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 JUNE 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

WIN! BILLING BOATS’ 1:30 SCALE KADET KIT

Part two HMS Indefatigable (1794) • Prototype test builder James Hatch completes (well, almost) Vanguard Models’ magnificent new 1:64 scale kit

HONOURING ENA • Chris Kershaw tells the story of this exquisite 1:28 scale build

The Sea Shadow (IX-529) • Lionel Broadbent discloses how he managed to model this once ‘Top Secret’ stealth vessel

THE KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) PRINCIPLE • Mike Payne of the Warminster Model Boat Club comes to the rescue of those staring admiringly at others work but perhaps still feeling all at sea!

WALTER U-BOATS • John Parker delves into why these German designs and their derivations provide some fascinating model prospects

PACIFIC ORCA • Geoff Fairfax tells the tale of this friendship inspired tugboat transformation

POWERBOATING BASICS • Derek Owen continues his beginner’s guide to I.C. engined model boats

BOILER ROOM • Richard Simpson drills us on a getting the best possible result from a simple task that is way too often bodged

FLC SETS • Dave Wiggins tunes in on these hand-built British radios from the 1970s

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

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