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Compass 360 - A round up of the latest hobby/ industry news
Gerry westenberg masterpieces - David Nicolson, Publicity Officer for the HMAS Perth (I) Memorial Foundation Inc, updates us on the extraordinary work of this talented Australian modeller
Ciao bella - Barry Lalonde takes on the challenge of modelling Riva Aquarama, the classic 1960s' Italian runabout that leaves no hiding place for mistakes!
Flotsam & Jetsam: Bathurst Class Corvettes - John Parker tells the story of these general-purpose vessels designed and built in Australia during World War II, and considers the options for open to prospective modellers
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Landing Craft Mini Plan - Glynn Guest provides instructions his easy-build design that lends itself to either being kept nice and simple or modified and detailed to suit your own particular spec
IC Powerboating Basic Build, Part 2 - Derek Owen shows us how to complete a very simple racing hydroplane outriggerstyle boat
Scale colour, sound & speed - Peter Koch-Osborne on going the distance in 'keeping it real'
African Queen, Part 2 - Richard Simpson shares his thoughts on the finished build of this Billing Boats' kit aimed at the 'advanced beginner'
Paddling in the deep end - Warminster MBC member Mike Payne shares the discoveries made and lessons learnt during an ambitious project that didn't go quite according to plan
Boiler Room - Richard Simpson explains the many benefits of learning how to tap a thread, along with some best practice advice, tips and tricks
Your Models - More of your brilliant builds showcased
Your Letters - Views aired, info shared and successful club events celebrated
Next Month...Just three of the reasons why you won't want to miss the November issue of Model Boats
If you're looking for inspiration for your next modelling project, there are plenty of options to consider in this month's issue; these range from easy, economical builds to those that are likely to really challenge even the most ambitious amongst you.
If you're a regular reader, you will be aware that we only include a free full-size pull-out plan in every other edition (and next month's is a real cracker - see p. 74). Turn to the feature starting on p. 32, however, and you will find, courtesy of Glynn Guest, a mini (in-pagination and run over the double page spread in the centre of the mag) plan for a simple but very effective-looking landing craft model. Like so many of Glynn's designs, this can be used as a quick, straightforward way of achieving a more than acceptable starter model, yet one that equally lends itself to all sorts of super detailing or modification possibilities. So, if you do decide to give it a go, please send in some photos of your finished build.
I am always amazed by how cleverly you manage to adapt and put your own personal spins on the free plans included in the mag - two excellent examples of which are included in this month's Your Models section (along, of course, with lots of other impressive work - and, I think you'll agree, John Webber, in particular, so deserves to be saluted for his build of Titanic, see p.66, and the six years of sheer courage and determination in the face of real adversity this magnificent model took to complete).
There are so many different dimensions to this hobby. Modellers are historians, craftsmen, engineers, innovators, artists, etc, but also wonderful storytellers -so please keep sharing yours!
Enjoy your read!
Lindsey, Editor
