Model Boats

First published over 50 years ago, this great old magazine will be perfect for you if you like building model boats or just enjoy soaking up all of the elements of this huge hobby. Covering every type of model boat including, warships, tugs, lifeboats, historical ships, ferries, submarines and yachts to name a few. Both ‘seaworthy’ remoted controlled vessels through to static display models are featured as well as conversions, modifications, hints and tips and general ‘brain-storming’ ideas to get your juices flowing! Each issue features kit and model reviews, show and club reports and news from the boat modelling world. Model Boats magazine publishes 12 great issues a year.

Model Boats

WELCOME TO THE NOVEMBER 2026 ISSUE OF MODEL BOATS

Compass 360 • If you have a news story for these pages, please contact the Editor, Lindsey Amrani, via e-mail at editor@modelboats.co.uk

Blackpool 2026 • Dave Wooley captures this year’s showstoppers on camera

Modelling Mary Ann • Tomasz Klyszynski explains why, despite sharing the same hull as the CUX87 reviewed last month, Billing Boats’ Mary Ann is a very different kettle of fish…

The Fuenlabrada Model Boat Meeting 2026 • Antonio Alcaraz reports back from Madrid

Cullamix, Part 1 • Ray Wood begins a three-part, photo-led guide to constructing this classic Thames tug from plan

Uncle Bill’s Boat • David Bremner turns Mountfleet Models’ 1:16 scale CMB kit into a fitting family heirloom

Vosper Mk 5 frigate • Glynn Guest provides step-by-step instructions to accompany this month’s free plan…

The King of Hearts • Neil Witt completes the all-in restoration and recommissioning of a 1:12 scale Broads’ cruiser

Against all odds • John Parker celebrates two remarkable survivors

MAX-FLASH! • If you’re of a certain age, Dave Wiggins is about to spark a few flashbacks that will leave you glowing with nostalgia

BOILER ROOM • Richard Simpson begins a two-part tutorial on silver soldering

Your Models • Whether you’re highly skilled and experienced or completely new to the hobby, you’re definitely invited to this launch party! So please keep the contributions coming by emailing your stories and photos to editor@modelboats.co.uk

Next month in • In the December 2026 issue, on sale from Friday, November 20, don’t miss…

VOSPER Mk.5 FRIGATE