Ken Adams.

Bulldog Class Coastal Survey Vessel (in Antarctic colours); Model: Archie Howie.

The Bulldog Class were 1960's coastal survey vessels designed to complement the "H Class" off-shore hydrographic ships. Model: Gordon Hawkins

Offshore racing power boat; model: Ray Hellicar

Description: Not Available. If it's your model please contact me!

Cabin cruiser, model: Louis Vaisey

Description: Not Available. If it's your model please contact me!

Description: Not Available. If it's your model please contact me!

A traditional cabin cruiser built by the US firm Chris-Craft; Model: Ron Miller.

Description: Not Available. If it's your model please contact me!

Cabin Cruiser; model: Arthur Shannon. Note: this model is for sale.

An "Extreme Clipper" built in 1869 by Alexander Hall & Sons, Aberdeen, she proved a very fast ship but disappeared without trace on its second voyage in the China Sea in 1871. Model: Allan Read.

Peggy, a Canal Boat. The boy at the bow has had an unfortunate accident, but fortunately it doesn't show up on the pictures! Model: Peter Oram.

Canal boat with detailed interior! Model: Peter Soffe.

Cariad, a very large model of a VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier); Model: Ian Povey.

Conversion of a ready to run model of a "St Tropez 45"; model: David McNair Taylor.

Union Castle Mail Steamer built 1926, Southampton to Cape Town, after war service she continued on the South Africa mail run until 1962; Model: Dan Reece.

A Catalina flying boat built by Archie Howie. After the photos from 2009 were taken the model took to the skies but a crash landing resulted in some minor damage.

Peter Burton's "Celia Mary" motor cruiser.

Harbour tug; Model: Barry Thomas.

World War II Liberty ship built 1943 and operated by Ellerman Lines; Deans Marine kit; Model: Barry Thomas.

Built from Model Boat Plan: MAR3206 (designer Richard Webb), a two sheet plan for construction in styrene sheet. At 1:42 scale model is 630 mm length and 230 mm beam.

A classic radio controlled wooden pond yacht; Model: Ken Dyer.
(*) one of the models destroyed in a fire in July 2008.

Bertha, a cargo lighter, registered Ely, laden with coal; model: Barry Thomas.

A model of a Coast Guard launch which is being refurbished and improved by Terry Jenkins.

1920's Coast Guard/Customs Launch; Model: Chris Chattaway; Scratch Built. (Chris's comments)

Coastal Military Patrol Boat; model: Alan Furness.

Coastal Tramp Steamer; Model: Barry Thomas.

America's Cup defender built in 1871 (more). The model is contemporary to the original being 130 years old and built as a pond yacht by David's great-grandfather. Now converted to RC she is capable of handling rough weather. Model: David Edwards.

M.V. Conserver is an 18m Hydrographic Survey vessel and Buoy tender operated by Seahunter Marine; model: John Tye.

Model of a 1900 Steam Trampship, vessels still in service in 1950 and known as "3 legged nineknotters". Model: Edwin Metcalfe (kit: Deans Marine)

Corvettes of David McNair Taylor and Ray Hellicar; Frigates of David, again, and David Reith.

The tugboat Côte d'Emeraude was built in 1956 in Saint Malo, France. Model: Derek Fagan.

Mississippi Stern Wheel Paddle Steamer "Creole Queen"; model: Barry Thomas.

A very small, sleek, wooden gunship under development when the photos were taken.

Another version of Tony Crollie's end of the 19th Century Motor Torpedo Boat.

Cup Yacht class racing sloop with a variety of sails. Model: Cliff Newell.

Traditional Cabin Cruiser/motor launch; model: Arthur Shannon

Dark Class fast patrol boat (built 1955 by Saunders-Roe, Beaumaris); model: Chris Durham

Model of a 6m yacht by American designer Paul R Kotzebue; model: Nigel James (Nigel's Comments)

I don't quite know what this model is of, but I've called it "Darth Vader"! Model: Peter Gargan (not his usual style!).

A model of a US diesel river tug. Model: Peter Gargan. (Peter's Comments)

Cabin cruiser/motor launch registered Southampton; model: Ray Hellicar

A modified Thunder Tiger fishing boat (ex. "Thunder Teddy"). Model: Tony Crollie. (Alan Bond's comments)

A smaller model of a cabin cruiser with a surprising turn of speed! Model: David Hardy.

"Donk" and "Monk" have been shopping for food and Donk is rowing them home. Monk is steering by sitting on the tiller, but doesn't like to see where he's going! Model: Mike Sheppard, now owned by Peter Taylor (who at least provided the hay!).
Setley Pond: River Itchen: Model workings: .

French Customs launch; model: Alan Furness. (Alan's Comments)

Amelie, French Customs launch registered St Malo. Model: John O'Donnell.

Classic day boat/racer. Model: Don Brazier; Kit: Billings Boats plank on frame model converted for radio control. The keel has been extended by 2" and the rudder enlarged.

Classic day-sailer and racer; Model: Peter Oram.

A Dragon Class racing yacht/day sailer; model: Edwin Metcalfe

A small fishing vessel with drift nets; model: Barry Thomas.

Fishery Patrol Vessel; Model: David McNair Taylor; Kit: Model Slipway; Scale: 1:24. (David's Comments)

Paddle Steamer; Model: Brian Severn; Scratch built.
Movie:

Dunelm, a 35 year old model of a classic deep-sea Trawler built from a Veron kit by Mac Winter. Here are the Building Instructions.

A multi-role tug of the "Dutch Pride" class capable of work in limited water depths; model: David Nightingale (kit: Model Slipway)

Scratch built; Model: Chris Chattaway (Chris's comments)

Juan Sebastián de Elcano is a training ship for the Spanish Navy and the third largest tall ship in the world (Wikipedia entry). The model was built from plans by Allan read.

