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 JANUARY 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

I.P.M.S. Scale Model World 2022 • Dave Wooley reports back from this year’s show at the International Conference Centre, Telford

WIN! BILLING BOATS WILL EVERARD KIT • To further explore the Billing Boats range visit, www.billingboats.com

Humbrol A hands-on review • Richard Simpson tries out some of the new and upgraded products from this much-loved manufacturer…

WIN! a PURElite 4-in-1 LED Crafters Magnifying Lamp! • To further explore the PURElite range and to find the largest stock of genuine Singer sewing machines and accessories in the UK, as well as 1000s of sewing and craft products visit singeroutlet.co.uk

The Admiralty Yacht Enchantress • Richard Dyer assesses JSC’s latest 1:400 scale waterline kit

Style, Steel & Steam • Fraser Gray treats us to a photo special on the paddle steamer Waverley, which in the summer of 2022 returned to the River Thames after a hiatus of four years…

EXTERMINATE, EXTERMINATE... • If you’re of a nervous disposition hide behind the sofa now, as Ashley Needham is about to explain how his bumper boat can be regenerated into a Dalek!

Eventide • Ray Wood provides details of how to build your own 1:12 scale model of this classic single chine sloop working from this month’s free plan

Tackling Tornio Part 3 • Dave Wooley shares the methods and techniques he used to finish this 1:48 scale coastal missile corvette

Building a Victorian Steam Launch the easy way Part 3 • John Mileson continues his beginner’s guide

Small Wonder • Richard Simpson reviews the new 2-inch Vertical Boiler/Avon Steam Plant by Miniature Steam Models

The Model Maker Plans Service • John Parker delves back into archives that chronicle the history of model boat building

BOILER ROOM • Want to create more convincing looking pipework? Richard Simpson shares some handy tips and tricks…

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!