Marine Modelling International June 2010

Contents:

REGULARS

MESSAGE FROM THE BRIDGE
A few words form the editor

MASTHEAD
Maritime news and events

DIARY DATES
Some of the events being held during June

SAIL FREE
Chris Jackson with news from the radio sailing world

CHANDLERY
A look at some new hardware and books

POWERPLUG
Rick Eyrich reviews the new Pro Boat HyperSport 48 Deep-V

WATERLINES
Kelvin with his 150th article for MMI completes the review of the famous Orient Line

AIRWAVES
Alan Senior examines some of the problems with servo arms

PLASTIC KIT SCENE
Robin gets down to some serious building and looks at some new plastic kits recently released

EASY MOTOR MOUNTS
Rick Eyrich builds a strong motor mount

LIVEWIRES
Jeff examines some of the new F/E products available to high-speed enthusiasts

SCALE SCENE
Ian Williams looks at concrete tugs

TIFFY’S WORKSHOP (24)
Tiffy looks at the fundamentals of rigging a scratch built model

MEETING POINT
Reports on shows and events around the world

FEATURES

SUPERYACHT
Henry Sykes scratch builds a 1:72 scale Superyacht

CLUB OF THE MONTH
Solent RCMBC

TIFFY’S TEST BENCH
Some new accessories of interest to marine modellers

A MARINE STEAM RECIPROCATING ENGINE
Jim Pottinger describes some of his experiences while working as a marine engineer

S.M.S. ‘WELS’
Chris Koenig describes the L-Class Danube River Patrol Craft S.M.S. ‘Wels’ and his model

ALLISON MORRIS
Peter Maddison builds the MMI plan of the Altair aka Allison Morris, a beginner’s perspective

SEE THRU BOAT
George Snyder with a novel project

WEYMOUTH BARGE REPORT
Richard Chesney reports on the Model Thames Sailing Barge Championships held in Weymouth

CARRIERS
Clive Halliwell looks at early design and development of carriers

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Marine Modelling International June 2010