Marine Models: Volume 6, Number 7 – October 1933

ctl VOL. G, NO. 7. enth oreuak won Seventh of each Month. OCTOBER, Editorial Barque ‘‘Omega’”’ of Shanghai Flashes from Fleetwood Model Ship and Steamer Fittings … Be Be News of the Little Ships Scottish Page Model Ship Clubs… Power Boat Clubs A Royal Yacht of 1670 … The Engine Room The M.E. Exhibition Odds and Ends we 4 ( 3} ) yy > ° : Sy. ‘ « MARINE MODELS, 7 reve GOLDEN HOUSE, GT. PULTENEY STREET, LONDON, W.1. 1933 THE SHIP MODEL FOUNDED SOCIETY. 1931 SECOND EXHIBITION OF SHIP MODELS 18TH TO Models steam 28TH of and warships. OCTOBER, all types and motor Scenic 1933 periods—galleys, vessels; sail merchantmen models—working and exhibit of the Gladstone Dock, Liverpool, the salvage of the “Hindenburg” at Scapa Flow. The Shadow- graph—ships of the ages shown in motion. Prize winners in the 3/- Model Competition. Prints of old ships, marine paintings, etc. A complete Chronological OLD S BLUE COAT SCHOOL, Open 10-0 a.m. to 9-0 p.m. Record of Ships School Lane, LIVERPOOL Admission 6d., (Tax included), Children. 3d. Model Sailing Craft By W. J. DANIELS and H. B. TUCKER Crown 4to., 260 pages, 230 photographs Diagrams and Plates. g WHITE HEATHER J 3 Racing Model Yacitts J. ALEXANDER & SOS 26, Ashton, Victoria Parade, Preston, Lancs. FITTINGS SPECIALISTS 25/- net, Postage 9d, Send Stamp for List. VVINTER comes with the evenings. long Your workshop calls you and you feel the urge to build that new model yacht. help you to This book will build a_ better boat than ever before. 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Booms, elliptic in section, are fitted to the fore and main courses, to all headsails and staysails, but, being concealed in batten-pockets, are hardly noticeable. BARQUE “OMEGA”—SAIL AREAS. A| from carrying water in any quantity, has her deck on top of the bulwarks. Her galley is of the height supposedly appearing above the bulwarks. Her hatches and skylights are merely painted on the deck and, a minute detail, the customary brass 858.55 697.65 590.95 486.55 249.55 3 2 1 IR 169 The Model Barque ‘‘Omega,’’ Shanghai. A table of the Full Sail Area, and of the various areas left standing after each reef has been worked out, is forwarded herewith. Under “ Distinctive Marks on Sails,” the inner column shows the position of each sail, while the right-hand column gives the number in the-series of reefs in which it is to come down. Each sail carries its distinctive markings in Indian ink, so there is little difficulty in knowing which sail to “bend” or what sail should come off. These little differences from accepted practice are explained in detail in the hope that some, at least, may be thought worth trial on other squareriggers. The Spanker sheet operates the Braine steering gear which is fitted. So far, “Omega” has been sailed three times, and has proved herself very able. Our sailing-pond, in the Jessfield Park, some five miles from town, is not large and, being “ornamental,” is practically surrounded by mounds, rockeries, trees and shrubberies. Only indifferent cruising is possible during spring, summer and autumn. When the leaves are off made to race. J. E. WATSON, A MESSAGE FROM MR. GEORGE BARON. ls have been asked by Mr. George Baron to convey to British model yachtsmen his sincere appreciation of the many kindnesses shown to Mrs. Baron and himself during his stay at Fleetwood, particularly to Mr. W. H. Davey, who acted as “Vanja’s” mate. the trees, however, sailing is more interesting and, during a storm, becomes quite good. No attempt has been Mr. Baron adds that he is satisfied the best yacht won, and that her designer and skipper deserves all credit for his yacht and skilful handling. 170 FLASHES FROM FLEETWOOD. By Tur Scorrish CoMMoDORE. Reflections of 30th July—4th August, 1933. UNDAY. All aboard. Hi! hold hard Guard. These boats must be stowed shipshape help you if they arrive damaged at Preston. or O.K., we’ll see to the transfer there. Right away. Sensational arrival at Boathouse of Scottish contingent. Shades of poor old Dobbin! Cruelty to deserving but fragile taxi. One crated model, one married ditto (sitting on husband), various other gear on top. Luggage grid loaded below Plimsoll. Another craft and five slim young (7) Scotsmen, total of about 52 stones of “Scotch” and 14 stones, or thereby, of Lancs. taximan. After eight miles of severe nervous tension what a hearty sigh of relief when safely arrived at destination. How does the busy Bee? Eight handsome sailors and ourselves busily engaged with the Schoolmaster writing numbers. Haven’t been so industrious with a pen since our Office Boy days. A poor job that will not stand one gaffer. But what a wise gaffer. Intervals most enjoyable and not too infrequent. Bed, how sweet, with an easy conscience. MONDAY. Believe this if you like. and hungry to do aught but make for supper when released at about the regular 8-30 p.m. No quips passing and results even left for ascertainment in the morning. So very tired. THURSDAY. 0.0.D. has opened his heart and the call is for 9-30. Breeze still good but much less weight. Full suits and fast passages but resails necessitate carrying on until about the usual 8 p.m. Bush for tea (not afternoon variety), change and pack and so to Headquarters. Ascertain final placings, hear an excellent vocalist making the rafters ring. Goodbye, everyone and tear ourselves away with envy for those priviledged to remain. Guardian Angel at Station to watch over us to Preston where arrive about 11 p.m. Connection for Glasgow, 2-40 a.m! What a life. Coffee etc., in Refreshment Rooms, stroll through City. Preston folk also apparently easy in mind and sleeping soundly. Wish we were also. Back to R.R’s, more coffee, etc. Secretary slumbers fitfully. Thank goodness (this is softened) ‘here she comes.”” Empty compartment, great! I feel no pain, Mother dear, but I am so tired. Wild waves dashing, pontoons