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Model Boats: Volume 27, Issue 312 – January 1977

DIK-DIK An interesting Marblehead designed with radio control in mind by expatriate enthusiast Geoff Draper
A Simple 48 in. Trimaran This model uses expanded polystyrene for the hulls and gives exciting performance By C. E. Heath
Readers Write....
KRISPIE Part Two of our 36in yacht made from inexpensive materials, the subject of our Christmas free plan. It appears to have stirred a great deal of interest in cornflakes...

Read MoreModel Boats: Volume 27, Issue 312 – January 1977

Model Boats: Volume 26, Issue 311 – December 1976

KRISPIE A 36in. Restricted Class racing model yacht which can be built from card planks on a balsa frame
L. White found out the hard way, and at our invitation sets out his findings in A Clot's Guide to GRP Hulls
The first RIOR National Championships Poole, September 11-12 by Trevor Rees
Round the Regattas
The Secretary Writes.... M.P.B.A. International Secretary, Jim King, on various model marine matters.

Read MoreModel Boats: Volume 26, Issue 311 – December 1976

Model Boats: Volume 26, Issue 309 – October 1976

1976 BRITISH OPEN and INTERNATIONAL ‘A’ CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS Gosport, August 1st—8th
TARROO USHTEY Marblehead design, Part Two Jon Hudson discusses rig and fittings and ways of improving sail and spinnaker efficiency
Round the Regattas
Starting Tactics Part two of an article of R/C yacht starts simplified. By Larry and Niel Goodrich, Central Park MYC, New York

Read MoreModel Boats: Volume 26, Issue 309 – October 1976

Model Boats: Volume 26, Issue 308 – September 1976

1976 RM Championship, Fleetwood, June 19/20 Report by George Burgess Photos by the Editor
Introducing.. Two more faces put to names in the model game
TARROO USHTEY A modern Marblehead with an unusual method of construction Part One By Jon Hudson
1976 Model Maker Trophy Dovercourt, July 3-4
Starting Tactics A two-part guide to getting a radio yacht off to the best possible start By Larry and Niel Goodrich Central Park M.Y.C., New York
Round the Regattas

Read MoreModel Boats: Volume 26, Issue 308 – September 1976

Model Boats: Volume 26, Issue 305 – June 1976

AFRIT A 41.75lb. 54in. w.l. ‘A’ Class design by Vic Smeed
R/C Yacht Checks plus care of nicad cells A useful paper produced by Central Park M.Y.C. “Glitch Committee”
Polyurethane Buoyancy Foam A little experiment and calculation can save time, money, and damage, says A. Burley
RMs-how much should they weigh? Bob Jeffries details weights of his models
PACEMAKER Continuing the building of Nylet’s R10R Kit Part Five

Read MoreModel Boats: Volume 26, Issue 305 – June 1976