Build Your Own Radio-Controlled Yacht : The Complete Step-By-step Modelling Guide

Bryn Heveldt

ISBN 10: 1844860434 / ISBN 13: 9781844860432

Published by Conway Anova Books, London, 2006

About this Item

Conway, Anova Books, London, 2006. Pictorial hard cover. Book condition : As new, unused. very fine copy. Includes full-size hull and sail plans. Book will be sent by UK postal service. Bookseller Inventory #013793. Seller Inventory # 013793

Bibliographic Details

Title: Build Your Own Radio-Controlled Yacht : The ...

Publisher: Conway Anova Books, London

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: B/A

Condition: As New

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Signed: N/A

Edition: 2006

About this title

Synopsis:

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.

About the Author:

Bryn Heveldt is a graphic designer, 470 sailor and model boat master craftsman. This is his first book. He lives in New Zealand.