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Radio Controlled Racing Sailboats |
Chris Jackson |
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15.00 |
Newly published in 2003 this work will be the new standard
work covering many topics including planking, moulding, rigging, sailmaking,
tuning & tactics. It replaces Radio Controlled Racing Yachts published
in 1997 which was previously the best book on the subject.
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| BK-31 |
A Manual of Yacht Designs |
John Lewis |
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20.00 |
Contains the author’s 10R, M, 6M & A Class designs
reproduced at A4 size & spanning the years 1950 to 1990. A cross section
of the sport’s development from one of its most prolific and consistent
designers.
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| BK-35 |
Sydney’s Model Racing Skiffs – a History |
Stephen Crewes |
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11.00 |
The history of a leisure pastime in Australia from 1900 to
1954. The photos of these amazing yachts, circa 6” to 24” long
with incredibly large rigs, some powering through the waves of Sydney harbour
almost invite the question “Can it be true?”. The lack of lines
and other data is an unfortunate omission but otherwise it’s a fascinating
read.
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| BK-38 |
Making Model Yacht Sails - Larry's method of building in shape |
Larry Robinson |
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10.00 |
If you want to know how to make well shaped rc model yacht
sails, and make them consistently, this contains all you need to know. The
method used by the top sail makers for putting the 3D shape into the sails,
as well as the luff shaping, is described in some detail. The construction
of the moulds themselves is also dealt with at some length. Packed with other
hints and tips and very well illustrated. A master class in sail making for
modern rc model yachts.
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| BK-40 |
Yacht Designs 1991 to 2002 |
John Lewis |
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20.00 |
Following on from where A Manual of Yacht
Designs left off this collection includes the author's recent designs. As
well as 6M and A class designs there are also designs for the One Metre and
AC Class at 1/12th scale. In addition there are designs for 1.5 metre and
2 Metre yachts in classes not yet formalised. A4 portrait format, 117 pages,
plastic ring binding.
Purchase the earlier book BK-31, A Manual of Yacht Designs, and this one
together for £35 and save on postage at the same time.
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A Catalog of Lines Plans – Thirty Small Sailing Boats for Great Fun |
Ch. H. Détriché |
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20.00 |
Charles Détriché has been
a prolific and consistent designer of yachts for RC for longer than the IOM
class has been around. At an early stage of that class’s history
the FeFe2 had established itself as a competitive design and many others
have followed tracking the general design trends in the class. For the
main part, however, his designs have been of the narrower type. All are
designed with simplicity of construction in mind, many being single chine
for straightforward construction in thin plywood.
More recently Charles has widened his scope to provide equally simple and
pleasing designs for the FOOTY, HALF METRE, RG65, J75, PHIGIT, MARBLEHEAD
and TEN RATER classes. This catalogue also includes two designs intended
to be built as One Designs.
Sections are all shown full size, the general layout showing foils, ballast
and mast position is given at reduced size and there is some descriptive
text where necessary. It is typical of Charles’ generosity to the
sport that he allows builders to build the designs in the catalogue free
of any further payment or royalty.
This will be useful source material for anyone looking for effective and
easy to build yachts of any size 300 to 1600 mm as well as for anyone interested
in looking at a train of development from a single designer.
101 pages at A4 size, spiral ring bound with thick paper.
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Your Model Yacht –
How to Sail it; Practical hints for the Young Novice |
E
E Marshall: 1929? |
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3.00 |
A simple pamphlet aimed at schoolboys,
dealing with the sailing of the simplest models without
steering gear, or with weighted rudders.
by a Member of One of the Leading Model Yacht Clubs
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How to Sail Your Model Yacht |
Bassett-Lowke:
1930’s |
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3.00 |
A more sophisticated pamphlet
written originally in the 1930’s to accompany Bassett’s
superior toy yachts. Deals with the use of Braine gear.
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Tuning up a Model Yacht |
D A MacDonald
(MAP 1957) |
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3.00 |
More sophisticated again. Aims
at the competitive model yachtsman and assumes the boat
is fitted with vane gear.
