Marine Models: Volume 10, Number 5 – August 1937

Y VAZZZZ YZZ MIMWWVVQy SEMMMNO~ AWE woes MOAR A % MWMANH ses Vid YYe a Upp iittttellllidlla z VdG SS NVQ, YY QB Yr N My SS Ss jlme Yia YL fo N N SS S DOOM MN 4 Y SSS SSSa ~ EmsSn»ny > WO AAAS OOMMNMNWL SSAA Ny XS N ciW t 1t t t tinHe N SQQAAANMNAAQQS FSET INCORPORATING Vol. X, MARINE No. 5. MODELS THE MODEL SSO YACHTSMAN Sevenpence AUGUST, 1937. PUBLICATIONS LTD., 52, FETTER LANE, LONDON, E.C.4 66 RK Y L A R D 99 The World’s Best Marine Varnish and Enamel = “¢ ba ree -LLEWELLYN RYLAND LIMITED, FINEST SOFT PINE Specially selected for Model Boat Building. All thicknesses from 4” to 3”, widths up to 24” WHITE HEATHER Racing Model Yachts J. ALEXANDER & SONS 26, Victoria Parade, Ashton, Preston, Lancs. Expert Model Yacht Builders (30 years’ experience) FITTINGS SPECIALISTS Prime Honduras Mahogany “ Alexalight ’’ Metal Spars. Practical Sail Makers. Accessories. CHETHAM TIMBER Co. Ltd., 70, FINSBURY PAVEMENT, LONDON Power Boat Hulls. Send Stamp for Lists Racing Model Yachts WHITE E HEATHER E.C.2 METROPOLITAN 7418 < When replying to Advertisers please mention MARINE MODELS. , ALSO WIL reps (l(a Uli: a = — INCORPORATING Vol. IX, No. 5. THE MODEL YACHTSMAN Published on the Seventh of each Month August, 1937 EDITORIAL T HE present number of MARINE MODELS appears the day after the finish of the International Races at Fleetwood, and our next issue, the Special September Number, will contain a fully illustrated account of Fleetwood Regatta, as well as a number of other special features. Television Programmes of Marine Models have proved so successful, that we have been asked to organise a special programme for August 31, for transmission to Radiolympia. These demonstrations must be regarded as most important publicity for model yachting and power-boating. In connection with our remarks in recent Editorials anent the finance of model yachting, the comments of our American Correspondent, Mr. C. O. Brook, last month are worth study, If British model yacht clubs paid the same dues to their national association and the same Registration fees were charged for yachts as in the States, the M.Y.A. would have an income of £120 from Club Subscriptions, and about the same from Yacht Registrations. If subscriptions from individual members of the Association, Race Entry Fees, etc.,are alsotaken into account, the total would be nearly £300 per annum, and it would cost individual club members about 2s. or 2s. 6d. apiece. This is very little to contribute for the organisation of the sport, but it would provide funds to run all National Championships, in addition to carrying on the other routine work of the Association. Moreover, the additional funds would permit of far better organisation, more propaganda work, etc. Such an income would obviate the necessity of making special appeals to carry out Championships, which are part of the normal work of the National Authority, and the only appeals it should be necessary to make should be when we wish to send representatives to a regatta abroad, or undertake new commitments. The fact ts that our sport has grown, and our ideas must be enlarged accordingly. Parochial legislation was all very well in the early days, but we have now reached a point where a broader view must be taken. Mr. Brook, of America, told us plainly that Britain cannot afford to be unrepresented at the Boston Regatta. He is quite right, as we endanger our prestige if we are not. We cannot expect other nations to visit us, and then say we are unable to finance a return visit! So, in spite of the fact that model yachtsmen have been asked to contribute already this season to a number of funds raised for regattas —which should have been run out of general funds—may we ask them just once more to make a serious effort to raise the sum required. Not only is this a matter of national prestige abroad, but can be regarded as a fine advertisement for the sport, and therefore beneficial to model yachting in this country. 106 MARINE MODELS HOW TO MAKE A HOLLOW MAST By ANON. (Concluded from page 94.) ee SCALE) TO (NOT NOTE THE WEDGES FOR COMPRESSING THE GLUED JOINT JIG FOR GLUING-UP A TWO-PIECE MAST > Ae WS {——- [i stiff points, showing the foreside of the mast. Treat the other half similarly, but arrange that the marked faces are outside when the two halves are put together. With a couple of fine brads, tack the two halves of the mast together, putting the brads into what will be the solid ends of the spar, and leaving them projecting above the wood so that they can be withdrawn with pliers when they have served their purpose. Next plane the foreside of the mast down to its marked lines. Take the two halves apart, and, having set the marking gauge to zin., run lines on the inside of the halves to mark the extent of the hollowing-out. As the hollow in the mast is a circle, the wood to be removed from the centre is an exact semi-circle, so that with the aid of the gauged lines it should not be difficult to judge how much to carve away. Mark on each half of the mast the portions to be left solid for the fittings, etc. Now as to the spacing of the webs: divide up the distance between the solid parts under the fittings evenly, so as to space the webs about 6in. apart, and mark these in also. Hollow the two halves out, as requisite, using a suitable-sized gouge, and finish off with a piece of glasspaper wrapped round a little piece of stick. Casein glue must be used to glue the two halves together, and in order to ensure their registering properly and at the same time apply the necessary pressure to ensure a good glued joint, a simple form of jig is required. Take a piece of wood about lin. thick, of the same length as the mast, and about 5in. wide. Along each edge