adrift. Sailing obviously impossible without risk, certainty Event rather of craft getting badly damaged. officially declared open all the same and hang on. No signs of moderation at 2 o’clock so obtain shore leave.for the day. Mostly hang about boathouse, however, and indulge in gossip and grumbles. Several Trojans try a spin to wind’ard. Craft fight gallantly but hard pressed and skippers soon withdraw them. Evening gale harder than ever. “Corypene” launched and makes a few tacks, Darned foolishness to risk gear carrying away but comes through without damage. Bed. TUESDAY. Gale subsided, fine and _ breezy, second or even third suits indicated. One of our Jocks far too energetic. Pond side 5-30 a.m., but Lancs folks have easier minds so he only gets benefit of fresh air and acquires an unreasonable appetite for breakfast. Keys eventually arrive amid cheers from expectant sailors at 7.45. Lanes folks have easy consciences. Or, whisper, perhaps Model Yachtsmen kept them up late ? Grand day’s sailing but no rest for the wicked and when release comes at about 8-0 p.m. we are tired. So tired. WEDNESDAY. 0O.0.D. has no mercy and first pair despatched at 8-30 a.m. prompt. Another good day’s racing. Breeze holds steady and practically true, softening somewhat towards the close. Divisional heats completed but too tired FRIDAY A.M. “What on earth is wrong with your face?” “‘Well, my dear, it is the only one I have and I can’t change it.” “I know that, unfortunately, but what have you been doing to it?” “Oh ! it is only the sun and strong air at Fleetwood.” “Uh! Uh ! Fleetwood air must be strong.” Curtain. QUIPS FROM THE COURSE. Your virtues Mr. Commodore are a paradox. Did the important personage who went to sleep on the bank with upturned cap beside him find the subsequent “silver” collection adequate? This enquiry emanates from various anxious Scotsmen desirous of ascertaining whether: it would expenses to Fleetwood.* cover Mathematical enquiry. If sailing waters are 810 feet long what distance is covered by Umpire parading up and down about ‘65 of said distance, for approximately 30 hours? And what amount of shoe leather, to six decimal points, is thereby consumed? Also Scots. “What’s wrong with Scotland?” English enquiry. “Js ita tartan?” Ditto. “‘Where’s tha’ kilt, lad?”’ Lanes. *We are given to understand that the answer to this query is in the negative.—Editor M.M. Lg HOW TO MAKE MODEL SHIP AND STEAMER FITTINGS. (Continued from page 161). By A. P. Isarp, A.M.I.Mech.E. 5 ihe cowl type ventilators, just described, are, of course, used for engine-room, stoke-hold and main ship ventilation and are down draft ventilators. There are many different designs often as to called their external appearance and the correct type should be used to suit your model, by studying photographs and pictures or, if possible, the real thing; the differences should all be carefully noted, such as, To make a galley funnel, make stalk with a deck fitting flange as before described, cap the top with a brass disc, first squeezing this together to the outside diameter of the stalk, then either solder in position or drill a small hole right through both sides of cap and stalk, pass a short brass pin made from a length of brass wire through the lot and lightly rivet up, being very careful not to damage the top in any way (Fig. 6). between the Admiralty pattern and the Merchant Marine. Small mushroom ventilators for various cabins, passages and the like, are usually of the exhausting type; they are quite easily made as will be seen. They are usually quite short dumpy affairs. Make the stalks from thin tubing as before; also the top cup, solder three little strips equally spaced to the inside of the cup of brass, and bend these to just slide down into the stalk, adjust top to the right height, then touch all three legs with a tiny soldering iron to stalk, slip the base of stalk through a prepared flat brass ring washer and solder it into position. If you have trouble in keeping the three little legs in place while soldering, try cutting them all in one piece of metal (see Fig. 5). For those who have difficulty in forming the cupped heads of these ventilators, | might’ mention that chair upholstery nails are sold with hollow brass heads that are just the right shape for these mushrooms. All vessels usually have galleys and these have stoves which must have chimneys or funnels. FIGURE VIL. Fig. 7 depicts hawse pipes; these consist of two parts, one fits upon the deck and the other into the hull. For the deck fitting, take a piece of thin brass tubing of suitable diameter, carefully cut the end to 45 degrees, solder to this a piece of fairly stout brass sheet, drill out and finish with a rat-tail file, then file the outside into an oval to form your flange. FIGURE V. The other part is made in the same way, but the diameter of the tube should be slightly larger; the outside flange in this case should be of half round section and this can be made by bending a stoutish piece of brass wire round the tube, then remove and file the face of ring that fits up agains – 172 the hull flat, replace ring on tube and solder up carefully, wipe off all surplus solder, clean and polish up. meet it, but be careful to round off the sharp inside edge with a small rat-tail file at the place marked “A” in the sketch. Drilling should be done first; always remember this in making fittings when accurate location of the drill is not very important, file and saw up afterwards using your drilled holes as centre guides. Anchors and Cables.