Category The Rig
Fairleads
Fairleads for vintage model yachts can be very hard to find,
and if you do find them, they can be a bit pricey, although beautiful.
You can make your own that look good and are functional using hardware store items.
Tee-shaped Brass for Various Fittings
These Tees can be used for making a shroud rack, mast step, mast crane, backstay bracket, and other fittings.
Gooseneck Attachment Bracket
This gooseneck attachment bracket accommodates a ball link and a Walton Boom Vang.
A Simple Mast Step on Deck
There is a simple mast step that includes a ⅛-in plate mounted to the deck and a pin in the bottom of the mast.
Making a Spreader
A spreader is a spar on a sailboat used to deflect the shrouds to allow them to better support the mast. Making a spreader for a model yacht is a fairly straightforward process.