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ModelBoats Magazine
« on: April 02, 2020, 04:15:47 pm »


It appears that Model Boats magazine will not be published after the May issue (due 10th April) until the Coronavirus situation is less significant as lack of advertisers and sales outlets make it unable to continue.

I have my issues with the magazine but in the words of the Joni Mitchell song "you won't know what you've got till it gone"

Lets hope for a speedy return.

https://www.modelboats.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=154962
 
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Re: ModelBoats Magazine
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2020, 04:43:18 pm »

The topic appears to have been removed - but not by me.

There is some general information on the Model Engineer Forum:

https://www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=151891

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Re: ModelBoats Magazine
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2020, 05:47:24 pm »

So why has the post about delays in production been removed ? %% %%

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« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2020, 05:49:52 pm »

Because it was posted in a format not approved by the management it would seem.

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Re: ModelBoats Magazine
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2020, 05:52:37 pm »

Also removed from here  %% It is what it ,sure no one would be surprised if production was delayed, just hope they do not take the decision to stop the magazine altogether.

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« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2020, 05:59:11 pm »

Also removed from here  %% It is what it ,sure no one would be surprised if production was delayed, just hope they do not take the decision to stop the magazine altogether.
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Re: ModelBoats Magazine
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2020, 06:04:05 pm »

Colin Bishop

What did I do wrong that my thread, that you posted to, on this subject has been removed?
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Re: ModelBoats Magazine
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2020, 06:04:14 pm »

Larry
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Re: ModelBoats Magazine
« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2020, 06:06:40 pm »

Colin Bishop

What did I do wrong that my thread, that you posted to, on this subject has been removed?



Colin did not remove it.



Interesting here however on the Official Model Boats Forum, t ome I read it as that some have been given advanced info about things to happen and posted details.


https://www.facebook.com/modelboatsmag/?__tn__=kC-R&eid=ARCJ31SMpfFyBMoJrinQk7ZFvXw0qSNepF04IYJ6a9k2SAzyOf7Ce752QVX_5QYwPEko6aSvj6LVmzYW&hc_ref=ARRXsfMZxk6prsWjzOwshDSeFpcrCfoyff20ffCqHpGme4lp9OWdSFiwt2knZAoxBxo&fref=nf&__xts__[0]=68.ARBcdTwtO1T1i_jghZakztCEvZoZndjkp4WTSwl3yr3FwvBEIulOD1kSOGYaosMj9jum_gS32ofV0mFxRYil_SX_24dmnVYr8jbvSU7dgQcUE82CNe0zj2XTC2Dml3TBiEIEAsrXGo9e2cTpZDpwLNEVDtZFTKyBuA5CdGj4qBP1s0naltZyToKz_xQWrsqOSt9geUbIvi1RP7MxFzhw-9fTBgQ8_0l1uK4nUofq2pmnvKWdUZwilGYj0Zqa55O0-O47wxyqIbA-nY2U-7ibPQKUuf7Tg0EWwFByvh1wdLw0PhdgzC70s_uYA0RIXxid2MpGcrd3jEmzY9YNYH7a7Q

Transparency is the best policy..


And the cat is out of the bag now so silly deleting things..

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Re: ModelBoats Magazine
« Reply #9 on: April 02, 2020, 06:21:26 pm »

So it was deleted because it wasn't an official announcement that I found on Model Boats?

I note that the thread on the Model Boats Mage website has gone as well although the US RC Groups forum has had it since lunch time and it is still there.

This is the internet. Once it is out there it cannot be recaptured.
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Re: ModelBoats Magazine
« Reply #10 on: April 02, 2020, 06:25:00 pm »

So it was deleted because it wasn't an official announcement?

This is the internet. Once it is out there it cannot be recaptured.



Which I suppose is fine, but they must realise it is now out there and so would be better to make an Official announcement ASAP.

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Re: ModelBoats Magazine
« Reply #11 on: April 02, 2020, 06:43:47 pm »


Have they denied the story or just objected to it having been made public? I agree that they need to clarify this urgently, particularly for those with subscriptions or modellers who might complete the form on their website to buy one.
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Re: ModelBoats Magazine
« Reply #12 on: April 02, 2020, 07:17:00 pm »

 I have  just seen bout the stoppage Well why  is an offer of 3 mags  for a £1  at the moment being sent out?
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Re: ModelBoats Magazine
« Reply #13 on: April 02, 2020, 07:24:37 pm »

Exactly.
Reading the post on the Marine Engineering site it looks like they are still getting the mag albeit delayed they will still get their  12-13 issues.
Looking at the MB postings it appears a bit more drastic but as MB have deleted the post I am not sure what was said but the post on the MB facebook does not bode well.
Again they need to clarify the situation and not just hope this will go away.

