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…
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…
DAVE WOOLEY with some unusual and useful pictures for modellers In late 2008 I had a rare opportunity to visit HMS Intrepid (L11) in Liverpool as she was being dismantled and these are just some of the pictures that I took. This was the last occasion to see this once proud vessel before complete dismantling…
A visit by COLIN BISHOP Send a Gunboat! HMS Gannet is typical of the ships that policed the high noon of the British Empire. Mention the word Chatham and most people will immediately associate it with the Royal Navy, even though it is now many years since it was an operational naval base. Along with…
A World Wide Review of Warships and Warship Modelling by DAVE WOOLEY Just some of the models at the Model Boat Convention.Welcome once again to our regular sortie into the world of fighting ships. This month we have a close look at some of the warship models seen at this years Model Boat Convention at…
Models at the Britannia Royal Naval College – COLIN BISHOP reports The impressive facade of Britannia Royal Naval College. The Britannia Royal Naval College The estuary of the river Dart is an idyllic spot. Two romantic castles stand watch at the narrow entrance framed by steep green headlands. A little further upstream the river opens…
Richard Simpson with Part Three of his six part mini-series Some of Richard’s Engines set up for practical displayIntroduction I think above all else that it is the engine in a steam plant that really gives it a degree of fascination and attraction which an electric power plant can never hope to match. It is…
Phil Parker with a simple explanation of this skill It’s been said that a good paint job can make a mediocre model into a superb one. It’s also true that poor painting can ruin even the greatest example of the modelmakers art. Because we all know this to be true, the finishing stages are approached…
