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RADIO CONTROLLED RACING SAILBOATS. By Chris Jackson. Paperback, 190mm x 270mm, 110 pages, black & white photographs and drawings.
The development of model sailboat racing over the last fifty years of the 20th century was quite substantial, starting from the organised 'free sailing' competitions of the late 1940s and 1950s, progressing via the early experimental radio controlled yachts which were necessarily large and not generally popular, to a situation where the latest RC gear and material allow even very small yachts to be controlled and raced in a very enjoyable way.
The advent of r/c equipment with many alternative spot frequencies offering simultananeous use of large numbers of boats led to an explosion of interest in radio sailboat racing during the 1970s which has continued to the present day. It has encouraged a broad range of interest in the activity, from modellers who wish to build their own boats to dinghy and keelboat sailors who want merely to extend their options for competitive racing.
This book is designed to help the broad range of modellers and big boat sailors, who decide they would like to go 'radio sailing' by helping them obtain a general understanding of the range of options open to them including building methods for hull, sails and rig, and a guide to the formats and conventions of RC sailng events, thus provding a basis from which they can build their skills with confidence.
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RADIO CONTROL RACING SKIPPER DVD. Presented By Chris Jackson. DVD, running time 80 minutes.
Chris Jackson, editor of Marine Modelling International magazine, is an experienced racing skipper in his own right. Join Chris at five championship events as he examines the boats, the technology and the tactics used by top competition skippers as they battle for success.
Radio-Controlled Laser
R/C Laser hulls are moulded in modern plastic materials. No modifications are allowed, so costs are low and performance entirely down to the skills of the skipper. A great way to start R/C racing!
International One Metre (IOM)
Conceived purely as a model racing yacht, IOM's are the same basic size as the RC Laser, but much more complex. Light, responsive and fun to sail, they're without doubt the largest fleet in the world today.
Marblehead
These boats too are light, responsive and very fast. Apart from size limits, anything goes in the Marblehead class! It's the place to be for technical developments and advanced design, construction, materials and rigs.
Ten-Rater
With its long hull and highly efficient sails and masts, the elegant Ten-Rater is the fastest class of R/C racing yahcts. An 'open' class, there's freedom to develop design and construction, particularly in rigs and sail plans.
RA Class
At 2m long, weighing 14-25 kg and carrying about 1 square metre of sail, these are the biggest R/C yachts sailed internationally. A fleet of RA boats is an impressive and awesome sight!
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MARVELLOUS MARBLEHEADS DVD. Presented By Chris Jackson. DVD, running time 92 minutes.
Join Chris Jackson, editor of Marine Modelling International magazine, for a study of these modern, high performance crafts at the famous and historic setting of Fleetwood model boating lake. There's a world championship being held, so it's a great opportunity for Chris to look at the tactics and technology being used by top skippers from all over the world.
On this DVD the choice is yours! In the main programme you'll find lots of technical information about Marblehead boats, including interviews and discussions with designers, skippers and umpires, as well as tips on rig set-up and trimming. Running time 60 minutes. The second section contains no talking at all - just a solid half-hour of pure Marblehead action! Running time 32 minutes.
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MAKING MODEL BOATS WITH STYRENE. By Richard Webb. Paperback, 190 mm x 270 mm, 96 pages, black & white photographs.
Richard Webb has enjoyed making and sailing radio controlled model boats for over 25 years. The models he has designed and built have, over the years, increased in size and complexity and using his wide experience he has achieved several national awards.
When his grandchildren asked for a boat of their own he then went on to design some simple models using flat styrene sheet. The idea of forming a boat hull from flat sheet was adapted from building a full sized plywood MIRROR sailing dinghy.
In this book Richard explores the challenge of using flat styrene sheet to develop more intricate models and using his own techniques that have been developed over the years, as well as those by other modellers, he has developed a number of designs.
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SIMPLY MODEL SUBMARINES. By Chris Jackson. Paperback, 190 mm x 270 mm, 140 pages, black & white photographs.
Since its first issue Marine Modelling International magazine has regularly featured submarines, both working RC models and plans and descriptions of fullsize craft, and hence over the years a large stock of information has been built up which is invaluable to newcomers seeking to build their first RC submarine, or perhaps looking for a different form of construction or equipment from their existing fleet.
This book, starts with chapters on the history of full size submarines, model diving systems and frequently asked questions, targeted to provide a good grounding in the subject. It then provides a number of feature articles taken from back issues of MMI with an eye to contrasting designs and building methods. All are fully illustrated with black and white photos and illustrated diagrams.
The features selected for this compendium were written by experts and cover a wide span of different types of submarine design, from the CSS Hunley right up to the latest RN submarine HMS Trenchant. They offer a wide range of building techniques, some ideal for the home workshop and others almost at the small scale engineering production end of model making, all of which combines to give the reader the widest background in current methods of practical model submarine building.
An essential read for any modeller wishing to further their knowledge of this fascinating form of marine modelling.
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PAINTING MODEL BOATS. By Rick Eyrich. Paperback, 190 mm x 270 mm, 116 pages, black & white photographs.
