The Model Craftsman: Volume 7, Issue 1 – June 1938

1938 Yachting Calendar Reprinted from the Annual Year Book Model Yacht Racing Association of America NATIONAL EVENTS—1938 Farley, 87 Quincy St., Medford, Mass. 1937 winner, of National Officers, to be held at New Merten’s Hotel, Grand Rapids, Mich., Sept. 3, 1938, at 8 P. M. 1938 EASTERN DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS AND Annual Meeting of the M. Y. R. A. A., and election July 4 to 9, National Championship Races, M Class— At Berkeley, Cal. Entries, with fee of TWO dollars per model, must be in the hands of the National Secretary 2a eM by June 30. Chairman of Race Committee, Dr. T. W. Houk. “Westward IX,” F, L. Pigeon, Boston Miox. Gs. OTHER EVENTS SPONSORED BY CLUBS IN THE EASTERN DIVISION Send entries to the Secretary of the Club mentioned, unless_otherEntries are unlimited, except in the Championship Races, A and M Classes. wise noted, addresses will be found in “Member Clubs” list, Pond sailing is understood unless noted as “SKIFF” racing. F. Sweet, Jr. Oct. 8, 1938. Annual Meeting of the Eastern Division, Boston, Mass., at Hotel Lenox, Exeter and Boylston Sts., near pool. A dinner will be served there at 6 P. M. for $1.50 per person. Write F. L. Pigeon for dinner reservations. Rooms may be had at the Lenox at $2.50 per day entry allowed for each five models registered in excess per day per person. Sept. 3 to 8. National Championship Races, Class A— At Grand Rapids, Mich, Entries, with fee of TWO dollars per model, must be in the hands of the National Secretary by Aug. 28. Chairman Race Committee, Carrol NOTE: Entry limit for National Championships, A or M Class is TWO models per club, with one additional of the first ten. Any club in good standing, regardless of location is eligible to make entry. Entry fees to be used towards purchase of suitable prizes, etc., and to be earmarked for such purpose. A model yacht, competing in any National, Divisional or Invitation Regatta (excepting open competition not restricted as to registra- tion), shall be registered in the M. Y. R. A. A. See General Rules governing Rating and Measurement. OTHER EVENTS HELD UNDER NATIONAL AUTHORITY—1938 Aug. 27. Prince Cup Races, A Class—Open water racing, from skiffs. Individual race, unlimited entries. 1937 winner, ‘“Bobkat,” F. L. Mienertz, Prospect Park M. Y. C. Aug. 28. Eagle Cup Races, Class A—Open water, from skiffs. Team races, three models per club. 1937 winner, Prospect Park M. Y. C. Send entries for these races to F. L. Meinertz, Sec., Prospect Park M. Y. C., 9 De Kalb Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. No entry fee. Oct. 11-12. Gillette International A Class Trophy— At Boston, Mass. TWO models per club. No entry fee. Send entries postmarked not later than Oct, 7, to C. H. or by communicating with Mrs. Emma Tobin, 32 River St., Boston, who will let comfortable rooms for $1.00 May 28-29-30. Marblehead Perpetual Challenge Cup races at Port Washington, L. I., N. Y. ONE model per club, M Class. O. O. D., C. W. Sweet. Send entries to $ec. Mill Pond M. Y. C. not later than May 23. June 18-19. M Class Invitation Races at Marblehead, Mass., Marblehead M. Y. C. June 18. Egg Rock Race at Lynn, Mass. Lynn M. Y. C, Class M. SKIFF sailing. July 2-3-4. Eastern Division Championship Race, M Class, at Hempstead Lake, L. I, N. Y. Entry fee, $1.00. Send entries to Tex Foster, 113-13 Atlantic Ave., Richmond Hill, N. Y., not later than June 24. Entries 1 boat per club, and 1 additional for each ten registered in excess of first ten. Trophy, new silver bowl put up by Sportsman’s Show. O. O. D., C. W. Sweet. Aug. 6-7. Deeper Hudson Regatta at Renssalaer, N. Y. Deeper Hudson M. Y. C. SKIFF sailing. Popular Mechanics trophy, M Class. O. O. D., Frank Goodwin. Sept. 3-4-5. Anderson-Heisler Cup Races at Redbank, N. J. SKIFF sailing, Redbank M. Y. C. O. O. D., F. Dunnebache. M Class, Sept. 17-18. Eastern Division Championship, A Class, (Continued on page 61) THE SPORT OF MODEL YACHTING By Charles H. Farley headway, without pushing. The skipper or mate must not The sport of model yachting is enjoyed by men, women and boys throughout the civilized world. Skill, sailing experience and perseverance are necessary for successful participation in this sport, together with a