screw a batten about lin. square, forming a trough about 2in. wide. Line this trough with thin paper to obviate any chance of the mast sticking to it if there is any glue pressed out. Place the mast in the trough, foreside down, against one side of the trough and wedge it firmly together. Pairs of wedges spaced at intervals of 8in. or Qin. are used so as to exert an even pressure. Leave for 24 hours to set. When the curve for the foreside of the mast was put in all the taper was given on the one face, but thwartships it is distributed between the two sides. Mark the forwardand after-sides of the mast accordingly, setting the distances out from the glued joint which is the centreline of mast. Plane the sides to the marked lines. The spar should now be square in section all the way down but having the required taper. The corners are next MAST, SHOWING WEBS sf one half and set off from the after-face the thickness at centre, heel and top of mast. With a batten, run a curve through these LONGITUDINAL SECTION (NOT TO SCALE) OF TWO-PIECE, DUG-OUT, WOODEN, HOLLOW aD MARINE 4 *! ZA a No. \ Zar a, \ 7 4 4 x “\ \ SN NAY v4 ‘4 / Z 7 planed off, making it octagonal. The spar is then rubbed down with coarse glasspaper until it becomes round, and finished off with fine. It was not mentioned at the time, but in ordet-to permit this rubbing down the spar should be left a shade full of the required diameter. and wall thickness. until the finishing off, when this will disappear. The only disadvantage of this type of spar is that it is not quite as strong as one with a radial grain to the wood, but if the builder is prepared to take the extra trouble, this can be obtained by making a four-piece dug-out spar. It should, however, be emphasised that even a two-piece dug-out spar stands a very high end compression load, and a mast of this kind will be amply strong provided it is reasonably well stayed. \ VY \ \NTARNER “THE PRINCIPLE OF THE FOUR-PIECE DUG-OUT SPAR. ALLOWING FOR TAPER IN A FOUR-PIECE MAST The principle of the four-piece dug-out spar is shown in the diagram, but it is not such a simple problem to build this as the two-piece mast since allowance for the taper has to be made in the dimensions of the four pieces of wood used. The centre point of the afterside of the mast is the fixed point and, working from this, a section must be drawn through the greatest diameter of the mast, and also one for the least diameter. By superimposing these, it will be seen what size each of the four pieces of wood must be to give sufficient wood for the walls throughout the mast. It will be seen that the thinnest piece will be that forming the after-side of the mast, the two pieces for the sides will be thicker, and that for the foreside the thickest of all. A better way would be to make full-sized drawings of the mast, including a section on the fore-and-aft centreline of the mast. In this type of mast the solid pieces and webs will be formed by gluing in rectangular blocks of wood. The assembly and carving would have to be done two pieces at a time, inserting the wood blocks alternately, and it might simplify matters if, MODELS 107 in making up the two pieces, these were pinned together to the blocks with hardwood toothpicks, which could be left in position and cut away in shaping with the rest of the wood, This method of making a mast would make a stronger job if done properly, but I very much doubt whether, on models, at all events, it 1s worth the extra trouble involved, as it would be a tricky and difficult job in hollowing-out and making-up. LONDON R.N.V.R. NAVY WEEK, 1937, SEVENTH ONDON YEAR be held is again this year in H.M.S. ** President,’’ the R.N.V.R. Navy Week will Headquarters of the London Division, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. This ship is easily accessible from all. parts of London. The Lord Mayor of London has kindly consented to perform the Opening Ceremony at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 28, 1937. A guard of R.N.V.R. Ratings and the Bluejacket Band of the Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham, will be mounted to receive him on the Embankment, opposite the ship. The ship will be open to visitors (including Sunday, August 29), from noon to 8.30 p.m., at a charge of sixpence for admission. Navy Week will close at 8.30 p.m. on Sunday, September 5. London R.N.V.R. Navy Week had its origin in 1931, when a Drill Display of a Night Attack on the ship was staged. Later the ship was illuminated, guns’ crews were floodlit and the searchlights gave a display. This was repeated in 1932 and 1933. In 1934, in lieu of a display of drill, etc., the ship was opened to visitors, exhibits being arranged on the same lines as Navy Week at the Home Ports. The week was a conspicuous success, the sum of £134 10s. being handed over to the R.N.V.R. Benevolent Fund, and a similar sum to the R.N. Navy Week Charities Fund. In 1935 the venture was repeated with like success. In 1936 the sum of £126 10s. was donated to the R.N.V.R. Benevolent Fund and £150 to the R.N.V.R. (Auxiliary Patrol) Club. The whole of the organisation for the week is carried out by officers and men of the London Divi- sion, R.N.V.R., in the evenings after their day’s civilian work, with two objects in view. Firstly, to show the facilities for Naval Volunteering in London, and to create and foster an interest in all things appertaining to the Royal Navy, and, secondly, to aid Naval Charities. The prin¢ipal features arranged for this year are a panorama of the Coronation Review with over 150 ship models on a scale of 150ft. to the inch, an exhibit of historical and practical seamanship, the ‘‘ Ceremony of Sunset,’’ and gunnery, torpedo, mining and paravane exhibits. The Bluejackets Band from R.N. Barracks, Chat- ham, will play at intervals daily, and teas and light refreshments, souvenirs, etc., can be obtained on board at reasonable charges. 