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 APRIL 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 updated edition of British Battlecruisers of the Second World War

The Midhurst Modellers Exhibition 2026

The Seagull has landed! • John Mileson provides a hands-on review of Clyde Model Dockyard’s new Swallows & Amazons dinghy kit and the suitably scaled down classic Seagull outboard engine compatible with it

Stena Line HSS • Ashley Needham puts this fondly remembered, futuristic looking High-speed Sea Service beast of a craft back into service

The Maltese Falcon • Rick Mayes explains how he took on the challenge of modelling this award-winning, fully rigged, super yacht

AI & model making • John Parker explores a brave new world

Mastering the art of masking • Richard Simpson provides some helpful guidelines

Closing the gap • Yacht swot Joost van Santen shares his research into how the efficiency of Marblehead sails can be increased

BOILER ROOM • Richard Simpson provides a step-by-step guide to selecting plant of the right size and type for your model

Steer clear! • Glynn Guest offers some helpful advice on avoiding obstacles and embarrassing mishaps

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 May issue of Model Boats, on sale from Friday, April 17, 2026, don’t miss….