In this issue

"In the August 2021 issue of Model Boats magazine, don’t miss:

Your chance to WIN:
* A Mtroniks DigiSOUND5M Sound Module
* Revell’s latest and newly-tooled 1:72 scale US Navy Swift Boat kit
*A copy of the just launched Crowood Press title, Modelling Naval Ships in Small Scale

A fascinating interview with the Component Shop’s Iain Lewis about the changes and improvements he’s made since taking over as organiser of the Blackpool Boat Model Show, what visitors can look forward to at this October’s event and his plans for expansion going forward

Wired for sound: a then and now look at adding audio to R/C model boats

Flying Saucer on the Water!: a great fun scratch built UFO (Unidentified Floating Object) that’s proved a real pondside crowd-pleaser

HMS Hambledon: tricks from this clever 1:72 scale semi-scratch built Type 1 Hunt Class destroyer shared

Paddle Wheels and performance: this little documented topic tackled
Waterjet propulsion: a modeller’s introduction to the principles behind, and the installation and operation of, waterjet drives
Hail Mary: a rookie modeller confesses all…
Boiler Room: some very valuable boiler buying advice shared
Memory Lane: this month’s trip takes us back to the ‘beginning’ by reflecting on ‘The Golden Box’
Flotsam & Jetsam: yet more classic model boat titles from the collectors’ bookshelf dusted off and re-evaluated
PLUS

A round up of the latest hobby-related news
Your Letters: views aired and useful info flagged up
Your Models: seven whole pages of brilliant builds showcased"

Model Boats Magazine Description:

First published nearly 50 years ago, this is ideal monthly reading if you love building model boats. Covering every type of model boat including warships, tugs, lifeboats and historical ships, with a special emphasis placed on scale modelling and radio controlled boats. Each issue features kit and model reviews, show reports, news from the boat modelling world and regular expert columns. Model Boats magazine publishes 13 great issues a year.