108 MARINE SHIPS’ MODELS ARMAMENTS By A. P. ISARD, A.M.I.Mech.E. (Concluded from page 84.) op HE Woolwich gun (shown in Fig. 5) is corner are small trucks (or grooved pulleys), which run on the side members of the slide carriage, which are made from channel steel, as shown. The slide carriage is fitted with somewhat similar to the Armstrong gun illustrated in the last article. It is a rifled muzzle-loader like the Armstrong but there is a big difference in its construction. This gun has a steel tube barrel but the wrought-iron rings are considerably thicker and fewer in number, resulting in very much cheaper cost, and it was made in a considerable number of sizes. Generally the muzzle-velocity was increased, which gave a greater armour penetration power, and heavier projectiles could also be used. For instance, the 16in. or 80-ton gun fired a 1,700-lb. projectile with a muzzle velocity of about 1,600ft. These guns were mounted on H.M.S. * Inflexible.” With the advent of really slow-burning powder, still higher muzzle velocities were possible, and a range of 2,000ft. was reached, -and the barrels were lengthened, which resulted in greater accuracy and penetrative power. With the coming of breach-loading, designs made rapid strides. This gun, being of simple external appearance, offers itself readily to model-making. Fig. 6 illustrates the gun mounted on an iron carriage and slide. Some details are omitted from the drawing for the sake of clarity. Iron carriages were introduced about this time, since the increased violence of discharge necessitated much stronger and improved mountings, in addition to some form of mechanical arrangement to cope with the recoil. It will be noticed that the two side-cheeks of the carriage are merely shaped flat pieces of heavy steel, tied together by means of tierods with distant pieces or collars. At each conical rollers running on inset metal tracks on the deck, the after pair of rollers being of larger diameter, to incline the carriage. The whole carriage and slide is anchored to the ship’s side by means of a link fixed to the slide, as shown, the forward end having merely a pivot pin or bolt inserted, thus allowing the whole gun and carriage slide to be traversed within the limits of the gun-port. At the right side of the gun and at the after-end of the carriage fixed to the sidecheek, is a hand-ratchet for the purpose of elevating and depressing the gun about its trunnions, there being an engaging rack for the purposes attached to the gun itself. This fitting is not shown in the drawing. Between and in the centre of the frame of the slide carriage is located a compressor brake to control the recoil, This compressor consists of a number of interlacing long plates, which when clamped together tightly, cause the necessary friction to put a damper on the recoil. The tension of these plates is controlled by means of a hand winch (not shown in the drawings), but indicated by the tooth-wheel fixed to the after-end of the carriage slide. Since model guns must be actually rather small affairs, the details would be surely a watchmaker’s job if they are to be made to work, but in the majority of cases they would only be dummy fittings. ail It is, therefore, suggested that for modelmaking, all that is desired is to obtain a good external representation of the gun in ques- aaa ra j>—— \ FIGURE 5 +e MARINE 3 109 MODELS =” a FIGURE 6 tion. Those wishing to be more meticulous, and they are not many, are recommended to visit the various museums armed with note and sketch books. It is here that this series of articles must come to an end with the sincere hope that they have instructive, help to the and model been found both interesting and and that they may be of definite model-maker in his drawing office dockyard. THE END ONE OF OF THE THE OLD GUNS ROYAL YACHT ‘‘ VICTORIA AND ALBERT ” Photo: John Morris, Liverpool While there are many examples of old land guns in existence, it is seldom one finds such a_ good specimen of a nafal gun. This photograph should therefore be of considerable interest to modelmakers 110 MARINE ah ES E EA _ ey i ~ a i; ba in. ; is ig AG Be zt 33 te A i) r rms : oe ts —EpD. M.M.), as we are in the throes of the famed Glasgow ‘* Fair,’’ and if it be no fair for us, what matter how “ fair ’’ it be? Eureka! It has formed itself, and ain’t we the genius, Mr. Editor? (? ? ?—ED.) Which reminds us of the story of the half-way house which took much longer to return from than to arrive at. Work it out for yourselves, much more interesting than cross-words for the summer sands. No prizes, but any entry fees received will be gratefully acknowledged. Like a Stock Exchange transaction. Well, to get back to our proper purpose. Sailing during the past month has been interesting, but in no way sensational. Queen’s Park have carried through two of the main events on their programme for the 12-m. class. Lord Weir’s prizes were taken by ‘‘ Glenmohr *’ (R. Thomson), 20 points; ** May Queen “’ (J. Smith), 19; and Capt. McDonald’s ** Ardnamurchan,”’ 16, on June 12, when a strong Easterly breeze gave a splendid afternoon’s sport. The following Tuesday evening reversed the wind conditions, and some close finishes characterised the heats in the competition for prizes presented by Lt.