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…
A background piece about the author and his model boat plans Alfred Holt’s Blue Funnel cargo liner Helenus. Jim – the man James, known also as Jim, was born into a family of fishermen in a fishing village in Shetland. It was perhaps natural therefore that this environment would direct his interest to boats, ships…
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…
Anthony Addams shows some examples of how to enhance our enjoyment of the hobby Just as with cars and electronics etc., so the modelling world is continually evolving. Years ago wood was the main material, but now plastic is often the preferred choice for model boat construction, so here we are considering further examples of…
