Paddleducks
Other Marine Models => Sailing craft => Topic started by: andrewh on March 06, 2008, 12:07:05 AM
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I have been making a working model of a square-rigger for longer than I care to remember
Some pics over the build are, I hope attached.
I am on the point of completing the standing rigging, sails etc are all complete, roll on the launch
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Not only that, but nearing trials too!
andrew
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A very nice looking model Andrew _ I'd certainly appreciate seeing some photos of it when fully rigged.
I assume it is also fitted with a motor and prop?
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Eddy,
Yes, fitted with 385 motor and 30mm plastic prop basically inset into the rudder. Experience with a Thames barge suggests that a blip of power is a good way to avoid irons.
She has sailed rigged only once - at midnight and after the ice was lifted out of the pond!
Who says this is a sedentary sport?
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Top model. I find the standing rigging the most interesting part of the build.
cheers, lennard
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Andrew. I have just completed a west country schooner, with 2 square sails, which furl by radio control. I will post pictures soon . Geoff
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Andrew, pictuers of my wast country schooner, Fiying Foam reg @ Bridgwater Somerset. The square sails furl by radio control. R.G.Y.
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Sorry that should be west country. Photo 2 shows about a quarter of the metal fitting made.
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Having trouble sailing this model. Will not turn into wind. I will have to furl all of the jib sails. to get the center of pressure right. R.G.Y.