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 JULY 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 PRE-PRODUCTION KIT FOR CARLI

ATHENE • Colin Bishop shares detail of a Greek fishing boat build that’s perfect for warm weather sailing sessions

The General Purpose Hull • Ashley Needham introduces a build concept that can be all things to all men (plus women and others, obviously!)

HMS Warrior • David Bray continues his hands-on build review of Billing Boats’ 1:100 scale kit

SHANDAU • Ray Wood provides illustrated instructions for the gorgeous gentleman’s motor yacht model that can be built from this month’s free plan

SLEEPING BEAUTY • John Parker delves into the history of this hush-hush World War II clandestine reconnaissance/surprise attack vessel, and the modelling possibilities it presents

ST Henley TLC • Tony Bird completes his vintage Stuart Turner steam launch hull rebuild

DAYS OF FURY! • Dave Wiggins takes a little look back at the model diesel engines marketed by British manufacturer E.D. Ltd

BOILER ROOM • Richard Simpson conducts some pressurised liquid burner performance experiments

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

Next month in Model Boats • In the August 2024 issue, on sale from Friday, July 19, 2024, be sure not to miss...