My first r/c paddleboat was loosely based on an early steam tugboat. This gave the right proportions for a compact yet practical model which proved to be both educational to build and great fun to sail. The educational aspect was the discovery that the paddlewheels, something I initially feared to construct, could be made simply…
BRIAN ROBERTS modifies the Caldercraft kit Having built two Severn class lifeboats and other sundry vessels over the years, I decided in 2009 to go down the tug route and build an Imara tug by Caldercraft. After a challenging but enjoyable six months work she was completed, so looking for a new project it seemed…
ERIS KENNEDY presents a Feature Plan for a semi-scale destroyer The first radio controlled model boat I ever built came from a free magazine plan and the design was for a Battle class destroyer prepared by Glynn Guest. That model was called HMS Lagos and the design appealed to me for several reasons. I liked…
RICHARD GORDON and his models Some months ago during some correspondence with your Editor over an article, it was suggested that I might like to write about some of my boat building experiences over these last few years. I said at the time that he didn’t know his rotten luck, so here goes! Victoria When…
DAVE BRUMSTEAD with a current summary General development since the 1940 Since the last war, radio control equipment has developed at much the same rate as the domestic electronics market. No longer do we have to carry bulky transmitters with eight foot long aerials to the pond side, accompanied by large dry cells. Installation of…
PETER EVANS describes his unusual model Work started on this model in January 2008 with the usual rough sketch drawing, but the idea had been brewing for months before this date. I could not find much information on this type of vessel, so it was a bit of: ‘Make a start and see how it…
ROBERT HOBBS restores this classic model yacht One evening in October 2008, my wife Eva took a telephone call from a lady asking if Robert looked after wooden boats. The accent was Australian and Eva’s heart sank as she thought: ‘Oh no, not another yacht!’ The following day I returned the call and talked to…
BRIAN JOHNSON presents a water jet powered semi-scale patrol launch The concept The combination of twin water jets in a conventional hull as a valid alternative to the Jet-Skim hybrid featured in Model Boats June 2010 was deemed worthwhile so it was off to the model shops once again for electrical gear and materials. The…
MICHAEL J SHEPPARD describes his working model I have with this article decided to use the text to explain the pictures. I hope from this that you will be able to see how I made this paddling Indian Canoe and that it might inspire you to have a go at something a bit different. Photo…
