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 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

BLACKPOOL MODEL SHOW 2022 • Dave Wooley reports back from this year’s event at the Norbreck Castle Hotel

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The Wizard of Oz • Harry Houdini, the award-winning Aussie YouTube modelling channel host, chats with our Ed, Lindsey Amrani

Ancient Mechanix • John Parker showcases some gems from a 1930s’ treasure trove of inspiration

SAIL WARS • Harry Hitchenes treats us to a tongue-in-cheek tale set not so long ago on a lake quite nearby…

US Army ‘ST’ Tug • Glynn Guest provides instructions for the neat little 1:36 scale working Transportation Corps 45ft Harbour Tug you can build from the mini centre-spread pull-out plan in this issue

Building a Victorian Steam Launch the easy way Part 2 • John Mileson continues his easy-to-follow beginner’s guide

Tackling Tornio Part 2 • Dave Wooley shares some useful transferrable tips and tricks used during the build of this 1:48 scale Finnish coastal missile corvette

Refuelling! • Dave Wiggins flags up some ‘more miles per gallon’ collectables for fellow vintage enthusiasts

BOILER ROOM • Richard Simpson explains the importance of running in a new engine and how this is best done…

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!