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Operational Scale Model Boats & More

Updated January 1, 2024

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Located in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida U.S.A.

Lew's 3D Printing on Shapeways - For: Custom Spur Gears Visit: Lew's Shapeways store 3D Modeling Design and Commercial printing (Shapeways) since 2017.
Since 2018, I have been doing my own 3D printing for prototypes, and low production / low cost 3D parts and assemblies.

Lew's Direct 3D Printed Products [Index]:

Grab-it D.I.Y. 3D prinatble claws (free) Bow Thruster 3D printable thruster (free) Mini Bar Clamp 3D printable (free)

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(Find lots of videos on Scale Model Boats, Tanks, etc.)

Special Project Status... M10 Ammunition Trailer - two pre-production models finishing construction. Sept. 18, 2023 update: Springer #4.

Latest Updates to this site - Model-Boats icon added (click on) - a great blog for model boat builders.

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Boats Military - Armor (and more)
German Marine Schnellboot Wiesel
42 inches long
1/40 scale A Zobel Class type 142A "Schnellboot"
A significanntly modified Graupner kit which reflects the real boat. A lot of info is here for others to use on how to modify and super detail this boat. 3D Model Making Home:

Information on various 3D models
3D Model Making and Printing
Instruction ssheets for Lew's Shapeways' products Lew's 3D
Model Design
Dusseldorf 2
54 inches long
1/25 scale A Krick model kit modified to represent the actual "Dusseldorf 2" fireboat. This includes "how to" details.
Under Construction US M3 Halftrack
1/16 scale
A converted M16 Torro
model to replicate the M3 troop carrier.
All Things
Springer Information on the Springer one-class design, including sources for materials, ideas on building, and the background of the design. (Future use)
Springer #1
18 inches long
1/16 scale
Springer #1 is based on a real boat, from photos found on the internet. This uses the hull kit from Zippkits. Lew's M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank Modified and detailed Heng Long M1A2 RC tank (1/16 scale).
[Youtube link]
Springer #2
18 inches long
1/20 scale
Springer #2:
The "M/V Capt. Bll E. Bonze"
is a fictitious design, iusing the hull kit from Zippkits.. NEW !
M10 Ammo Trailer This may be the only M10 Ammunition Trailer in this scale for sale to the public.
(1/16 scale)
Springer #3
18 inches long
1/16 scale. Based on a real boat seen on Lake Seminole, located near the model boat pond, the "Jonda Ann" uses a hull kit from Zippkits.
Lew's M4A3
105mm howitzer
tank Modeified Heng Long model, this reflects an unusually camo pattern.
(1/16 scale)
Springer #4

18 inches long
1/17 scale Springer #4 (1/17 scale)
currently under construction Lew's 105mm Howitzer (modified model) and Verlinden figures in a diorama setting. Coming Soon Putting together a diorama for use with R/C tank meets. (1/16 scale)
M.V. David Sizer
27 inches long
1/35 scale A scratch built towboat that has been modified and improved in looks and performance. Also includes a scratch built barge. Lew's U.S. Army's
Captured King Tiger of 1944 Extensively modified
Heng Long King Tiger RC tank (1/16 scale).
Plenty of "how to"
information.
[Youtube link]

PT -Gunboat
PT-61
47-1/4 inches long
1/20 scale What started out as a regular Elco 77 foot PT boat (Frank's Mosquito Boat Hobby kit) is now a reflection of the PT-61 as the real boat was modified to be a gunboat in October 1943. Lew's M34 Reo
Deuce-and-a-half
(1947) Extensively modified
WPL Military Truck
(1/16 scale).
M.V. Arne Christiansen
42 inches long
1/35 scale This will be a model of a Towboat with two z-dives and will be entirely scratch built. A series of 200 foot barges will also be scratch built.
(3D printing of the hull has started, July, 2021) Lew's destroyed military truck Modified WPL Military truck, beat up for a diorama (1/16 scale).
"Star Wars"
speedboat
1/12 scale Originally planned as a homemade jet thruster speed boat using a 3D printed jet thruster failed. It is now converted to a regular propelled speedboat. Lew's T-26E3
Pershing tank
(1945) Modified Heng Long Pershing tank (1/16 scale).Modified Heng Long Pershing tank (1/16 scale).
Elena
33 inchs long
1/20 scale A 1950's British Fishing Trawler based on the Artesia Latina kit "Helen" with plenty of modivications and additional details. Lew's 1-1/2 ton Military Truck
Extensively modified JJRC "military truck"
(1/16 scale)
[Youtube link]
LCM (3)
18 inches long
1/35 scale A WW-II LCM Landing Craft
based on the Italeri kit. The kit was intended for display only but has been modified to be operational. It includes a 2-1/2 ton truck and a full crew. Lew's Model Transport
For RC conversion - Tommy "Big Farm" semi and trailer
(1/16 scale)
(planning stage)

