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.
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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.
Modeling a Historic Chesapeake Bay Log Canoe
John details the difficulties designing and building a model of the log canoe Magic, an unballasted, over-canvassed open boat.
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.
It Aint Pretty, but it Is Effective
Here is an effective way to control the overspray that you always have when spray painting.
Basic Model Yacht Finishing/Refinishing
A step-by-step process you can follow to ensure a successful paint job on your boat.
Making a Deck Beam Pattern
One pattern can be used for all of the deck beams on your boat.