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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... horse for the foresheet to work on ; d is the hole or step for the mainmast ; e is the hatchway or opening in the deck , just large enough to admit the hand easily ; ƒ is the horse for the mainsheet to travel on ; gg and h h are 1 - in ...
... horse for foresheet ( diagram , p . 49 ) . The horse for foresheet is made as follows : Cut two diamond or other shaped pieces of sheet brass , † in . thick , and about 1 in . in length ; thus— ; make a small hole at each corner , and a ...
... horse must be made exactly the same way , but I in . wider and somewhat stronger , for the main- sheet ( diagram , p . 49 , ƒ ) , and put as near the edge of the stern as due regard for strength will permit . The step or socket for the ...
... horse . " " " 9 mainsheet horse . Now comes the mainboom ( d , diagram , p . 50 ) ; it must be 36 in . long , a little thinner than the mainmast , and must be fitted thus- α f Put a brass band , a , 1⁄2 in . wide , round the thicker end ...
... horse for this sheet ( viz . mainsheet ) at the stern ; this hook , e , is to be one of the large hooks ( as shown p . 62 ) . In order that the mainsheet should not have to be made too long , and thereby get foul of the stern , & c ...
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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 |