In this book, Rick Eyrich details the ins and outs of painting both static and remote-controlled model boats including those steps necessary to prepare these marinecraft for their paintwork. Often overlooked, the actual preparation of a small-scale model hull for painting can greatly determine how well the finished project will appear; and this book will clearly overview this process. Surface shaping, filling, primering and waterproofing are all covered in this publication after which there will be chapters dedicated on how best to transfer whatever paint/finish the hobbyist has chosen for his/her modelcraft. Yet along with discussing the basics of painting most any type of model vessel, this book will also spell out some of the ways to protect your handiwork once it's been affixed to the watercraft's exterior. Clear coats, graphics applications and repairs will all be talked about at length; plus, each of these subjects will be broken down into their static or R/C boat usages as well. Painting Model Boats is intended to help anyone, both novice and expert alike, to decorate his/her model vessel to whatever level of finish they might desire in their boats. Because, in the final analysis, the overall appearance of any small-scale marinecraft will largely be judged by its outer paintwork!
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SCALE MODEL STEAMBOATS. By Phillip Vaughan Williams. Paperback, 190 mm x 270 mm, 116 pages, black & white photographs.
Over the last ten years there has been enormous growth in the number of boat modellers wishing to use steam plant as a propulsion system for their scale and semi-scale models. This has been the result of the commercial availability of kits and factory built steam engines and boilers, allowing modellers with limited facilities and engineering background to install simple to operate units into a variety of model prototypes. For such modellers a book explaining the basic requirements has been long overdue.
This book first outlines the development of marine steam power and the principles, design and characteristics of prototype steam plants. After a section on model steam plants, their selection and matching to particular models and their installation and running, the author considers the requirements for safe running as far as the hull and superstructure are involved. He runs through the build of a typical open launch model, ideal for access to the plant and then considers other types of ships such as merchantman, tugs, fishing boats, pleasure steamers and so on.
Experienced steam buffs will find much to stimulate them to a new and perhaps more challenging model, and newcomers will be able to absorb the basic facts so they can proceed with confidence and in complete safety, to build and operate these fascinating model steam engines and boats.
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HISTORICAL SAILING SHIPS REMOTE CONTROLLED. By Martin Becker. Paperback, 190 mm x 270 mm, 85 pages, black & white photographs and diagrams.
To actually sail historical model sailing ships by remote control is a captivating idea and not as difficult to do as you might imagine.
To build a model from scratch that is actually capable of sailing requires the application of many basic theoretical principles. They will prevent you from getting proverbially shipwrecked. This book looks at the construction of remote controlled sailing ships as true to the original models. In an easy to understand form, it deals with the special questions that arise, covering everything from the theory of sailing, suitable originals, the basics of model-making and general constructions hints to providing exact details as to how the sails are controlled. It shows you how to creat fore and aft sails, square sails, how to build in sail functions such as setting, gathering in, bracing - indeed everything that you need to truly sail your ship. In addition there are tips on the kind of ancillary drives you might choose, on how to manufacture the ropery, increase the rudder area, on functional counter blades and much more.
Almost 130 photos and drawings demonstrate tried and tested solutions to enable every model maker to taste the success of building a true sailing ship.
A comprehensive compendium for the cosntruction and operation of historical, remote controlled sailing ships.
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RADIO CONTROL RACING POWERBOATS. By Karl-Friedrich Kaupert. Paperback, 190 mm x 270 mm, 163pages, black & white photographs.
Model powerboats with internal combustion engines are a delight to the eye and the ear, with their elegant, potent looks, their 'real' engine sound, their sophisticated power system technology and - not least - their superb performance on the water.
Petrol or glow engine, two-stroke or four-stroke, single-cylinder or multi-cylinder, monohull, catamaran or hydroplane, strut drive unit or Z-drive - these and many more are all options available to the operator of I.C. powerboats, and all these factors must be considered before you purchase such a model. The author is an experienced RC powerboat operator, and has set up an Internet forum on the subject; as such he is conversant with all the questions the beginners wants answered, as well as more advanced ideas, information and tips for the expert.
This book contains more than 250 illustrations and diagrams, and covers all aspects of these exciting models. It starts by describing the characteristics of the various types of hull, power plant and drive unit, and gives plenty of information which will help the would-be RC powerboat freak to choose the right combination of components. The book then moves on to a step-by-step account of the construction of a proven model powerboat, complete with its petrol engine. An entire chapter is devoted to operational safety, which is such a vital subject with these powerful, high-speed models. The beginner is given dosens of useful and practical tips at this stage to help him avoid mistakes and problems both in building and operating the models, and the book also includes a comprehensive fault-finding checklist to help you identify and correct unwanted handling problems. The book contains so much practical information that even the complete beginner will feel confident about setting up his new RC powerboat correctly, with the aim of enjoying the full performance of the model.
This is a great place to get started. Read the book, and find out what this wide-ranging, highly varied and most exciting branch of the scale model boat builder's art is all about.
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