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« Reply #14 on: April 02, 2020, 08:19:44 pm »

Exactly.
Reading the post on the Marine Engineering site it looks like they are still getting the mag albeit delayed they will still get their  12-13 issues.
Looking at the MB postings it appears a bit more drastic but as MB have deleted the post I am not sure what was said but the post on the MB facebook does not bode well.
Again they need to clarify the situation and not just hope this will go away.

This will probably be deleted but what was posted was, I think, copied here:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3570349-Model-Boats-magazine-%C2%93On-Hold%C2%94
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« Reply #15 on: April 02, 2020, 08:40:15 pm »

Model Boats mag webpage currently states delivery on 10th and 14th (typo I think?).  It also says content will be reduced for a while which sounds reasonable.  Having looked at the other posts / links I wouldn't worry too much but looks to me something got leaked somewhere, and facefacrce is mentioned so no surprise.

Time to step back and breathe/ pause?

I just hope the printed mag survives -I was really looking forward to it in a week's time or so when I brave out for a food shop!

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Re: ModelBoats Magazine
« Reply #16 on: April 02, 2020, 08:43:58 pm »

Thanks for the link.
Interesting read, not looking good in the long run.


Will be looking forward for the email advising subscribers what is happening,  hopefully just a break while the virus is causing such difficulties for all. But !!!!!

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Re: ModelBoats Magazine
« Reply #17 on: April 02, 2020, 08:45:50 pm »

Model Boats mag webpage currently states delivery on 10th and 14th (typo I think?).  It also says content will be reduced for a while which sounds reasonable.  Having looked at the other posts / links I wouldn't worry too much but looks to me something got leaked somewhere, and facefacrce is mentioned so no surprise.

Time to step back and breathe/ pause?

I just hope the printed mag survives -I was really looking forward to it in a week's time or so when I brave out for a food shop!

Rich


Content reduced ?, if the editor has been told to Stop all further work on the mag then there is no mag.


Suspect the bit on MB site was put up before the post on the MB forum.

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Re: ModelBoats Magazine
« Reply #18 on: April 02, 2020, 08:52:44 pm »

This will probably be deleted but what was posted was, I think, copied here:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3570349-Model-Boats-magazine-%C2%93On-Hold%C2%94
That was on Facebook and now the whole thread has disiapeared.
Looks like an internal email that got out .
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Re: ModelBoats Magazine
« Reply #19 on: April 02, 2020, 08:54:49 pm »

I have my issues with the contents of the Model Boats mag but in the words of the Joni Mitchell song "you don't know what you've got till it's gone".

I hope that the whole Coronavirus situation improves and that we can get back to normality and deciding whether each issue of Model Boats is worth buying.

I look forward to seeing the next Model Boats issue after the May 2020 issue.

Unless I am much mistaken there are other magazines in the same ownership. I wonder what, if anything, is happening to them.
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Re: ModelBoats Magazine
« Reply #20 on: April 02, 2020, 08:57:36 pm »

I've not seen anything from the source yet saying it's been placed on hold or terminated?

https://www.modelboats.co.uk/news/article/model-boats-may-2020/27238
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Re: ModelBoats Magazine
« Reply #22 on: April 02, 2020, 09:03:06 pm »

I have my issues with the contents of the Model Boats mag but in the words of the Joni Mitchell song "you don't know what you've got till it's gone".

I hope that the whole Coronavirus situation improves and that we can get back to normality and deciding whether each issue of Model Boats is worth buying.

I look forward to seeing the next Model Boats issue after the May 2020 issue.

Unless I am much mistaken there are other magazines in the same ownership. I wonder what, if anything, is happening to them.




One of them will be having extended  production periods, 5 weeks not 4, apparently you will still get 12-13issues but delayed which is perfectly understandable, however this does not seem to be the case for MB.


Apparently an announcement to subscribers is Imminent.

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Re: ModelBoats Magazine
« Reply #23 on: April 02, 2020, 09:28:06 pm »


The original post was put up by the editor of MB

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3570349-Model-Boats-magazine-%C2%93On-Hold%C2%94


...I read that. There's no indication of, and had no idea that was anyone connected with the magazine!!!!! If that was by Mr Chorlton as "RC boater" It wasn't obvious at all.
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Re: ModelBoats Magazine
« Reply #24 on: April 02, 2020, 09:44:12 pm »

The topic appears to have been removed - but not by me.

There is some general information on the Model Engineer Forum:

https://www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=151891

Colin

Not removed, just merged with the Cronoavirus topic - now un-mereged and added as first two posts in this topic - Admin.

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