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 OCTOBER 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

Yet more masterpieces from Gerry Westenberg • David Nicolson, Publicity Officer for the HMAS Perth (I) Memorial Foundation Inc., provides an update on the extraordinary work of this talented Australian modeller…

RIVA AQUARAMA • Barry Lalonde takes on the challenge of modelling this classic 1960s’ Italian Runabout that leaves no hiding place for mistakes!

BATHURST CLASS CORVETTES • John Parker tells the story of these general purpose vessels, designed and built in Australia during World War II, and considers the various options open to prospective modellers

A simple Landing Craft • Glynn Guest explains the basic plan of attack, while also pointing out alternative strategies...

SCALE COLOUR, SOUND AND SPEED • How do you further improve upon the credibility of a meticulously crafted model? It’s all about going the distance! Peter Koch-Osborne explains...

Billing Boats’ African Queen Part two • Richard Simpson completes his build review of this ‘Advanced Beginner’ kit...

PADDLING IN THE DEEP END • Warminster MBC member Mike Payne shares the discoveries made and lessons learnt while working on an ambitious project that didn’t quite go according to plan…

I.C. POWERBOATING BASIC BUILD Part two • Derek Owen completes his beginner’s guide to scratch building a very simple boat to get you started…

BOILER ROOM • Richard Simpson explains the many benefits of learning how to tap a thread and shares best practice advice, tips and tricks…

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

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