Build Your Own Radio Controlled Yacht
This book is designed to help you build a RacingSparrow from scratch using minimal materials and a very minimal tool set. When you buy the eBook you download a PDF version complete with detailed plans, clear illustrations and photos. It lists all tools & materials and shows centimeters & inch measurements. Updated - 3 July 2013. Written by Bryn Heveldt.
Chapters of the book
- Balsa Wood Skeleton
- Strip Planking
- Hull Fairing
- Keel Bulb Mould
- Lead Bulb Casting
- Keel Construction
- Internal Structure
- Electrics Installation
- Deck Construction
- Keel Installation
- Painting
- Deck Fittings
- Mast and Rigging
- Sails
- Hatch Covers
- Rudder Construction
- Final Touches
Testimonials
Build Your Own Radio Controlled Yacht
John Sterland from Australia
Hi Bryn,Being a complete novice, I purchased your book a couple of years ago and built two racing sparrows. Building on this experience I then went on to build, from scratch, an IOM (Triple Crown design). I've since joined a local club and sail virtually every weekend. I've also since modified my Racing Sparrows, (sheeting post,bow bumper, 2:1 pulley system etc), based on my experiences. I would just like to thank you for your endevours which have allowed me to enter a world I never thought was in my reach.
Regards,
John Sterland
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Richard Spence from New Zealand
Coming upon your book, "Build your own Radio Controlled Yacht" in the Napier Public Library, I am hugely impressed. The combination of your superb photos and illustrations with your easy writing style make it a standout publication and I hope it does well for you.
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Mike Bennett
Thanks for an excellent design in your RG65. I trialled her again today in a solid 20 knots gusting higher and with sails that are not perfect being from thick plastic monofilm and dont feather at all well, more like solid wings. Even so in a steep chop and fingers off the rudder she drove upwind remarkably well, balanced perfectly. Very impressed that a model boat can handle that with a large rig. I found the book excellent. Ive built several big boats, plus a few skiffs and without that resource building such a good boat would have been impossible.
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Royal Declerck
Hi Bryn, short note to let you know launched "Jack Sparrow" today and she sails like a gem, perfect balance both fore and aft and helm. Sails to windward like a dream, no weather or lee helm, tacks beautifully. A truly magnificant R/C model. Regards Royal declerck.
Build Your Own Radio Controlled Yacht