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 2026 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

The Perfect Storm • Tomasz Klyszynski tackles Billing Boats’ 1:60 scale kit for the ill-fated Andrea Gail

Your introduction to R/C Model Yachting • John Goodyear provides an all-you-need-to-know beginners’ guide…

Gondola • John Hollis gives us chapter and verse on his exquisitely detailed scratch build of this iconic Lake District steam yacht

SS America • Matthew Cox fulfils his American dream

Lady Luck • Ray Wood provides a illustrated guide to building your very own Thames Slipper Launch

Double the fun • Glynn Guest presents the options for those wanting to sail more than one model at a time

SIZING-UP SEEHUND • John Parker dives into the history of, and modelling options for, this World War II midget sub

BOILER ROOM • Richard Simpson offers some practical advice on how to deal with an apparently seized engine

Best of British • Dave Wiggins reflects on RCS Ltd’s transition from analogue to digital systems

Your Letters • Got views to air or information to share? Then we want to hear from you!

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

Next month in model Boats • In the April issue of Model Boats, on sale from Friday, March 20, 2026, don’t miss….

SLIPPER LAUNCH LADY LUCK