Marine Models: Volume 6, Number 5 – August 1933

| —- INCORPORATING THE MODEL YACHTSMAN VOL. 6, NO. Published on the Seventh of each Month. 5. Chicago Regatta Hull Design for Model Steamships arF News of the Little Ships American News Model Ship Clubs Our Coastal Schooners Our Scottish Page Power Boat Clubs The Engine-room Correspondence MARINE MODELS, GOLDEN HOUSE, GT. PULTENEY STREET, LONDON, W.1. YOUR MODEL| should be ’ MODEL YACHT SAILS a speciality. Waterproof, Permanent & Solid Ensure this by using a Glue that is Water, Heat and Acid Proof, with an official breaking strain in wooden joints, moist and normal, of over 1,100 lbs. per square inch. Carefully designed and adjusted. Of the BEST UNION SILK. W. CAINS, Tin containing 2o0z. 8d., or 4lb. 2/1, post free, from Test Waterproof Glue, Dept. M. Sailmaker, 30, Red Lion Street. Holborn, W.C.1 TRADE ENQUIRIES INVITED, D 7; KING’S ROAD, GOSPORT, HANTS. CADBURYS MILK auumuees CHOCOLATE «€26$IN HALF LB., QUARTER LB. and 2-OZ. 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Davey, accompanied by Mrs. Davey, sailed for Boston, from Liverpool. The pair had a wonderful ‘ send off” both from Birmingham and Liverpool. They landed at Boston late on the evening of the 10th, and were met by Mr. and Mrs. John Black, Mr. Fred Pigeon and other Model Yachtsmen. Some difficulty was experienced in getting *“ Dawn ” through the customs, but on a bond being entered into (with a heavy penalty attached) the boat was released to enable the Boston Model Yachtsmen to see her. Mr. Fred Pigeon arranged for her transportation, and on the Sunday morning she was launched on Boston’s new lagoon and her Black invited members of the Boston and Rhode Island Clubs to their home to meet Mr. and Mrs. Davey. During the evening points of interest to Model Yachtsmen on both sides of “the herring pond ” were freely discussed, and helpful suggestions made to advance the sport in America, On the following day the customs difficulties were overcome with the assistance of Mr. Fred Pigeon and Mr. Black, thus enabling “Dawn” to be dispatched on her thousand mile trip to Chicago. She reached her destination on the following Thursday with some slight damages; her skipper, however, with the kind assistance of Mr. Fritz Lippold, got her in the water the same evening, and had a couple of hours’ sailing in a strong breeze, and she certainly showed up to advantage in the weight of wind prevailing, but no other opportunity presented itself for practise before the contest, as the Mid-west sailing keenly watched by the Boston men. The lake is not yet finished, but when completed the Bostonians will sail from the banks instead of using Championships were sailed on the following three days, and both races, the A-class and the ‘“ Marble- skiffs. head ’’ 50/800 class trophies, were won by Jordan On the Sunday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Score Sheet—Chicago, June 19th— 20th. Monday—June 19 Tuesday—June 20 11 heats 8 heats. Total * Vanja” (G. Baron) 19 16 ** Minerva ” (T. Malloy) ‘* Cutty Sark ” (-. Fairbair) 30 23 20 24 35 50 47 ** Falcon ” (R. Adams) 32 33 55 “Stag” (S. Palmer) “* Mizpah ” (E. L. Cheney) ‘** Monsoon ” (D. Sontag) ** Dawn ” (W. H. Davey) * Katherine ” (B. Bradley) ** Bostonia III” (J. Cawthra) 2 23 | 23 12 30 24 26 20 22 11 29 50 49 27 45 23 59 102 Cawthra, of Grand Rapids. A report of the-e events appears elsewhere ix this number. The day (June 19) arrived with the wind in the worse possible quarter for sailing, and light at that. The lake—except on one side facing Lake Michigan—is surrounded by tall buildings, some being about 27 to 30 stories high, and the tricks the winds played through striking these buildings needs to be experienced to be believed. The local men had these objects guaged to a nicety, but these, plus the intense heat (102 degrees in the shade), proved a tough proposition to the British skipper, especially, as in addition, he had nine of the best boats and skippers in the States opposing him. The Score Sheet reproduced at the foot of the previous page will show the fortunes of the various competitors, As will be seen, each boat met each other twice, and “ Dawn” split the points with “‘ Bostonia ITI” “ Mizpah” and “ Vanja.” Also, took points off the winner—it was not lack of speed that beat her. At the conclusion of the races, Mr. Bell, of the “Chicago Daily News,” handed Mrs. Cheney, wile of the President of the Model Yachting Associa- ‘‘Dawn’’ winning with spinnaker caught aback on the line by wind deflected from high buildings. tion of America, the trophy, which she presented to the winner. She said: “Some day the racing of model yachts may attain the same prominent position in America as it already has in England and European countries. When that day arrives, if it does arrive, the credit for the development must be given to “ The Chicago Daily News,” a newspaper that has gained international recognition as the mid-west authority on affairs nautical, and now for the second time has given our sport an added impetus by presenting a beautiful trophy to the winning skipper. “The racing of these little six-foot boats is not a child’s sport, but to sail one of these crafts against skippers of international repute, one must know every angle of the game of sailing seagoing craft, and combine this with a nicety of judgment which is not called for when a skipper and crew are aboard ship to handle the wheel and trim the canvas.” Mr. Cheney then called for three rousing cheers for the Photo: Bice Bradley Mr. W. H. Davey with ‘*‘Dawn.”’ In t!.e background note buildings 27 stories high which are near the Lake. British representative who, he said, had worthily upheld the highest traditions of British sportmanship throughout the meeting. These were most heartily given by the crowd surrounding the stand, and Mr. Davey briefly replied to the wishes expressed that he might come again. 103 AMERICA THANKS US FOR MR. DAVEY’S VISIT How much American modelmen appreciated Mr. Davey’s visit is shown by the following letter from the President of the Model Yacht Racing Association of America to the Hon. Secretary of the Model Yachting Association. June 25, 1933. C. N. Forge, Esq. Hon. Secretary, Model Yachting Association. London, England. Dear Sir, Personally, and on behalf of the Model Yacht Racing Association of America, I wish to thank The Model Yachting Association of Great Britain for their most happy selection of Mr. W. H.’ Davey to represent them at the Century of Progress Exposition Regatta at Chicago. The actual racing results become inconsequential compared to the splendid bond of friendship cemented by the contacts made at Chicago. The fortitude with which Mr. Davey withstood the semi-tropical heat of our mid-western summer, the miserably tricky winds which happened to prevail during the two days of racing, as well as the eccentricities of a circular sailing pond, endeared him to us all, and in victory or defeat he remained the best loved and most respected skipper on the Leif Erickson Basin. American modelmen in an official capacity have Mr. Davey to thank for much sound advice, information and constructive criticism that will contribute greatly to the development of the sport in this country, and his ready willingness to be of help was highly appreciated. The yacht, ** Dawn,” showed herself to be the fastest through the water on all points of sailing of any competitors entered, and was by far the most beautiful model present, and it is my personal regret that, by reason of circumstances over which her skipper had no control, she was not able to win the “Chicago Daily News” Trophy. In closing, may I express to you the hope that Mr. Davey’s visit will be the forerunner of frequent The winner, Mr. Jordan Cawthra with ‘*Bostonia”’ III.’’ trips to our shores by British modelmen, but I assure you that subsequent visitors will have a hard time matching the popularity achieved by your representative in 1933. With renewed confidence in the racial integrity of English speaking sportsmen—and with kindest personal regards, I remain Very sincerely, E. L. Cheney, Saugatuck, Michigan, U.S.A. President, M.Y.R.A.A. THE M.Y.A. BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICT 10-RATER REGATTA. y/ have to apologise for a mistake which occurred in the Model Yachting Association’s advertisement published in our July issue. For some inexplicable reason the date and venue of the Association’s Birmingham and District 10-rater Regatta was given as originally published in the M.Y.A Fixture List instead of as subsequently amended. The event will take place on September 2nd on the new Bourneville M.Y. Lake which is being lent for the occasion by the courtesy of the Bourneville M.Y.C. and Messrs. Cadbury Bros. The 0.0,D will be Mr. C. E. Lemon of the home club. 104 HULL DESIGNING FOR BUILDERS OF WORKING MODEL STEAMSHIPS. (Continued from page 80). By ATLANTIC. WING to various digressions our hull design has not progressed very far. We have a deck plan (see fig. 4, page 55), profile (see fig. 3), and midship section (see fig. 5). We will, therefore, proceed to complete the bow. By way of a start we take out a trial section midway between the bow and the forward master section. Taking the width this gives on the L.W.L., we try a tentative L.W.L. Probably, the section will require some adjustment until the section and L.W.L. fair exactly. The next thing to try is the inner buttock, which in turn fairs with the section and L.W.L. After these have been duly adjusted we can try W.L.2. (see fig. 10) and the second buttock. The buttocks govern the floor of the boat, and the waterlines, the sides. The actual turn of the bilge is governed by the bilge diagonal. The bilge diagonal is first ruled in on the body plan and then plotted in its own plane on the opposite side of the baseline, which carries the waterline plan. The way to do this is to measure down the diagonal on the body plan from the centreline to the periphery of each section. The distances obtained are set out from the baseline at the appropriate station on the diagonal plan. Over the middle body the diagonal will be a straight line, and care must be taken in blending the curve for the forward part nicely into this striaght. Using the various waterlines and _ buttocks, plus the bilge diagonal, the forward part is gradually worked out. Care must be taken to get the intersections of the various lines correct and co-incident in all the plans. I venture to suggest to the beginner that in order to test the modus operandi he takes a sheet of paper, ‘and, having first ruled in the straight lines (buttocks and waterlines), proceeds to make an enlarged copy of the design that has been used as an example. The method should be followed out step by step and the tyro will then be in a position to start a design on his own. It is not advisable, however, to build to one’s first design, and several practice designs of various types can be made with advantage before starting seriously on the design for the new boat. The beginner will find that after two or three designs matters go more easily, and the lines are simpler to fair. This means an easier and sweeter hull. When drawing, the pencil should be kept sharp and fine lines made. Intersections should be exact. “* Near enough ” is NOT near enough. The best way to transfer measurements from one plan to another is by means of a slip of paper. Dividers are seldom used by practised designers— the legs wobble too much and spring, even with the best makes. Measure from the nearest intersection of buttock and waterline to the desired point along a buttock or waterline. Take every possible measurement you can to check your lines. This ensures accuracy. When a table of offsets is given, this is the heights above or below L.W.L. for buttocks and_ profile, and the widths out from the centre line for the waterlines. In the case of a vessel such as we are now designing, the deckline is also the line of greatest beam, but if there were tumble-home this would not be so. In that case it would be advisable to draw the line of greatest beam first in place of the deckline, and work the tumble-home out afterwards. An instance of tumble-home (though only in the extreme stern) is provided by a cruiser-sterned vessel, such as that shown in fig. 6, page 56, where the deckline and line of greatest beam are both shown in fig. 7. The vessel we are designing has now to receive her stern. The method of drawing this is a little different from that of the bow, as the body is designed first, and the deadwood added afterwards. We have, however, the profile of the hull proper, and can work from that, but, of course, this disappears when the deadwood is added. As in the bow, take out an intermediate section, but this time about half-way between the after master section and after end of L.W.L. Then fair up with tentative L.W.L. and inner buttock. The process is continued until we have the hull complete up to the after L.W.L. ending. The method is entirely similar to the bow, with the very important difference that the turn of the bilge does not run out on the centreline, but towards the ship’s quarter. There are several ways of getting the angle for the bilge diagonal, but probably the easiest will be to sketch a trial section well towards the stern, say about section 20. The centre of the turn of the bilge must be selected by eye and will be the point through which the bilge diagonal passes on this section. Now, it may happen that neither our trial, section as nor the bilge diagonal fair in with the other lines, they are drawn, but this means patient fairing and adjustment. ik MATA‘Ola Uponq4yi“{dTfussltyZe,WRI[SIVeMprPvoBt}AwjJz9anJOFxdrqg‘ua1[NY‘M-m0G 105 eS A“osupS”OtTz1vYeyi0lqMj,}dg’n) UY 106 We already have the position of the bilge diagonal on the master section. Join these spots, and we have the angle that the bilge diagonal takes on the after side of the