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 SEPTEMBER 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

SPEED Swedes • Dave Wooley and friends tackle the CB90 H and CB90 HSM (Next Generation) in model form…

The Water Faireys • Chris Fellows catalogues the Fairey Marine boats model plans and kits along with some of his own builds, which include not just the well known classics but some interesting variants too…

Hermann Marwede • Phil Button tests out an innovative new drive train to power Revell’s 1:72 scale German lifeboat kit

Navatek • Roger Suiters explains how he managed to capture this experimental ultra heavy-lift amphibious paddler in miniature

LYSANDER • A MODEL OF THE PERCY BLANDFORD SAILING CRUISER

The lovely Lysander • Ray Wood’s show & tell guide explains how to build your very own model of one of these charming sailing cruisers when working from this month’s free plan

Electric Queen • Roger Bunce validates the philosophy “Nothin’ a man can’t do if he sets his mind to it” by fitting a realistic-looking electric steam plant to his delightful build of the iconic African Queen…

Building the Biber • John Parker looks at the options open to modellers

BOILER ROOM • Richard Simpson tackles a bit of DIY with a difference

RADIO POT-POURRI (PART 2) • Dave Wiggins reflects back on the first British-built Sprengbrook radios

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 the October issue, on sale from Friday, September 19, 2025, don’t miss…

LYSANDER