In this issue

This August issue includes a full-size Free Plan designed by James Pottinger for a model of Lonabrak, a modern catamaran workboat that makes a pleasant change from the more usual single hulled models we see at the pondside. Anthony Addams has built the tiny r/c 1:48 scale Fairey Huntsman kit, that he has named Procket, if only because it fits easily into a jacket pocket, and Eris Kennedy has worked his ‘plastic magic’ skills on the 1:350 Trumpeter Liberty Ship kit to turn this into a practical working model, which he has named Java Sea. There is a comprehensive photo report from the 2017 Coalville Model Boat Show, an event widely regarded as a success, it being now sponsored by the Component Shop. In Flotsam & Jetsam, John Parker remembers Modelcraft Limited, a long defunct company which at one time had a huge range of plans and products for all branches of the model making hobby. Dave Wooley is now back 100% after his recent illness and for this issue he is looking at two fine warship models in depth and continues with the OSA 2 205U project. We also have all the usual other regular columns including Boiler Room, a nice Gallery by David Walter of the classic sailing craft at Maldon and Chris’ Drage continues with 1:700 waterline dioramas, this month discussing the subject of ‘white horses’ on a seascape, and so I hope there is something here for all our readers.

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.