body plan. On the forward side of the bodyplan, measure the distance from point of intersection of master section, and bilge diagonal up the diagonal to the centreline. Transfer this distance to the diagonal on after side, measuring up the diagonal from the master section, and mark the upper end of diagonal accordingly. This spot at the upper end is the one from which all the diagonal measurements are taken for the after body. It is marked X on the plan. In sailing yacht design the diagonal plays a most important part,as in a round bottomed vessel the whole section is a curve whose contour is regulated by the bilge diagonal. _—‘In fact, the design can be practically balanced on the diagonal. It is not so important in a steamer or more rectangular section vessel, where the bilge is little more than the rounding off of the angle between the side and the bottom. Here its main function is to ensure a smooth, even curve. It may be found in designing the after part that the after master section has to be eased off a little or shifted a trifle in order to accommodate the change into the after body. The hull proper can now be finished. It will be noticed that in this part of the vessel the inner buttock very closly follows the contour of the bottom line of the hull proper. After everything has been nicely faired up and adjusted, the after deadwood can be added. The hull is now complete, unless any subsequent: adjustment is found desirable in order to vary the position of the C.B. The method of calculating this will be explained in my next article, and it will be found to be a very simple and easy matter. This will also give us the C.G. which is most miportant if the vessel is to float on her correct fore-and-aft trim. Preliminary calculations gave us an approximation of the displacement, but this also will have to be accurately ascertained. It has been suggested that I should extend this series of articles to cover the designing of speed boats and hydroplanes. These are, of course, somewhat outside the scope of the present articles, but a knowledge of the general principles of naval architecture is requisite if one is to design successful speed boats. The power boat man who aspires to design successful hydroplanes is, therefore, advised to make a careful preliminary study of displacement types. He can, therefore, as a preliminary step, study this series carefully amd make a few drawings ot displacement types. When the present series closes, I will consider the question of writing something on the theoretical principles of hydroplanes design, but if 1 do, it will be necessary for me to refer to methods of calculation and physics referred to in these articles. In fact, it will be like the sequel to a serial story—of little use unless the first volume has been read. (To be continued.) WORKING MODELS OF SQUARE-RIGGED VESSELS. cee the publication of the picture of Mr. R. Colver’s little brig in our last issue, we have received some further information about this interesting little vessel. When publishing this photograph we drew attention to the fact that the brig was fitted with no booms to her lowers. Actually, many of the Geordie brigs had booms to their lowers, but it was not universal amongst them. The jib-boom is a strong brass tube. The fore tacks and sheets are one running bowline, running through bowsie-like double rings attached to the tacks which allow for adjustment when the line is hauled round. Braces are only fitted to the lowest and topgallant yard-arms. There are no top and royal braces. The braces of each mast are worked by one halliard, down and up the lower mast through the pin-rails. Each side pair of braces are one line running through a ring on the end of the said halliards. Adjustment is made by bowsies at the We fancy this is largely governed by the conditions under which the models are used. When they are used for cruising, there is plenty of time to put them about and adjust the gear, but when the vessels are used for racing, speed and ease in handling is important and leads to considerable modification of yard-arm. gear. The wheel is made from a curtain ring and works the steering gear. This model has a }4-inch steel detachable fin keel, and can be packed into a travelling trunk. She has already travelled, packed, some 700 miles by land and sea. On the first trip last year, Mr. Colver sailed her round Carrick Rock, taking about four hours for the voyage. The interest in working model ships is widespread and growing. Moreover the stondard of modelling and sailing is fast improving. No doubt in due course we shall see properly organised racing for these pretty little vessels, and a revival in miniature of the tea races of last century. Many model ship sailers fit booms to all their lowers for convenience and quickness in trimming. Others (amongst whom is Mr. Colver) do not do so. 107 —S = ah “Le oy o7 ws s Cae a0 a“ AY: oa yo 4 =: —————————_F —— SF: a SSF “sic-. 0)— 9, wr LONDON JOTTINGS. LONDON MODEL YACHT LEAGUE. The second round of the ‘Stanton’? Cup had been fixed for June 24 at Forest Gate, but had to be postponed until the following week, owing to lack of wind. It was accordingly sailed on July 1. Weather conditions were not altogether ideal, the north-easterly wind being light and variable. The scores of the eight competing boats were :— * Kismet ” (—. Yorston, Forest Gate), 20 points ; “Waveney ” (A. Wickes, Highgate), 16; (F. Smith, Forest Gate), 14; Highgate), 14; “Lily B” “ Vim” “ Accra’ (A. Snow, (W. Bliss, i or, RE 1″ re “.\- s 7 Re <* iw) V) 7) Rea ss - \ prs , ~. ——== VA ; ww -® h ‘ f that she will not be at Fleetwood. ‘ Herald” and “Symphony ” did best of the others, and of the older boats “‘ Miss South Africa ’’ and ‘* Hermione ” performed well. Scores :—“* Conquest ” (H. K. Corby), 44 points ; “Herald” (O. H. Gosnell), 33; ‘Symphony ” (G. H. Nash), 30; ‘‘ Miss South Africa ” (C. Drown), 27; “Flash” (Cmmdr. Barraclough), 27; ““Hermione ” (Dr. Greville), 27; ‘* Flame” (Dr. Pooley), 23; “Saracen” (H. P. Woolard), 22; “ Toute Blanche” (H. K. Taylor), 20; “* Destiny” (C. H. Adams), 16; ‘ Pierette”’ (J. H. Everett), 6. After the race Mr. A. J. Hugo, Chairman of the M.Y.A., presented the prizes. Forest Gate), 12; “Sphinx ”’ (—. Harris, M.Y.S.A.), 12; * Phoenix’ (O. Steinberger, M.Y.S.A.), 12; and “ Fly ” (H. G. Howard, Forest Gate), 10. Scoring, 2 points each way. The officer of the day was Mr. H. W. Apling, supported by Messrs. Hinchcliffe, Williamson, and Boardman as umpires, and Messrs. Gow and Levy, as starters and scorers. Mr. Yorston is a new-comer in Model Yacht racing, and his victory in the face of the competition of experienced old hands was generally appreciated. At the conclusion of this second round the position of the Clubs is: Forest Gate, 96 points; Highgate, 74; M.Y.S.A., 52. The third, and final, round is fixed for September 16 at the Round Pond, Kensington, when the M.Y.S.A. will compete with 4 boats against 2 boats each from Highgate