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Compass 360 - A round up of the latest hobby/industry news
The 2023 Fast Electric National Championships - Ian Williams reports back
Speedline Models relaunched - Original founder Adrian Gosling chats to us about why he's helping push the boat out on this exciting new venture
The African Queen, Part 1 - Richard Simpson begins a two-part build review of Billing Boats' 1:12 scale kit
Flotsam & Jetsam: Anyone remember Adamcraft? - John Parker reflects on the legacy of Harvey Adams' short-lived but pioneering post-war venture
The Christiaan Brunings - John Mileson shares his observations on building and installing a steam plant into this Deans Marine kit
Lake Skimmer - PULL-OUT PLAN - Ready to trip the light fantastic? Then simply follow Clark Salisbury's lead...(FULL SIZE PLAN)
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PS Bilsdale, Part 2 - Colin Bishop concludes his guide to constructing a delightful 1:48 scale period paddle steamer
IC Powerboating basic build. Part 1 - Derek Owen explains how to craft a very simple racing hydroplane outriggerstyle boat to get you started
Boiler Room - Richard Simpson addresses the whys and wherefores of changing the safety value in a steam plant
Memory Lane: Connected! - Dave Wiggins joins up the dots in the history of electrical connectors for radio-control use
Your Letters - Views aired, info shared, appeals launched and successful club events celebrated
Next Month...Just three of the reasons why you won't want to miss the October issue
The entire month of June and even early July in the UK was glorious. Since then, however, while southern Europe and many other parts of the world have been battling the effects of extreme heat, the weather system here seems to have adopted a Carole King (It might as well rain under September) attitude. Despite that, however, it's been great to see all the photos sent in from successful club/society events and open days, and I hope you've still been managing to enjoy some 'summer' sailing sessions in between downpours.
For now, though, I suggest you put the kettle on, make yourself a hot drink, maybe crack open the 'good' biscuits, and settle down in a comfy chair (obviously, modify those instructions to read "go to the fridge and grab yourself a cold one, before finding a shady spot" if it's simply sweltering where you are), as the pages ahead include plenty of inspirational ideas (that is, of course, if you're not already too busy building an Ark!) for those days when your workshop serves not just as a creative space but as a much appreciated refuge from the elements.
On the subject of getting stuck into projects, during my latest exchange of emails with regular reader Dave Watson, he happened to mention that, although the ads in MB are most helpful, he's still finding it increasingly difficult to source certain parts (most recently, nav lights) due to the fact that so many small businesses seem to be shutting up shop. Considering how frustrating this must be, especially if mid-build, it would therefore be really helpful to hear from any of you who can personally recommend sources for trickier to find components, spares and materials, or indeed offer any clever alternative solutions to the unobtainable/ unaffordable. These could then be run in the Your Letters section of the mag alongside all the other useful modelling and general hobby-related tips and tricks submitted. That's a nudge, by the way! It's worth remembering that not everyone has the luxury of access to a friendly, local model boat club where there's a collective pool of knowledge and know-how - so please keep sharing the learns. Meanwhile, it's time for me to wrap up and allow you to enjoy your read, so until we meet again in the October issue, may the wind back at your back - and the rain not constantly hammering down on you!
Enjoy your read!
Lindsey, Editor
