TALISMAN - In-depth scratchbuild Plan Feature project for Clyde Paddle Steamer,drawn by Jim Pottinger, built by John Gray - Part Five

GALLERY - Jon Godsell's photo subject this month is Auxiliary Motor Training Ship Mir

ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH HYDRO TOPICS! - Peter Hill surveys R/C equipment from 35 years ago

ALL POINTS & MAILBOAT - What's happening around the lakes and shows, the National Tug Towing Conference, plus your letters

BELLONA - Keith Julier reviews Corel's 74-gun ship kit, imported, distributed and retailed by Euro Models of Twickenham

WINDERMERE PREVIEW - Jon Godsell looks forward to the Steamboat Museum's May regatta

OMRA NEWS - John Kerr discusses radios, fuel tanks, rudders - and visits Eastbourne

RANGE FINDER - Dave Wooley's world of fighting ships - HMS Somali, Soviet Aviation Cruiser Moskva, plus the Mystery Photo

DEAN'S MARINE AT NUREMBERG - New launches from Britain's most prolific kit manufacturer

CLUB 500 - Dave Brumstead takes a look at the Model Slipway's very successful Fast Electric Racing Boat designed to foster club events

FOCUS ON SCALE - A regular look at r/c scale - by Paul Freshney and Dave Brumstead - Fenders, the Luton Auction and the IMS

MULTI MATTERS - Julian Waumsley with more news on the multi racing scene

TEST BENCH - Books, kits, catalogues, flags and plans