and Forest Gate. a A SOUTH LONDON M.Y.C. Every modcl yachtsman of the older generation recalls great battles in the past for the possession of the Wyvenhoe Bowl. This famous old 10-rater trophy, most sportingly offered by the Club for competition by the A-class, provided the best match of the season at Surbiton. The wind varied from west to south-west, giving a beat and arun. It was light at the start, but later freshened and some of the squalls were of considerable weight. “Conquest” (a sister of “ Mersey”) was well handled by her owner, and took first place with a score of 44 out of a possible 50 points. She only lost three runs throughout the match. It is unfortunate IN THE MIDLANDS. DERBY M.Y.C. The annual race for the ‘“Jenkyn’s” Trophy was held on July 1 on the Alvaston Lake Eight competitors turned out to sail twice round the island. A fine start was made and the competing yachts all got away in close company. By the end of the first round ‘‘ Aeolus”? had worked into the lead, with ‘Atalanta’ second. On the second lap * Aeolus’ made a capital run down wind and ran out an easy winner. The complete result was :— Ist, ‘‘ Aeolus” (Ron Limbert); 2nd, “ Peter” 9,9? (T. Spendlove); (F. Tatlow); 3rd, ‘“ Aegir” * Atalanta’? (Nunshrab Schoab); “ Proteous ” (T. Ratcliffe) ; “‘ Vanity” (T. A. Lacker) ; ‘‘ Nora ”’ (P. J. Powell) ; ‘* Enchantress ” (E. Leech). The second annual Children’s Regatta, organised by the Commodore of the Derby Model Yacht Club, Mr. T. Spendlove, was held on the Munday paddling pool, Kedleshan Road, Derby, on Saturday, 8th July. About 300 spectators witnessed some capital racing. The race for the “Schools’ Cup’’ was on the tournament system, and in a steady S.W. breeze the little craft showed some very good form. Results : Clarence Road 18 points, St. John’s and St. Mary’s 14, Nuns’ Street, St. James’ Road, St. Anne’s 10, Ashbourne Road 8. The races for small boats were keenly contested. Results: Yachts, 12in. to 18in., lst R. Ridway, 108 SOUTH COAST. 2nd C, Kealey, 3rd T. Smith. 18in. to 24in., Ist Fooke, 2nd Hordon, 3rd Tompkins. 24in. to 30in., Ist St. John’s School, 2nd Nuns’ Street School, LITTLEHAMPTON M.Y.C. 3rd Ashbourne Road School. Although the turn-out in the model power boat section was small, interest was by no means absent. Result: Ist Ford, 2nd Moore, 3rd Turner. A lot of merriment was caused by the blindfold paddle boat race which was won by A. Morley. NORTH OF ENGLAND. BRADFORD M.Y. & P.B.C. The race for the “Hirst” 10-rater Cup took place on June 24 at Larkfield Dam in a whole-sail breeze, giving a run and a_ beat. ; Results :—Ist, “‘ Renee” (G. Turner), 24 points 2nd, “Sheila” (S. Roo), 19; “Cintra Quinn ” (H. Atkinson), 18; ‘‘ Britannia” (J. P. Clapham), 18; ‘“ Catherine ’’ (E. Roberts), 18; ‘“* Winsome ” (G. Brown), 5; “‘ Surprise’ (G. Brayshaw), 3. The three boats with 18 points each were sailed off, which resulted in their being placed in the order given. 0.0.D., N. G. Bailey, Judges, W. Harruson, J. Patterson and E. North, Starter, Miss North. In the absence of the donor, the Cup was presented to the winner by Mrs. N. G. Bailey. J. P.C. EAST HULL v. SCARBOROUGH M.Y.C. The East Hull M.Y.C. had a glorious day for their regatta with the Scarborough M.Y.C. at the East Park Gala on July 1. The weather, although perfect, made sailing conditions difficult, a light easterly wind prevailing. Sailing commenced at 2.30 p.m. with teams of six boats aside, each boat sailing only those of the opposing team, and continued until 7 p.m. in the Hon. Secretary: L. Polhill, 42, Beach Road Littlehamptou. The Club is holding races every Thursday, from July 27 to September 14 inclusive. All classes are length over all rating, with the exception of the 36-inch restricted class, which has been adopted for the Adult Section. The club caters very largely for Juniors, but also stages a number of races for the Seniors. It has a very fine collection of Challenge Cups and Trophies for competition. We are asked to draw attention to a special Open Race for the 36-inch restricted Class on August 20, commencing at 1l a.m. The Leader Challenge Cup and replica is for competition in this event. Entries are free and must be sent in to the Hon. Secretary by August 10. All races are sailed on the Ornamental Lake at the west end of the Common on the Littlehampton seafront. POOLE v. SOUTHAMPTON M.Y.C. Aninter-club contest between the above clubs took place at Southampton on June 24, when each club was represented by a team of six models. There was a good south-west wind, which seemed to suit the visitors, who gained the better of the exchanges and eventually won by 93 points to Southampton’s 51. Individual scores were :—Southampton : “Princess Mary” (R. Humphreys), 14 points ; ‘“* Brenda’ (G. Christie), 10; ‘‘ Lady Elizabeth ” (P. W. Syvret), 10; “ Naushabah ” (R. Macgregor), 4; “Trene” (G. Hayward),4. Poole: “ Bubbles” (B. Shutler), 19; ‘‘ Woodcock” (L. Shutler), 18 ; “Sans Pareil’’ (E. Osborne), 16; “‘ Mandy Lou” (C. G. Paine), 14; “Sylvia” (G. Watts), 14; “ Phyllis” (D. Gillard), 12. evening. Mr. Douglas J. Boyle, of Scarboro’, presented the silver Challenge Cup given by Messrs. Carmichaels, of Hull, and also handed over the individual prizes. Messrs. Johnson and Fulstow, who tied for third place with 20 points each, sailed off for the third and fourth prizes. ; Results were as follows :—Hull, 127} points Scarboro’, 524; forCup. Individual Prize Winners : Ist, “Janet” (Wm. Wallace), 26} points; 2nd, “Sceptre ” (J. Cox), 25; 3rd, * Alpha” (J. Johnson), 20; 4th, “ Elite II” (J. Fulstow), 20. J. H. ~ &4 ISLE OF WIGHT. EAST COWES M.Y.C. Hon. Secretary : D. Hart, St. Mavyn, York Avenue, East Cowes. On May 13 the Club’s A-class raced for a silver spoon presented by Mr. W. J. Randall. A large entry was received and, after a very tiring afternoon, the results were :—* Kingfisher” (R. Martin), 25 points; “ Panther” (G. Dumford), 25; “Coila’” (W. J. Randall), 13; “ Erin” (E. Morey), 13; “Istria” (R. Dinhan), 12; “Shamrock” (KE. Matthews),9; “Dolly Daydreams ” (Miss M. Matthews), 8. 