Adventures in Cold Molding: Part the Second, In Which We Find a Technique That Works
This is the second and final part of Earl's adventure.
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Read MoreAdventures in Cold Molding: Part the Second, In Which We Find a Technique That Works
Adventures in Cold Molding
This is the first of a 2-part series Earl shared about his explorations of this technique.
Model Yachts: How to Design and Build Them
This is the earliest comprehensive treatment of model yachting that we have encountered. It comes from the English journal Amateur Work, a Victorian periodical with articles on arts, crafts, and some truly frightening electric devices. The article is interesting, and typical for its age, in the way it combines rules of thumb with engineering calculation.
Make Shavings not Sawdust
An introduction to hand planes useful in model building.
Turnbuckles and Bottle Screws
A turnbuckle, strictly speaking, has two threads, one right-hand and one left-hand. A bottle screw has one. Most people use the term “turnbuckle” for both.
Main Sheet: Our online editor takes the mystery out of carving your own mast
The article focuses on how to design and carve an effective mast for a model yacht, emphasizing that it’s a commonly misunderstood part of construction.
Simplified Model Yacht for Racing in the “50-800” Class
This article describes, and provides plans for, a 50-in hard chine hull that can be built with plywood.