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 MAY 2023 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

The Harrogate Model Engineering Exhibition 2023 • Dave Wooley reports back from this year’s show

Part one HMS Indefatigable (1794) • Prototype test builder James Hatch gives us the full SP on Vanguard Models’ magnificent new 1:64 scale kit

I.C. POWERBOATING: THE BASICS • Whether you’re simply looking for a bit of casual fun or have a burning desire to indulge your competitive streak, Derek Owen provides a beginner’s guide…

DRIVE LINES • John Parker reflects back on how manufacturers tried to master, and market, the art of simplicity

SUPER SKIMMER • Glynn Guest explains how to build a simple electric powered airboat model from this month’s free plan

PART TWO BLUE DEVIL • Dermot Curnyn continues his dazzling transformation of Lindberg’s 1:125 scale kit

Yet more Smoke on the Water • Roy Cheers shares another inexpensive but surprisingly effective hack…

BOILER ROOM • Need a beginner’s workshop? Then you’re in luck, as Richard Simpson is about to take us right back to basics

MV Joan • Alasdair Miller sets to work on getting a unique 1920s’ model steam tug up and running again

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!