Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3, Pic 4, This is a new radio control system from Futaba, for surface use in the UK and where 40mHz is legal. It is a 3-channel system, with full proportional control on Channels One and Two for steering and throttle and the Channel Three is switch operated, i.e., a…
Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 1: Dave Dicker launching his elastic boat. Pic 2: Malcolm Wilson with his elastic submarine. The Eastleigh and District Model Boat Club was formed in 1983 with the opening of Lakeside Park in Eastleigh. The lakes were dug out to obtain the gravel to build the M27 motorway. The club…
Engines and radio featured here at Collectors are almost invariably the end result of a long and difficult restoration process. For a change, I thought that readers might like to see a collectable classic (and the E.D. engine featured this time is certainly that), in exactly as found (af is antique trade shorthand for buyer…
During 1942, less than 11 months into WWII, the United States Navy had lost four front line carriers due to enemy engagements. A further two aircraft carriers were damaged, but were repaired at Pearl Harbor and returned to service. These early engagements and losses emphasized that carriers would be the backbone of the war in…
The big model event organised, for over 20 years now, by Shoeburyness Model Railway Club is always well supported by SE Essex and other model clubs of all disciplines, including r/c aircraft and boats. I have attended every one of the 24 shows held so far and always enjoy it. I’ve always had pretty wide…
Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3, Pic 4, Pic 5, Pic 6, Pic 7, Editor’s Note (John Cundell) Readers may recall the late John Purvis’s superb article on ‘Metal Etching’ in our May 2005 issue. This was well received and I was very pleased when John offered to write an article on model shipbuilding in…
A Hampshire Farmer’s Hidden Collection By ANGELA WALKER At first sight, John Lovell’s farm in the quiet countryside near Petersfield in Hampshire gives no clue to his enthusiasm for collecting model boats. Hidden from public view for 364 days of the year, his impressive collection is opened to the public just one day each May…
2006 IPMS Telford Reported by JON GODSELL Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3, Pic 4, Pic 5, It is hard to believe that the marine modelling world is so fragmented at times, with one side knowing little or nothing about what the other is doing, or seeming not too care at times either. Until fairly…
Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3, Pic 4, Pic 5, Pic 6, Pic 7, This new release from Graupner of a Sports Yacht is aimed at the beginner to modelling and requires minimum skill to complete successfully. A word of caution however as an experienced modeller would highlight a couple of stages in the build…
Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3, Pic 4, Pic 5, Pic 6, H.M.S. Fly was built at Sheerness Dockyard and launched in September 1776. She was one of the large number of Swan class ship rigged sloops designed by Sir John Williams, sleek of line and one of the last of its size to have…
