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 DECEMBER 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

Absalon, Part 1 • David Wooley tackles Billing Boats’ 1:100 scale kit for this Danish multi-purpose frigate and explains why and how a few modifications of his own were made along the way

P & O Ferries Pride of Dover • Ashley Needham introduces his ‘push me, pull you’ P&O cross channel ferry, and proves a point!

The Learning Curve Part 2 • Stuart Deacon chronicles his progression through the various disciplines that make up our hobby, this month moving on from card kits to wooden ones

WIN! 2 FANTASTIC NEW TITLES FOR YOUR BOOKSHELF!

Genning up on the Genoa • Eric Belshaw on how he tackled a project that proved less than plain sailing

Coastal Motor Torpedo Boat • John Mileson explains how family history and a fibreglass hull bought on a whim inspired his latest build

Operation Jaywick • John Parker unpacks the history of the Krait

Ammeter advice • Glynn Guest explains how to get more out of your multimeter

BOILER ROOM • Richard Simpson reviews an innovative new multi-purpose oil

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!

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