109 The race-off between the two leading boats resulted in an easy win for “ Kingfisher.” On June 1 the A-class held the first of a series of eight races for the Saunders Trophy. There was a light north-east breeze and results were :— “Shamrock” (G. A. E. Matthews), 6 points ; “Dolly Daydreams” (Miss M. G. Matthews), 6; “Coila”’ (W. J. Randall), 3. On June 10 the club visited Southampton M.Y.C. and were beaten rather badly in a friendly match. The race was held in a strong south-east wind. Results were :—‘‘ Dorrie” (E. Christopher, Southampton), 18 points; “Ronnie” (G. Hayward, Southampton), 18; “Trixie” (G. Syrret, Southampton), 16; “ Nippy ” (K. MacGregor, Southampton), 16; “‘ Defender ” (R. Saunders, Southampton), 16 ; “Coila’” (W. J. Randall. East Cowes), 6; “* Shamrock ” (G. A. E. Matthews, East Cowes), 4; “Panther” (G. Dunford, East Cowes), 4; ‘* Dolly Daydreams” (Miss M. G. Matthews, East Cowes), 2; “Erin” (O. Morey, East Cowes), 0. The total points were, therefore, Southampton 84, East Cowes 16. On June 17 the A-class sailed the second race of the Saunders Trophy series, which resulted :— “Shamrock” (G. A. E. Matthews), 13 points ; ** Panther ” (G. Dunford), 10; “* Dolly Daydreams” (Miss M. ; Matthews), 5; ‘‘ Coila”’ (W. J. Randall), 2. This race was sailed in a strong south-west wind. On June 21 the B-class held the second of their races for the Saunders Trophy in a light south-west breeze. Results were :—‘‘ Bonzo” (D. Martin), 15 points; ‘ Billoc’” (V. Denham), 14; “ Green Cross” (D. A. Hart), 113; ‘‘ Mayflower” (0. Denham), 73; “‘ Challenger” (M. Muncaster), 2. On June 24 the B-class raced for a silver spoon in a moderately hard south-west wind. Results were :—‘‘ Jess” (D. A. Hart), 17 points ; “‘ Bonzo” (D. Martin), 15; ‘* Challenger” (M. Muncaster), 7 ; “Mayflower” (O. Denham), 6; “ Billoc” (V. Denham), 5. D. A. H. AMERICAN NEWS. MID-WEST MODEL YACHT CHAMPIONSHIP. This important race was held on the Lief Eriksen Model Yacht Basin, Chicago, on June 16, 17 and 18. The object of this regatta is to select three models to represent the Mid-West Branch of the M.Y.R.A. of America in the Championship Races which were sailed at Port Washington, Long Island, on July 1 onward. The winner of the National Championship is the representative of the States in the World Championship Races at Fleetwood this summer. The wind on the first day was a very light and uncertain south-west, which changed later to north-west, and back again. Tae following day was much better, as the north-east wind give much the best sailing of the whole meeting. The winner of this race was ultimutely found in ** Bostonia ILL” (Jordan Cawthra). Tuis mo lel is a slippery customer and well known t) British readers as she competed at Gosport in 192), wuere she was runner-up to the celebrated “* Albion” in a fleet of five national representatives. Scores :—Ist, ‘‘ Bostonia Ill” (H. Jordan Cawthra), 71 points; 2nd, “Comache” (Geo. E. Steinbrecher), 69; 3rd, “ Minerva” (Thos. Malloy), 66; 4th, “‘ Vanja” (Geo. Baron), 65. The other competitors were :—‘‘ Monsoon” (O, Sonntag), “Spider” (B. E. Rogers), “ Neptune ” (Thos. Batenberg), “Dux” (Norman W. Lloyd), ‘** Mavis’? (John Ross), ‘‘Mizpah” (E. L. Cheney), ** Lochinvar” (F. J. Buckley). On June 20 the Marblehead 50 inch-—800 8. A. class sailed a race in a very light breeze. The result was :—Ist, “‘ Mogul” (H. Jordan Cawthra), 2nd, “ Armeje VI” (Arthur H. Beecher); 8rd, “ White Heather II” (Jas. McKinney). Also sailed :— ** Torpedo ” (Geo. Baron), “ Marjean ” (P. C. Nielsen), “ Pirate”? (Geo. H. Steinbrecher), ‘‘ Lucky Strike IL” (Thos. Batenberg), ‘Old Gold” (Carroll F. Sweet, Jr.), ““ Wings” (John A. Feltes), ** Camel ” (Eugene L. Cheney). EASTERN DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP. These races were sailed at Port Washington on June 29th and 30th and attracted a good entry. On the first day “Patsy skippered by Joe IIT” Weaver) (A. B. Reynolds, was top scorer. *Bostonia V’’ which had done very badly on the first day, made up a lot of ground on the second day but was unable to overhaul the leaders when racing came to a close. The scores of the first six boats then were :— ‘“‘Patsey IIT’ 70, ‘‘Yankee Doodle IIT’ 68, “Westward” 65, “Katy” 63, ‘“Kastward” 54, “Polka Dot III’ 53, ““Bostonia V”’ AMERICAN A-CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP. This important event is sailed between the three winning boats in the Mid-West Championship and the three winning boats in the Eastern Division Championship. The Mid-West were represented by ‘“Comache” (Geo. E. Steinbrecher, Detroit); “Minerva” (Thos. Malloy, Chicago); and “Vanja” (Geo. Baron, Chicago). The last named owed her place in the Eastern team to the fact that the winner of the Mid-West Championship did not start. The Eastern Division were represented by “Yankee Doodle IIT’ (S. Houghton Cox, Cleveland); “Westward III’ (Fred. L. Pigeon, Boston); and “Katy” (W. C. Schlaefer, Washington). In this division the Committee nominated the last named boat in place of “Patsey III’ which had been top scorer in the Eastern Division Championship. The race was held on the new Port Washington Lake from July Ist to 8rd., the last day being devoted to finals between the leading two boats. On July Ist there was a moderate S.W. wind giving a good beat and run, and at the close of * ive 110 The Winner of the American A-class Championship. the day the scores were := ‘ Vanja” 39, “Minerva” 34, ‘““Westward“ 34, Comache”’ 31, “Yankee Doodle IIT” 24, ‘‘Katy” 24. On July 2nd similar conditions prevailed and at the end of the day the positions were :— “‘Vanja” 81, “Minerva” 74, “Katy” 52, “Yankee Doodle IIT’ 48, “Comache” 45, ‘“‘Westward” 45. The final day ‘“Vanja’’ raced ‘Minerva,’ both being from the Chicago Club, and this resulted in “Vanja” making 19 to ‘“Minerva’s” 6 points. This left “Vanja” the winner and she will there- fore come to Britain to represent the States in the Worl Championship. CORRESPONDENCE. Sir, MARINE MODELLING IN KARACHI. is I have for a considerable time been a subscriber to your valuable magazine, through a local publisher, and have obtained very many useful hints relating to the building of model yachts from its pages. I enclose a few photographs which may be of interest to your readers, though I may mention that they are appearing in a Calcutta paper next month. The brig is modelled from the plates provided of the 12-gun brig “ Daring” in THE MODEL YACHTSMAN, as it then was, with certain modifications necessitated by the short time at my disposal. I fear the rigging may not be quite correct, as unfortunately, though I instructed the local bookstall to obtain the back number in which this was published, he has for some reason been unable to obtain it, hence the rigging is more or less according to my own crude ideas. The schooner lines are taken from an old publication, and the two yachts are fashioned on the lines of the “ X.P.D.N.C.,” also taken from the same book. As I shall be retiring to the old country very shortly, I hope to spend some of my time among the “old salts,” for whom I cherish the greatest admiration for their continued love for their former calling. This may be possibly accounted for by the fact that the Master Mariner’s certificate owned by my late father was amongst the first 10,000 issued. It appears a strange coincidence that two persons as far apart as Geneva and India should have about the same time attempted to make a model of the “ Daring,” but this only proves once again that a Model Yachting is really international. 