Model Yachting Monthly: Volume 2, Issue 17 – July 1946
Deck Construction Tips:
Design Elements:
Decking Styles:
Tips & Advice
Care of Sails:
Jeff Beck
Model Yachting Monthly: Volume 2, Issue 16 – June 1946
Feature Article: Speed Factors of Model Racing Yachts
Practical Tips
Plastic Hulls:
Model Yachting Monthly: Volume 2, Issue 15 – May 1946
“Spray” (M-Class)
“Bumble Bee” (X-Class)
Proper trim, rudder shape, keel options, sliding rigs recommended.
Hull design methodology
Model Yachting Monthly: Volume 2, Issue 14 – April 1946
Rigging & Hardware Tips
Sail Fasteners:
Spreaders, Jennys & Stays:
Design & Performance
Lateral Plane
Keel Types
Model Yachting Monthly: Volume 2, Issue 13 – March 1946
Feature Article: “Finish Fight” by Clinton T. Simon
Topic: Comparison of traditional Braine gear vs. modern vane and sliding rigs.
Technical Guidance Stability Formula (by H.V.D. Allen):
Painting Tips (by C.O. Brook):
Model Yachting Monthly: Volume 1, Issue 12 – February 1946
Building Planked Models (Part II):
Pattern Making for Stern Piece:
Transom Projection
Downthrust Analysis:
Community & News
Model Yachting Monthly: Volume 1, Issue 11 – January 1946
design balance
Turner System
Planked Models
Self-Tacking Vane
Use waterproof glue, proper alignment
Model Yachting Monthly: Volume 1, Issue 10 – December 1945
proper design to avoid instability.
Formula for calculating stability
Recommended stability values for different classes
Building Planked Models
Self-Tacking Vane
Adjustments for asymmetry and linkage for better control.
Model Yachting Monthly: Volume 1, Issue 9 – November 1945
Build Methods
Key parts
Materials
Detailed steps for making patterns
Deck Construction
Fastenings
Balanced designs for Marblehead Class.
Multiple suits recommended for varying wind conditions.
Ratios and curves specified for mainsail and jib.