Marine Modelling International May 2010

Contents:

REGULARS

MESSAGE FROM THE BRIDGE
The editor sets the scene for this month’s edition

MASTHEAD
Maritime news and events

SAIL FREE
Chris Jackson looks at some of the essential info you need to enjoy radio sailboat racing

SCALE SCENE
Ian continues his look at navigation lights

POWERPLUG
Rick Eyrich gives us an insight into second-hand blues

WATERLINES
Kelvin Holmes reviews the The Orient Line (1871–1919)

AIRWAVES
Alan has a rummage in his cupboard and shares more news on 2.4 GHz

PLASTIC KIT SCENE
Robin examines some of the newly released maritime related plastic kits

TIFFY’S WORKSHOP (23)
Tiffy examines the process and possible benefits of casting small deck-fittings

STEAM SCENE
Iain says now is the time to make the right choice about your boat for your steam plant

CHANDLERY
The shop window of some of the new maritime related products

MEETING POINT
Reports on recent shows and events

DIARY DATES
Some of the events being held during May

FEATURES

CLUB OF THE MONTH
Glasgow Richmond Model Boat Club

CENRED
Paul Nixon builds an operational model of this Wightlink ‘C’ Class Isle of Wight ferry

6 FOOT LAKE FREIGHTER
George tells us about the build of a large lake freighter using a simple ballast system

BUOYANCY, BALANCE AND EXTREMES
Nev gives us tips on fine-tuning square-rigger models, and trips to the ‘edge’

WEYMOUTH BARGE REPORT
Richard Chesney reports on this annual event

HMS ILLUSTRIOUS
Patrick takes a detailed look at this aircraft carrier

FLETCHER CLASS DESTROYER
Robert describes the conversion of a 1/125 scale plastic kit Fletcher Class destroyer to R/C

JOYSWAY RTR
Jeff Meade reviews three new ARTR Fast Electric boats from Joysway

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Marine Modelling International May 2010