RICHARD SIMPSON with Part Five of his six short articles on steam Introduction Having now had a good look at the various individual parts of the steam plant, and assuming we know into which model it will be fitted, it is time to turn our minds towards how we are going to squeeze the bits…
OMRA News STEWART RAE reports on the AA to D Class event held at Penzance Tide what tide? Well, here we are then at Penzance on the 26th October 2008 for the last race of another busy season with what for most competitors is the furthest they have to travel and in fact five…
Our readers write to DAVID J. WIGGINS Hello again vintage fans. This spring month I am sharing with you all another clutch of readers letters, beginning with a most interesting communication I received from Bill Jones of Carlisle back in 2007. Bill had been pleased with the first feature I presented on his E.D. 2cc…
25th Anniversary Show of the Malta Association of Model Engineers DAVE ABBOTT reports Malta Association of Model Engineers My annual visit to the Association of Model Engineers (AME) Exhibition in Malta started for me on the 1st October 2008, although the exhibition was held from 27th September to 5th October. 2008 was a milestone in…
TERRY BURNETT tells us about his model It is a big model. The camera can be seen on the foredeck. Contemplating my next model, I came up with the following objectives: To scratch build a large scale cabin cruiser of simple unfussy lines and incorporating a well designed 4 stroke engine which although on view…
Blackpool Model Boat Show DAVE WOOLEY reports on the October 2008 event This well deserved Best in Show award went to the steam launch Lady Jane. The builder was Alan Luckett. Its that time of year again when the season is drawing to a close and modellers turn their attention to the last big event…
The Reverend PETER SPENCER describes his fine model of this schooner Brief history The schooner Lottie S. Haskins was built by Tarr and James at Essex, Massachusetts, USA in 1880 to the design of George M. MacClain. He held shares in her and also commanded her for some time. Lottie S. Haskins was renowned for…
A World Wide Review of Warships and Warship Modelling by DAVE WOOL Welcome once again to our regular sortie into the world of fighting ships. For the first time we have a research photo file on HMS Ark Royal after the 2007 refit. We also have Part 18 of the building of the Soviet Aviation…
Batteries GUY MORGAN electrifies us! Common cells in use by model boaters. L to R back: 9.6v NiMH transmitter pack, AA alkaline cell, 6v sealed lead acid battery, L to R front: 6v NiMH receiver pack, AA NiMH cell. Fundamentals Many types of cells are in use for various applications. Almost any…
