Marine Modelling Magazine, October 2016 Issue

This month the Free Plan has a different model on each side.The Super Card Drifter continues our collection of card models by offering a Steam Drifter from around 1900; on the other side is an easy build model of a little known sea-going torpedo boat called Tarrett.Both models are designed to encourage young or inexperienced modellers to have a go.This latter theme continues with a€~Photo Etched Modelling for Beginnersa€ , in which Robin Trott explains the techniques necessary to get the best results.We have an article on HMS Bluebell, discussing the crew and fittings needed to make this popular Flower Class Corvette look very lifelike.The second part on the Quentin Roosevelt gives details of a 1cm3 steam engine which was used to power the craft.Therea€ s a very interesting set of drawings and constructional details for a portable boat launcher, and finally the Gothenburg gives the history of a tall ship with some useful pictures if you wish to model this type of craft.