Model Boats  |  May 2014
This issue has 100 pages, sixteen more than the usual 84. It is also the first of these enlarged Bumper Issues for 2014, a year which sees the 100th Anniversary of the commencement of World War One in 1914 and also the 70th Anniversary of the Normandy D-Day Landings in 1944. To commemorate and remember these momentous events of the first half of the last century, Dave Wooley has supplied three special articles about the warships of the late-Victorian period and into the Great War. In the first, published here, he is examining the warships of the Royal Navy from 1895 to 1905, many of which then served in World War One, even though the pace of naval technology development meant that many were obsolete within a few years, but still giving valuable wartime service.
We also have a number of major and exciting Feature Articles. These include Part One of Dermot Curnyn’s unique laser-cut PT18; a highly unusual model of Ecranoplan KM by Ashley Needham, who must be one of our most innovative and creative model makers; a full kit review by John Elliott of Bob About, an easy to build Footy yacht and Bill Langton is a welcome newcomer to these pages describing his fantastic nine foot long steam launch Falcon. In addition, Peter Whitehead returns with an article about clockwork model boats and Anthony Addams visits the National Museum of the Marine in Paris.
There are also all the regular features, plus a few more, so something for everyone with an interest in model boats as a hobby. Like the famous paint, the title on the cover is what we do, and hopefully rather well!
Paul Freshney - Editor
read more
read less
Model Boats is the world’s leading title for radio-controlled model boats and scale modelling enthusiasts. Each issue is packed with a variety of projects, helpful and practical tips and tricks, kit reviews, new releases and everything you need to know about building a model boat from scratch.
Whether you’re new to the hobby or an experienced modeller, Model Boats caters to all boat modelling enthusiasts who are passionate about broadening their skill sets and perfecting their craft. Get inspired for your next project by a wide variety of radio-controlled boats in every issue such as model and full-size warships, yachts, cruise ships, petrol-powered, wind-powered, state galleons, lifeboats and more.
Ready to start building your ideal model boat? Enjoy step-by-step guides, detailed illustrations and practical advice to help you build your best boat model yet. Subscribe to Model Boats today and get every monthly issue delivered directly to your device.
Expand your scale modelling knowledge and perfect your craft with a Model Boats digital magazine. Subscribe today and get inspired to start your next project! Enjoy:
- Your go-to destination for all radio-controlled boat modelling advice, tips, tricks, and guides
- Improve your skills with practical and useful tips and tricks
- Building and design plans to inspire your next project
- Exclusive features on the boats that are sailing our seas
- The latest kit reviews and news from the boat modelling community
- Step-by-step guides for building various type of model boats
- Suitable for all boat modelling enthusiasts at any level!
- A discount off the RRP of your magazine
- Never miss an issue
- Delivered directly to your device
You'll receive 12 issues during a 1 year Model Boats magazine subscription.
Note: Digital editions do not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with printed copies.
Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Model Boats May 2014.