Tug built in Birkenhead in 1981 and until 1999 split her time between the Mersey and Cabinda in Angola as part of an ongoing contract. Eldergarth is now on the Clyde under the name Shannon. Kit: Mobile Marine Models; scale: 1:32; Model: Ian Povey.

Thames Sailing Barge, registered Faversham, Kent. Model: Tony Searle (visitor from Poole MBC).

Classic motor/sailer dayboat (or ferry?); model: Arthur Shannon.

A radio-controlled scale cargo vessel based on a modern merchant ship, built by Alan Furness out of beer cans! Plans were by Glynn Guest. Featured in April 2011 edition of "Model Boats" magazine.
Movie:

A model from past times restored by David Searle.

John Cooper's new Motor Fishing Vessel "Ernie"; constructed ahead of schedule! (John's Comments)

Eskimo hunting kayak propelled by the paddles. Model: built by Mike Sheppard, owned for a period by Peter Oram.

Semi-scale model of a cup sailing yacht; Model: Don Brazier; Kit: Robbe.

The YM Harmony (an Evergreen Lines container ship) is on the Shanghai to Taiwan route; model Alan Furness.

Steam tug built by Ferguson Bros. Shipbuilders Ltd in Glasgow, Scotland. Model restored by Peter Soffe and now owned by Ian Holliday. (more...) Model: Peter Soffe.

The aft cabin version of the Huntsman, a classic Fairey Marine Cabin Cruiser. Model: Peter Oram.

The Huntsman was a classic Fairey Marine Cabin Cruiser. Model: Ray Hellicar. (Ray's comments)

Alan Bond's Huntsman; a 28" fibreglass hull, fitted with a water cooled Speed 700 Turbo 9.6v motor running on NiMh batteries (12 cells) controlled from a Sea Sprint 35A water cooled ESC.
Latest video: During build:

The Swordsman was a classic Fairey Marine fast Cabin Cruiser. Model: Ken Carter. (Ken's comments)

Classic fast Swordsman Cabin Cruiser; sadly, now, having had a too close encounter with one of the buoys, a long-term resident at Setley Pond. Model: Ken Carter.

The Swordsman was a classic Fairey Marine fast Cabin Cruiser. Model: Ray Hellicar. (Ray's comments)

An elderly model of the Fairey Marine fast cabin cruiser "Swordsman"; Model: Arthur Page, recently restored by Ken Dyer.

Ocean going, anchor handling tug; model: Peter Wilson

One design class recognised by the American Model Yachting Association; Kit: Kyosho. Model: Gordon Hawkins.

Fairwind, a yacht with ocean cruising capability; model: Dennis Maxted (kit: Kyosho).

Model: Don Brazier.

Model: Ray Hellicar.

Kyosho Blue Streak Offshore Power Boat. Model: Don Brasier.

"Waterheater", twin Mercury outboard Offshore Power Boat; Model: Ray Hellicar.

Workboat or ferry boat; model: Peter Soffe.

Harbour Fire Launch; Model: Ray Hellicar.

Fire launch, Hampshire Fire Service; Model: Barry Thomas.

Fish photographed near the "Point" in Setley Pond on the 3rd July 2011.

Fast Fisheries Patrol Boat; model: Reg Radley.

Small coastal fishing boat; model: Ken Dyer

Flying Fish, Norwegian Fisheries Protection Vessel; model: Graham Coombs.

The tug Flying Kestrel (with her sister tug Flying Osprey) were operated by Howard Smith Towage in Southampton in the 1990's. Originally named "Karl" she was built by Muetzelfeldtwerft, Cuxhaven in 1976 and, as the "Arion", now works in the Netherlands. Model: David Boothroyd

A tug which operated in Southampton during the 1990's. This model was built by David Boothroyd and is now owned by Peter Taylor. (Peter's comments).

A "footy" racing yacht - length one foot! Model: Nigel James. (Nigel's comments).

Ford Ro-Ro Car Ferry; Model Archie Howie.

Fortune 612. Kyosho RTR sloop. Model: Don Brazier.

A small motor boat with cabin; model: Peter Burton.

Fran Oakey, is a leading light in the hovercraft world and the designer of the Griffin, which is widely distributed in plans or kit form; he visited the pond with some of his models.
Movies: Griffin: Griffin 600: Perkasa:

A 1m racing yacht, built by Ian Parrett several years ago from a Tony Abell kit, and now possessed and sailed by Peter Taylor.Take a ride onboard... view the movie! 

Model: Alan Bond.

A heavily modified GT400, fitted with a 200W brushless motor running on 8 NiMH cells; model: Ray Hellicar.

Model: Ray Hellicar

Gaff rigged cutter; model: Cliff Newell.

The largest of the surviving Bristol Pilot Cutters "Mascotte" was built in 1904 and now cruises off NW Scotland; model: Cliff Newell. Movie: ; Go to Mascotte web site.

Gaff rigged cutter; model: Cliff Newell.

Freighter/Banana Ship; Model: Bob Eaton.

Description: Not Available. If it's your model please contact me!

S180 E Boat; Model: David McNair-Taylor; Kit: Robbe 1:40 scale, with extra scale details based on the 1:72 scale Revell Kit. (David's Comments)

A racing yacht, based on one-metre design features but only 3/4 metre in length; model: Nigel James. (Nigel's comments).

Fishing Vessel; Model Bernie Lewin

American West Coast shrimp boat; Model: Alan Furness, scratch built (more...) Movie:

Model: Reg Radley.

Description: Not Available. If it's your model please contact me!

Deep V speed boat; Model: CEN RTR; owner: Ray Hellicar

Model: Pete Bryant. More Information is in our Hints and Tips pages. (Pete's comments) Movie:
Older Movies: First flight... Remotored...