—It is necessary tant to see that your ground tackle prototype and scale; generally these models are poor, even sometimes absent and imporis true to fittings on altogether, probably because the construction of a correct anchor may be somewhat tedious, most certainly the cable is, although it does not call for any great amount of skill, in fact is really quite simple. First, carefully consider the various types, for instance, “Trotman” is largely used in the Merchant Marine, ** Rogers’ in steam yachts, etc., while “ Byers” stockless type by the Navy and big liners, ete. ! | Ea © FIGURE VII. Although made in two parts, in the model the hawse pipe is, of course, continuous in reality, and care must be taken to get the flanges at the correct angles to suit the hull. \ ¢ i) >, Yachts and small boats are not usually fitted with hawse pipes, the cables leading down the foredeck into chain lockers through a chain locker lead; these can either be turned up in the lathe from solid rod and drilled out or built up by means of a short piece of tubing with a half round section flange soldered in position on top. Naval pattern chain leads are somewhat as shown in Fig. 8 and are also used on other large craft. These may be made by filing and building up from scrap, the cable hole drilled from bottom upwards and then the drill run in horizontally to FIGURE IX. We will consider the ‘ Trotman” anchor. _ Castings can be obtained from one of the numerous > shops and worked up, but the writer presumes that the reader rightly turns his thoughts to building up from his scrap box. This pattern has been selected (see Fig. 9), as a useful and general type. With the instructions given and a little ingenuity, the method will apply to as diverse types as an old-fashioned wooden stocked anchor or a stockless one. Select good quality brass, gunmetal or steel; in this connection it may as well be emphatically pointed out that the amount of work put into any fitting is just the same, whether the material is good or bad, therefore always use the best and correct. Your finished fitting will not only be a satisfaction to yourself, but a joy to behold. FIGURE VIII. That Saturday afternoon you have been looking forward to “ getting a move on with things,” and your scrap box does not produce that piece of steel. 173: gunmetal or whatnot so desired, and valuable time will be wasted in going to and from the far distant shop, only to be disappointed by their remark, “sorry, we have nothing like that in stock.” You seize out of your scrap box that poor porous piece of brass and mutter to yourself, “it will have to do, here goes”’; after hours of work with saw and file when you have nearly finished, the fitting or whatnot now shows, horrors! a blow hole right in the very middle of your beautiful work, you fling it from you in utter disgust, kick the cat and ask if tea is ready, yet that poor piece of brass might easily have “come in” for some other job not so important some day and now even that is destroyed; in desperation and deep despair you creep into the local cinema, and then to bed.. Moral, think out the material wanted and get it one day on your way to or from work, ready for Saturday afternoon; then get to your muttons. The writer nearly always makes a simple, not to scale, dimensioned sketch to work from, this can be made on any odd piece of paper during one’s lunch time and put away ready for use when required. These sketches are not absolutely necessary, but they do help and are great time savers; the idea should be applied to all fittings and parts generally. Take a look at Fig 9; mild steel may be said to be the correct material, but gunmetal or bronze can be used as either will give a good black final finish after treatment. First file out your shank from the solid, drill a small hole at the top for your shackle bolt, another rather larger and just below must be drilled for the stock, and the end should have a fork cut; mark out on a piece of suitable material your head complete with the two flukes, saw, file and cut out, now putting shank and head together in proper position, drill through the lot for your pin (this hole must be carefully and truly drilled), make pin an easy fit and lightly rivet over so that the head rocks freely in shank fork without side shake. Make your shackle by bending from suitable wire, take a scrap piece of steel plate the same thickness as your shank, slip shackle over this, place flat on anvil or other suitable object, and give the eyelets a sharp tap with the hammer; this will just slightly flatten them and allow the shackle pin you now have to make to fit down snugly ; shackle should be an easy fit. Before fitting together polish each part all over and finish off. Copper can be blackened by immersing in a concentrated solution of copper carbonate in liquor ammoniae, then brush with a soft hair brush after drying; brass, a solution of “ bluestone ” (copper sulphate) and strong washing soda, let it settle, pour off the liquid, add more water to the green sediment, let it settle again, pour off again completely, now add to the green sediment about four times as much water, heat to about 140 deg. F, immerse your anchor and add ammonia slowly until you obtain the desired colour. Visit your local chemist and make a friend of him—he will put you right. It will hardly pay the builder to make his own cable. However, he can do so if he wishes, it being rather more tedious than difficult ; use good quality wire, decide upon the size of your links, also the share, make a little “former” by filing a piece of round steel rod to the intarnal size of the link, fix in vice and bend away. Be careful to make all links exactly the same or the effect will be quite spoilt; remember that a bad link can always be easily removed and another substituted, never be satisfied unless each link is perfect. Make sure that you have the right design for your craft, studded cable for all big ships, please; only plain cable for motor-boats, tugs, ferry-boats, sailing yachts, ete, If you are working upon very small craft, such as a sailing dinghy (this makes a pretty model), then the anchor should be the ordinary plain type, but rope, not cable, please. We now come to the anchor and cable lifting gear, which must be either a capstan, winch or windlass. The