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Sera oald we are exhiliting at the ““MODEL i NGINEER” (August 31st MODEL CUTTER, I-metre hull, 10 to September9th), : va “SHIPPING, ENGINERING sND MACHINDRYTM (September 7th—23rd), Exhibitions. BASSETT- LOWKE, London Branch - Manchester Branch In i ast ” aa hull just completely over-hauled and LTD., 112, HIGH HOLBORN, W.C.1. —28. CORPORATION ST. BE draft, Braine steering, spars and Give us a call! refitted. No sails. £3. NORTHAMPTON \. f Elm Lawn, Dulwich Common, 8.E.21. J L replying to Advertisers, please mention MARINE MODELS. y 111 **Old Koihai’s”’ Three-masted Schooner. Model designs Brig built published from in this Magazine. We regret that owing to lack of space we are unable to publish picture of the two yachts. In our next number we hope to publish photographs and particulars of a three-masted barque (working model) built by one of our readers in Shanghai. OR, "yy Wve ; HIP MsDEL By THE QUARTERMASTER. NORTH OF ENGLAND. | | to spend part of his holiday on board her, taking photographs,measurements,etc., of the deck fittings. Hon, Secretary :— Park Avenue, Sale. MANCHESTER MODEL SHIP SOCIETY. H. Griffiths, Moorlands, (LANCASHIRE & CHESHIRE). LIVERPOOL Our fixture for July 8th proved an extremely interesting outing, in that our tour of the Manchester Docks was augmented by a view over the SHIP MODEL SOCIETY. motor ship “Cape York” of Glasgow. As this was the first opportunity most of our members had had of seeing over such a ship, the greater part of the afternoon was naturally spent in the engine room. Fortunately, from our point of view, one set of engines was partially dismantled for inspection purposes, and the engineer on duty very kindly explained every point in connection with the running of such a ship. Our thanks are due to all those who made such an enjoyable afternoon possible. By the time this appears in print our visit to H.M. School Ship “Conway” will be past, and, at the time of writing, quite a fair proportion of the members have signified their intention of being Only one excursion is scheduled for the month of August, when, on the afternoon of the 12th, we visit Liverpool under the guidance of Mr. Authers. Anyone desirous of coming along with us should meet by the platform indicator on Central Station, Manchester at 1.50 p.m. return fare, 4/-. The blue prints for the model trawler which the steam section are building are now complete, and the work on the hull has commenced. The Committee have obtained the loan of the builders half-section model of a well-known West of England topsail schooner, and the blue-prints for this model are now in course of preparation. In connection with the Second Annual Exhibition of this Society, to be held in October, there will be a 3/- Model Competition. This will be open to all except members of the Society. The rules are quite simple :— Models, which may be of any type of ship, must not exceed 20” in Jength overall. 2. The total cost of the materials exceed 3/-. 3. 4. 5. The owner of the schooner has also lent us a copy of the sail and rigging plan, and our Hon. Treasurer intends must not Materials which are usually found in any home, such as firewood, paper, cardboard, scraps from the work-basket, and the like, may be used. Competitors will be responsible for the transport of their models to and from the Exhibition. Each model must be accompanied by a detailed declaration of present. 27 all materials used, with cost, signed by the competitor. No formal entry is necessary, but models should reach the Bluecoat School, School Lane, Liverpool, by midday on October 17th. Valuable prizes will be awarded. The judges will take into account age, cost of materia!s, and originality, in addition to the general merits of the models submitted. Last year there were almost a hundred entries for this competition, from all parts of the country, and the standard of work was high. The organisers hope that this competition will be as popular this year. Further - particulars may be obtained from the Hon. Secretary, A. R. B. Lyman, B.A., 8, Wyndham Road, Wallasey, Cheshire. 113 (Concluded from page 82). a this, the last of the series of articles on our schooners, I have included the lines of a typical obtain the originals 1 have been singularly fortunate in that I have had the use of several photographs When the hull is finished the draft figures should be put on each side of the stem and stern post. These should be white, six inches high and six inches apart. On the middle of the water line the Lloyd’s mark can be drawn in as shown on the plate giving the constructional plan of the “Emily taken at different angles when she was in a very Warbrick.” light Most sailing craft sail best with a slight rake in the keel, and whether designed to do so or not, the craft. The figures I have used are those of the ‘““Emily Warbrick,” and although I have been unable to condition. By using these views for the several sections they show, I believe the result is rather accurate for this type of work, and though I do not pretend they are authentic or perfectly average skipper trims his vessel a few inches by accurate, for the I feel that they will be useful to the average amateur who wishes to build a model of one of these craft. The differences in the rake of the stem or shape of the rudder can easily be rectified to suit one’s own particular choice of vessel. Mentioning the shape of rudders, it would be as well to point out that I have left the lower part square in the drawing. This was done purposely and it is as well to make the rudder that shape on the model if the exact shape is not known at the time. The corner can very easily be taken off if necessary later on when the prototype has been seen and verified. This is only one case in point but the principle can be adapted in the same way to other parts. The beauty of building a schooner model of this type is that one can put a great deal of work into the planking and the workmanship will still be seen and not covered by paint. Practically all of these little vessels are black all over the outer surface, and if a stain is used on the model all the planking will show up well even though the surface is beautifully smooth. There are several ways of doing this which may be read tet up in the usual handiman books. One method is to apply sulphuric acid to the wood until it is the right colour. Another is to use boot stain. Personally, I prefer the latter, especially that stocked by Messrs. Woolworths, in preference to any other I have tried. Which ever method is used, you will find that a final brush over with ordinary boot polish will give a very high finish and bring out the grain, while acting as a filler at the same time. It is usual to have thick planking from the keel up to the deck and then very much lighter or thinner for the bulwarks. This gives the impression that the vessel has more tumble-home actually the case. than is the stern to get this rake. model the fore When making a stand end of the keel can be chocked up slightly to give it this effect. After the masts and spars are completed they should be polished well rather than varnished. A little red stain added to the polish or put on previously will give the correct tint. Generally, I use a little crimson lake first, if the