Contents...
REGULARS
MESSAGE FROM THE ENGINE ROOM
The Assistant editor introduces this month’s edition
MASTHEAD
Some of the latest news of interest to maritime modellers
DIARY DATES
Upcoming events for your diary
SAIL FREE
New regular contributor John Brinkler introduces himself and his plans for this column
AIRWAVES
Taking accurate power measurements in model craft
PLASTIC KIT SCENE
Some new items of interest for the small-scale modeller
WATERLINES
Kelvin concludes the story of the former HMS Venerable
VINTAGE CHATTER 18
Continuing the theme of ‘EE-ZE-BILT the once very popular Aerokits Sea Scout
SCALE SCENE
Ian looks at some electronics for model craft
READERS MODELS
Some of your excellent models!
MEETING POINT
Reports of events held over the past few months
CHANDLERY
An item of hardware and books recently released
COMING NEXT MONTH
Articles in the process of being planned for the March edition
FEATURES
CORAL PEARL
Super-detailing of a commercial kit
MINI LCM
A full operational R/C landing craft and tank that could fit in your pocket!
RIVER OTTER
A complete refurbishment for a Metcalf Moulding’s tug yacht ‘River Star’
PRO BOAT REFITS
How to upgrade a current RTR sail craft
WAHINE P2
The completion of the superstructure of this stunning New Zealand ferry
CARD DIORAMA BUILDINGS
Two card models, a Fisherman’s Cottage and Boat Repair Building
MMI VISITS FURNESS MBC
MMI roving reporter Bernard Holder visits this club based in Cumbria
SOUTH KOREAN DESTROYER DAE JO YOUNG
Patrick visits the destroyer when she made a visit to the Thames