-Col. Sir John Gilmour, D.S.O., M.P., with the wind from North-West. On this occasion ‘‘Omega”’ (W. F. Ritchie), 21 points, displaced** Glenmohr,”’ 19, for the premier place, and Mr. O. Dawson’s ** Sezu “’ took the third prize, with 16 points. The West of Scotland took a fleet of nine 6-m. to Saltcoats on June 19, and one of the most enjoy- able inter-club matches of the season eventuated, despite persistent light rain with correspondingly light wind. While light, the breeze held up well, and five heats were accomplished. With some of the best-known examples of the classin action, racing was very keen. Certainly the honours were carried away by the West, with a score of 133 against 92 for Saltcoats, but this result does not flatter the performance of the Home team, as many boards were only won by very narrow margins. With no dubiety about it, Mr. J. McKinnon’s ** Dubitas ’’ walked off with the handsome prize provided by Saltcoats for the highest pointed boat, with a score of 21. Subsequently the teams were entertained to tea, and it was heartening to sense the excellent feeling existing between these two leading clubs, in sharp contrast to the atmosphere unfortunately prevailing at some other events we have attended recently. The West announced a challenge for the ‘* Lewis’’ Cup with a team of three A-class boats, and the suggestion was made to invite Paisley to join in. This would provide a real test for the class, as probably it could be arranged for all competitors to consist of new models launched this year. 125 Y Favoured with ideal model yachting weather, the West of Scotland completed the contest for the ** McAndrew “’ Cup for 6-m. class at Whiteinch on June 26. The capabilities of the class were well illustrated, as all competitors carried full suits, notwithstanding the strong breeze, ‘‘ Charmée “’ (C. F. Arthur) secured the trophy with 35 points from ** Clutha ’’ (J. A. Stewart), 31. As the result was dependent on a full heat resail between these rivals, a great sporting finish was provided, in which the full five points went to ‘‘ Charmée.’’ The sort of race that is an equal pleasure to lose. ‘* Violet ’’ (A. W. K. Rodrick) took third prize with 29 points. Greenock staged an open 12-m. regatta at Cowden- knowes on June 26, the first for some time, and we much regret we were unable to be present owing to being at Whiteinch. We repeat the verbal apology already tendered to our Greenock friends, and hope to be able to visit them on another occasion before the season comes to an end. Second suits were bent during the initial boards, owing to the prevalence of a strong wind, giving a beat out and a run home, although it eased later and enabled skippers to revert to full sail. Greenock swept the board, all three of the prizes going to representatives of the club. ‘* Stella ’’ (G. Dobbin) 24, first; ** Rag “’ (D. Watt) 23, second; and ‘** Allison ”’ (D. McGillivray) 23, third, after a final between the two latter. ‘‘ Ellora’’ (A. E. Campbell; skipper N. Rodrick, West of Scotland) 22, was the highest of the visiting models. A ‘* bachelor ’’ tea, entirely provided, prepared and served by mere male mem- bers of the Greenock Club, was not less enjoyed for that reason, only don’t let on we said so. Secretary D. Thomson Wilson made some cogent remarks concerning inter-club matches, and visualised a good deal of visiting by Greenock in future, as six new models of the 6-m. class are now in commission at the Cowdenknowes waters. More power to them! Owing to the date set for the Scottish A-class Championship clashing with the Fleetwood Regatta, it has been decided to alter it and substitute August 7. The meeting called to deal with the point failed to produce a quorum, however, and this is subject to no Associated club raising an objection. We do not anticipate any such action. At the same time it is evident that the present rule applicable to ‘* Council ’’ meetings, which virtually makes them ‘* General ’’ meetings, should be drastically amended to allow such decisions to be taken by a much smaller body, perhaps the Flag Officers of the Association, in an emergency. It is long since a ** Council ’’ meeting of the Scottish Association produced a sufficient attendance of delegates to enable decisions to be taken legally. What will happen regarding the date if a Scottish model qualifies for the International? We hasten to add we have precious little hope of it. Port Bannatyne has been the scene of a series of events. On July 3 a keenly contested race took _| 126 MARINE place for Mr. W. Fleck’s prize and produced a good turnout of competitors. Result: ‘*‘ Marjory ’’ (M. McMillan), ‘* Gladys ’’ (H. Gow), and ** Britannia ”’ (W. Macauslane), in that order. A Ladies’ race was scheduled for July 5 but had to be postponed owing to stress of weather, and as the following day was also too stormy it was necessary to hold it up meantime, much to the disappointment of some of the expectant competitors. The Commanding Officers, actual and prospective, at Port Bannatyne are worthy of their mates. Open water sailing from skiffs on the Firth of Clyde is likely to try even the hardier sex at times. (Our correspondent fails to indicate which sex he refers to as the *‘ hardier.’’ Perhaps due to canny native cautionP—EpD. M.M.) The second race for the Club Championship has been run and the leading models are ‘* Britannia,’’ ** Nanta ”’ (R. Malcolm), and ‘* Jean ’’ (W. Loch). There is still another race due before the final result is decided. Some fast sailing in a strong wind, on the verge of storm in fact, characterised the race for Mr. A. C. Brown’s prize, which gave the following result: R. H. Malcolm’s ‘* Nanta,’’ Jas. Stewart’s ** Sheena,”’ M. McMillan’s *‘ Marjory,”’ first, second and third, respectively. The second round for the ** Robert Malcolm Memorial “’ Cup has also been overtaken, and, on this round “ Britannia ’’ (W. Macauslane), ** Gladys ’’ (H. Gow), and ** May ”’ (G. Meldrum), finished in the leading position. A fur- ther round has to be run for this trophy, and, meantime, the card shows *‘ May ”’ in the lead, with ‘** Britannia “’ one point less, and ** Jean ’’ another point in the rear. _ The Golfhill Trophy race at Alexandra Park, Glasgow, still fails to secure the expected support, MODELS although the entry fee has been abolished, and on July 10 only 10 competitors were forward, The event seems doomed to be unfortunate, and on this occa- sion ended in a most unsatisfactory manner after what had been a good afternoon’s sailing. We had the pleasure of a genial discussion with our friend Mr. R. McEwen, at Alexandra Park, and understand that he had sent a reply to our comments on his original letter regarding measurement marks on models, which, for some good reason, no doubt, had failed to obtain publication.