Model Boats

First published over 50 years ago, this great old magazine will be perfect for you if you like building model boats or just enjoy soaking up all of the elements of this huge hobby. Covering every type of model boat including, warships, tugs, lifeboats, historical ships, ferries, submarines and yachts to name a few. Both ‘seaworthy’ remoted controlled vessels through to static display models are featured as well as conversions, modifications, hints and tips and general ‘brain-storming’ ideas to get your juices flowing! Each issue features kit and model reviews, show and club reports and news from the boat modelling world. Model Boats magazine publishes 12 great issues a year.

Model Boats

WELCOME TO THE SEPTEMBER 2023 ISSUE OF MODEL BOATS...

Compass 360 • If you have a news story for these pages, please contact the Editor, Lindsey Amrani, via e-mail at editor@modelboats.co.uk

Compass 360 SPEEDLINE RELAUNCHED • Original founder of the Speedline Models brand, Adrian Gosling, chats to our Ed, Lindsey Amrani, about why, with MD Tony Blakewell now at the helm, he’s helping push the boat out on an exciting new venture

Billing Boats’ African Queen • Richard Simpson embarks on a two-part build review of this 1:12 scale kit, aimed at the ‘Advanced Beginner’...

Adamcraft • John Parker reflects on the legacy of Harvey Adam’s pioneering but curiously short-lived post-war venture

THE S.S. CHRISTIAAN BRUNINGS • John Mileson shares his observations on building and installing a steam plant into this Deans Marine kit

Lake Skimmer • Ready to trip the light fantastic? OK, then simply follow Clark Salisbury’s lead...

PS Bilsdale • Colin Bishop completes this 1:48 scale period paddle steamer and reflects on lessons learnt

I.C. POWERBOATING BASIC BUILD • Derek Owen explains how to craft a very simple boat to get you started

BOILER ROOM • Richard Simpson addresses the whys and wherefores of changing the safety valve in a steam plant

CONNECTED! • Dave Wiggins joins up the dots in the history of electrical connectors for radio-control use

Your Letters • Got views to air or information to share? Then we want to hear from you!

Your Models • Whether you’re highly skilled and experienced or completely new to the hobby, you’re definitely invited to this launch party! So please keep the contributions coming by emailing your stories and photos to editor@modelboats.co.uk