well balanced model, equipped at any time move his feet or advance his position while tacking or re-trimming. Penalty for infringement of rules entails All yachts in tournaments start from scrateh, with no handi- a race, a “bye” is given, so that one yacht will be left out of waters of a model yacht pool it would be impossible to start the boats altogether, because of the danger of collisions or “ tie-ups which would prevent a true sailing test. Therefore each yacht meets each other in turn, sailing in pairs or threes. When all the pairs have sailed off and returned to the starting line, completing a windward and leeward leg, a “heatTM is finished. registration number of a yacht, without which she is un- each yacht changing for a different opponent for each heat. Points for winning are; a windward leg, 3, a leeward or reach- Races are also sailed in Divisions and in Teams. Informal races are sometimes held where large groups of with well-fitiag sails, caps or allowances, and onlookers are often puzzled by this system, which is used for all serious racing. In the enclosed Several heats are sailed to complete an entire “round,” ing leg, 2. If a pair should collide or foul, then the yachts concerned, unless hopelessly beaten, are taken back and restarted. When a yacht comes ashore she must be tacked or re-trimmed, and if re-trimmed, must be stopped and restarted under her own June, 1938 disqualification. In the case of.an odd number of yachts being entered in each heat, in turn. The numbers and letters on sails indicate the class and qualified to sail in races held under National or Divisional authority. Scores of racing yachts are generally posted near the pond- side. Races are conducted by an Officer of the Day (O. O. D.), who hes complete charge, and is empowered to disqualify the rules. any skipper or mate committing a the whole fleet are started all at once. breach of This allows more free- dom and sailing for the fun of it, but is not a real test of superior skill or speed, as frequent collisions and ftie-ups often cause the faster yachts to lose out, while the slower but lucky ones sail to victory unimpeded. 19 S T H C A Y L E D O M R O F s Sailing RCLuOSlEDeAND OPEN WATERS EN ders Increasing interest in model-yacht racing has led rea competiask that we publish a set of rules for these st such Replica shall constitute the Fir of a yacht is p’ (b) If the ownershiwo has n (not outchanged after shewhi be won up n aw right) a Trophy ch hasoftotim low are those dr es to tions. The regulations printe d be ciation of America a predetermined number l fina the of ty so become the proper wins shall win not by the Model Yacht Racing As us vio pre r ner—he Owner’s to 1 —CoNDITIONS OF ENTRY FOR RACES. General Rules (See also Rule 1 of Mea governing Rating and surement.) auspices a) All races under the ed be l of the M.Y.R.A.A. shal accordsail ance Prize. s the new (either count towardTro to be abandoned for the day phy. the due to lack claims to at starting time or later)dent of any Trophy or ner win The (c) , or other of wind, or to storm, acciO0.0.D M.Y.R.A.A. is the . shall Cup in which unforeseen cause, the an undertaking sign l shal Ex- concerned report the circumstancehs atOviethe subsequent and y w to a for its safe custod at such ecutive Committee wit and son per h suc to ed—or if the delivery fied by new date being arrang.D. noti be l may order date and place as. shal Such Skippers agree, the O.0 y. etar Secr A.A .R. M.Y com: the by the race to be carried out or ies or the red secu undertaking to be and m pleted next day. No new entr for ed crib pres the O.OD. in in and conducted strictly ion and Sailwith the current Condit A.As.—a t such .R. M.Y ing Rules of the ap- starters can be accepted. be l shal as e plac and e tim date, mittee pointed by the ExecutiveureComList ?.