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The Model Dockyard Handy
Book –
The Model Dockyard, Fleet St: 4th Edition:1872 |
New
introduction by Russell Potts |
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10.00 |
A comprehensive catalogue and
guide to construction from one of the leading model engineering
firms of the mid 19th century, founded originally in 1779.
As well as model yachts it covers an extensive range of
steam and clockwork powered model boats as well as model
steam engines and railway locomotives, together with parts
and castings for home construction.
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Jack’s Guide to the Restoration
of
Older Model Yachts |
Jack
Drury with comments by Russell Potts and Richard Howlett. |
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6.00 |
A guide to the techniques required
to bring old wooden boats back to sailing condition. Draws
on experience of a modeller active since the 1920’s
and two of today’s most experienced restorers.
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“M” 1930-1990 – A Design History of the Marblehead
Class of Model Yacht |
Russell Potts |
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4.00 |
Covers the long story of the M from its origins
in the USA to its present world wide distribution. Seeks to explain how and why
the shape of boats has changed. Many lines drawings.
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| BK-8 |
100 Years of the 10-Rater Rule |
Russell Potts |
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4.00 |
Despite the title, this souvenir of the 1987 Centenary
10 Rater world championship in Gothenburg deals only with design developments
before the introduction of radio control. Line and photo illustrations.
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| BK-9 |
Sporting Hobbies and Social Class – the case of Model
Yachting |
Russell Potts |
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5.00 |
A survey of the social background of Victorian model
yachtsmen, concentrating on two episodes involving clubs sailing on water in
the Royal Parks of London.
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| BK-10 |
The Social Construction of a Leisure Technology: Yacht Design
and the Rating Rules 1880-1920 |
Russell Potts |
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10.00 |
This is not a model yachting title, but the text
of an M.Sc dissertation written by Russell a few years ago. Vast erudition combined
with original ideas about the taxonomy of sports, the ideology of the Victorian
yachtsman and the way in which technology is shaped by the social aims of the
users. Lots of lines plans of Victorian racing yachts.
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Bibliography of Model Yachting |
Russell Potts &
Paul Croxson |
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12.00 |
A very comprehensive review of model yachting related
publications through the years. For a bibliography this is a remarkably readable
piece and very informative about the history of the sport in its own right.
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| BK-32 |
Ralph's Guide to Vintage Sailmaking |
Ralph Nellist |
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8.00 |
Describes manufacture of cotton sails, tools and
materials, in incredible detail. Not only an asset to anyone contemplating a
restoration project, but also useful to makers of modern sails interested to
learn about our heritage.
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Model Sailing Yachts |
Percival Marshall with introduction by
Russell Potts |
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12.00 |
Reprinted 1905 version of this early classic. Contains
much material useful for those restoring early craft or just interested in our ‘roots’.
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Building Planked Models |
Charles
Farley
edited by Earl Boebert |
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15.00 |
A manual of vintage model yacht
construction of interest to contemporary builders as well
as those involved in restoration and/or reproduction projects.
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Yankee III – Build and sail a model
of a famous J Class yacht |
Earl Boebert |
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17.00 |
This delightfully produced book takes the reader through
the various stages of construction of a 36” rc sailing model of the J Class ‘Yankee’.
The model design is based on a free sailing model by the well known USA model
yachtsman, John Black, in 1935. This model was itself based on the original Yankee
which, although an unsuccessful candidate for defending the America’s Cup,
did enjoy a successful season in UK waters. The value of the book is enhanced
by sections that deal with the original Yankee as well as Black’s model.
Exceedingly well illustrated with sketches and plans throughout.
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How to Build a Model Yacht (1902) |
Herbert Fisher and Frank Nichols |
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12.00 |
| A nicely illustrated slim volume
covering hull construction, spars and sail making
as well as the necessary construction of the rowing
skiff with which to follow ‘your’ model.
Originally produced in the USA. There is a very informative
introduction, setting it in context, by Russell Potts
who thoughtfully adds an excellent and detailed commentary
on the main sections too. This adds considerably
to the overall value making it an interesting overview
of the way our sport was carried out just a century
ago. Glancing through it is enough to make anyone
appreciate the ease with which modern rc sailing
takes place. Please note that the price of books does not include
VAT.
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