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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... 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 , spars , and rigging only . a ...
... 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 mainmast comes next . Get a short piece of brass tube § in . internal diameter , and about ...
... mainsheet . Make also a dozen or so of wood or bone slides to pattern— O ; one hook and one slide at least is required for every rope that has to be lengthened or shortened . Ladies ' bone meshes of suitable width and thickness make the ...
... 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 , drive a peg ...
... mainsheet ƒ , and are most important ; they must be well put on , the latter , d , about 12 in . from the outer end of the boom , so as to work well when the hook e is hooked on to the horse for this sheet ( viz . mainsheet ) at 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 |