* Writing on Scottish affairs (with an_ occasional rambling excursion), in a ‘* Scottish ’’ page, we naturally, or, perhaps, negligently, assumed that this would be read as applying to the Scottish National Championships, as was the intention. We do not accept responsibility for what may, or may not, have happened at events with which we were not con- cerned. There is really no occasion for any controversy, as we agree the marks should appear. We are always ready to defend anything we may write, say, or do, and if it appears we are in the wrong, will frankly admit it. Any criticism, however, must be to the point, free from any objectionable personality, and construction, not merely quibbling or abusive. You have been reading Scoticus on the Scottish National Programme. May we remind you that we will be on the Press again (with hot “‘ air,”’ sez Good-night, everybody, someone?) next month. ! good-night SCOTICUS. *Pressure on our space was the sole reason this letter was held up.—EpiToR, Marine MopELs. THE B.B.C. TELEVISION PROGRAMMES OF MARINE MODELS Photo: ]. Vines The Editor of MARINE Mobe ts, Mr.H. B. Tucker acted as commentator for the Programmes (right) given on June 27, July 5 and 13. He will be on the air again between 4 and 5 p.m. on August 31. To two the are left the cameramen in white coats, and the microphone man. For report of transmissions, see opposite page. MARINE MORE TELEVISION PROGRAMMES OF MARINE MODELS EFORE describing the two Television Pro- B grammes of Marine Models, which were radi- ated during July, we should correct an error which crept into our last report. The 6-m. used in the Model Yachting Programme was designed by her owner, Mr. H. Gaskell, and not by Mr. A. W. Littlejohn, as stated. She is an excellent little boat, and does her designer great credit. Our report was based on * information received.”’ The first Powerboat Programme was given on Monday, July 5, for prototype models, and the display was held on the lake at Alexandra Palace. It was opened by the powerful model tug, ** Wortha,”’ which towed a rowing boat across the lake to the camera with the B.B.C. Announcer, Mr. Stewart Mitchell, on board. On landing, he introduced the Commentator, Mr. H. B. Tucker, Editor of this Magazine. After the Commentator had made a few preliminary remarks, the boats were shown singly before the camera, and their salient features pointed out. This was followed by an exhibition of the models under way, and a demonstration of target shooting by Mr. J. Vines with his well-known launch ** Silver Jubilee.”’ The fleet employed consisted of Tug ‘* Wortha’’ (T. Curtis), Yacht ‘* Willeth ”’ (W. H. Phillips), Launch ** Fairycraft ‘’ (A. Davis), River Steamer ‘‘ Duchess’ (F. J. Pierson), Tug ** Trande ’’ (J. Chew), Cargo Steamer ** Belle Morss,”’ Flash Steam Launch “‘ Silver Jubilee ’’ (J. Vines), Tug ‘‘ Danube II ’’ (F. J. Pierson). In addition, an unfinished Destroyer Model (J. Vines) was used to shew the engineroom of one of these little vessels. Mr. J. B. Skingley and Messrs. Noble, Snr. and Jnr., also assisted to run boats, etc. The second Powerboat Programme was for Speedboats, and was held at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday, July 13. The fleet were once again shown in front of the camera, but as the total time allocated to the programme was only 10 minutes, we decided to run only the four large-class boats to avoid wasting time in changing over the lines. The boats exhibited were Messrs. Innocent Bros.’ famous ** Betty,’’ ‘‘ Rumpus *’ (S. H. Clifford), ‘* Rumba Il’ (W. Rowe), ‘* Ifit V *’ (A. W. Cockman), and Mr. H. D. Heath’s marvellous little 54 c.c. ** Derive II.”’ ‘* Betty ’’ had, unfortunately, had an accident at Wicksteed two days previously, which had completely wrecked her engine, but Mr. S. L. Innocent had worked on her continuously, and managed to instal a spare engine. The work was completed 10 minutes before the programme went on the air, but nevertheless ‘‘ Betty ’’ ran quite well, though not up to her record-breaking form. She was followed by.-* Rumpus,’’ ‘* Rumba II,’ and ** If-it V,” in the order named. All the boats ran well, but ‘* Rumba II ’’ made the best time with an excellent 300 yards in 14.90 secs. (approximately 40.95 m.p.h.). One of our contemporaries was good enough to say that it was impossible to put.on a speedboat programme in about 10 minutes. Allowing for the trme occupied in introductory remarks and showing the boats, and the time occupied in taking leave of the television audience, four boats were run in about eight minutes. This was most creditable to the owners concerned, as every boat started up promptly and was put on the line with a minimum of delay. This might well serve as a model for organisers of regattas! 