Steam Tug (Austria)
Frederic Mistral
1/40 scale A 1915 steam tug built from the kit Duna by Anfora. This is actually the Frederic Mistral which still operated on the Danube River. The model is under construction but pending other model builds. Lew's Military Jeep and trailer Toy Jeep and trailer extensively modified (non-RC)
(1/16 scale)
Rescue Boat
Miss Amelia
~1/20 scale Starting with an old wood hull that has been modified and a new structure added. It also has a removable plow to push (rescue) other boats and serves as the SSMBC rescue boat. Lew's
Converted
"Toy Crane" Toy RC Crane converted to look like a scale model(1/16 scale)
(under construction)

Despatch No. 9
(42 inches long)
My first R/C boat (~1973), a 42" long scratch built version of plastic kit (scalled up) tug. It has a fiberglassed balsa hull, and used a Heathkit radio for controll. It is now retired.
(~1/25 scale) M8 Greyhound
Mostly 3D Printed part using some WPL/JJRC running hardware and a new proportional RC system (1/16 scale)
(under construction)

Building the ironclad
"USS Monitor"
Good information to help anone who wants to build a model of the ironclad Monitor. It was my intentions to build one but other boat styles have taken over.
The General's Car A Maisto coupe painted and marked as the General's car (1/18 scale)

47' Coast Guard
Motor Life Boat My only "Ready to Run" boat (made by ProBoat), with modifications. (1/18 scale)
(under construction)

Building a Civil War
"Ferry -Gunboat"
Like the Monitor, I was going to build a Civil War gunboat (ferry conversion) that was impressed and modified by the navy to be a gunboat. I am making this information available if you are interested in Civil War ships.

50/800 "Marbleheads"
(50 inches long)
My old competition R/C sail boats.

Adding a crew
to a model boat
One of the important features of a true scale model boat or ship, unless the ship is to be a static display, a crew is needed. It is truely inane to watch a boat or ship move without a crew.

- Tips, tools, workbench...
...and more! If you are new to RC modeling (not just boats), you might want to have tools with you where you operate. Also, some options for you shop setup are here. (Check the tools and accessories button on the top for more.)

Making Small Flags
for Model Boats Just need an inkjet printer! You can use regular print paper. Download a photo of the flag you want, edit per the instructions in this document, print the flag and finally roll it to shape.