—ENTRIES AND ENTRY FEES. anFixt a in d ishe publ and (a) Each entry must be madeClubyb nually. Secretary of the Affiliated , and entry shall the (b) The receipt of an the ch the Owner is a member etary whi of er, Own that n mea to n be take sent to the M.Y.R.A.A, Secr conform be FixSkipper and Club agree toRule later than the date stated inEntr not and s y ng the Rati by and d nie ing mpa Sail to all ture List—acco Conditions, together with any orders Fee, Names of Yacht and Owner, d O. O. D. r with his transmitted by him (togethe .R.A.A. M.Y the to ) report of the race n days. Secretary within seve 4—DEFINITIONS. r person sailing the — The Skippe yacht, who is also responsible for ons of Mate. acti Mate—The Assistant to the Skipperof Competitor—A yacht forming part of the duly appointe Registered Number. a pair and her Skipper. be (c) Each Skipper shall hand to the (b) Each competing yacht shallber _-Two yachts drawn to sail toPair for ate ific er or other mem Own the O.OD. a Valid Rating Cert by ed sail gether. of a of the Affiliated Club making the his yacht on or before the day Board—A course in one direction of race for the purpose of identification entry. For all purposes the last Owner the lake. and verification of the Rating of his registered shall be deemed the Owner. Heat—Two or more boards in which yacht. (c) The maximum entries per the same pairs sail. (d) Each Affiliated Club, together Club and the Entry Fees payable shall Roun d—Each yacht must have met shall with the Owners and Skippers, rmined by the Executive Comdete be all others in the race to complete a be responsible for any difhculty, in- mittee and published in the M.Y.R. Round. A Race may consist of one, convenience or expense that may arise A.A. Fixture List. No Club may extwo or more Rounds. from inaccurate or invalid certificates ceed the limit, and the Executive Shore—The sides of the lake other presented by either (see Rating Rule Committee shall have the right to than the starting and the finishing 1). the limit and Entry Fees. vary lines. (ec) In the case of a disputed rat(d) No one Owner may enter Obstruction — Anything (exctuding shall per) ing the Owner (or Skip more than one yacht in any race or weed) that may impede a yacht permit of the remeasuring of his yacht. series of races, nor shall an Owner other than its competitor or the (f) Skippers and Mates of compet- sail the yacht of another if one of his shore, including other yachts sailing yachts must, in all cases, be ama- own is also entered for the same race ing in the same board. teurs—an amateur is one who has not or series. _-When a yacht colliding with Foul at any time received a fee for sailing (e) No entry can be accepted una competitor or obstruction is hung a model. less both Certificate and Registration up, turned off her course, or has a out-of-pocket expensesof for N. B.—Reasonable permis sible. In case doubt helper are .A.A. Executive or dispute the M.Y.R constitutes Committee shall judge what t expenses,” out-of-pocke and hotel ex“reasonable includ e fares which shall penses only and not payment for services or loss of time. Any other paymerntto toa a skippe a skipper or mate, or by breach of thiss mate, shall constitutethea amate ur statu rule and invalidate a breach constitute of the recipient, and of the person makof rules on the part ing the payment. (g) In the event of a race having 36 agree, and are within the two-year limit and endorsed by the M.Y.R.A.A. (f) Entry Fees for non-starters shall be forfeited. 3.—PRIZES AND TROPHIES. (a) Apart from the appropriate Trophy or Cup (if any), the First Prize shall go to the winning Owner —-and where a Replica is provided any of her gear disarranged so as to affect her chance of winning a board. Beating to Windward—A closenghauled passage, ie. yacht saili by the wind as close as she can lie with advantage. Otherwise she is sailing free. Tacking—When the yacht is put Tue MopEeLt CraFrsMAN “HTS Class Mark e the First Thickness each figure* linch % inch % inch subsequent md at such rnotified by : Such by the form and ner with his LY.R.A.A. nyS. sailing the ponsible for me Sw pper ming part of t to sail to- direction of in which st have met b complete a bnsist of one, lake other ithe finishing (excluding pede a yacht titor or the ~yachts sail- Blliding with ction is hung % A bag Dewan inch thick. letter ‘‘U” of similar dimensions. EXAMPLE: A. U 339 about on the opposite tack with headsails full and drawing. “Break Tack’—When a yacht has been correctly turned (with headsail filled on the new tack) and returns to the same shore with headsail filled on the other tack, she is said to have “broken tack.” Completion of a Board—A_ yacht shall be deemed to have completed a board as soon as