PR-11, a US River Patrol gunboat; model: Geoff Mead.

A small fast patrol boat; model: Steve French.

Gunter rigged sailing dinghy (in need of some buoyancy bags!); model: Arthur Shannon.

HDMS Absalon is a Danish Command and support ship which has been particularly effective against the Somali pirates (Wikipedia entry); model: Nick Leaper (Billings Boats kit plus scratch)

Her Majesty's Air Force Vessel Halifax was a Rescue and Target Towing Launch in service until around 1986. Model: Greg Read.

Flower Class Corvette; Model: Nikki Letchford; Kit: Revelle; Scale: 1:72.

Flower Class Corvette; Model: Ray Hellicar; Kit: Revelle; Scale: 1:72.

Flower Class corvette; model: Steve French (conversion of Revell kit)

An Algerine Class Fleet Minesweeper launched in 1942. Model: Richard Coombs.

1943 Battle-class fleet destroyer; Model: David McNair Taylor. (David's Comments)

HMS Amethyst of Yangtsze Incident fame; Model: Richard Densham; Deans Marine kit (partly) and a lot of scratch build, 2 Deans Kondor motors, Viper Speed Controller, 2 Raboesch brass props. (Build description on Mayhem)

HMS Amethyst, a Black Swan Class sloop, later Frigate, of Yangtse Incident fame; model: John Edwards [John's Comments]

HMS Amethyst of Yangtsze Incident fame; model: John Joughin

Town Class cruiser now preserved in the Pool of London; Model: Richard Coombs

HMS Bergamot, Flower Class Corvette; model: Paul Joughin

HMS Bluebell, Flower Class Corvette launched 1940, torpedoed 1945 escorting convoy to Russia. Model: Charles Chambers.

A Brave Class Fast Patrol Boat; model: Ray Hellicar

The Bulldog Class survey ships were smaller than the H Class which preceded them but were admired for their fine lines; model: John Tye.

Scratch built aircraft carrier with "flying" helicopter; model: Peter Soffe.

HMS Campania, Second World War Escort Carrier; model: Richard Coombs.

A C-Class Destroyer commissioned November 1944. Now preserved as a Museum Ship at Chatham Historic Dockyard. Model: Richard Coombs.

HMS Centaur was a light fleet carrier in commission from 1953 to 1965 (Wikipedia entry); model: Richard Coombs (scratch built).

HMS Clyde is a Rivers Class patrol vessel permanently stationed in the Faulkland Islands, the model can be equipped with Merlin, Sea King, or Lynx helicopter options; model: David Reith.

Flower Class Corvette featured in the novel and film "The Cruel Sea"; model:Andy and Lorna Soffe

Royal Navy C-Class destroyer involved in the Yangtse Incident (Wikipedia entry). Model: John Edwards. (John's comments).

A second world war sloop used for escort duties. Reclassified as a frigate she served until the 1960's. Model: Richard Coombs.

HMS Dauntless is one of the Royal Navy's new type 45 air defence destroyers. Model: David McNair-Taylor (David's comments) [movie of Warships at Setley by Oliver Chapman]

Post WW-II Daring Class destroyer (Wikipedia entry). Model: Vaughan Jackson.

Second World War Light Cruiser with air defence role; Model: Archie Howie.

'Batch 2' Type 42 destroyer; Model: David McNair Taylor. Scale: 1:96. (David's Comments)

HMS Exeter, a Type 42 Destroyer; model: Athanasios Kanias

Colony Class Light Cruiser of British Pacific Fleet; model: John Edwards.

Flower Class Corvette; Model: David McNair Taylor; Kit: Revell hull with fittings by GLS and Sirmar together with some scratchbuilding. Scale: 1:72. (David's comments).

Royal Navy Battle Cruiser, sank by the Bismarck on 24 May 1941; Model: Ray Hellicar.

Royal Navy Battle Cruiser, sank by the Bismarck on 24 May 1941; Model: David McNair-Taylor (Graupner ARTR). (David's Comments) [movie of Warships at Setley by Oliver Chapman]

HMS Hurst Castle, Castle Class corvette, reclassified as a frigate; model: Richard Coombs, scale 1:120 (i.e. 1" = 10').

Indescribable! Model: Tony Crollie.

HMS Javelin, J class destroyer (1939 - 1949); photos of Richard Densham's model on her maiden voyage (12th September 2010); kit: Deans Marine (plus scratch build); (Build description on Mayhem)

HMS Javelin, J-class destroyer; model: David McNair-Taylor [David's Comments]

"HMS Judson". Model: Tony Crollie. (more)

TON class minesweeper/mine hunter; Model: David McNair-Taylor (who served on her)... (David's comments)

Type 23 Frigate; Model: David McNair Taylor; Scratch built on Fleetscale hull. (David's comments)

HMS Ledbury (L90), launched in 1940 was a Hunt-class destroyer; Model: Peter Dicker.

HMS Lincoln; a Salisbury-class or Type 61 aircraft direction frigate; Model: David McNair-Taylor; (David's Comments)

HMS Lindisfarne, an Island Class Offshore Patrol Vessel launched in 1977 [Wikipedia article]. Model: David Reith.

Algerine Class Warship M443; Model: Brian Severn; Scratch built.

Fiji Class Cruiser; Model (in build): David Reith.

Type 23 Frigate; Model: David Reith.

A "Ton" class minesweeper: model: Richard Coombs.

Sandown Class minesweeper commissioned by the Royal Navy in 1998 (Wikipedia entry). Model (nearing completion): David Reith; scratch built on GRP hull.
Movies: HMS Penzance
Schooner from HMS Penzance

Leander Class Frigate; Model: David McNair Taylor; Scratch built; Scale 1:60. (David's Comments)

"HMS Portchester Castle", a Castle Class corvette built in 1943, she played "Saltash Castle" in the 1952 film "The Cruel Sea"; model: Richard Coombs, scale = 1:120; further info from Wikipedia.

