TrapletShop.com- Hobbyists Newsletter

Traplet Publications Ltd is a Worcestershire-based specialist publisher founded in October 1980, with its first magazine, Radio Race Car International, launching in January 1981. Over nearly four decades the company grew into one of the UK's leading hobby publishers, producing magazines, books, model plans, DVDs, and accessories for radio-controlled aircraft, boats, cars, static scale modelling, model railways, and crafts including quilting. TrapletShop.com serves as the company's retail arm, bringing its full catalogue of publications and physical hobby supplies to enthusiasts across the UK and worldwide.

Magazines and Publications

Traplet's magazine stable covers a wide range of modelling disciplines. Titles include RC Model World (radio-controlled aircraft), Model Boats, Quiet & Electric Flight International, Flightpath, and several craft-focused magazines. Each title combines construction features, product tests, news, and reader projects, catering to both newcomers and experienced builders. Back issues and special editions are sold through TrapletShop.com alongside current subscriptions.

Model Plans, Kits, and Accessories

Beyond print, TrapletShop.com stocks an extensive range of model plans and physical build materials. Customers can purchase:

• Radio-controlled aircraft plans from designers including Brian Taylor
• Model boat plans by Phil Noel, Dennis Bryant, and Duncan Hutson
• Laser-cut wooden construction packs
• Vacuum-formed and fibreglass hull accessories
• Instructional DVDs covering construction techniques
• Scale model tractor and farm machinery publications (Model Tractor magazine, acquired 2010)

The plans service is one of the most valued parts of the Traplet business, offering a library of hundreds of designs across aircraft, boat, and vehicle categories.

Traplet Publications and Sarik Hobbies

Sarik Hobbies Ltd acquired the rights to sell Traplet's plans, woodpacks, and physical accessories (excluding magazine publishing) and continues to make many of those products available from Malvern, Worcestershire. Many of Traplet's magazine titles are now published by other publishers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What magazines does Traplet publish?

Traplet's portfolio includes RC Model World, Model Boats, Quiet & Electric Flight International, Flightpath, and craft titles covering quilting. In 2010 they also acquired Model Tractor magazine for farm machinery and scale tractor collectors.

Where is Traplet Publications based?

Traplet Publications is based in Worcestershire, England. The company has operated from addresses in Upton upon Severn and later Droitwich (11 Roman Way, Berry Hill, Droitwich, WR9 9AJ) during its history.

When was Traplet Publications founded?

Traplet Publications Ltd was incorporated on 6 October 1980. Its first title, Radio Race Car International, appeared on news-stands in January 1981, and the company has published hobby and leisure content for almost 40 years.

The Traplet plans and products are now sold by Sarik Hobbies. For current products visit www.sarikhobbies.com. This catalogue is no longer available through Catalink.