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 JANUARY 2024 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

WIN! A LUXURY LEATHER APRON

WIN! A SPARMAX ARISM MINI KIT

In memory of the Solomon Browne • Warminster Model Boat Club member Mike Payne shares details of the latest, and very poignant, model in his series of RNLI lifeboat builds…

With a little help from my friends… • Nev Wade pays tribute to the crew who welcomed him into the hobby and inspired his first ever builds…

Paddling Pool Boats • Richard Tunstall provides a step-by-step guide to building these adorable little model boats from his mini plan featured on pages 38-39

LCVP Mk.5 PART ONE • Dave Wooley provides a hands-on guide to building from this month’s free plan, which comes courtesy of former Vosper Thornycroft naval architect Peter Brown

SCALE MODEL WORLD 2023 • Dave Wooley reports back from this spectacular show

PLANS FOR CHRISTMAS • John Parker takes a nostalgic look back at the 1950s’ and ‘60s’ free plans designed to add extra festive cheer

BOILER ROOM • Richard Simpson compares pressurised liquid burners with gas burners

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!

Next month in model Boats • In the February 2024 issue, on sale from Janaury 19, 2024, be sure not to miss...