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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... wire , and bend it at the ends so as to be 4 in . apart , put the ends through the plates ; thus- and solder or get soldered , the D 2 How to Make Deck Fittings , Rudder , & c . 51 HOW TO MAKE DECK FITTINGS, RUdder, HOW TO MAKE DECK ...
... wire to the plates underneath ; bore holes in the deck 4 in . apart , 2 in . or so forward of the mainmast , and at equal distance from the mid - deck line ; fit in the two ends , a a , and screw the plates firmly to the deck : if it is ...
... wire through the bottom , and about an inch into the box ( as in dotted line ) , bend them so as to make them stick ... wires thus- www ; and when hooked into the screw - eyes or gudgeons , it should act easily either to right or left ...
... wire ; and two of still stouter wire , this shape and size , say I in.- ; the former are for the various standing and running gear , and the two latter for the foresail sheet and mainsheet . Make also a dozen or so of wood or bone ...
... wire required may be these sizes- for small hooks . " " larger hooks , & c . , & c . foresheet horse . " " " 9 mainsheet horse . Now comes the mainboom ( d , diagram , p . 50 ) ; it must be 36 in . long , a little thinner than 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 |