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Regulars:
WATERLINES - Kelvin Holmes surveys models of merchantmen, which have been 'converted for war'
MEETING POINT - Reports on events held over the past few months
TIFFY'S WORKSHOP - "nffy offers some ideas for constructing small maritime dioramas, and a Workshop Session
CHANDLERY - A look at some new Maritime books and hardware
SCALE SCENE - Ian Williams concludes his figure re-modelling
PLASTIC KIT SCENE - Robin Trott looks at some of the new maritime plastic kit offerings
MARINE MAIL - A delve into the depths of the editor's post bag and email
MMI MEETS WESTWARD MOULDINGS/FLEETSCALE - A look behind the scenes of this well-established and popular warship hull and fittings manufacturer
Features:
HMS BEAGLE - A VOYAGE INTO HISTORY - Robin Trott explains the history of HMS Beagle, and the build of his model
MESSAGE FROM THE BRIDGE - A few words from the Editor
MASTHEAD - Maritime related news and views
DIARY DATES - A look at some of the maritime events, shows and festivals planned for September
LOOKOUT - A look around the UK coast for some of the full size shipping movements
SAIL FREE - Chris Jackson reports on news from a go-ahead yacht club and some National Championships
POWERPLUG - Rick Eyrich examines radio glitches using I/C power
AIRWAVES - Alan Senior presents his lecture on Switches, Connectors and EMI
LIVEWIRES - Jeff Meade looks at some new items of interest to the F/E modeller followed by a few words from Electra
USN WARSHIPS IN TRANSITION - Conrad Waters examines recent USN construction programmes, Part 1 Amphibious Ships and Amphibious Transport Docks
BRIXHAM TRAWLERS - Tony James explains the fascinating history of this traditional vessel and shows his model of the Ibex
THV GALATEA - Will Murray has a close look at the latest vessel to join the Trinity House fleet
Front Cover - There are certain types of maritime craft which are icons of their generation, and the Brixham Sailing Trawler is towards the top, if not the top of this list. Tony James graphically describes the history and development of this fleet of sturdy, powerful ketches whose speed and sea keeping has never been bettered. Tony also describes the model he built of one of the most famous Brixham Sailing Trawlers, Ibex.
