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 NOVEMBER 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

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Canal Boat GP hull topper • Ashley Needham provides yet another top idea for his super versatile General-Purpose hull

Hello, Dolly! • Nev Wade introduces us to another of his beautiful models…

It don’t mean a thing, if you ain’t got that swing! • John Mileson puts the “doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah…” into building a Norfolk wherry…

Take Plawt! • Harry Hitchenes explains how to build a striking river patrol boat from the planet Vultan from this month’s free pull-out plan

CADless designing • Ever pondered the possibility of getting a plan you’ve drawn up published? Glynn Guest offers some words of encouragement….

HMS Express PART 2 • Phil Button completes this clever conversion and engages in some operational troubleshooting

Stiletto • Looking for your next challenge? John Parker suggests a fascinating steam yacht, which could be modelled in either race or naval guise, you may fancy taking a stab at…

BOILER ROOM • Richard Simpson begins a transparent account of a model built with the intent of being steam-powered and radio-controlled but now kept behind glass on static display…

Multi-Speed, and more! • Buckle up, as Dave Wiggins is about to hurtle us down Memory Lane…

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 December 2024 issue, on sale from Friday, November 18, be sure not to miss…

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