BUILD OWN RADIO CONTROLLED YACHT by Bryn Heveldt

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BUILD OWN RADIO CONTROLLED YACHT by Bryn Heveldt

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Summary

Explains how to build a radio-controlled yacht from start to maiden voyage from the set of plans that are included with the book. This work is presented in full colour throughout, using step-by-step photography and 3-dimensional drawings. It addresses the requirements and taste of modelmakers.

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BUILD OWN RADIO CONTROLLED YACHT by Bryn Heveldt

A comprehensive guide for modellers who wish to scratch build a radio controlled model yacht. The book comes with full-size plans of hull, sails and rigging featuring the Racing Sparrow 750mm boat designed by New Zealander Bryn Heveldt. The book is presented in full colour throughout, using step-by-step photography and 3-dimensional illustrations. It explains all materials, tools and required skills and techniques. Only a simple toolset is required and the materials needed are minimal and cheap. Chapters include: Strip planking the hull, fibreglass strengthening, mold and casting lead keel ballast, electrics installation, spray painting and masking techniques, sail making, mast, rigging and tuning of sails. In addition to the "Construction Chapters", there are end sections on handy tips and tricks and a glossary of terms.

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Bryn Heveldt is a graphic designer, 470 sailor and model boat master craftsman. This is his first book. He lives in New Zealand.
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ISBN 13 9781844860432
ISBN 10 1844860434
Title BUILD OWN RADIO CONTROLLED YACHT
Author Bryn Heveldt
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2007-06-29
Number of pages 56
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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