Model Boats  |  July 2016
This 84 page issue includes Part One of the conversion of the Revell 1:400 scale Queen Mary 2 kit to full radio control with four pod drive units, a considerable achievement by Tony Dalton who undertook this project. In addition, James Pottinger returns with a new Plan that is available direct from MyHobbyStore for Nesejenta, a modern gill netter.
John Blackwell refurbishes his 50 year old radio controlled Admiral's Barge, ready for another 50 years of service and John Parker in Flotsam & Jetsam looks back at Electrotor and the Foam Wraith electric outboard motor, something quite unique in its day.
Readers' Models includes three of your super models, one being an Admiralty MFV from a James Pottinger Free Plan, the Shrek airboat from Andy Cope and the other being a matchstick model of HMS Hood. In addition there is a Gallery of vessels in Bergen, Norway and the usual regulars of Range Finder, BMPRS News, Test Bench and Boiler Room for the steam enthusiasts amongst you.
MyTimeMedia are also pleased to confirm that the Model Engineer Exhibition, with a dedicated marine section, will take place once again in September this year. Please see the advertisement on Page 63 for full details.
So, I hope there is something for everyone in this July issue which is on a sale in the middle of June just as the 2016 model boating season is reaching its mid-point.
Paul Freshney - Editor
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Model Boats July 2016.