HMS Resolve is a World War 1 Naval Tup; model: Nick Leaper.

HMS Sharpshooter was a World War 2 Halcyon Class minesweeper which, post war, was converted to a hydrographic survey ship; model: John Edwards

World War 2 Town class light cruiser; Model: scratch built to 1958 appearance by Richard Coombs.

Round Table class minesweeper; essentially an armed trawler. Model: David McNair-Taylor. (David's comments)

Battle Class Destroyer; Model: Arthur Shannon.

Algerine Class Minesweeper; model (1:72 scale) John Edwards. (John's Comments)

Royal Navy Steam Tug of the Assurance class. Model, powered by a twin cylinder "Puffin" engine with gas fired boiler, by Keith Hutchings.

Brian 'Tug' Wilson's model of the frigate "HMS Surprise"
Movies: Short Version: Full length (4.5min):

Queen Elizabeth-class battleship that served in World War I and World War II. Model: Peter Dicker.

Commissioned in 1946, HMS Vanguard was the last Royal Navy Battleship. Model: Ken Winters (a member of the Surface Warships Association)

Flower Class Corvette; owner unknown... if it's your model please contact me!

HMS Wild Goose a Black Swan Class Sloop circa 1943; model is scratchbuilt to 1/96 by David McNair Taylor [David's Comments]

Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard ship HMTS Courland Bay. Model: Nick Leaper (kit: Veron).

Hecla Class Hydrographic Survey Vessel; Model: David Boothroyd.

Hafton, a Clyde Puffer registered Oban; model: Paul Nixon

Dutch ocean-going salvage tug built for the Mammoet Maritime Company. Model: Allen Kaye; Kit: Robbe; Scale 1:50.

Naval Motor Launch; Model Lorna Soffe. (Lorna's comments)

Harbour launch, model: Vaughan Jackson.

Harbour Tug; model: Barry Thomas.

Harbour Tug; model: Harold Hartigan.

Harbour Tug; model: Cliff Newell.
On a rainy day: Laser Rescue (2min 55sec):

Harbour Tug, registered Warnemunde; model: Allen Kaye

Martra, harbour Steam Tug; model: Roger Cooper

A classic model of a hard chine racing yacht which has been converted to radio control; model: Colin Vear.

Pilot Boat; model: Peter Soffe.

Helgoland, German Police Launch; model David Hardy

Hellen, registration H.96, fishing boat, model Harold Hartigan

Steam harbour tug with barge; Model: Paul Nixon.

North Sea Herring Drifter, although this one is registered in Ardrossan, on the Clyde. Model: Ian Povey.

The 'Highlander' is a Mountfleet Models Clyde Puffer, or West Highland Coaster to give it its formal name. Model: John Tybjerg (built between Jan and Aug 2013).

Hilda, Bristol Pilot Cutter (built 1899); model: Cliff Newell.

Chris Chattaway's scratch built hovercraft takes to the pond. (Chris's comments) Movie: Older Movie...

An RTR hovercraft model which is remarkably quiet!

Model: Ray Hellicar.

Model: Ray Hellicar.

1905 Fast Speedboat; Model: Peter Oram.

Ray Hellicar's classic wooden hydroplane model which Alan Bond has christened "Stradivarious" due to its resemblance to a violin.

ISIS design One Metre Class racing yacht; Owner: Alan Maynard

ISIS design One Metre Class racing yacht raced with the SRCMYC Sailing Section; Owner: Graham Coombs.

One Metre Class Italiko design racing yacht; owner: John Bradshaw.

Martin Houlton design One Metre Class racing yacht; owner: James Venner.

Widget design One Metre Class racing yacht; owner: Mike Rostance.

Martin Houlton designed One Metre Class racing yacht; Owner: John Cavell.

Triple Crown design (home built) One Metre Class racing yacht; owner: George Reed.

LDC by David Creed One Metre Class racing yacht; owner: Robin Clabburn.

Martin Houlton design One Metre Class racing yacht; owner: Mike Benton.

Darren Maple (own design) One Metre Class racing yacht; owner: Sid Bennett.

One Metre Class racing yacht; designed, built and owned by Bob Hoare.

Ibex, Bristol Trawler. Model: built by Allan Read, Ibex is now owned and maintained by Cliff Newell.

Brixham trawler; model: Allan Read. Movie:

Ielean-Shona, Cromarty Firth Port Authority Tender; model Barry Thomas

HMS Illustrious, World War 2 Aircraft Carrier (Wikipedia entry); model: Archie Howie.

A powerful looking inboard engined speedboat. Model: Ron Miller.

A speedboat with what looks to be a very large inboard motor! Model:Don Brazier

Inga IV, a vintage model of a cruising yacht; model: David Searle.

This sailing ketch, built from a Revell kit, was previously owned by John Frost. With a traditional full length keel she sails well and rarely needs the auxiliary motor. Model: Edwin Metcalfe.

Model: Dennis New

Fast speedboat; model: Oliver Hawkins

Inuit ("Eskimo") hunter and kayak. Originally built by Mike Sheppard; modified by Brian Rapley.

Wind Farm support vessel presently being used at Wells on the North Norfolk coast in offshore wind farm construction. Water jet propulsion. Model: Andy Griggs. Movies: [Island Panther] [Cruise onboard]

Italian Customs/Rescue boat "Guasta Festa"; Model: Peter Gargan. (Peter's Comments)

Model: Dennis New

Just when you thought it was safe to go to the pond... Model: Vaughan Jackson. Dare to view the movies: [Jaws - Setley Shock!]  [Jaws 2 - Return to Setley!]