capstan claims our attention next. (T’o be contnued). AS OTHERS SEE US! From Portsmouth. Please accept my congratulations on the “ Spirit of Progress’? shown in making the magazine so increasingly attractive. From San Francisco. I would like to give your magazine a little praise. It always has been good and keeps getting better every issue. From Leeds. The magazine has given me many an hour of pleasure. My copies, which number every issue, have become a treasured possession. When you launched it some time ago, my heart stood still, or jumped up, or whatever Wordsworth’s did when he beheld the daffodil. Any model yachtsman who does not support the magazine is not worthy of the name. From New York. Just a word of congratulation. You certainly are publishing a very interesting magazine. Krom Copenhagen. We are most satisfied with the magazine . . . In our opinion the magazine is steadily improving, especially since the change of name, regarding the model yacht pages as well as the ship models and powerboat pages. NORTH OF.ENGLAND. M.Y.A. BRADFORD M.Y.C. 36-in. RESTRICTED CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP. The 36-in. Restricted Class was inaugurated a couple of years ago, and already bids fair to become one of the most popular national classes. When one considers the great portability of the boats, how easily they stow in a “ baby” car, and, above all, how satisfactory a type is produced by this simple set of restrictions, one can well forsee a great future for the class. This is the first year, however, that a National Championship has been organised for the class, and model yachtsmen have to thank Lt.-Col. Ian Dennistoun, that generous patron of our sport, for the handsome cup which now forms the class trophy. Col. Dennistoun also presented four medals to the four placed boats. These medals score respectively: Ist, 4 points; 2nd, 3; 3rd, 2 and 4th, 1. Scores are carried on from year to year and the first man to score 21 points becomes the possessor of the cup by winning it outright. This year’s event was held at Birkenhead on August 12 with Mr. Joseph Marsden, Commodore of the Fleetwood Model Yacht Club, as 0.0.D. There were eight competitors representing no less than five clubs, and the standard of sailing was decidedly good. The wind was light and variable, which made sailing far from easy. Three competitors soon went ahead of their fellows and had a great battle for pride of place. Final results were :—Ist, “ Nerenuf ” (A. Wright, Fleetwood), 30; 2nd, “Nancy IV” (K. Jones, Birkenhead), 28; 3rd, “ Petrel” (T. Lance, Hove and Brighton), 28; 4th, *‘ Shadow ” (T. Pemberton, ale were 18; ‘Sea Swallow’ (W. Jones, Bir- kenhead),15; “ ‘Alice ” (T. Leadbetter, Pe 14; “ Velaheda” (E. G. Walker, Goole),7; ““Falcon” (W. H. Porter, Bradford), 0. In the case of the second and third boats which made equal scores a_ sail-off resulted in their being placed as above. Several extra prizes were provided by the Birkenhead M.Y.C., and competitors and officials were entertained to lunch by Mr. Wm. M. Carpenter. T.M The Annual Race for the ‘“‘ Atkinson” Trophy (A-class) took place at Larkfield on September 2 and 9. The club were favoured with a good breeze giving a beat and a run on the first day, and a reach on the second day. Due to the drought the water was 13 inches below the cill of the overflow, and difficulty was at times experienced in getting off the numerous shallow patches. Results were :—lst, ‘‘ Black Prince” (N. G. Bailey), 31 points; 2nd, ‘“ Flying Cloud” (E. Turner), 244; ‘ Defiance” (V. Dawson), 20; “Peggy” (W. H. Porter), 20; “‘ Emperia” (W. Garbutt), 193; “Why-not”’ (W. Dewhurst), 19; “Juno” (G. Snow), 18; “*Whimbrel” (F. C. Hirst), 18; “ Valkeyrie” (J. Whitaker), 17; “Harmony ” (Major Butler), 15 In the absence of the donor, the trophy was presented to the winner by Miss North. J, P..€. IN THE MIDLANDS. THE M.Y.A. BIRMINGHAM 10-rater REGATTA. The first Model Yachting Association Regatta held in the Midlands took place at Bournville, Birmingham on September 2. The new lake, constructed to find employment at the expense of the Bournville Village Trust, was placed at the disposal of the Association by the Trustees. Racing started at 11 a.m., when Councillor G. F. McDonald, J.P., Chairman of the Parks Depart- ment of the City of Birmingham, started the first pair. There was an entry of nine boats and interest centred on Lt.-Col. Ian Dennistoun’s ‘* Lochness,” skippered by Mr. W. J. Daniels, and mated by Mr. Lance, who sailed with Mr. Daniels at Fleetwood. Sailing conditions were not ideal, the wind being from north veering to west, but light and variable. Scores were :—Ist, “ Bonito” Birkenhead), 30 points; (J. Edwards, 2nd, ‘“‘ Masta” (T. A. Divers, C. of Birmingham), 28; 3rd, “ Lochness ? (Lt.-Col. Ian Dennistoun, Bedford), 24 ; * Eagle ? (H. G. Lawrence, C. of Birmingham), 22; ‘ Marjorie ” (J. H. Cunningham, Bournville), 22; ‘* Lady Margaret’ (H. Cole, Bournville), 17 ; “ Alicia ” (W. H. Davey, Bournville), 15; ‘‘ Sandrova ”’ 175 (E. B. Savage, C. of Birmingham), 12; “ Madcap ” (H. C. Arrowsmith, Stoke-on-Trent), 10. The prizes were distributed by Mrs. George Cadbury, Snr., M.A. The 0.0.D. was Mr. C. E. Lemon (Hon. Secretary, City of Birmingham M.Y.C.) and A. H. Harlow (Hon. Secretary, Bournville M.Y.C.) was Asst.0.0.D. C. E. L. BOURNVILLE M.Y.C. Messrs. Cadbury Bros., Ltd., are very careful of the welfare and well-being of their employees, and amongst the many healthful pastimes that have received the firm’s approval, model yachting holds an important position. In the construction of their new lake on the Bournville Estate, Messrs. Cadbury also made an interesting experiment in practical philanthropy. Sixty-four unemployed men were engaged through the local Labour Exchange, and it was made conditional that these spent four days per week on the work of construction, and one day in attendance at occupational