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 JUNE 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

Intermodellbau 2026 • Modeller’s wife Monika Cybulska reports back from this year’s show in Dortmund

A cut above the rest? • Nick Brown tests and reviews the Hanboost C1 ultrasonic knife

1:16 scale SRC90-E • Dave Wooley debriefs us on his latest mission

Phantom • Tomasz Klyszynski brings Billing Boats’ 1:15 scale kit for this classic American beauty to life

Fame • Nev Wade presents his Hooghly River Indian pilot brig build

Going Dutch • Andy Biggs shares the learns….

Kon-Tiki • For authenticity’s sake, Scale Marine Modelers Inc (Auckland, New Zealand) member Steve Jacques gets back to basics…

SS Unity–based tramp steamer Part 2 • Having covered the construction of the hull, basic superstructure and R/C installation in last month’s issue, returnee to model boat building Nick Ward now moves on to the fittings, ballasting and sailing of this model

An admirable Admiral • Brian Knight delights in Billing Boats’ 21st century take on a much-loved 1960s’ pleasure craft kit

Collectables catch-up • John Parker treats us to a look at his latest acquisitions

BOILER ROOM • Richard Simpson explains the various types of safety valves and how they (should) function

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 July 2026 issue of Model Boats, on sale from Friday, June 19, don’t miss…