127 MODELS In addition to the gentlemen referred to above, Messrs. J. Vines, P. Mareschal and Mitchell also assisted to run the boats. The Commentator was again the Editor of this Magazine. All boats and owners belong to the Victoria M.S.C. Both shows were extremely successful, and the B.B.C. is to be congratulated on the transmissions. For the speedboat programme, in particular, when the telephoto lenses were used, the work of the cameramen in keeping the boats in the picture was excellent. The sound effects went over splendidly also. A further shown on Marine August 31 Model in programme connection will with be Radio- lympia, the actual demonstration being at Alexandra Palace, as before. BRUSSELS M.Y.C. A regatta was held at Tenreuken, with the help of the Ligue Touristique de Watermael-Boitsfort and the Antwerp M.Y.C., on July 4. The lake is situated in beautiful surroundings, but is not exactly ideal for sailing, since it is treegirt, and it is hoped that the authorities will in time provide a proper model yachting lake. The club’s fleet includes three A-class, about a dozen 10-raters, and the same number of 36in. Re- stricted class models. 12 sharpies. On fleet the of powerboat cruisers, In addition, there are about side, steamers there and is also a goodly hydroplanes, the 10 c.c., 15 c.c. and 30 c.c. classes being catered for. Square riggers are represented by a fine model of a Belgian training ship. The club were favoured with a glorious day for their regatta, which attracted many _ spectators. Amongst those present were Mons. M. H. Jaspar, Minister of Transport, and Mons. G. Benoidt, Burgomaster of Watermael-Boitsfort. A well-known English model yachtsman, Mr. O. H. Gosnell, and his son, Arthur Gosnell, also attended. The first event started at 10 a.m. and was for the yachts of the Belgian national class (Sharpies), between the Brussels and Antwerp Clubs. This was won by the Antwerp Club with 47 points to Brussels 28. Individual placings were: Ist, M. Ville (M.Y.C.A.) 20; 2nd, Baron de Witte (M.Y.C.A.) 14; 3rd, M. De Groote (M.Y.C.B.), and M. Van Goll (M.Y.C.A.) 13. At 3 p.m. the lake was officially inaugurated by Mons. M. H. Jaspar and Mons. B. Benoidt. At 3.30 p.m. a race was held for the A-class, and resulted: Ist, M. G. Heydt (M.Y.C.A.) 5; 2nd, M. Van Gool 3; 3rd, M. Hussche 1. At 4.15 the Junior 36in. Restricted class race was started in a group, and the prize for the best run was taken by Jean Lagne (aged 12) of the M.Y.C.B. This was followed by exhibition sailing, including the powerboat models. WORLD RECORD FOR MODEL HYDROPLANES W° must apologise that the name of the new world record holder was given erroneously in our last issue. It is Mr. R. E. Cowen, of New South Wales. The other particulars given were correct. We disclaim responsibility for the mistake, as we published the report as received. 128 MARINE MODELS AMERICAN NEWS By C. O. BROOK (Hon. Secretary, Eastern Division of M.Y.R.A.A.) . HE Marblehead M.Y.C. Regatta was a decided success, and, held June 19-20 with what is called ** Marblehead Style ’’ racing, it was my first sight of 28 models starting from the line at one time—the starting line is, perhaps, 200ft. wide—models were but 3ft. apart, and the surprising thing was that there were comparatively few fouls—fouls, to be sure, but few boats failed to complete the course. here was not as great a number of entries as I expected to see, nor the large number of guests that I had enough to anticipated; nevertheless, make two very happy and there were interesting days’ sailing. It was simply a matter of sailing back and forth, not to see which boat was the fastest, but to have a fine time, seeing, in all fun, which boat would go through and get home first —and Ted Foster, of the Long Island M.Y.C., ceraa piled up a healthy and seemingly impossible ead. Their banquet and entertainment, followed by the dance, was an event long to be remembered. This was one event where happy laughter took the place of protests—fouls were just too bad; damaged models were accepted in good spirit, and everyone had a fine time. One thing impressed many of the spectators: A. Jones, of the Worcester M.Y.C., had a “* skipper “’ aboard his model. Since this was a 50-800 Class évent, one can imagine the ** skipper’s ”’ size, when I say he was in proportion to a J-class Sloop. This tiny figure was mounted on a miniature wheel-box, with hands attached to a tiny wheel; its feet ** straddled “’ the tiller, and, as the running-sheet hauled the tiller over on a run, the manner in which this *‘ skipper ’’ was balanced caused his tiny feet to bring the rudder dead-centre again as soon as tension was relieved. It was one of those “* surplus gadgets ‘’ that added to the attractiveness of a fine model. I do not advocate “ skippers ’’ aboard models, but this is one case where it was well done, and not “ hard to look at.”’ The entire event was one round of merriment— a moderate breeze, sunshine, and smiles; what else could be asked for? The Marblehead M.Y.C. is to be congratulated on the success of its event and the skilful manner in which the O.0.D. and his Regatta Committee carried on. W. I. Frost, of Boston, travelled to Marblehead on a bicycle with his small yacht strapped to his back, in order to participate in the regatta. A banquet was held Saturday night following the Saturday races. The affair was held in the Rechabite Hall, and was followed by an entertainment. Ted Foster, of the Long Island Club, a former Texas cowboy, entertained with the lasso. Ollie Quirk was the O.O.D. Mr. Foster won first prize in the regatta with a score of 175; Kenneth Lloyd, of Jersey City, was second with a score of 154; other scores being: G. W. Bedford, Clove Lake, Staten Island, 148; Joseph Pederson, Lynn, 144; Joseph Pattee, Lynn, 119; Ben Chapman, Lynn, 116; Charles Drake, Long Island, 99; Sam Demeck, Worcester, 97; A. Kolb, Long Island, 92; Harry Avery, Long Island, 88; A. H. Bedford, Clove Lake, 77; George Petterson, Lynn, 72; Dr. Allen, Deeper Hudson, N.Y., 66; W. I. Frost, Boston, 