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Carving a Static Model Hull
This article is in response to the question on the Seaways list about how to carve a hull, which I think is not only an important skill, but also an excellent way to develop “an eye for a ship,” that is, an intuition for the form of a hull.
Vintage Construction Methods
Wood hulls are either carved or built-up (plank-on-frame) in a manner similar to full sized boats.
Spring-Loaded Boom Vang
This article describes how to make a spring-loaded boom vang. The spring compression allows the boom to be pulled down lower than its normal position in order to tighten the leech under certain upwind sailing conditions.
The Fisher Drawings
A drawing detailing lifts for carving and hardware placement for Detroit School Boats.
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.
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.