any part of her hull or gear has crossed the finishing line. 5—RACE OFFICIALS AND DUTIES. The Officer of the Day—For all races or regattas held under the auspices of this Association the Executive Committee shall appoint the 0.0.D., who shall take entire charge on behalf of the Association, and is empowered to select and appoint all other Officers and local assistants as he may require, such Officers to be under his authority and act within the area assigned to each, all of whom must be members of Affiliated Clubs, or Individual Members of M.Y.R. A.A. He shall act as Referee on all matters of fact and interpretations of Rule, and will exercise powers conferred under any other Clause in these Sailing Rules. His decisions shall be binding and final unless a Skipper lodges a Protest under Rule 23. He shall be empowered on his own initiative to disqualify a Skipper for any infringement of Rule at any time or place during a race. _ He shall be responsible for the plac- ing of the Mark Flags, Starting Marks, and will decide the Starting Tack and points to be scored. He is also responsible for the proper inspec- tion of Rating Certificates before the Start of a race and for the checking of Scores at the conclusion or earlier if necessary. Assistant Officer of the Day Pointed if required) to assist (ap- the O.0.D. in any capacity under his in- structions and with power to act as O.O.D. if the latter is unable to be Present. CRAFTSMAN Numbers to be option at the end not chosen by the Spaced In the International “A” Class the Registered Number will be preceded by the National times to > final win«shall not Owner’s Width of Height The Bar dividing Class Marks and Registered * Does not apply to Figure ‘I a yacht is (not outto be won bf choice, and the loser shall have the SIZES FOR NUMBERS ON SAILS June, 1938 Judge(s)—To decide which of a pair of yachts is first over the finishing line. Such decisions shall be final. A judge shall have no other duty. Umpire(s).—To make decisions in respect of the enforcement and observance of Rules within the area assigned to them. An Umpire’s decision may be subject to revision by the O.0.D. Starter(s).—To start the yachts in pairs from the stations appointed by the O.0.D. They shall have full control of the yachts within six yards of the starting point. (See Rules 7 and 12.) Scorer(s).—To record the scores in accordance with the decisions of the Judge at the station assigned to them, Windward and Leeward. The success of model yacht racing is largely dependent on the absolute impartiality and good judgment of the responsible officials. 6.—DISTINGUISHING MARKS. Each yacht shall carry on her main- sail her Class Mark and Registered Number as allotted by the M.Y.R. A.A., which shall correspond with the number given on her Rating Certificate. Such marks and numbers shall be in black of the sizes specified below, and placed midway between luff and leech at about twothirds of the height from boom to peak or hoist (as the case may be). The letters and marks shall be placed on each side of the mainsail at different heights, so as to avoid showing on each other through transparency of the sail. 7.—READINESS FOR PUNCTUAL START. All competing yachts are to be out of the water and at the starting place at least ten minutes prior to the ad- vertised time for the start. 8.—STATIONS AND STARTING. Choice of Stations (Windward and Leeward) shall be drawn for at the start of each heat. The winner may elect at which end he will take his winner of draw. In Windward Boards, competitors must both start on the same tack (with sails full and drawing). The position of the Starting Marks shall be determined by O.O.D.—and shall not be less than three yards apart. The Marks and Tack may be altered in consequence of a change of wind or other sufficient reason, only on the authority and at the discretion of the O.O.D. The Tack and Starting Stations may be altered only when all the pairs have completed a heat. 9.