classes—boot-repairing, carpentry, gardening, physical training, first-aid, etc., under the supervision of the Bournville Works Education Department. The pool was completed by August 19, when the grand opening ceremony and regatta took place. At 2p.m. on the appointed day, Mr. Edward Cadbury hoisted the Club Flag and Messrs. Cadbury’s Flag, and declared the lake open. The Vice-Commodore of the club, Mr. A. W. Sanderson, then returned thanks to Messrs. Cadbury Bros. At 2.30 p.m. Mrs. Edward Cadbury started the first race which was for the club’s six A-class models. This was followed by a race for the 6-m. class, of which the club has no less than sixteen. At 5 p.m. the power-boat section of the club came into the limelight with a demonstration by the club’s 8 ft. long steam-driven model destroyer, followed by a round-the-pole hydroplane race, in which Mr. Westhead’s “ Frisky III” from Fleetwood, and a visitor from Kettering, took part. The club flotilla of prototype power-boat and steam models then gave a demonstration. This was followed at 7 p.m. by a race for the club’s 36-in. boats. Finally, at 8 p.m., the prizes were presented by Mrs. L. P. Appleton, and this brought a very happy opening day to a close. CITY OF BIRMINGHAM M.Y.C, The club has recently changed its sailing water from Salford Park to Witton Lakes, Erdington. The smaller of the two lakes has been placed at the club’s disposal by the Parks Department. The lake lies north-east and south-west, having its longitudinal axis in the direction of the prevailing winds, and it is pear-shaped. At present the boats have to be sailed with waders, though it is intended to put a path round the lake later on. The sloping edges that entail waders are, however, really better for model sailing, as a concrete: edge to a lake gives an unnatural type of wave with a back-wash. Moreover, it is far less tiring to: handle big models like the A-class from the water. There is a boat-house handy and refreshments: can be obtained, so the club is well situated in this. respect. It is expected that the move to these new quarters. will bring the club many recruits and act as an incentive to increase the sport in the Midlands. DERBY M.Y.C. The race for the Ling 10-rater Cup took place on the Alvaston Lake on August 26th. The weather although perfect, made sailing difficult, as a light tricky Southerly wind prevailed. Nine boats came to the line to sail twice round the island. On the first round “Nora’’ held a nice lead but on the second round she was overhauled by “Vanity,” which went to the fore closely followed by “‘Aegir.” Although sailing a difficult course, the vachts representing the schools were well handled by their youthful skippers. Result :—Ist “Vanity,” (T. A. Locker), 2nd ‘“Aegir,” (T. Spenlove), 3rd “Proteus,”’ (T. Ratcliffe). These were followed by “Aeolus,” (R. Limbert), ‘*Enchantress,”’ (E. Leech), “Atalanta,’’ (Nun Street School), ‘Fairy,’ (Ashbourne Road School), ‘‘Nora,’” (P. J. Powell). “Ivy” gave up. W.#H.A. HIGH WYCOMBE. Considerable demand exists at this town for a model yacht lake. Recently the boys at the Royal Grammar School made a set of models representing the history of ships through the ages from Roman galleys and Viking ships down to the “ Aquitania ”’ and ‘“‘ Empress of Britain.” We hope to hear that the local authorities will see what can be done during the winter, and point out to them that it is a good and profitable way of using unemployed labour in the development of public works necessary for the health and well-being of the local population. ok ISLE OF WIGHT. EAST COWES M.Y.C. On August 24 the club’s B-class raced in a rather light, yet steady south-west breeze for the Class Shield presented by the Commodore, Mr. E. Morey. Results were :—‘‘ Jess”’ (D. A. Hart), 7 points ; “Billoc’’ (V. Denham), 6; “Coral” (C. Denham), 2. On August 26 the A-class boats raced for the Class Cup. Results were :—‘ Dolly Daydreams ” (Miss M. Matthews), 5 points; “ Shamrock” (G. A. E. Matthews), 0. D.A.H. SOUTH COAST. On August 26 the Annual pherson” Cup took place. GOSPORT M.Y.C. On August 23 the Junior members of the club were given an opportunity to show their prowess, when a race was held for the Model Yacht Association 36-in. Restricted Class, the event being a race for the “ Konos ” Cup. This trophy has been presented for the class by a well-known citizen of Gosport, Mr. F. R. Snook. Five boats competed in a good sailing breeze from the north-west, and the youthful skippers and their mates showed keen interest in the sport. At the conclusion of racing the Cup was presented to the winner by the donor, to hold for one year, also a replica of same which becomes the personal property of the winner. Final scores were :—‘* Poppy” (C. Jackson), 16 points; “Norah” (J. Scanlon), 13; “ Blatta” (J. Smith), 11; “Musca” (R. Smith), 5; “ Dinkey ” (S. Norbury), 5. Mr. W. G. Baker acted as O.0.D., with Mr. Clark and Mr. R. Gunton as Scorer and Umpire respec- Race for the ‘“ MacThis trophy is sailed for by the A-class, of which the club have a rather large fleet this year. There were eleven entries, and the first pair put off at 2 p.m. in a light southeast wind, making a long beat to windward and a run back. The racing proved very interesting, there being only a matter of inches between winner and loser on several occasions. At the conclusion of a good afternoon’s sport, the Cup was presented by Mr. F. R. Snook in the absence of the donor, Mr. Macpherson. The result was :—‘‘ Azalea” (W. G. Baker), 40 points; “Veronica” (R. Day), 39; “Silver Spray” (G. Arnery), 36; ‘* Iolanda”’ (W. Shell), 33; “Joan” (A. Pellatt), 31; (J. Mr. Clark acted as O.0.D. and was ably assisted by Messrs. M. Jones, J. London, and C. Jackson in various capacities. tively. W.G.B. Our Scottish Page i ‘ Alliance” Hartley), 25; “Shannon” (H. G. Pyne), 22; “Molly Bawn ” (H. C. Rollason), 21; ‘‘ Ryecliffe ”’ (G. Cains), 12; ‘ Folly IL” (A. Read), 9; ‘‘ Montbretia ” (J. McGilloway), 4. a heather is fading on the Bens and our racing > but is it ever considered when it is a question of Swiftly the sending deputations far afield, to what profit beats dark evenings approach and soon our interest will be transferred to the draughtsman’s board. The the ordinary individual? Glasgow, for instance, pays some officials what, to say the least of it, is an adequate salary for expert service, and then season draws fast to its close. past has gone and what the future is to bring lies in the lap of destiny. Taking a retrospective survey, however, there is no need for despondency as regards Model Yachting in Scotland. It is true that prevailing industrial conditions continue to exercise restrictive influence on our Sport as on all other activities, but even so progress, slow it may be, but none the less steady and sure, can still be discerned lightening the gloom with gleams of hope. New clubs are springing up and notwithstanding all the clamant demand for economy, here and there are indications of growing recognition of our claims for increased facilities. Glasgow, which of all centres should be foremost in encouragement and support, still lags behind and what waters she has are further constricted by growth of water weeds. How easily municipal bodies find funds for deputations and junketings, “ they must uphold their dignity,” but any suggestions of expenditure for such a healthy, intellectual and educative sport as Model Yachting are met with a holy horror and references to the need for economising. Well, appropriate economy is essential it must be admitted, sends such officials to America or elsewhere at the ratepayers’ expense to study methods there,— bluntly to learn their business! What business concern would conduct its affairs in such a manner ? If some of the funds squandered in this way were applied to the provision of really suitable sailing ponds, Glasgow would be a cleaner, healthier and happier city. Ah, well, we can only keep hammering away. Every blow on the chisel must dislodge a chip and we hope our efforts will ultimately redound to the benefit of our succeeding generations. Men come and go, but fundamentals remain constant, and, maybe, our feeble strivings will weight the scales effectively for our successors’ advantage. The Scottish A-class Club closed their season on August 12, with a race at Barshaw Park, Paisley, Commodore Todd in command. A fresh S.W. breeze was in evidence and conducted to satisfactory sport. ‘‘Coryphene,” Mr. I. Macpherson, won the event from “Lady Jean,” D. “Louisa,” D. McAllister, third. Leggatt, with ‘* Coryphene ”’ was very ably handled and deserved her position at the head of affairs. “‘ Lady Jean ” was skippered by Mr. D. Bonnar, of Port Glasgow. She proved remarkably fast down wind and apparently has been improved by stepping a new mast further forward than her former spar. The West of Scotland Open Regatta for 6-m. brought out an entry of 23 models, representing seven clubs. Vice-Commodore E. J. Steven was on the bridge and conducted the event with efficiency and despatch. Fast sailing in a strong breeze enabled the completion of six heats. ‘* Marja,” A. E. Campbell, and ‘‘ Edna,” R. G. Rodrick, returned cards of 20 each, while ‘Corona,’ H. Wright, and ‘“Clutha,” A. J. Stewart, secured 16 points, all West of Scotland models. After the finals the result was declared, Ist “Edna,” 2nd ‘ Marja,” and 3rd ‘‘ Corona.” Mrs. J. A. Stewart presented the prizes with charming graciousness. The Scottish 12-m. Championship, the most important event of our season, had been staged at Paisley on August 26. Fourteen clubs entered, but one scratched, leaving 13 of the pick of the clubs to fight it out. The first “gun” was given at 11 a.m., prompt to time, and ccntinuous sailing carried on until shortly after 5 p.m. Bright sunshine with a steady 8.8.W. breeze of full first suit force provided the competitors with fast courses, and a considerable concourse of spectators with a spectacular scene throughout the day. The race was keenly contested and fortunes varied considerably at certain stages of the competition. The West of Scotland representative and ‘* Queen’s Park” indulged in a ding-dong struggle all day together with the Dumbarton boat and the result lay between these three right up to the last board, when each competitor had sailed a heat against all others. Final placings were “ Ardnamurchan,” Capt. McDonald, Queen’s Park, winner of Championship and Lipton Cup, 48 points out of a possible 60. “Canopus,” J. Livingstone, West of Scotland, 46 and * Our Girls II,” Commodore J. N. Todd, Dumbarton, 44 points. It is worthy of remark that 13 years has elapsed since the Championship was held by Queen’s Park. Captain McDonald, owner of the Championship Model, is a well-known and deservedly popular Clyde Pilot and his win was greeted with acclamation by all the competitors; a well earned tribute to a true sportsman and thoroughly good fellow. Mr. Ritchie, who acted as Mate, was included in the congratulations, and Capt. McDonald in fact attributed the success as due principally to his Mate. The real fact is they were a competent crew with a consistent boat. We had the unselfish assistance of Mr. I. McPherson as Starter, and Mr. D. McColl as Judge, together The with several other gentlemen as Umpires. race itself ran smoothly from start to finish and was the most enjoyable and satisfactory Championship, in every respect, which we have had the pleasure of conducting. This was due, primarily, to the competitors}themselves exhibiting good fellowship and a real sporting spirit one to another, and in some considerable-measure to the organisation of our colleague the Scottish Secretary. Second only in importance to the above the 6-m. Championship had taken place on the same waters a fortnight later, September 9. On this occasion 14 Clubs sent representative models. Again, the weather conditions were