Model Boats

First published over 50 years ago, this great old magazine will be perfect for you if you like building model boats or just enjoy soaking up all of the elements of this huge hobby. Covering every type of model boat including, warships, tugs, lifeboats, historical ships, ferries, submarines and yachts to name a few. Both ‘seaworthy’ remoted controlled vessels through to static display models are featured as well as conversions, modifications, hints and tips and general ‘brain-storming’ ideas to get your juices flowing! Each issue features kit and model reviews, show and club reports and news from the boat modelling world. Model Boats magazine publishes 12 great issues a year.

Model Boats

WELCOME TO THE FEBRUARY 2026 ISSUE OF MODEL BOATS

Compass 360 • If you have a news story for these pages, please contact the Editor, Lindsey Amrani, via e-mail at editor@modelboats.co.uk

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Banckert – a small tug with big capabilities • Tomasz Klyszynski reviews this perfect for R/C conversion 1:50 scale kit from Billing Boats

The Learning Curve Part 4 • Stuart Deacon takes on his first scratch build!

The genius of gel • Monika Cybulska provides a lighthearted introduction to this incredibly versatile and game-changing modelling medium, along with a hands-on, and packed with tips, guide to its use

Moana’s canoe • Ken Bedwell demonstrates just how far he’ll go as a dutiful grandfather with this delightful Disney birthday gift

Herzogin Cecilie • Nev Wade sets about the retro-fit of a beauty of that had languished for far too long…

HMS Odin • Ross Pollard salutes this sadly lost sub and her crew

A Boatograph Album • John Parker pays tribute to the talent of his fellow modellers/sailing buddies

BOILER ROOM • Richard Simpson inspects Denes Designs’ new ABC2 (Automatic Boiler Control) system

Best of British PART 1 • Dave Wiggins reflects on the dawn of British ‘modern electronic control systems’ during the 1950s…

Your Models • Whether you’re highly skilled and experienced or completely new to the hobby, you’re definitely invited to this launch party! So please keep the contributions coming by emailing your stories and photos to editor@modelboats.co.uk

Your Letters • Got views to air or information to share? Then we want to hear from you!

Next month in model Boats • In the March issue of Model Boats, on sale from Friday, February 20, 2026, don’t miss….