REGULARS
MESSAGE FROM THE BRIDGE
The editor introduces this month’s edition
MASTHEAD
News of interest to the maritime modeller
MEETING POINT
Reports of maritime events held over the past few months
SCALE SCENE
Taking a look at a U-boat and its history
VINTAGE CHATTER
Examining some vintage but relevant books
PLASTIC KIT SCENE
Some of the latest releases for the plastic kit modeller
WATERLINES
The modern USN in plastic (and metal)
AIRWAVES
Lighting up your model (continued)
DIARY DATES
Maritime events coming up for September & October
LIVEWIRES
Report on the 2016 MPBA Fast Electric National Championship
POWERPLUG
Continuing the methods of reconditioning a gas hull power unit
CHANDLERY
New models and a radio system to consider
COMING NEXT MONTH
Some of the articles in the planning stage for the October edition
FEATURES
MOTOR BOAT AND BUTTY
The building of a Sarik Vac form model, motorised and R/C’d
FALMOUTH QUAY PUNT
Tony traces the history of a forgotten fleet that have now become sought-after yachts
AQUACRAFT MINI THUNDER
Chris reviews this dynamic RTR model from Revell
HAUGHTY BELLE
Peter describes the build of a Thames Barge with a counter stern
HMS OCEAN
Patrick visits and takes pictures of the largest ship in the Royal Navy