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 MARCH 2025 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

A MANTUA MODELS’ GALAXY KIT

SS88 Tegen Mor • Peter Binns describes how an unwanted GRP hull was transformed into a 1:10 scale working model of this iconic St Ives fishing boat

1857 Royal Sovereign • Ashley Needham treats us to another of his top ideas for the GP hull, this time in the form of a unique Victorian naval vessel…

SQUARE DEAL INTRO OFFER • Always fancied trying your hand at building and sailing a square-rigger? Nev Wade provides a useful and encouraging beginner’s guide

MV Venture, LK641 • Jim Pottinger presents a challenge for the more experienced scratchbuild modellers amongst you…

Mr Gardam’s boat • Brian Eaton tells a fascinating tale of Restoration, Research and Remembrance…

SKIPJACK • John Parker delves into the history of this US nuclear submarine class and the modelling options available to us…

BOILER ROOM • Richard Simpson provides a useful round-up and review of model steam related suppliers…

HI HO SILVER LINING • Dave Wiggins takes a look back at how a not so flying start with model aircraft saw him take plunge into the world of model boats, at a time when radio-control was still all rather basic…

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 April 2025 issue, on sale from Friday, March 21, 2025, don’t miss…

M.V. VENTURE