French shrimping boat, registered Guilvinec; model: Allen Kaye.

Stately steam Motor Yacht; model: Colin Vear (scratch built)

"Jester" is an open decked lug-sail dinghy with (whisper it only!) an inboard engine! Model: Brian Rapley

Pesky things these! The two person one belongs to Peter Oram, and the other to Ken Carter (or vice versa!).

Robbe Jet-Ski; model: Graham Coombs.
Movie:

A Fairey Marine Huntsman 31; model: Peter Burton

Historic San Francisco Tug with (in the original) a gas (i.e. petrol) engine. Model: Terry Spurge. (Terry's Comments)

Jolie Brise, famous pilot cutter/fishing boat/racing yacht [Jolie Brise web site]; model: John Geall.
Videos: [ Strong Winds ] [ Calm Weather ]

Built in 1882 in denmark and once owned by author Alan Villiers, the Joseph Conrad is now a museum ship in the USA [Wikipedia entry]. Model: Harold Hartigan.

Kathleen, Thames Sailing Barge, registered Rochester; model: Paul Nixon.

An impressive model of a wishbone schooner, a type of rig which seems to have been most popular in the early 20th century; model: Nigel James. (Nigel's comments).

Key Largo, luxury motor yacht; model: Steve French.

Thunder Tiger RTR model; Model: Arthur Page.

Description: Not Available. If it's your model please contact me!

Fast motor cruiser named after a 24th century Star Trek space station officer, although the cabin decor looks 1970's! Model: Peter Burton

Kirishima was a Japanese Battlecruiser of first World War vintage which fought in WW2 having been refitted as a Battleship. Model: Thanasis Kanias

Kittiwake, a tenth scale model of a 12 metre yacht dating back to the development of a challenger for the Americas Cup in 1983; model: Nigel James. (Nigel's comments).

Koh-i-Noor, offshore yacht. Model: Tom Royle (kit: Robbe)

A World War II German Air Force "Flak Boat" designed to give air cover for the invasion of England; model: Hans-Ulrich and Gerhard Kuhn

Louis Heloise, sailing fishing vessel, registered Le Havre; Model: Colin Ching.

Cunnard Passenger/Cargo; Model: Dan Reece.

Lady Alwyn, luxury fast motor yacht; model: Peter Burton

"Lady Avril" now has a new colour scheme and has mysteriously become "Enigma" - Cabin Cruiser; Model: Peter Burton.

Lady Esme, a Brixham trawler registered Poole; model: Paul Nixon

Scottish Fishing Trawler circa 1920; model: Roger Yeatman

Inshore fishing boat; model: Colin Vear.

Lady T, harbour tug; model: David Searle.

Landing craft with amphibeous cargo; model: Arthur Shannon.

Le Havre based harbour tug; Model: Mike Hammond; Scratch Built.

Le Marsouin, fishing vessel. The name means "porpoise" and is derived from "Marine Pig" or "pig fish" due to the shape of the porpoise's snout and mouth... and the crew have a tethered pig on board! Model: Nick Leaper.

Model: Reg Radley.

Lightning was one of the last really large clippers to be built in the USA. Launched in 1854 he was built by Donald McKay for James Baines of the Black Ball Line, Liverpool, for the Australia trade. A very fast ship she was often driven "rail-under". Model: David Edwards. (Wikipedia entry).

An aptly named MFV, winner of the club Steering Competition! Model: Peter Oram.

British challenger for the America's Cup in 1871 (more). The model is contemporary to the original being 130 years old and built as a pond yacht by David's great-grandfather. Model: David Edwards.

Ocean going tug built by Robb Caledon (Shipbuilders) Leith for United Towing Ltd. Hull; Model: Ray Hellicar.

Ocean going tug built by Robb Caledon (Shipbuilders) Leith for United Towing Ltd. Hull; model: John Tybjerg

Thunder Tiger RTR model with additions by Peter Taylor. ( Peter's comments)

A more original version of the Thunder Tiger RTR model. Owner unknown, if it's your model please contact me!

A modified Thunder Tiger Ready to Run MFV. If it's your model please contact me!

Spearfish speedboat; model: Peter Burton.

River Weser fire cruiser; model: Ken Adams (in build)

Lake Geneva Paddle Steamer; Model: Brian Severn; Scratch built. (Brian's comments)

French Fishing Vessel; Model: Ken Dyer.
(*) one of the models destroyed in a fire in July 2008.

(video) Louis's comment: "Mix of models of mine and the 2010 Radio Control Model Boat Club Exhibition."
(Louis Vaisey's YouTube Channel)

(video) A movie by Louis Vaisey of his various models.
(Louis Vaisey's YouTube Channel)

Loyal Chancellor, Loyal Class fleet tender; model: Charles Chambers

Loyal Class 1970's Fleet Tender; Scale 1:24; Kit: Model Slipway; Model: Ray Hellicar; has much modified Graupner smoke generator!

Loyal Class 1970's Fleet Tender; Scale 1:24; Kit: Model Slipway; Model: John Cooper. (John's Comments)

A model based on one of the prototype hulls used for development of 12m class boats during the first years of the 20th century; Model: Colin Vear.

Surfer Girl Lucy; Model: Peter Oram; Kit: Kyosho ARTR.

Patrol vessel for the Army artillery ranges at Lulworth, Dorset; model: Roger Yeatman.

A small MFV with navigation lights and an impressive haul of sharks! Model: John Joughin.

A 45ft (bp) MFV originally built in Poole for Fleet Auxiliary tasks, but designed to be converted to MFV's in peace time. Model: Michael Hammond = Scale 1:12 Scratch built.

