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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... hand , with strong breezes and sea on , " Storm Along " won . I interchanged their sails , and " Storm Along " won found out that I had 66 considerably always . I then happened to lace the feet of the sails of " Storm Along " to their ...
... hand easily ; ƒ is the horse for the mainsheet to travel on ; gg and h h are 1 - in . eye - bolts ( screw - eyes ) for the bowsprit guys , and main- backstays to be hooked to ; these must be firm and strong . Here is a diagram of masts ...
... can be done perfectly and expeditiously with any lock - stitch machine ; it will sew them exactly even without puckering , and all SELVEDGE 47 ′′ that has to be done by hand is to fasten 76 Model Yachts and Model Yacht Sailing .
... hand is to fasten off the corners . I make all my own sails , and can , without hurry , make a full large suit for a 3 - ft . boat in an evening . The selvedges are not to be hemmed , because the after leaches of all the sails should ...
... and the jib and foresail keeping still full , would turn the ship back to her course again , viz . " full and by . " On the other hand , she cannot run off the wind , because the mainsail , well 90 Model Yachts and Model Yacht Sailing .
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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 |