—SCcOoRING. Scores shall be counted in points as follows :— For a win to windward 3 points are to be awarded; For a win to leeward 2 points; For a win in reaching winds 2 points. Two or More Rounds. When a race consists of two or more rounds the scoring value may be changed only between the rounds— but may be reversed end for end at any time between heats should a change of wind dictate. The scoring value must remain unchanged for all the heats in a round. Ties. Should the leading yachts have scored equal points at the end of a race, the yachts in question are to sail one windward board to decide. In reaching winds a board in the direction in which the race was started will be sailed. Dead-heats. In the event of a dead-heat the points for the board shall be divided. Re-sails. Where a re-sail is ordered it is compulsory, and not a matter for ar- rangement between Skippers, but if for any reason (in the opinion of the Officer of the Day) a re-sail is impracticable, the points for the board shall be divided between the competitors affected. (See also Rule 17.) If, when a pair is called for a re- sail, one fails to come to the line, the points are to go to the other, and if either refuse to re-sail the competitor shall be considered to have withdrawn from the race without permission and dealt with as per Rule 18—and the case reported by the O.O.D. to the M.Y.R.A.A. Secretary. Divisions, See 24. “Methods of Sailing’—Rule (Continued on page 54) 37 MODEL. YAC!ENING Jy. HE spectators gasped when the model boats of the Washington M. Y. C. were baptized in a wind that averaged thirty miles an hour. From designs by Thomas Moore, two class-A boats were built by the Messrs. Jett and Patrick. The lat- > a By C. O. Brook skippers selected the indomitable K. Baumgarten as commodore; Thomas Moore, vice-commodore; A. Greely, secretary-treasurer; and J. Patrick, as sisted by “Bobby” Jones, as meas- fifty-seven displaces boat ters pounds. Bob Valentine has a new fifty from Black’s “Cheerio 2,” and Mr. Baumgarten has a one 50-800 built and another under construction. As I was saying about the launching, the spectators, instead of betting on the race, were laying odds as to which would capsize and sink first. They were doomed to disappointment, for the model boats struggled gallantly against any mishap. This lake, 2,000 feet long, is surrounded urer. by a beautiful landscape, and at one 300 by 400 feet, the Park Commis- end stands a monument to the model yachtsman. sion will enlarge this to any suitable size if the local and out-of-town They have just advised me of their official line-up. These wise clubs will offer co-operation by their patronage. It is located on the top of a cliff, 150 feet Milwaukee Activities Vice-commodore Walter Moss of the Milwaukee M. Y. C. travelled better than 2,000 miles to chat with yours truly. He tells me their club house, as shown in the photograph, can accommodate 100 class-A boats, fully rigged. There are ping-pong tables for the ladies and rocking-chair sailors, wash-rooms, and lockers. The lake is built right up to the steps of the porch, and although it is only above Lake Michigan and there are no trees or other wind obstructions. Tex Foster Boasts every won “We League Match last year —we will repeat this year,” said Tex Foster of the Long Island M. Y. C., and from the two-page calendar he sent me, I certainly believe they have cambined several years’ events into one. There are enough _ silver mugs, bowls, placques and medals scattered about state ae The clubhouse of the Milwaukee Model Yachting Club. The lower picture shows the pond built right up to porch steps 52 to of cover the Texas, and (o\ can’t win any of them.) The silversmiths must be working overtime these days, thanks to model yachting. Like an epidemic of measles, that’s how the sport is spreading at the Schuyler M. Y. C. Applicants for membership are being turned away and several members would like to join the Deeper Hudson M. Y. C. to get in some sailing. Everywhere you look there are boats, and of every conceivable color. They might rightly be coined “The Rainbow Fleet.” Over in the Heisler home, the sewing room is gathering dust while the chips fly in the workshop, for Mrs. Heisler works side by side with her husband, and any doubt of the au- thenticity of the photograph we pub- lished in April, showing the couple together, should be dismissed from your mind. And then, there is Mrs. Geiss, who giggles while she works. What an enjoyable time she has with a gouging chisel and a_ sanding block,—like a kitten with a ball of yarn! Perhaps we had better imitate the