SRCMBC member Andy Griggs has a Commercial Range of fishing boats, models, and fittings for sale.

ML 1383, a Harbour Defence Motor Launch (HDML - see Wikipedia); model: Andy Davis.

Perkasa class patrol boat. Model: David McNair-Taylor. (David's comments)

Royal Navy Motor Torpedo Boat 220. Model: Mike Hammond; scratch built.

Royal Navy Motor Torpedo Boat 375; Model Mike Hammond; Scratch Built.

Motor Torpedo Boat; Model: Ray Hellicar.

Japanese PT 15. Model: Richard Densham; Kit: Robbe. (Richard's Comments) (Build description on Mayhem)

Model: Ray Hellicar.

Royal Navy MTB; Model: Ray Hellicar.

Brave Class Fast Attack Craft. Built by Vospers at Portchester, a maximum speed of 52kts! Model: Ray Hellicar.

Perkasa class patrol boat. Model: Steve Withers. (Steve's Comments)

Perkasa class patrol boat; Model: Lorna & Andrew Soffe.

Perkasa class patrol boat. Model: Pete Bryant.

Motor Torpedo Boat; Model Alan Furness.

US "Patrol Torpedo" boat 118, these boats were known as "the mosquito fleet" (Wikipedia entry); model: Ray Hellicar.

Model: Peter Oram.

Perkasa class patrol boat. Model: Archie Howie.

US fast Patrol Boat; model: Ray Hellicar

A "Perkasa type" fast patrol boat built by Steve French. (Steve's Comments)

A "Perkasa type" fast patrol boat; model: Barry and Shelley Thomas.

A "Perkasa type" fast patrol boat; model: Steve French.

A Perkasa class patrol boat. Model: Hans-Ulrich and Gerhard Kuhn.

German "Schnellboote"; Model: Ray Hellicar.

Police launch based on Halmatic M160 Class fast patrol craft. Shamrock is operated by the police on the island of Montserrat. Scratch built by John Cooper (John's comments).

Trawler built from the Model Slipway kit of the same name; Model: Richard Densham.

The only duck I've seen that needs an Alan Key to fly! Model: Chris Chattaway. (Chris's comments) Movie:

Male Mallard; conversion of a shooting decoy by Ray Hellicar.

A Maplin toy R/C speedboat has been adapted to use a 'hot' 400 motor controlled by a forward only aircraft-type ESC; Model: Tony Crollie; (Alan Bond's comments) (NB Movie only)

A classic Clipper undergoing "sea trials". Not fully fitted out yet but looking beautiful under sail. Model: Reg Radley.

Fishing Smack, registered Falmouth; model: Barry Thomas.

French Fishing Vessel; model: Bernie Lewin.

Marie Felling Sea Going Tug. This ship operated off the coast of South Africa in the 1920's; Model: Gordon Hawkins; Kit: Caldercraft.

Marie Sophie, an 1879 cargo brig built in Elsfleth, Germany; model: Harold Hartigan.

30 Metre Trawler. Used in the 70's by the large Lorient & Concarneau fisheries. Model: Don Brazier; Kit: New Maquettes; Scale 1:33.
Re-programmed Engine Sound: In rough weather:
Original engine sounds:

Ian Holliday's "Marine II" fishing yawl which is still being fitted out and painted.

A General Cargo ship, 8,954gt, built 1949 and operated by T & J Brocklebank Ltd; Model: Archie Howie.

Mediterranean Galley - a trireme (Mike's comments)
Movie:

Coastal Cargo ship; model: John Tybjerg (kit: Billings).

Brig based on the original Russian 20 gun warship; model: Mel Crocker

MicroMagic ("carbon fibre" version), a small but very capable racing yacht; Model: John Cooper

A "Ready to Run" version of the popular MicroMagic racing yacht; model: Arthur Page

Mike Sheppard is a visitor to Setley Pond. He specialises in paddling and rowing models. Mike's Comments.

Trawler. Kit: Caldercraft, Model: Richard Densham. (Richard's Comments) (Build description on Mayhem)

Military (RAF?) Hovercraft; model: Peter Bryant. Movie:

Military Hovercraft, originally built by Peter Bryant but now commanded by Harrison Evans.

Side Trawler; Model Andy Griggs and family.

Monichetta is a classic Chris Craft Runabout; model: John Wills

Riva Aquarama, classic motor launch; Model: Ray hellicar.

Monsoon, Amerca's Cup type racing yacht; model: Oliver Hawkins

Off-shore power boat; Model: Ray Hellicar.

The worlds fastest mega-yacht, 116' long, built 1992, cruises at 28kt; you can charter her if you wish (CharterWorld web site); model: Peter Burton. (Peter's comments).

Ocean going yacht; model: Nigel James (based on Graupner Saphir kit). (Nigel's comments).

Moonshine, a model of a 1970's one-ton type racing boat, very beamy aft she broaches easily - just like the real thing! Model: Nigel James (Nigel's comments).

A ketch rigged Motor-sailer; model: John Tye.

A motor-sailing yacht; model: Ken Dyer.

Great Yarmouth Pilot Boat; Model: Mike Hammond; Scratch built.

Mt. Washington Paddle Steamer with Beam engine; Model Ken Dyer; Scratch built.
(*) one of the models destroyed in a fire in July 2008.

A Purbrook-Rossiter Shelduck, an 18'4" small cruising yacht with centreplate and inboard motor; model: Roy Metcalfe.

Allan Read's "Muimota" - an Italian ocean-going tug.
Movie:

This is a conversion of an NQD 'Spurt' ready-to-run boat. (more) (NB movies only)

Peter Taylor's conversion of an inexpensive NQD model by installation of "proper" radio gear and proportional speed control. (Peter's comments)

The Americas Cup defender NZL-84. A Thunder Tiger kit. Model versions owned by David McNair Taylor and Reg Radley. (David's comments).

