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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... spars , and rigging only . a mainmast . b topmast . c gaff . ď mainboom . e starboard or right backstay . flarboard or left backstay . g bowsprit . h starboard bowsprit guy . i larboard bowsprit guy . j bobstay . k India - rubber ring ...
... spars is bamboo - canes , these require little trimming , can be procured of any thickness and length , and are stronger , lighter , and more elastic than any other kind of wood . The mainmast must be 38 in . long from the deck , andin ...
... spars by making it necessary to bore holes in them , -varnish all the lashings with copal varnish , it will preserve them and prêvent them slipping . Each maker must use a little judgment , and under- stand what he is going to do before ...
... spars , or what not , may be a little too long , the best plan is for the maker to try each and everything before spoiling his work . Enlarged Diagram of how to fix the sliding sheets for the respective booms , i . e . jib , fore , and ...
... spars , and sails , of exactly two - thirds the length , breadth , and height of these , must be made . It is called the storm suit , and is used when the wind is too strong for the first suit . Reefing is not practicable in a cutter ...
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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 |