excellent although the breeze was not quite so favourable either in direction or force as for the ‘* twelves.” However, we had always sufficient wind to keep the models sailing, and as the day wore on the breeze freshened. Racing proceeded without intermission for a period of six hours, enabling the full tournament to be completed. boards were Equally keenly with the fought 12-m. out, and event the very few “runaway” finishes were seen. The West of Scotland and Alexandra representatives were running neck and neck at the half-way stage with Clydebank at their heels only 2 points behind. Photo: Jas. S. Hillier, S.M.Y.C. ‘*Glengarry,’’ (Col. Ian Dennistoun), at the 8.M.Y.A. Semi Jubilee Regatta on 24th June. An object lesson in the use of the spinnaker. Thereafter, the West fell away somewhat for a board or two, and then picked up again until the last run which she lost to Alexandra, finishing with a card of 38 out of a possible 52. Alexandra, however, had struck a bad patch also, and finally returned a total of 36. Clydebank had dropped some points, but was sailing very steadily and her return eventually was another 38. Elder Park, meantime, had put in a run of successes and came in with the third card of 38. This competitor only dropped four points in the last seven heats. It thoroughly well organised. The Scottish Association has been fortunate this season in the choice of the Paisley waters for all our important events, and we desire to record our acknowledgment of the unfailing courtesy and assistance accorded us by all the Officials and Members of the Paisley Club, who contributed in no inconsiderable extent to the outstanding success of the competitions. Paisley staged an open 12-m. regatta on their own account on September 2, when 38 competitors wonder he won with that name), received the hearty congratulations of all present. Mrs. J. A. Stewart presented the Cup in her own inimitable manner. ‘We were indebted to Messrs. Muir, Judge, I. McPherson, Starter, J. Reid, T. Porter. W. F. Ritchie and others for assistance in running the race, and, of representing nine clubs participated. A light breeze obtained at the opening but, as is apparently the habit at Paisley, freshened later giving a good beat to windward with a clean run home. Four heats were completed and ‘“‘ Morag,’ H. Cameron, Clydebank, returned full points to take first prize. Three boats, ‘‘ Ardnamurchan,” Capt. McDonald, Queen’s Park, the season’s champion, “ Osprey,” C. Thompson, Clydebank, and “ Betty,” J. Wright, Clydebank, scored 17 points each, and the deciding windward board gave them second, third, and fourth prizes in the order given. Commodore Leggatt was in command, and Mrs. T. McFarlane presented handsome prizes to the respective winners. Paisley, to whose meritorious work among the Juniors we have previously commented, have favoured us with a photograph of Robert Gilbert, 14 years of age, who has been Club Champion course, ot the junior section for the seasons 1929, °31, °32 and remained, therefore, for ** Clutha,’ J. A. Stewart, West of Scotland, ‘“‘ Marion,’ H. Cameron, Clyde- bank, and ‘“ Alice,” M. McArthur, Elder Park, to fight out the issue. The three models were started together in a single board and this sporting finish gave the honour to ‘* Marion,” Clydebank. The margin was by no means an excessive one, the winner simply held a slightly better course than her rivals. The result was a popular one as Clydebank, hitherto, had not secured Championship honours, and Mr. A. McDougall, who acted as skipper (no the Scottish Secretary had everything Photo: Ella Stewart. Scottish 6-m. Championship, Paisley, 6th September. Start of the three finalists: LLeeward—Clydebank (winner); centre—West of Scotland (second) ; Windward—Elder Park. 179 °33, and winner of the Wilson Trophy for three successive years. Presumably this means he was about nine, or between nine and ten years old when he started this series of successes. If this is correct it is somewhat remarkable and would point to an inborn natural aptitude for the sport of rare occurence. We are afraid the photo is not suitable for reproduction, but have much pleasure in congratulating our young friend and wish him every success for the future. With such worthy prospective successors the Paisley Club need be under no apprehension with regard to the continued prominence of their organisation, and its succeeding generation will worthily carry on the!traditions of the present and justify in its fruition)}the work of the regime of to-day among the junior members. There is a local saying “Keep your eye on Paisley,” and the Scottish page this month carries out that injunction lavishly. However, as circumstances dictated that is unavoidable. the We are, however, closing our comments with another reference to Paisley, and in this instance not a laudatory one. We much regret the decision they have come to not to compete in the Model Yacht Association National 12-m. Championship at Gourock. Without going into the merits of any grievance, this is an entire reversal of the spirit we have learned to look for from this Club, and we are more sorry than we can express that a trivial matter should have been magnified into an altogether unworthy importance. THE ScoTTisH COMMODORE. OR, HIP MSDEL fi / f a = ss aS ns \s By THE QUARTER-MASTER. <é* NORTH OF ENGLAND.