Everything you need to build an RS Footy

RS305 Boat Page

Wondering if you already have most of the parts? This page lists every material, electronic component and recommended supplier needed to build the Racing Sparrow RS Footy. We've organised everything by region and designed the boat around common hobby materials, making it straightforward and affordable to source the parts.

Most builders already own some of the required tools and equipment, making the overall build cost lower than expected.

Build Guide & Build Video
rs footy servos

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General Supplies

Hull

Electrics

Keel/Rudder

Rigging & Sails

Notes

The servos for the wee footy need to be light weight but still have reasonable strength. We tried a few brands and sizes and the Emax servos we find are a good balance of price and quality with enough power.

The battery needs to be a 4AAA square pack to fit the battery box. The weight distribution and placement of the battery is critical to the balance of the boat.

The B-rig sail is the best all-round choice. We recommend building at least 2 sails, the B and C rigs for a wide range of sailing conditions.

Peoples finished RS Footy builds

Kevin Ganachaud RS Footy

Kevin Ganachaud's Stealthy Footy!

Vendée, France,
Footy ready to sail. I had a real pleasure building it in 3d print. Thanks a lot.
rs footy Campbell Melbourne

Campbell's Two RS-Footy's

Melbourne, Australia,
My daughter and I sail dinghys, but are new to RC sailing.   Loved them, they're fantastic.   Really looking forward to building some of your larger designs next year.
Piotr footy racing sparrow

Piotr Piwko's RS Footy

Wrocław, Poland,
Hi, I've just completed my first sailing practice with the RC Footy 305 boat. It sails very smoothly and handles really well.  

Thanks, Bryn, for providing so much fun during both the building and sailing experience!
Rolands RS Footy

Roland Beverley's RS-Footy 305

United Kingdom,
RS 305 Ernest twin footy

Ernest's twin RS Footies

Waco, Texas,
I always build two . . . for match racing.
Marcels Footy

Marcel du Plessis's RS Footy

Queensland, Australia,
RS footy Richard UK

Richard's RS Footy

UK,
Hi, this is my first ever yacht. I normally print rc aircraft and gliders in LW-PLA, and I printed this for a change. First, the Footy was a delight to print.
ernests rs footy

Ernest’s RS Footy

Waco, Texas,
Bryn, this is yet another fan letter. I continue to be impressed with your designs. They are simply fantastic! They print flawlessly, fit together with an absolute minimum of prep work and build easily.
RS Footy Jan Peter Danse

Jan Peter Danse's Footy

Netherlands,
It was fun to build, and it really does sail very well. I know it wasn’t necessary, but as an experiment I managed to get it completely smooth by sanding, filling, and applying primer.