Model: Ray Hellicar (Robbe kit).

Fast cabin cruiser from the Ligurian Sea; model: Dennis New; kit: Robbe.

Fast offshore power boat with batheing beauty sunning herself on the top deck; model: John Andrews

Fast Cabin Cruiser; Robbe Kit. Model: Mike Dunn.

Naughty Lass, a small day fishing boat, registered Southampton; model: Colin Vear.

Naval Motor Boat; model: Arthur Shannon. Note: this model is for sale.

Motor Fishing Vessel; model: Alan Furness.

"Neptune" motor yacht; model: Arthur Shannon.

Photos of this plank on frame model of a trawler as it was being built can be viewed here. Now the "Nordkap" is complete. Model: Reg Radley. Movie:

Nordkap trawler (in build); model: Mac Winter.

Nordkap, Swedish MFV; Model: John Branson; (John's comments).

"Clyde Puffer" a small coastal vessel; model: Brian Rapley.

Harbour tug boat; model: Steve French

Phoenix 2; Ocean going tugboat; model: Barry Thomas.

Ocean going tug (in build); model: Harold Hartigan

This tug boat model even looks large when it is on the pond! Model: Vaughan Jackson.

Ocean going tugboat (in build); model: John Frost.

Luxurious Cabin Cruiser; model: Geoff Mead.

Harbour Tug; Model: John Cooper; Kit: Robbe (plus scratch build), Scale 1:25. (John's Comments)

A Nimbus Mk 3 Bantock Design One Metre racing yacht built by Colin Ching and constructed with Cedar planking.

One Metre class model yacht racing sloop. Model: Arthur Page.

A racing yacht constructed from plans in plywood with hard chines and an open cockpit; model: Graham Coombs.

Description: Not Available. If it's your model please contact me!

Ripmax Tomkat with a Kyosho outboard; Model: Ken Carter.

Made from hull into a cruiser with outboard motor, in for refit at present (May 2009)! Model: Lorna and Andrew Soffe.

US gunboat of the Vietnam era. Model: Richard Densham. (Richard's Comments)

Paddle wheel driven passenger ferry; model: Brian Rapley

Classic passenger paddle steamer; model: Barry Thomas.

Paddle Steamer Tug; Model: Ralph Stockton.

Paddle wheel tug operated by the Clyde Towing Co.; Model owned by Rex Harris, renovated and operated by Allen Kaye.

P.S. Glasgow was a paddle wheel tug operated by the Clyde Towing Co. These photos of Roger Perris's model were taken on 14th October 2010.

P.S. Glasgow was a paddle wheel tug operated by the Clyde Towing Co.; model: Ernest Weller (kit:Graupner)

P.S. Glasgow, a paddle wheel tug operated by the Clyde Towing Co. Model: Brian Rapley

"PS Panjandrum". Model: Tony Crollie ... (more)

Teresa Rosina, Mississippi Paddle Steamer; model: Steve French.

John Cooper is preparing to build a model of the Paddle Steamer "Waverley"; in preparation he has produced "PS Test Rig" to get the linkages, paddle depths etc. right.

PS Ryde, ferry on the Portsmouth to Ryde, Isle of Wight, route; model: Richard Coombs.

1996 Ulstein built anchor handling and towage ship; Model: Ray Hellicar.

1996 Ulstein built anchor handling and towage ship; Model: Ray Hellicar. This is Ray's larger version of the model with more powerful fire fighting pumps!

Tug built from the Model Slipway kit of the Al Khubar; model: Richard Densham.

General Purpose Work Boat. Model: Lorna and Andrew Soffe; Kit: Robbe. (Lorna and Andrew's comments)

A North Sea Herring Drifter built in Aberdeen in 1907. Model: John Cooper; Kit: Caldercraft; Scale: 1:24. (John's Comments)

This version of the Caldercraft Kit was built by Mike Hammond. After buying it from Mike, Peter Taylor added a home made smoke generator, and many details.. see the photographs! (Peter's comments)

Penshaw, motor fishing vessel, registered Southampton; model: Mac Winter. Look who's the skipper in the movie!:

Model: Peter Oram.

The Club's new Rescue Vessel "Phoenix" (More...)
Handling and sound: Rescues:

Pilot boat; Model: Arthur Shannon.

Pilot Boat 03 "The Richard T"; one of Alan Furness's earliest models.

Pathfinder, a Pilot Boat ; model: Alan Furness. (Alan's Comments)

A model of a Pilot Cutter following restoration by Nigel James on behalf of the owner seen here during a shakedown cruise in rather strong winds.

Peter Bryant's hovercraft rescue boat (Pete's comments)
Movie:

"Plonker" (Pete Bryant's Hovercraft rescue boat) has joined the military! Model: Harrison Evans.

An RC conversion of a very small warship model by Lorna and Andrew Soffe.

Model: Phil Ford-Hutchinson.

A classic pond yacht from the 1920's(?) converted to radio control by Brian Cornish. A beautiful carvel built hull with split fore and aft keel sections supporting a keel bulb. Apparently this was designed to give directional stability in her vane-controlled pond sailing days... but doesn't make sailing her today any easier!

"Vandyke" Poole Pilot Boat; Model: Roger Yeatman, hull shared with the Lulworth Range Patrol Boat.

Cory Towage (now Wijsmuller Marine) Tug based at Avonmouth, Bristol; Kit: Mobile Marine Models; Scale 1:32. Owner unknown, if it's your model please contact me!

Portland Pilot Boat, Interceptor 42 Launch; model: Andy Griggs

Motor Boat and Yachts Power Deluxe 280; model: Don Brazier.

Description: Not Available. If it's your model please contact me!