circus and make model yachting a five-ring event, for, glancing over the various 1938 club calendars, one wonders where and how all the events will be handled. On some dates there are as many as twenty outstanding events going on in various parts of the country. From some of the pictures I receive, which unfortunately must be returned, I remain dubious as to displaying my boats. One picture shows eighteen boats, all of them real beauties. Yes sir, no wonder the old-timers sigh for the “good old days.” It is almost impossible to spend a quiet day of cruising, for at the pond you find twenty-seven other skippers left over longing for competition and the next to make a spinnaker of eleven “A” boats. | (I thing you know, you’re in the midst of a rattling good race! still enough THE MopeLt CRAFTSMAN MODEL YACHT SAILING RULES (Continued from page 37) 10.—HANDLING YACHTS. A yacht which comes to shore must :— (4) In WINDWARD BOARDS be either Tacked, with or without retrimming, Or Put off on the same tack pro Turning from the Banks (by Pole). of the Officer of the Day, except as otherwise provided. ried out from the banks. Turning poles shall be of uniform length as unless the Officer of the Day is of opinion that she had no chance of —No Skipper or Mate shall enter the water where turning, trimming and restarting can be properly car- dictated by the nature of the banks. Turning in the Water (by Hand). has _ been —Where it is customary or necessary A yacht shall be tacked, ie. fairly for Skippers to do all turning, trimming and re-starting in the water, vided that she stopped and retrimmed. put about, by the Skipper taking a firm stand and turning the yacht by the pole or hand placed against the lee bow. The yacht may be steadied on her new course with the pole or hand against the lee quarter as she sails away. Her headsail must fairly and definitely fill before she leaves the reach of her skipper. No other part of the yacht, sails or gear may be touched unless a retrim is being made or to avoid an obstruction. If a yacht returns to the same shore from which she has been put off without breaking tack, she must be retrimmed. (b) In LEEWARD and REACHING BOARDS, be Stopped and retrimmed and – then allowed to sail off on the course from the hand; if a jibe is necessary, it will be carried out when the yacht is stopped. NOTE.—The touching of the shore by the main or spinnaker boom or gear at- tached thereto shall not necessitate stopping and retrimming the yacht. In either WINDWARD, LEEWARD or REACHING BOARDS (i) A RETRIM is a readjustment of a yacht’s sails, gear or rudder that will allow her to pro- ceed fairly on her course toward the finishing line. The application of the Guy constitutes a retrim. After a retrim, a yacht will be sailed from the hand only; the use of the pole will not be allowed. (ii) The Skipper’s feet must remain stationary while he is turning or retrimming his yacht, and the yacht must be STOPPED while a retrim is being made. NOTE.—In the case of yachts fitted with steering gears which have to be adjusted on change of tack, an adjustment for this purpose only does not constitute a ‘“‘retrim.”’ (iii) Whenever tacked, or retrim, her accelerated a yacht is being re-started after a way must not be by the Skipper. Failure to conform to any Clause in this Rule shall entail disqualification for the board in progress and the points awarded to the competing boat upon completing the board. (See also Rules 11, 12 and 13.) 11.—PoLr AND HAanp TURNING. (See also Rule 10.) 54 (by low-water or nature of banks) the yacht shall be turned by hand only, no pole is to be used, but all other Rules shall apply. A Skipper shall not wade further out than is necessary to keep his yacht afloat. 12.—PROPULSION. At the Start of each board Skippers are not permitted to impart way to their yachts, unless authorized to do so by the O.O.D. (see (b) below), After the Start the yacht shall be sailed fairly throughout each board without any form of propulsion or acceleration by a Skipper. Propulsion by a Skipper entails disqualification—and includes any form of acceleration by pushing or pulling in any direction by any means other than fair sailing. It also includes lifting and dropping of the counter and launching from the hand. The following are exceptions to this rule. (a) Should a yacht run aground a Skipper is permitted to use reasonable means to get her afloat. (b) Should there be any difficulty from low water or high banks, blanketed starting base or ob- structions (other than a shore or sailing craft) the O.O.D. shall issue suitable instructions at start of race. (c) Nothing in this Rule shall prohibit a Skipper from drawing his yacht back if necessary to obviate collision. 