Model Yachts and Model Yacht Sailing: How to Build, Rig, and Sail a Self-acting Model YachtThis illustrated guidebook shows in superb detail how to construct a model toy yacht, and successfully sail it in shallow waters. With ample detail inclusive of materials guidance, measurements, and planning from conception to sailing, this guide excels as an introduction to building model boats. The yacht depicted is a small sailboat, with a classic elegance and simplicity that demonstrates the principal elements of nautical seaworthiness - a well-constructed and sealed hull, sails capable of carrying wind to propel the craft, and a precisely shaped and measured deck, beam and keel. At the beginning of this primer, the author explains that the finished craft described is the product of repeated experiments and refining of the yacht design and construction process. He only submitted this guide for publication once the finished yacht was deemed both sound and accessible to aspiring model makers. The step-by-step instructions are accompanied by over fifty sketches, many labeled with precise dimensions, to assist the reader in successfully building the yacht. |
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... bottom , I should get greatly increased power and speed , for I felt satisfied that the light draught and larger sails more than compensated for a wider beam . It stands also to reason that a vessel of a wide beam does not heel over to ...
... bottom of the piece of wood , beginning a little forward of the middle for the run ; and at same time cut away so much of the bottom as will leave in . for the keel , by wide . The next diagram shows one side , with entrance and run cut ...
... bottom , as indicated by the dotted lines , and this would of course slightly vary the other sec- tional outlines , but I do not think it should be made more angular , nor do I advise it , as the vessel would lose too much buoyancy ...
... bottom upwards upon it , and marking it round with a pencil ; draw a middle line from end to end , and cut it to the required shape as near as possible . A beam must now be put across the middle of the ship , exactly level with the ...
... bottom of the ship , about 6 in . apart . This false . keel , and the position it occupies , can be easily seen in the drawing of " Diana , " and is marked K ; the leaden keel is underneath as there shown , and I will now describe the ...
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Model Yachts and Model Yacht Sailing: How to Build, Rig, and Sail a Self ... James E Walton No preview available - 2018 |
Model Yachts and Model Yacht Sailing - How to Build, Rig. and Sail a Self ... James E. Walton No preview available - 2010 |