CHARLIE OATES describes how to make these little devils I suppose that all the propellers we use on our models should be called miniature, but those we are concerned with here are the ones you can’t buy as far as I know. Why would you want to make your own small propeller? Okay then, I’ll…
Dave Milbourn tells us what works for him. Fairey Swordsman Three different methods of covering and finishing balsa and ply wood models There is no agreed “best practice” here. This is just the way I did it – there are numerous variations on the same themes. Suit yourselves; it works for me. Tissue and sanding…
PHILIP BELLAMY with a few thoughts With age, some sort of aid was becoming necessary to help carry, launch and retrieve my model boats, so as to minimise the damage that can occur to the model and very possibly myself. The local ponds in Switzerland are not the easiest to access, so transportation is necessary…
CARL A. LLOYD presents a novel leak proof method for model boat drivelines I have long had a fascination for model boats and in particular, tugboats. Perhaps this is due to my career as a mechanical engineer and my interest in all things mechanical, or my exposure to tugs on the Erie Canal in New…
RICHARD SIMPSON and some thoughts on these useful techniques Whether or not to add weathering to a model is one of those subjects that will be discussed to the end of time and most people seem to have a very definite preference as to how they finish their models. Some prefer the pristine ‘out of…
BRIAN KING with some useful advice When you only build static models one of the final touches is to add an accommodation ladder or even ladders. Well made and correctly fitted they really add the final touch. They are easy to make as etchings and more difficult using orthodox methods, but still well worth the…
JOHN PARKER with some practical advice This article is intended to provide advice and reassurance, not for those experiencing hair loss, but for those wondering what brushless motors are all about and whether or not they should be using them. It is a practical guide, light and possibly shaky on theory, so if you are…
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…
Funnels BRIAN KING with some useful advice Many years ago I had a friend who decided to build a working model of a lifeboat. I cannot remember of which class, but I do remember it was an open boat with a dirty great mast. As I had just made a scratch built fibreglass 48ft 6in…