| MANCHESTER. MODEL SHIP SOCIETY. (Lancashire and Cheshire.) UR winter session opened on September 28 with a general discussion of the programme and policy to be followed between now and next May, and also with the final allocation of the detail work for the “‘ club models.” As foreshadowed in our last notes, we have deemed it expedient to change our headquarters, and now meet at the “‘ Roma” Café, Corporation Street, Manchester, where we have been able to secure facilities that were denied to us at our last meeting room. For the benefit of those who do not know the location of this, our new room, the entrance is next door to the branch of Messrs. Bassett Lowke, Ltd. During October, meetings are to be held on the 12th and 26th, each commencing at 7.45 p.m., and we can assure anyone outside our membership interested enough to attend, a hearty welcome. Further meetings are to be held every alternate Thursday during the winter, and the Secretary has in hand the preparation of a very interesting syllabus. Hon. Secretary :—H. Griffiths, Moorlands, 27, Park Avenue, Sale. LIVERPOOL. THE SHIP MODEL SOCIETY. BY the time that these lines appear in print, the preliminary work of organising our Second Exhibition will be nearing completion, and the 180 officials of the Society will, perhaps, have some respite from the strenuous efforts of the last four months. But the result will be worth all the tire and trouble involved. ‘ Der Tag” is Wednesday, Cctober 18, when the Lord Mayor of Liverpool will open the finest display of amateur-made ship models that the country has seer. ‘Th’s is not exaggeration; our first effort in 1932 was hailed by competent critics as the best collection of ship models ever brought together. There is every prospect that the second display will surpass the first. Striking proof is afforded by the entries already received from members, firstly, of the remarkable activity that prevails in the direction of actual model-making. No models will be shown that were on view last year, with the exception of models that were then in course of construction and will appear this year in their completed state, or in a further stage of construction. Secondly, there is a marked diminution in the number of “ freehand” models being turned out. By “ free-hand” is meant those models which are built from memory or from insufficient data. Models produced at the Society’s Headquarters are subjected to such a fire of criticism that members are now taking very great pains to ensure their models being accurate and _ well-finished. A very eminent authority on ship models has attributed the distinct advance in the quality of models now submitted to him to the activities of this Society. The whole chronology of shipping will be well covered by the exhibits, which include a model of an Egyptian ship of the XVIIIth Dynasty and a model of the unfinished ‘“‘ Normandie.” The catalogue will be published on October 2, and will contain historical notes and valuable data of all the ships represented. If you cannot visit the Exhibition, the next best thing is to send for a copy of the catalogue, price 7d. post free. If you missed the Exhibition in 1932, you can still obtain the catalogues; a few copies are available at the reduced price of 3d., post free. The Exhibition is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., October 18 to 28, inclusive, in the Old Bluecoat Schools, School Lane, Liverpool. Price of admission 6d. (including tax); children halfprice. All enquiries should be addressed to the Hon. Secretary: A. R. B. Lyman, Esq., Wyndham Road, Wallasey, Cheshire. B.A., 8, A CORRECTION. We have to apologise for an error in our report of the Chicago Regatta. In the score sheet on page 101 the total score of *‘Faleon” (R. Adams) should have been 65 points, making her the winner, not ‘‘Bostonia III” as stated. The latter was the runner-up. Our report was compiled from information received. REVIEWS. LE SABORD. This is the quarterly organ of the society of the same name : 42, Avenue Bosquet, Paris(VIle). This is a typically French publication, and will undoubtedly be eagerly read by all nautical research workers and marine modellers who bave a smattering of French to come to their assistance. The current issue contains articles on such interesting matters as the 32-gun frigate, ““Bellone” (1778-1798), The History of the French Mercantile Marine, and, under the heading of Informations, the galleys of Lake Nemi and Ad. Suffren’s ‘“‘ Le Heros,’’ a model of which is in our own Royal United Services Museum, Not the least interesting, and quite the most pleasing feature of this little journal, are the illustrations and decorative drawings throughout. As we are bound to admit the French are very able masters at pen and ink sketches, and the artists in Le Sabord are no exception, but, on the other hand, we go sailing through the pages very happily and light-heartedly and, at the same time, gathering a good store of historical information which is very necessary if our models are to be correct as to period, etc. Another very important feature is the clear photographic reproductions of ships and models, ranging from Venetian fishing boats to modern square rigged ships. Unfortunately, I do not see any mention of the necessary subscription, but have no doubt this could soon be cleared up by writing to the secretary at the above address. G.W.M. THE LAST SURVIVORS IN SAIL. By Jonny ANDERSON. Percival Marshall & Co., Ltd., Price 1s. 6d. This is an unambitious little book, and all the better for being so. It contains a list of fifty-four ships, sole survivors of the world’s fleets of cargocarrying square rigged ships. The particulars given of each ship are brief and to the point, being those one finds in Lloyd’s Register, supplemented by a few short notes on the vessel’s career. It can be recommended as a quick and handy reference book, but there is a very curious omission —in fact two. Whilst it is described’as “ A Record of Square-rigged Sailing Ships still at Sea,” the book is undated, so that if we pick it up a year or two hence, we shall not know when these vessels were “Still at Sea.” Whilst we have put our copy by, we have put our rubber date stamp on the title page. We rather wonder at the omission of the British ‘“Waterwitch”’ from the list—a little vessel interesting not only in herself, but in the purpose she serves to-day as the last British square-rigger. The book is illustrated by nine photographs and nine drawings. 18] WITH JHE POWE Pe R BOAT