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>>>>>>>>>> Click on the particular photo below to go to the link for that model <<<<<<<<<<
Boats		Military - Armor (and more)
German Marine Schnellboot Wiesel 42 inches long 1/40 scale	A Zobel Class type 142A "Schnellboot" A significanntly modified Graupner kit which reflects the real boat. A lot of info is here for others to use on how to modify and super detail this boat.	3D Model Making Home: Information on various 3D models 3D Model Making and Printing Instruction ssheets for Lew's Shapeways' products		Lew's 3D Model Design
Dusseldorf 2 54 inches long 1/25 scale	A Krick model kit modified to represent the actual "Dusseldorf 2" fireboat. This includes "how to" details. Under Construction	US M3 Halftrack 1/16 scale		A converted M16 Torro model to replicate the M3 troop carrier.
All Things Springer	Information on the Springer one-class design, including sources for materials, ideas on building, and the background of the design.		(Future use)
*Springer #1* 18 inches long 1/16 scale	Springer #1 is based on a real boat, from photos found on the internet. This uses the hull kit from Zippkits.	Lew's M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank		Modified and detailed Heng Long M1A2 RC tank (1/16 scale). [Youtube link]
Springer #2 18 inches long 1/20 scale	Springer #2: The "M/V Capt. Bll E. Bonze" is a fictitious design, iusing the hull kit from Zippkits..	NEW ! M10 Ammo Trailer		This may be the only M10 Ammunition Trailer in this scale for sale to the public. (1/16 scale)
Springer #3 18 inches long 1/16 scale.	Based on a real boat seen on Lake Seminole, located near the model boat pond, the "Jonda Ann" uses a hull kit from Zippkits.	Lew's M4A3 105mm howitzer tank		Modeified Heng Long model, this reflects an unusually camo pattern. (1/16 scale)
Springer #4 18 inches long 1/17 scale	Springer #4 (1/17 scale) currently under construction	Lew's 105mm Howitzer (modified model) and Verlinden figures in a diorama setting.	Coming Soon	Putting together a diorama for use with R/C tank meets. (1/16 scale)
M.V. David Sizer 27 inches long 1/35 scale	A scratch built towboat that has been modified and improved in looks and performance. Also includes a scratch built barge.	Lew's U.S. Army's Captured King Tiger of 1944		Extensively modified Heng Long King Tiger RC tank (1/16 scale). Plenty of "how to" information. [Youtube link]
PT -Gunboat PT-61 47-1/4 inches long 1/20 scale	What started out as a regular Elco 77 foot PT boat (Frank's Mosquito Boat Hobby kit) is now a reflection of the PT-61 as the real boat was modified to be a gunboat in October 1943.	Lew's M34 Reo Deuce-and-a-half (1947)		Extensively modified WPL Military Truck (1/16 scale).
M.V. Arne Christiansen 42 inches long 1/35 scale	This will be a model of a Towboat with two z-dives and will be entirely scratch built. A series of 200 foot barges will also be scratch built. (3D printing of the hull has started, July, 2021)	Lew's destroyed military truck		Modified WPL Military truck, beat up for a diorama (1/16 scale).
"Star Wars" speedboat 1/12 scale	Originally planned as a homemade jet thruster speed boat using a 3D printed jet thruster failed. It is now converted to a regular propelled speedboat.	Lew's T-26E3 Pershing tank (1945)		Modified Heng Long Pershing tank (1/16 scale).Modified Heng Long Pershing tank (1/16 scale).
Elena 33 inchs long 1/20 scale	A 1950's British Fishing Trawler based on the Artesia Latina kit "Helen" with plenty of modivications and additional details.	Lew's 1-1/2 ton Military Truck		Extensively modified JJRC "military truck" (1/16 scale) [Youtube link]
LCM (3) 18 inches long 1/35 scale	A WW-II LCM Landing Craft based on the Italeri kit. The kit was intended for display only but has been modified to be operational. It includes a 2-1/2 ton truck and a full crew.	Lew's Model Transport		For RC conversion - Tommy "Big Farm" semi and trailer (1/16 scale) (planning stage)
Steam Tug (Austria) Frederic Mistral 1/40 scale	A 1915 steam tug built from the kit Duna by Anfora. This is actually the Frederic Mistral which still operated on the Danube River. The model is under construction but pending other model builds.	Lew's Military Jeep and trailer		Toy Jeep and trailer extensively modified (non-RC) (1/16 scale)
Rescue Boat Miss Amelia ~1/20 scale	Starting with an old wood hull that has been modified and a new structure added. It also has a removable plow to push (rescue) other boats and serves as the SSMBC rescue boat.	Lew's Converted "Toy Crane"		Toy RC Crane converted to look like a scale model(1/16 scale) (under construction)
Despatch No. 9 (42 inches long)	My first R/C boat (~1973), a 42" long scratch built version of plastic kit (scalled up) tug. It has a fiberglassed balsa hull, and used a Heathkit radio for controll. It is now retired. (~1/25 scale)	M8 Greyhound		Mostly 3D Printed part using some WPL/JJRC running hardware and a new proportional RC system (1/16 scale) (under construction)
Building the ironclad "USS Monitor"	Good information to help anone who wants to build a model of the ironclad Monitor. It was my intentions to build one but other boat styles have taken over.	The General's Car		A Maisto coupe painted and marked as the General's car (1/18 scale)
47' Coast Guard Motor Life Boat	My only "Ready to Run" boat (made by ProBoat), with modifications. (1/18 scale) (under construction)
Building a Civil War "Ferry -Gunboat"	Like the Monitor, I was going to build a Civil War gunboat (ferry conversion) that was impressed and modified by the navy to be a gunboat. I am making this information available if you are interested in Civil War ships.
50/800 "Marbleheads" (50 inches long)	My old competition R/C sail boats.
Adding a crew to a model boat	One of the important features of a true scale model boat or ship, unless the ship is to be a static display, a crew is needed. It is truely inane to watch a boat or ship move without a crew.
- Tips, tools, workbench... ...and more!	If you are new to RC modeling (not just boats), you might want to have tools with you where you operate. Also, some options for you shop setup are here. (Check the tools and accessories button on the top for more.)
Making Small Flags for Model Boats	Just need an inkjet printer! You can use regular print paper. Download a photo of the flag you want, edit per the instructions in this document, print the flag and finally roll it to shape.