result is to be very dark, and thin burnt sienna. Of course, the whole thing depends on the wood you are trying to represent, or it may not even be necessary to tint it, but it is generally better to darken all woods to give them a weather-beaten look. Most of the metal fittings and equipment will be either black, Indian red or white, according to the colour scheme and the use to which itis put. On the model we may presume that brass will most extensively be used and we have to change it to look like iron that has been painted one of the above colours. Coach colour very thinly applied might do for most fittings, especially if the Indian red is intended. For black I advise oxidization. To represent white is a difficult matter. So far all the best models have their metal fittings silvered and this seems the best. Both zine white and white lead are slightly transparent when put on in the normal thickness and small fittings are apt to lose a lot of detail when covered with paint. The binder in any paint is apt to turn yellow after a time owing to the action of air on the vegetable gum. White lead becomes transparent as it drys and the yellow gum shows very plainly as years go by. Zinc white, on the other hand, becomes more opaque and should be given preference. Models and pictures that have been kept in a cupboard or dark corner for a long time show up this dark yellowy-brown tendency very plainly and the only remedy is to expose them to strong light as often as possible. So if you use white paint, whether oil or water, keep the model in a good light, avoid enamels LINES OF THREE-MASTED COASTAL SCHOONER. Drawn by G. W. Munro. ~< ines:~ Sft SECTIONS (aporr) __ WATERLINES BUTTOCKS 3: 2:5: All Lines are Moulde a 115 which have a lot of gum to give them a gloss, and apply the paint in a fairly thick consistency and rub down when thoroughly dry. It is not generally known but most paint takes quite six months to dry even though it may appear to only take twentyfour hours, which is only another way of saying old paint work rubked up, if properly applied in the first place, will look better than a fresh coat put on top. I am quite well aware that these statements are absolutely contrary to anything you have been told or read in any book on mode! building, but you can prove it for yourself by examining any white work on an old model ship or yacht which f has been exposed to bad air or kept in a dark corner or even in a glass case. £ : H+ a If further proof is necessary pay a visit to the local picture gallery and study the should-be whites on some of to get the appearance even years the old pictures. After all, you want best possible results in the finish and of the model after spending months or on the work underneath. I cannot offer you a sound method of blackening the rigging because I don’t know of any. So far I have tried dye and paint but the black in each seems ——! ~ Smily “Karbrick ~ LENGTH fap) BLEA/O i hah 7 OMWNVA GE (gross/ : BUILT (ner / 105-6# ooh /e* /67 14.2 1872 to rot all types of line and thread and this seems to give employment to quite a number of men restoring old models. Ordinary black paint will rot fine rigging in only a few years. At present I am trying boot polish as it is supposed to have some preservative qualities, and so far it is doing well, but I have not used it for long enough to be able to say it is perfect. !lacken all the standing rigging. Black silk is better than cotton for small models and should last longer. Most of the fittings can be made at home and as explained earlier are all of the simplest, but for those who wish to purchase some of the more intricate items, any of the firms advertising in MARINE MODELS can supply these. I have examined the stock of Messrs. EH. Gray & Son and they have practically all you may require and can make up anything not kept in the usual way. The Nautical Photo Agency have a marvellous stock of postcards of sailing craft and will most likely have a print of the one you require. It is always as well to collect as many of these as possible as although most of them are of quite different vessels, some idea of shipbuilding methods in the past can be gleaned from some or all. I have kept these notes purely to the wooden craft as they are rapidly disappearing and the more modern steel ones can quite easily be studied for oneself, but I don’t think these will ever be quite so interesting to the modeller. In the first article I gave the lines of one fast older type of two masts and the accompanying plate shows the natural 116 development of this master. type into the common three With these two sets of lines, the one with fine ends and square transom, and the other full and with a round stern, the modeller should be able to turn out a quite realistic model by adapting one or koth to his needs. Finally I must thank those readers who have been so encouraging during these articles. several new friends as a result and feel more than repaid for any help | have been able to give them. I only hope that if 1 have omitted any particular detail on which some reader wishes any information that he will write to MARINE MODELS and I will try and clear the matter up for the good of all interested in our coastal schooners. G. W. Munro. I have made AN INTERESTING MODEL OF A FAMOUS SHIP. T.S.S. “ROYAL DAFFODIL.”’ HE fine model illustrated is the work of Mr. A. R. B. Lyman, B.A., (Hon. Secretary of the Liverpool Section of the Model Ship Society) and his brother Mr. W. B. Lyman. The ship was built in 1906 by Messrs Robert Stephenson & Co., Newcastle, for the Wallesey Corporation Ferries and is a sister to the “Royal Tris.” The dimensions of these vessels are :— Length (B.P.) 152 ft., Breadth 40 ft., Depth 11 ft. (6 ft. load draft). The speed is 1l1—12 knots and they carry about 1,500 passengers. These ships were originaliy called the ‘‘Daffodil’’ and “Iris.” They were taken up by the British the expedition, and rumour has it that one of them arrived in due course with her anti-submarine escort in tow! “Daffodil’s” first duty alongside the Mole at Zeebrugge was to nose ‘Vindictive’ against the wall and hold her there until the hawsers securing her were made fast. Arrived alongside it was found that the grappling anchors provided would not hold on the Mole owing to the heavy swell, and “Daffodil” therefore had to remain in position holding “Vindictive’’ against the Mole throughout the operation. Admiralty for use in the Blocking of Zeebrugge on St. George’s Day, 1918. Both of these ships were used for carrying the landing parties and as H.MLS. “Daffodil” and H.M.S. “Iris” they played gallant parts in that glorious episode of the Great War. Owing to the part they played these ships were renamed the “Royal Daffodil” and “Royal Iris” by the wish of H.M. the King. They duly returned to their peaceful advocations as ferries across the Mersey and are still in service to this day. After minor alterations these two vessels were sent round the ccast