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 DECEMBER 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

WHAT’S NEW? • Nick Brown reviews the latest introductions to the range

MATERIAL MATTERS • Colin Bishop looks at model boat building materials and their uses (with a little help from Ashley Needham)

MTB 74 • Dave Wooley explains how he converted Italeri’s 1:35 scale MTB 74 kit into a striking radio-controlled triumph

WATTSUN • Robert Yeowell shares a bright idea!

‘Anglia’ appeal • Having put much TLC into the restoration of a model of unknown origin, Alan Poole is now looking for answers…

MAKERSPACE • Shh! John Parker is about to report back on a cutting-edge new initiative at his local library

Manannan Propulsion Mk 2 • Roy Cheers explains his latest design

DAVE’S CHRISTMAS STEAM-UP! • Dave Wiggins steams into the festive season with a toast to Christmas past

BOILER ROOM • Richard Simpson continues the story of his Ben Ain build

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!

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