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 FEBRUARY 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

AUCTION NEWS

WIN! ONE OF TWO HUMBROL GOODY BAGS! • For further information on the wide range of products the Humbrol brand offers, please visit www.humbrol.com/uk-en/

PREPARE TO LAUNCH STINGRAY • Aquanaut Ashley Needham shares the thrills and spills of this Gerry Anderson inspired build

Serenity • Barry Lalonde introduces his stunning scratch build of Sailtails’ gaff rigged cargo carrying schooner

Aquacracker • Tony Bird explains the train of thought behind this fascinating loco-powered steamboat…

Hacker-Craft • John Parker pays tribute to the designs of John L. Hacker

THE TURTLE’S TALE • Lionel Broadbent takes the plunge with another oddball, turning Bushnell’s flawed concept for the first American military ‘submarine’ into a terrific little talking point of a model…

Building a Victorian Steam Launch the easy way Part 4 • John Mileson continues this beginner’s guide…

Into Orbit • Dave Wiggins treats us to another blast from the past

BOILER ROOM • Richard Simpson bench tests Miniature Steam Models new Econo Plant…

Your Letters • Got views to air or information to share? Then we want to hear from you!

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