German Heavy Cruiser; with the Bismarch during the sinking of HMS Hood. Model: David Reith.

A movie showing Alan's Programmable Engine Sound Unit being programmed. (3min 12sec).

Model: Ray Hellicar.

Model: Ray Hellicar.

Pusher Tug (in build and built). Enlarged Springer based hull 25"x11" with car heater blower motors driving twin 60mm props. Superstructure donated by another club member. Model: Alan Bond. Some of the movies invite you aboard to view Setley Pond from the water... Alan's comments.
Latest movie: More movies...

Pusher Tug, in build; model: Chris Chattaway.

Models built by Hannah and Mark Windless photographed during a visit to Setley Pond. Mark runs Marks Model Bits who supply the Foggy Smoke Generator and other products.

Cunnard Liner; Model: Don Scott; Scratch Built.

R36R GBR1674 (Sail no. 42) sailing in the 2009 Metropolitan and Southern District Championships; Owner: Alf Reynolds, Chelmsford RYC; Type: Raptor (design and build: Martin Houlton).

R36R GBR1764 (sail no 35) Owner: Peter Dawson; design: Martin Houlton Mk3. Shown racing in the 2012 Met & Southern District R36R Championships

GBR1816 (Sail no. 16) sailing in the 2009 Metropolitan and Southern District Championships; Owner: Geoff Appleton, Chelmsford RYC; Type: Wooden boat (design: Graham Bantock) Built: Italy.

R36R GBR1816 sailing in the 2012 Metropolitan and Southern District Championships; Owner: Geoff Appleton, Coalhouse Fort MYC and SRCMYC; Type: wooden Sparkle design by Graham Bantock (SailsEtc) built in Italy.

Owner: Alan Maynard; design: Martin Houlton Mk4. Shown winning the 2012 Met and Southern District Championships at Setley Pond.

Owner: Martin Houlton; design: Martin Houlton Mk5. Seen here being sailed by Mike Rostance in the 2012 Met & Southern District Championships

R36R GBR1856 (sail no. 79); Owner: Shaun Harris; design: Martin Houlton Mk5. Shown racing in the 2012 Met and Southern District Championships at Setley Pond.

R36R Sail no. 33; Owner: Robin Clabburn; Design & Build: Robin Clabburn.

R36R Sail no. 33; Owner: Robin Clabburn; Design & Build: Robin Clabburn. Shown here racing in the 2012 Met and Southern District Championships at Setley Pond.

R36R Sail no. 35; Owner: Peter Dawson; Type: Raptor (Design and Build: Martin Houlton).

R36R Sail no. 36 sailing in the 2009 Metropolitan and Southern District Championships; Owner: Vernon Appleton, Coal House Fort MYC; Type: Raptor (Design and build: Martin Houlton).

R36R Sail no. 63; Owner: Martin Houlton; Type: Raptor (Design and build: Martin Houlton).

R36R Sail no. 77; Owner: Mike Benton; (Design: Bob Underwood).

An R36 racing yacht which is raced within the Sailing Section of the club by Graham Coombs.

Description: Not Available. If it's your model please contact me!

Description: Not Available. If it's your model please contact me!

RAF Crash Tender; model: Arthur Shannon.

RAF Crash Tender; model: David Hardy.

RAF Crash Tender; Model: John O'Donnell

Another RAF crash tender from Ray Hellicar's impressive model collection!

RAF Crash Tender; model being refurbiished by Steve French.

Greg Read's model of RAF Crash Tender 94; built from plans on a moulded hull.

Model: Ray Hellicar.

RAF Launch 130 is a British Power Boat Company, 63FT High Speed Launch Type 2 (more info); model: David McNair-Taylor (David's comments)

RAF Crash Tender; model: Ray Hellicar

RTTL (rescue and target towing launch) 2754; Model: Alan Bond.

RAF Crash Tender 2754; model: Peter Bryant.

RAF launch with upper deck gun positions; model: Lorna and Adrew Soffe.

RAF Crash Tender; Model: Peter Burton.

RAF launch; Model: Ray Hellicar.

One of Colin Ching's pair of RG65 racing yachts. At 650mm the RG65, like the Micro Magic, offer a racing boat that fits in the car fully rigged. The Sea Dolphin 770 offers similar advantages for a semi-scale yacht.

Marblehead (RM) Sail no. 02; Owner: Derek Barratt (design: Kism)

Marblehead (RM) Sail no. 03; here shown being sailed in 2008 by Brian Harris (design: Rok)

Marblehead (RM) Sail no. 17; Owner: Norman Woodwell (design: ?)

Marblehead (RM) Sail no. 22; Owner: Robin Clabburn (design: ?)

Marblehead (RM) Sail no. 25; Owner: Ian Garner (design: Paradox)

Marblehead (RM) Sail no. 76; Owner: Martin Houlton (type: Constellation, design and build: Martin Houlton)

Marblehead (RM) Sail no. 88; Owner: Peter Dawson (design: Paradox)

Marblehead (RM) Sail no. 90; Owner: John Cavell (design: Paradox)

Model: Andy Griggs.

Trent Class Lifeboat. Model: Louis Vaisey.

"Eric and Susan Hiscock (Wanderer)", a Severn Class Lifeboat. Owner unknown, if it's your model please contact me!

In service from 1976 to 1992 as the Dungeness Lifeboat, a 37ft (bp) 'Rother' Class Lifeboat; Model: David McNair-Taylor; Kit: Metcalfe Moldings; Scale 1:12. (David's Comments). Davids RNLI Tribute movie:

RNLI 52ft Arun Lifeboat stationed at Aberdeen. Model: David McNair Taylor; Scratch Built on Metcalf Mouldings hull; scale 1:20. (David's Comments)
Davids RNLI Tribute movie: