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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... screw in the stem for the bobstay , and two in the sternpost for the self - acting rudder , as shown in this drawing . HOLES TO BE LEFT α FOR RUDDER HINCES α HOLE FOR BOBSTAY EYE - BOLT The one in the stem must be about 5 in . from top ...
... screw - eye , with large eye for the bowsprit to go through ; this must be carefully screwed into the thick wood at the stem through the deck ; b is the chock for the heel or inner D end of the bowsprit to fit in ; c is.
... 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 mainmast . b topmast . c gaff . ď mainboom . e ...
... screw- eye ( ƒ , diagram , p . 50 ) , back through the other hole in the slide , and make it fast there by a knot , only see the line is not too long or too short for convenient working . By this means , as you will soon see , any rope ...
... screw in a screw - eye , as shown at b above ; then lash one ring How to Fit Masts , & c . 63.
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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 |