13——COLLISIONS AND FOULS. (a) Tacking, Guying, or Re-starting a yacht may not be done so as to involve the risk of collision. (b) A yacht sailing has right of way over any other leaving shore. Should a collision occur, the Umpire shall be the judge as to whether it could or should have been avoided. (c) If a competing pair foul within six yards (or a distance previously settled by the Officer of the Day) of the starting-point, they shall be restarted from their original positions. Should the foul recur the Starter may order them to start further apart. (d) If a competing pair foul out- side the distance mentioned in (c) the board shall be re-sailed on the order (e) If one of a pair fouls an obstruction the board shall be re-sailed, winning the board. (f) If two yachts (not previously ide each fouled) touch on shore alongsregar ded other the position shall be as a foul and the board re-sailed as in :(g) To minimize damage by col- lision, no yacht shall be allowed to start in a race without an efhcient fender on her bows, which must sat-, isfy the Racing Committee or O0.0.D. 14.—CHANGING SAILS. Sails may be changed at any time, provided such change does not infringe the Rating Rules, but such change shall not delay the racing. Publication of these rules for the conduct of model-yacht races will be continued in the July Issue. CIRCULATION PUMP (Continued from page 51) two parts with the outlet tube in place. Take up tightly and evenly with the screws and test for leaks. If tightening fails to stop the leaks, run a soldering iron over the spots where It may be necessary to they occur. solder the edge, especially around the outlet tube. The shaft should turn easily and the impeller run free in the housing. No stufiing box is required, as the water will not leak through the babbitt bearing. The pump must neces- sarily run at high speed and begin to pump water at about 1,000 r.p.m. At 6,000 r.p.m. it will throw a stream out of a 3/16” tube about twelve inches high, and when the finger is placed partly over the outlet, water squirts out six or seven feet. If one takes considerable care even better results may be obtained. The pump I made required priming occasionally, which was done with a small rubber syringe. Closer clearances will make for better results. This pump has performed in a model tug boat that I built, and after about seventy-five hours of running, the engine is still in perfect order, due in a large measure, I believe, to sufficiently cool operation of the motor. When running, the water jacket of the engine is barely warm. This causes oil to deposit more readily on the cylinder walls and bearings. Tue Mopet CrarrsMAN ont YACHT SCHEDULE at Sdilie. r ma- 0, F h Sha little M. Y.R. A. Washington, $1.00. D. C Entry fee, Entries limited to 2 models per club, with 1 additional entry al- lowed for each 5 models registered in excess of first ten. Send entires to Sec., Washington M. Y. C. not later than Sept. 10. O. O, D., Geo. Emberton. Oct. 9-10, Campbell Cup races at Boston, Mass., M. Class. Entries limited to THREE models per club. Boston M. Y. C. Oct. 16. A Class Invitation Races at Philadelphia. Philadel phia M. Y. C ‘Oct. 23. M Class Invitation Races at Phila Cc delphia. Philadelphia M. Y. ‘Oct. 29. M Class Invitation Races at Brooklyn, M. Y. C. N. Y, Prospect SKIFF sailing, Park 1938 MID- WEST DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS AN D OTHER EVENTS SPONSORE D By CLUBS IN MID-WEST DIV ISION May 8. Chicago Cup Race. A Class; First Race. At Chic ago, May 15. Wm. H. McDonnell Trophy, M Class. First Race , at Chi- cago, May Trophy. 