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Saturday, 26 March 2011

WIN! WIN! WIN!

We have 3 fantastic new Vosper MTB 379 DVDs to give away. To enter the giveaway, join the blog and leave a comment below. The winners' names will be drawn on 29 April 2011.



Closing date: 29 April 2011

Friday, 25 March 2011

April issue - OUT NOW! Inlcudes a free plan of the Vosper MTB 379

Get a free plan of the Vosper MTB 379  in the April issue of Marine Modelling International!
If you're hungry for more, why not buy these fantastic NEW products! 
Vosper MTB 379 DVD           BUY HERE
Vosper MTB 379 Blu-Ray     BUY HERE
Vosper MTB 379 woodpack BUY HERE          
Vosper MTB 379 Plan           BUY HERE

To place your order, call the order hotline on 01684 588599 
or shop online at www.trapletshop.com
Building your model from a Traplet 'Laser Wood Pack' semi-kit removes the need to trace and cut your own intricate parts. It will be necessary to purchase additional sheet and strip wood from your local model shop to complete the model.

RC Shipyard - Vosper MTB 379
RC Shipyard - Vosper MTB 379 (DVD)
Running Time: Approximately 60 minutes 

Known as the Royal Navy’s “Little Ships”, the Motor Torpedo
Boats of the Coastal Forces served with distinction throughout the Second
World War.

Join model boat designer and builder Barrie Griffin as he uses the pack of laser-cut parts to build, fit out and sail one of them. It is the ideal model warship for beginners and experts alike.
Ref: DV512
RRP: £9.95/US$14.95 + p&p/s&h

Also available on Blu-Ray
Ref: DV512HD
RRP: £12.95/US$19.95 + p&p/s&h

RC Shipyard - Vosper MTB 379 Wood pack
Ref: WP3505
RRP: £65.00/US$110.50 + p&p/s&h

RC Shipyard - Vosper MTB 379 Plan
Ref: MAR3505
RRP: £11/US$14.50 + p&p/s&h

Enjoy great savings by buying the RC Shipyard - Vosper MTB 379 Set  
Multi buy offer – buy the RC Shipyard - Vosper MTB 379 Set and save!
Set includes: Plan (MAR3505), Wood pack (WP3505), DVD (DV512)
Ref: SET3505
RRP: £76.95/US$124.95 + p&p/s&h

RC Shipyard - Vosper MTB 379 Blu-Ray Set
(includes Plan (MAR3505), Wood pack (WP3505), Blu-Ray DVD (DV515HD)
Ref: SET3505HD
RRP: £79.95 / $129.95 + p&p/s&h

March Issue Out Now

March 2011


REGULARS

MESSAGE FROM THE BRIDGE
The editor looks at some of the subjects covered
in this month’s edition

MASTHEAD
Maritime news and views

DIARY DATES
Events for your diary

AIRWAVES
Alan Senior deals with some interesting readers’ techy problems and solutions

POWERPLUG
Rick Eyrich deals with some Tunnel Hull woes

SAIL FREE
Chris Jackson with news of the forthcoming season of sailboat racing

LIVEWIRES
Jeff Meade looks at some new F/E boats

STEAM SCENE
Chris Saunders builds the TVR1A twin cylinder steam engine

PLASTIC KIT SCENE
Robin Trott looks at some new and re-released maritime related plastic kits

VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
Some recent full size ships seen in the Solent

WATERLINES
Kelvin Holmes continues his look at Post-war Aircraft Carriers of the USN Pt 3

MEETING POINT
Reports on exhibitions and shows over the past few months

CHANDLERY
New books and catalogues with a maritime flavour




FEATURES

MODEL BOAT SAILORS
Give a man a tall ship memory and a measure of skill, he will build a fine square-rigger!

NEW MINI SERIES – STEAM IN GERMANY ‘GOETHE’
Chris Koenig describes this Rhine paddle steamer

GOLDEN RETRIEVER
Bryant Thompson describes his simple to build rescue boat

FAST ATTACK CRAFT CLASS 143/143A
Chris Koenig describes and builds this post WWII NATO attack craft

CLUB OF THE MONTH
Features the Weymouth and Portland MBC

PILOT CUTTER REFIT
John Davies rebuilds pilot cutter ‘Agnes’

MMI VISITS CHARLESTOWN
A visit to this small but interesting Cornish harbour including the Shipwreck & Heritage Centre

FIRMLY CAST!
Kim Belcher pays a visit to Macs Mouldings

RADIO TRANSMITTER MUFF
Full details of making a muff for a Planet T5 transmitter

CONVENTIONAL SUBS
Clive Halliwell looks at the history of the different types of submarines

NEW MINI SERIES – VINTAGE MOTOR SHED – 1
John Parker describes the Frog Revmaster