Marine Modelling International March 2010

Contents:

REGULARS

MESSAGE FROM THE BRIDGE
The editor has a cozy chat

MASTHEAD
Maritime news and event details

MARINE MAIL
Letters and Emails sent in by readers

CHANDLERY
A look at some of the new items of hardware and books for Maritime Modellers recently released

DIARY DATES
Some maritime events for the next few months

SAIL FREE
Chris Jackson brings us up-to-date with the world of radio sailing

AIRWAVES
A detailed look at the vast array of servos available and the meaning of many of their specifi cations

WATERLINES
Kelvin Holmes re-visits Kiel with the Grand Fleet in 1914

TIFFY 20
Tiffy suggests some techniques for scratch-building a model’s simpler deck-fittings

POWERPLUG
Rick describes a vital item for looking after your model at the lakeside and workshop

PLASTIC KIT SCENE
Some of the new and re-released plastic kits of interest to the maritime modeller

LIVEWIRES
Jeff fi nds some more interesting new items for the Fast Electric modeller

STEAM SCENE
Back to Basics – dispelling some of the myths and mysteries of using steam to power maritime models

SCALE SCENE
Ian discusses the complex subject of ship stability

CLUB OF THE MONTH
The Moorhen Model Boat Club

COMING NEXT MONTH
Feature articles planned for April

FEATURES

ICTINEO II
Eric Bauthier describes a superb model of an early Spanish submarine

GALILEO GALILEI
Dennis Kenna describes the build of his stunning model cruise ship

INS DELHI
A rare visit to a UK port from Indian warships

LIFEBOAT FIGURES PART 2
Kim Belcher concludes his method of converting and painting model fi gures

NATO-CLASS 331 MINESWEEPER ‘WEILHEIM’
A detailed look at this preserved German minesweeper with some ideas on how to build a model

TSMV ARRAN
A look at the build of a once very popular Clyde Ferry

SCALE SAIL MAKING
Some secrets of making scale sails

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Marine Modelling International March 2010