Marine Modelling International August 2010

Contents:

REGULARS

MESSAGE FROM THE BRIDGE
The editor looks at the month ahead

MASTHEAD
Maritime news and events

DIARY DATES
Events of interest to maritime modellers

POWERPLUG
The latest in IC boat propulsion, and engine/hull upkeep

SCALE SCENE
Examines the many different navigation lights used by fishing boats

WATERLINES
Kelvin Holmes recalls the RN of his childhood days (concluded from last month)

TIFFY’S WORKSHOP 26
Tiffy’s observations on the benefits of computers to marine model-makers

SAIL FREE
Chris Jackson with information from the world of radio sailing

PLASTIC KIT SCENE
Robin Trott builds the latest Airfix kit and looks at some new models

LIVE WIRES
Jeff Meade updates us with the latest releases in Fast Electric models

AIRWAVES
Alan Senior’s main subject this month is ‘Solar Power’

CHANDLERY
A shop window on some new items and books of interest to the maritime modeller

MEETING POINT
Reports of events and shows

MARINE MAIL
A delve into the editors postbag and emails




FEATURES

THE GRAIN RACES AND THE END OF SAIL
Neville Wade relays the story of the last sailing ship trade

WHALEBACK LAKE FREIGHTER
The building and history of a classic Lake Freighter

930 DODGE 21'6" SPLIT COCKPIT RUNABOUT
Robert Gesking reviews the latest kit from Legend Model Boats

CRUISE LINER HARBOR STAR
George. A. Snyder makes one of those chance buys

MÉSOSCAPHE PX-8 – A SWISS SUBMARINE
Chris Koenig describes an interesting restoration project of a once popular pleasure submarine

RNLB COPELAND BELL
Port Isaac’s new lifeboat

1797 CLINKER YAWL FOR HMS VICTORY
Will Stirling completes a Labour of Love