I was going to see if you would do the appendages and control surfaces as well. I am out of rtv silicone mold stuff and casting resin. I will do the molds for the hull and sail. Saves me a bunch of time.
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I'll be counterpoint and say 688. How are you going to get a Yankee to turn? I have tried a clear rudder extension and an all flying lower rudder on the Delta. Next summer it will have both to see if it will turn in something smaller than the Carmel pond. At least make the rudders larger than scale.
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Originally posted by 598602G View PostI was going to see if you would do the appendages and control surfaces as well. I am out of rtv silicone mold stuff and casting resin. I will do the molds for the hull and sail. Saves me a bunch of time.
David"... well, that takes care of Jorgenson's theory!"
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Originally posted by type7 View PostI'll be counterpoint and say 688. How are you going to get a Yankee to turn? I have tried a clear rudder extension and an all flying lower rudder on the Delta. Next summer it will have both to see if it will turn in something smaller than the Carmel pond. At least make the rudders larger than scale.
David"... well, that takes care of Jorgenson's theory!"
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Plans show nice size dual rudders. Don't see much of a problem. Like Dave said I have a dual motor speed controller where depending on how it is set up during a turn one screw will rotate backwards for a tighter turn. I will get some pics today of the hull and sail plugs and the plans.
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Originally posted by 598602G View PostPics of the hull and sail plug and plans. Have to ad the end of the missile casing, some final sanding then I can start glassing over plugs. Foam is real dense 2 1/2lbs.
I found only one good shot of the YANKEE stern in dry-dock. You got any pictures that will help me out with the stabilizers, control surfaces, and propellers, Tim?
Here's an idea: you slice off the ass-end of your foam master and send it to me so I can consolidate the vertical and horizontal stabilizer masters to that cone. That way I produce a master and tool that represents the ass-end of the YANKEE as a homogeneous unit -- the eventual casting is hollow and has the stabilizers attached. Like so:
If we present the stern in such a manner to the customer, it will be much easier for him to integrate it with the hull as he assembles his YANKEE kit. We become rich and world famous!
David
Adjusting Medications Carelessly"... well, that takes care of Jorgenson's theory!"
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Originally posted by type7 View PostI'll be counterpoint and say 688. How are you going to get a Yankee to turn? I have tried a clear rudder extension and an all flying lower rudder on the Delta. Next summer it will have both to see if it will turn in something smaller than the Carmel pond. At least make the rudders larger than scale.
Regards Jörg
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