In the March 2008 issue of Model Boats, John who has Parkinson’s Disease described how he successfully overcame his medical problem and continued to gain much pleasure from his hobby. Here follows his description of the construction of his next model from Jotika Nelson’s Navy – Paul Freshney Brief history Cutters were designed and built…
Two of his recently completed craft Peter, a keen reader of Model Boats magazine, sent in some information recently about about two models of which he is particularly proud. Vital Spark This is built on a GRP hull measuring just under eleven inches length overall purchased from a Child Beale Model Show (Pangbourne, Berks), and…
The National Model Boat Show – April 2014. ANTHONY ADDAMS reports from Coalville This was even better than in 2013, the leisure centre being filled with 14 model boat clubs and 21 trade stands and a good attendance. Mark Williams from A Model World is the event promoter, but not to be forgotten are…
DAVE MILBOURN explains it all with a useful motor application table as a bonus! (see foot of article) First, a couple of definitions: According to my dictionary, electronics is the technology of electrical circuits which involve active electrical components such as transistors, diodes and integrated circuits. It is distinct from electrical technology which deals with…
BMPRS News Website: www.bmprs.co.uk Craig Dickson reports from the second race of 2014 at Nottingham Hello readers! Following the first exciting event at Branston earlier in April, it was time to meet up again for our next race and Colwick Country Park on the outskirts of Nottingham was the venue. This is always popular as…
I am one of those who keeps an interest in the Landing Craft used during WW2, and particularly those used on the Normandy Beaches of 1944. So with the 70th anniversary in mind, here we can see a rare survivor, an LCP(L) – that’s Landing Craft Personnel (Large). I came across it while in Normandy back…
The Guildford MYC sailing water at Abbey Meads was looking magnificent for this event, held on the 2nd February 2014. Because the water level caused by the recent floods was close to the top of the bank, the boats were able to launch from the third step down from the top, without the need for…
In 2013 I missed this general model show and was very much looking forward to this year’s visit. I was not disappointed and it seemed that the show had expanded into further areas of the Brighton Centre. This year’s theme was to support the work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and it succeeded brilliantly.…
Getting underway With only a vague idea of how to proceed, construction started anyway. My ideas are always vague when I commence a project, but usually, although not always, they become firmer as the project progresses and this was to be no exception. Looking at the kit parts I was glad to see that they…
