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 2022 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! 1:40 SCALE WAVENEY CLASS LIFEBOAT KIT!

Tackling Terror... • Stand by for action, as Stingray is about to come under attack by another exciting Gerry Anderson Supermarionation-inspired model from Ashley Needham…

Rosemary • Peter Koch-Osborne reveals how he built this stylish slipper launch from scratch…

MASTER HAND • David Bray explains why this superb smack serves as a nod to March…

Upgrading a RTR Part 1 • Richard Simpson shows us how it’s possible and, oh, so satisfying, to transform a mass-produced RTR (Ready To Run) model into a unique creation you’ll be truly proud to sail on your local pond/lake….

USS Kettlewell • Glynn Guest’s hints and tips packed guide to building the subject of this month’s free plan…

PART FIVE Building a Victorian Steam Launch the easy way • The final instalment in John Mileson’s beginner’s guide

OUTBOARDS OUTLINED • John Parker shares his observations as he reflects back on the history of model outboard motors…

BOILER ROOM • Roll up your sleeves, there’s work to be done! Richard Simpson shares some techniques, tips and tricks that will make your model boiler look more believable…

Your Letters

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