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 2022 ISSUE OF MODEL BOATS....

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Larsen Aqua Aircar • Ashley Needham tells of how he tackled turning this stylish but performance flawed prototype into a slick, good looking working model…

Empress of Canada Part 1 • Roy Cheers begins a three-part series on the scratch-building of this stylish Canadian Pacific Steamships’ vessel…

Small-scale sail • Neville Wade reveals the rich rewards gained from setting himself a ‘little’ challenge…

Eddie’s Little Babes • Dave Wiggins recalls how Keil Kraft catered for youngsters and newcomers to the hobby

Oberons Down Under • John Parker recounts the history of this interesting and successful submarine class and the opportunities it presents as a subject for fellow modellers

Controlling two shafts • Richard Simpson looks at the numerous options worth considering…

LCT 7074 Part 2 • Francis Macnaughton completes his step-by-step guide to building a 1:72 scale model of this unexpected Operation Overlord survivor from the free pull-out plan included in last month’s issue…

Boiler Room • Richard Simpson begins the first of four instalments that document a recent build in which he’s been able to test out some innovative new equipment…

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!

Next month in model Boats • In our July 2022 issue, on sale from June 17, 2022, be sure not to miss...