Wind Indicator
We have tried all types of wind indicators from very fancy to quite simple. This one works pretty darn well and is simple to make.
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The effects of being overweight
Boat weight is a frequent discussion topic among modelers, and it can be a source of lament, excuses, and bragging rights depending on your racing success that day.
Get Your Boy One (For Yourself)
Boucher Inc. was more than just a “toy” manufacturer; their model boats were beautifully engineered, wonderfully crafted, and awfully expensive for the time.
Building a Skeg and Rudder for a Fiberglass Hull
The challenge in building a skeg and rudder is to get them perfectly aligned with the keel.
Bending Wood, The Last Episode: Part 4 of 4
Using bent pieces to make a curved hatch cover.
Setting Up Swing-Arm Sail Controls
Everyone who has built an R/C boat has faced the problem of how
to get the sails to trim over their entire wind angle range without stalling the servo at either extreme of its travel
Model Yacht Restoration Decision Making
Decisions about restoration and preservation of a vintage model yacht may be based on an identification of the importance of the actual model in the history of model yachting.
Restoration of an Early A Boat
John walks us through the details of restoring a disintegrating old A Boat.
Rating Rules for Vintage Models
This article is an examination of some of the history of our hobby and the evolution of model boat design.