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…
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…
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…