to the point of assembly of The model illustrated is on a scale of 1” = 10 ft, and shows the ship in her peacetime role. 117 ut Deottish Page HE Semi-Jubilee Regatta day of the 8.M.Y.A. on 24th June, at Barshaw Park, Paisley, opened in most unpromising weather conditions, heavy rain with an entire absence of wind marked our doleful progress to the sailing waters and we mournfully envisaged a repetition of our Civic Week experience. However, fortunately it cleared up with the opening proceedings and ensued a fine bright day accompanied by a breeze that constantly speech, exchanged chaffing comments on the respective activities of the Glasgow and Paisley increased in strength until it necessitated the sub- were able to give them credit for being fine fellows, always ready to promise us the Kingdom of Heaven and the Earth beneath when attending our functions, although in some mysterious fashion these gifts stitution of smaller sets of sails for the full suits originally bent. The platform pasty consisted of Bailie Erskine and Councillor J. Gibson, of Paisley, Bailie Wm. T. Docherty, of Glasgow, Provost Rev. Wm. Runciman, B.D.. and Bailie Ross, of Johnstone. Bailie Erskine, who acted in the unavoidable absence of Provost Galt, in a few well chosen words offered an Official welcome to the competitors on behalf of the Town Council. that Paisley at one time He referred to the fact held a considerable reputation as a Shipbuilding centre and that some of the fastest craft on the Clyde in their day were the product of Paisley Yards. Indeed, it was to the generosity of a Paisley shipbuilder that they owed the fine Park in which the Regatta was held. He had himself been keenly interested in the sport in bygone days when sailing had taken place at Arkleston, and considered it a healthy, intelligent and clean hobby. Bailie Docherty, in a supporting Corporations, particularly in the annexation of neighbouring communities. Incidentally he also gave the model yachtsmen a good character as decent Citizens. although perhaps somewhat inclined to get up on their high horse and press for facilities for their sport. In return, in thanking the Civic dignitaries for their kind support and assistance, we failed to materialise all the same. The fleet present consisted of six A-class, including three new models, ‘‘Westerlee,” (Commo- dore Todd, Dumbarton), sailed by one of the Dumbarton members, a _ Feltwell design, “Coryphene,” (Mr. I. McPherson, West of Scotland), from the board of Mr. P. J. McGregor, and “Glen Garry,’ (Lt.-Col. Dennistoun, Bedford), the latest Daniels’ production, skippered by Mr. Daniels in person. The 12-metre class had twenty-nine entries, and twenty-five representatives of the 6-metre class completed the creditable field of sixty competitors. The A-class was sailed right through and much general interest has been taken in the performance of the class. level results indeed, but Racing produced very we would hesitate to Photo: W. G. King, Crosshill, Glasgow. THE SCOTTISH M.Y.A. SEMI-JUBILEE REGATTA. The Paisley M.Y.C. Clubhouse is on extrem? right with S.M.Y.A. Flag flying. The Scottish Standard is on flag pole in centre of picture. 118 Sailing throughout was under reaching conditions and an analysis of the card shows that “C Sharp,” (A. C. Sharp), Scottish A-class Club has taken full points from “Coryphene,” (I. McPherson), West of Scotland Club and “Lady Jean,” (D. Leggatt), Paisley, lost full points to ““Westerlee,” (J. M. Todd), Dumbarton, and divided with “Louisa,” (D. McAllister), Paisley and “Glengarry” (Lt.-Col. Dennistoun), Bedford, giving her twelve points and first prize. “Westerlee’’ lost both boards to “‘Arcturus”’ as first, second, third and fourth prizewinners respectively. In this class the well-known model, ‘Regulus’ has unfortunately suffered damage in the third heat when holding equal points with several others in the lead, and had to retire. The 6-metre class produced three cards of fourteen : ““Adapta,” (T. Porter), Maxwell, ‘Kitty,’ (D. McAllister), Paisley and ‘Edna,’ (N. Rodrick), West of Scotland and two scores of twelve points, “Maya,” (A. FE. Campbell), West of Scotland, and “Mercury,” (D. Robertson), Johnstone, and finals resulted in ““Adapta,” “Edna,” “Kitty” and ““Maya’”’ “Glengarry,” took the full points from ‘‘Coryphene”’ obtaining the prizes in the order named. consider them indicative of the true merit of the models or prophetic of what may occur at Fleetwood. and divided the rest; ‘““Louisa’’ divided the score throughout; “Coryphene’”’ lost both hoards to “C Sharp,” took full points from “Glengarry” and After completion of the racing a meeting was held in the club house. Bailie Ross of Johnstone in presenting the prizes eulogised model yachting Photo: W. G. King, Crosshill, Glasgow, ‘“Glengarry’’ (Col. Ian Dennistoun, Bedford M.Y.C.) being started by her builder, Mr. W. G. Daniels. divided the others, and “Glengarry” had full from ““Westerlee,”’ lost full to ““Coryphene” and divided others. These four boats returning a card of ten points each. “Lady Jean” lost both ways to “C Sharp” and divided the rest, to total eight points. Sufficiently close racing to be interesting. The various finals eventually gave “Glengarry” and compared many of the qualities essential to to success with those requisite in public service. Councillor Gibson, Paisley, congratulated the competitors on the great sport provided. Mr. Daniels, acclaimed by the gathering, had to make a brief second not the for their hospitality, he hoped to be able to renew details of these finals beside us. The 6-m. and 12-m. classes sailed four complete heats each and in the “twelves”’ “Osprey,” (J. McKenzie), Dennistoun, and ‘Jeanie,’ (D. Bonnar), Port Glasgow, each returned fourteen points, while “‘Naushabad,” (A. Perry), Clydebank, “Arcturus,” (H. Chalmers), Paisley, ‘“Hinba,”’ (J. McKinnon) and “Melody,” (A. W. K. Roderick), West of Scotland, and ** Ardnamurachan,” (Capt. McDonald), Queen’s Park, had cards of twelve points. The various the contact with them at Fleetwood. Secretary McPherson in a short address gave details of the progress made by the Scottish Association, the oldest organization of its class dealing with model yachting in existence, which originally embraced eleven Clubs and now included thirty-two associated bodies. He thanked the competitors for their support and congratulated them on the continued progress made is spite of adverse industrial conditions finals gave “Osprey,” “Jeanie,” ““Naushabah” and to prize. Unfortunately we have speech and expressed his pleasure at being present as a competitor. of the moment. Mr. Hunter, In thanking his Scottish friends We have to tender our best thanks who acted as starter, Messrs. Advertisements ili >» MODEL YACHTING ASSOCIATION. BLUE PRINTS OF DESIGNS Model Yachts. A-Class. **Daphne,” (Marine Models Design) * NOTICE Half-size with full-size Body Plan, 15/-. “Courtesy,” by A. W. 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