61; J. J. Brassington, Clove Lake, S.I., 58; C. O. Brook, Deeper Hudson, 45; Arthur Jones, Worcester, 45; John Gresbrickt, Staten Island, 43; Harry Kolb, Long Island, 37; David Richards, Worcester, 34; Jack Graffunder, Deeper Hudson, N.Y., 27; John Kamerick, Lynn, 24; Viking Freudenthal, Worcester, 17; Harry Brooks, Deeper Hudson, N.Y., 16; F. R. Gould, Deeper Hudson, 9; Joe Bennet, Worcester, 6. William Hoeg, of the Marblehead Club, was Official Scorer for the regatta. From the meagre reports received of the U.S. Challenger finals, they were quite unsatisfactory— four days of light airs. There is a rumour that the Challenger may be picked from the National Championship event. This year seems doomed to light airs —in all quarters the report seems to be: fine, stiff breezes, Monday to Saturday a.m.; Saturday p.m. through Sunday, very light to dead-calm; in many quarters, heavy rains for more than 60 days. Per- wy the Fall season will hand it to us all in one ag. CANADIAN M.Y.R.A. er are informed that Mr. John T. Harris, 906, Manning Avenue, Toronto, has been elected Secretary and Treasurer in succession to Mr. Rutherford. The other officers are: President, W. E. Cayley; Vice-Presidents, A. S. Collins and C. J. Pratt; Relations Committee, A. S. Collins; Regatta, Rules and Regulations Committee, A. C. King; Measurement Committee, L. G. Bateman; Committee on Classes, W. F. Choat. TO BRITISH MODEL FANS R. SPEEDBOAT LOUIS TEREK, 1000, North Lamon Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., would like to correspond with some British model speed- boat fans with a view to exchanging news, photos, etc. FOR SALE | LARGE MODEL YACHT. Good condition. No sails. Prize award. £1. W. Hill, 3, Eleot Avenue, Peckham, London, S.E.15. 36in. RESTRICTED CLASS YACHT NEW. Bermuda rig. Full keel. Good design. Soundly constructed. Sails and fittings first class. £6 complete. Apply: J. Grosse, 108, Great Guildford Street, London, S.E.1. 6-METRE NEW LANCE DESIGN, also 36in. restricted class. Hulls planked yellow pine, sycamore decks, chromed fittings. In sound first-class condition. Offers. Box No. G. 478, ‘*Marine Models.” FOR SALE, CHEAP. Registered 10-rater, Littlejohn’s Mercury design. Bread and butter built. 2 suits Drown sails. Chrome fittings. C. Cheverall, 15, Cantire Place, Camberwell, S.E.5. 10-RATER, plank built to lines ‘‘ Phoenix,’’ three suits sails, detachable keel, fast all-round model. {£4 10s. 119, Castle Road, Bedford. 10-RATER, very smart boat, equal to leaving water, will sell cheap. Seen **Marine Models.” new. Plated fittings, London. Box G567. MARINE MODELS 129 _ Letters intended for publication must be written on one side of paper only and bear the signatures of writers (not necessarily for publication). Letters should not exceed 300 words in length, if possible. The Editor does not undertake to publish all letters received, nor does he necessarily agree with opinions expressed by Correspondents. A FURTHER LETTER FROM AN UNATTACHED MODEL YACHTSMAN Dear Sir,—Although an ‘** outsider,’’ I should like to express my sincere regrets on the sad death of Mr. C. N. Forge. I did not know him personally, but I knew of him and appreciated his work very much. His photographs of last year’s National and International races were beautifully done. His demise is a great loss to the model yachting world as a whole. I was greatly interested in the letter of Mr. G. Colman Green. M.R.S.T., in a recent number of MARINE MopELs. We could do with a few more like him to *‘ ginger up “’ local bodies as to the need of new ponds. Although not very familiar with the districts that he deals with, I do know that a lot more sailing is wanted everywhere. I am _ sure there are enough enthusiasts around here to form a new club. (Yes, sir, we might even found a pioneer London Marblehead Club, huh!) Now then, Mr. Kerridge! I was also interested in the current Editorial; well, sir, once again, I do not see why all good model yachtsmen should not be taken under the wing of the M.Y.A. I know that this body exists for the purpose of governing racing, but I still maintain that increased revenue would result by forming a separate section for the unattached men who possess good class craft and are deeply interested in the sport. I for one, and there must be hundreds like me, would only be too pleased to contribute a small sum to any fund that would Clubs help uphold the M.Y.A.’s prestige abroad. should be encouraged to form non-racing sections. The sections would not only add salt to the unattached man’s pleasure, but might eventually prove a reserve force of new racing men. I certainly am not in a position in which to criticise the M.Y.A., but I do think that they should ** hexplore hevery havenue.”’ I ing you if take the opportunity of thanking you for openyour columns to me in the past, and assure that I am all for the good of the sport, even I’am one of the ‘* Unattached.”’ Yours faithfully, A. PAUL BROWN. 