28. Popular Mechanics M. Class, at Chicago. May 29-30. Commodore Sheldon Clark Trophy, A Class, at Chicago. June 12. Power Boat Race s, at Chicago. July 3-4. Midwest Champion ship Races, A Class, at Detroit. July 10-17. Detroit New s Regatta. A Class, Boys 36 inch; Wom en’s M; Six Meter, Men’s M. Ope n to all. Entries to Archie Arrol, Craftsman Shop, Detroit News. Aug. 13-14. Aaron De Roy, A Class, at Detroit. Aug. 20-21. Midwest Cha mpionship Races, M Class, at Chicago, Aug. 28. Saugatuck Gold Bowl Race. Open water. A and M Class. Sept. 18. Chicago Cup Race. Class, 2nd Race, at Chic ago. Sept. 25. Wm. A McDonnell Trophy, 2nd Race, at Chicago. Class. M Oct. 2. Great Lakes Trophy, M Class, at Chicago. Ist Race. Oct. 9. Chicago Cup Race, final. A Class, at Chicago. Oct. 23. Wm H. McDonnell Trophy, M Class. Fina l race, at Chi- cago. Oct. 30. Great Lakes Trophy, M Class, finals, at Chicago. RACE SCHEDULE—PAC IFIC NORTHWEST M. y. R. A. All races skiff racing, both A and M Class sailed in all races . Limited to members of clubs in Pacific N. WW. June, 1938 Clubs are Seattle, Van- Flash! couver, Everett, Bellingh am and Ma- (Continued from page 19) May 30. Vancouver Regatta, Lost WEY Lagoon, Vancouver, B. CG. June 19. Harrison Price Reductions! C.G.W. Operating Loco, less motor, now only $9.75. P.R.R. Operating Loco, less motor, now ple Leaf. tarwar £4 9568 eg S ie 3 woe bw cg wes $8.75 Het Springs Regatta, Harrison Lake, B. C. July 3. Everett Regatta, Griffin Trophy for A and M Classes. Aug. 6-7. Bellingham Regatta, International Shield for A Class and Marblehead Class Trophy. Lake Whatcom, Bellingham, Wash, ONLY 25° 95: Sept. Labor Day week-end. Pacific N. W. Championship Regatta, Green Lake, Seattle. Schoenfeld Trophy, A Class; Blackmore Trophy, M. ore Class. CANADIAN and just look what each Kit contains: 1. All tional Exposition. A Class, 6 meter, M, Open Classes. Skiff sailing, be- tender and car sides, . 2. Wheels supplied turned, requiring only hand work to complete. They all roll, and locomotive mechanism ‘‘works.’”’ 3. Necessary bulk- heads, frames, truck side etc., printed out. 4. All necessary strips, blocks and 1938 PACIFIC DIVISION CHAM- pieces PIONSHIP RACES AND OTHER EVENTS SPONSORED BY CLUBS IN PACIFIC DIVISION to complete the entire locomotive tenders or cars, RL-! PRR Switcher os, eee RL-2 C&O Pacific (4-6+59 5. All fill in lace – RS-! Hiawatha to simulate PS”) Hieweths (4-4-2) .. ‘93 i terials the March 18. Commodore Many Inat cabs, sary. members of Canadian M. Y. R. A. Races, locomotive tops and ends completely printed out where possible in original colors, only touching up neces- fore Exposition grounds. No entry fee. M Class Cayley Cup open only to Trophy RED” MODEL R. R. KITS EVENTS—1938 Sept. 3 (tentative). Canadian Na- terclub CD realistic metal Tap-Diner 175 or solid RS-3 Hiawatha Cosch wood construction of h rototype. nae iDae Ory Long paper, screws, escut- cluded, etc., ‘ etc., wood.. 45 RB-4 Rock Island, 40’ Wood etc. ; sre: RB.3 B&O—40 ft. cheon pins, axles in- pionship Races, M Class, at Berke – .75 RB-| NYC—40 ft. Steel.. .45 ge. peo—40 fe 6. All wire, bond Beach, Cal. July 3 to 9. Pacific Division Cham- ‘42 R§-4 Hiawatha Bepror Tail BOX CA RB-5 Wabash 40’ft. 45 Wood 245 ATAS¥—40 ft Ween “At RB-6 S.?.—40’ Wood Furn. 45 7. And last, oat RB-8 T&? 40’ Wood Auto .45 important of ae-9 ley, Cal. most all, included in each Aug. 6 to 13. Southern California M. Y. A. Invitation Races, at Long Beach, Cal. Colorado Street Lagoo n. Sept. 11, 18, and 25. So. Cali- kit is a RB-11 Union Pac.-s0 Steel completely 155 RB-{2 ATE&SF-50′ St. Auto .55 fornia 40/700 Championships. Sept. Labor Day Week-End. Pacific Div. A Class Championship Races, at Seattle. Skiff sailing. FREE-LANCE detailed LOCOMOTIVE (Continued from page 35) stack, which incidentally is not. the right size; steam and sand domes; pilot; and handrail supports . All other parts have been machined from raw materials, the The main drivers are of stainless steel 154” diameter, moun ted and quartered on 3/16” axles to which have been fitted ball bear ings. Side rods are cut from flat stoc k and filed to shape, also the main rods. All bearings are brass inserts. cut and filed of renewable bearing The chassis has been to shape from a solid bar. A bottom section was added and bored at the joint to fit the ball bearings on the axles. The cylinders were halved and cut from the solid. They are bored to take a 7/1 6” piston fitted with two packing rings. 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