49, Belvoir Road, East Dulwich, S.E.22. SMALL CLUBS AND THE M.Y.A. Sir,—Mr.C. E.Lemon’s report on the Birmingham meeting of May 15, is of interest to the multitude of small clubs scattered over the country. Let me affirm at the outset that any criticisms of the M.Y.A. are made with a sincere desire to see it become stronger, better and more authoritative. Our own club has dutifully paid affiliation fees for many years, and has every intention of continuing to do so, but the benefits which we receive apart from rating certificates (which are only of theoretical value to us) are negligible, and consist chiefly of an invitation to send a representative to London for the Annual General Meeting—a proceeding which would cost nearly 20 per cent. of our annual revenue. Alternatively, we are invited to give a proxy to strengthen the powers of some club whose interests are probably opposed to our own. As a result we may be pardoned for feeling that the M.Y.A. is possibly run only by London Clubs for London Clubs. From experience in other branches of sport, | am confident that the correct solution lies in ‘* decentralisation,’” and in proof of this let me instance the position of our own club. Our membership is just over 30, of which about half may be described as active members. Our nearest neighbours are Yarmouth (20 miles), Southwold (40 miles), Felixstowe (50 miles), and Cambridge (70 miles). London and Birmingham are each about 120 miles. Under the present system, distance and expense prevent us from sending a boat, say, to Birmingham, for the 10-rater Championship. ‘** Decentralised,’’ the M.Y.A. could arrange a local 10-rater Championship for our area on an “* honourand-glory-plus-certificate ‘’ basis, and the area champion would become eligible to compete in the national event. In this case the financial aspect could be got over by assistance from other clubs in the area, or, failing this, the incentive of possessing an ‘*‘ Area Champion “’ would probably stimulate the small club to great sacrifices. Similar local events could be arranged for other classes with no more effort to the M.Y.A. than allocation of date and place, and appointment of O.0.D.s from local officers. The power of the M.Y.A., far from being weakened, would be greatly strengthened by be- coming the active authority in every part of the country. I do not think the small local clubs wish to oust the London Clubs or those of other large centres, but merely to share the sport and privileges enjoyed by them, from which they (the local clubs) are debarred by geographical position. To obtain a representative opinion on any question, proxy-voting must be abolished, and it should not be impossible to substitute a system of voting by post so that remote clubs are not virtually dis- franchised. I must apologise for the length of this letter. Ivy Cottage, A. M. BLAKE, Commodore, Norfolk & Norwich M.Y.C. Costessey, Norwich. 130 MARINE THE 36in. CLASS RULE Sir,—As I was the inventor of the simple box rule (see The Model Yachtsman, October, 1928), I am entitled to question ** Anon’s ’” misuse of the word ** cheating ’’ applied to builders who are getting more out of the rule than was anticipated. The art of designing lies in getting the most out of a given formula, and the best designers are those who design the most successful yachts. Dixon Kemp may have contemplated raters with moderate overhangs, and the A-class rule may have been intended to produce handy little craft of about MODELS Could you, Mr. Editor, or one of your contributors, please inform me if the sail limit marks should be so placed as to bring a boat up to her full rating (as I think) when, after measurement, she is found to be under rating. Rost. McEwen, D.M.Y.C. 16, Grafton Street, Glasgow, C.1. 44in. L.W.L.; but nobody accuses the successful designers to these rules of fraudulent practices. The box rule provided simple measurement; it did not offer a boat with beautiful overhangs or a graceful sheer. Now that the parallel of the L.W.L. has to be ascertained, the rule is no longer simple. The scientific guys always hanker after a complicated system of measurement. The box rule is far too simple to please them. Perhaps if you call it the parallelepipedon formula the experts will fall for it. Yours internally, Editorial and Publishing Offices : 52, FETTER LANE, LONDON, E.C.4. Telephone: JACK-IN-THE-BOXx. SUBSCRIPTION Glasgow. [Our contributor ‘* Anon “’ was evidently wrong in attributing the box system of measurement to the late C. Stansfeld Hicks. Mr. Hicks was, however, a warm advocate of it. We do not think our con- tributor intended to imply fraudulent practice on the part of designers who ** got to windward”’ of the rule, but simply used a term which has by custom been applied, for many years, to boats taking advantage of a weakness in a rating rule. Unfortunately, the box system of measurement admitted a boat that did not comply with the limits set by the restrictions, and introduced an inconsistency in the rule, which has now been remedied.—Epitor, M.M.] LOAD WATERLINE MARKS AND SAIL LIMIT ** Scoticus,’’ in June issue, asserts that all boats which have sailed in National Championships held in Scottish waters—note he does not include Scottish Champtonships—bore sail limit marks. He is wrong. I can name seven boats whose owners can testify they have done so without. I am one of them. If these marks are necessary in Championships, they are even more so in ordinary regattas and club races, as these are more numerous, and usually determine the boats for Championship honours. His opinion of the honesty or otherwise of Scottish model yachtsmen is of no moment. An owner with a yacht of full rating could, intentionally, shift out his jib, or even set a larger suit of sails, and how could such dishonesty be detected if sail limit RATES Inland, 7s. 6d. per annum; U.S.A. and Canada, $2. Overseas, 8s. 6d.; EDITORIAL Contributions, Correspondence and Club Newsintended for publication must reach our Offices not later than the 16th of month previous to publication. The Editor does not undertake to publish all matter received. Where a nom-de-plumeis used, cor- rect name and address of sender must be enclosed. The Editor does not undertake responsibility for photographs, plans, or articles submitted, but every care will be taken to ensure their safety, and we will endeavour to return same if postage is enclosed. MARKS ON DECK AND SPARS Sir,—I thank you for inserting my letter re above in the May number of Marine MOobDELs. Central 9914. 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