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Forum: RC Sailboats
01-06-2008, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,037
Posted By IanHB

RE: Graupner's Racing Micro Magic HELP!!

Luis, I think the third servo would be better used as a "jib trim" rather than being a totally separate unit for the jib only.
That way your main and jib work together for accuracy and speed but...
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-28-2007, 11:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,069
Posted By IanHB

RE: has anybody built a balmain bug?

Hey man you are doing so well and working very quickly.
I have found another couple of photo`s which may be of interest to you.
The craft shown in these photos is owned by Jack Woodward a...
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-23-2007, 10:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,069
Posted By IanHB

RE: has anybody built a balmain bug?

Dug up a couple more photos that may help your build.
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-23-2007, 09:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,069
Posted By IanHB

RE: has anybody built a balmain bug?

Icyuod2, well done mate, good work and true modeller ingenuity with your use of methods and materials.
Have you given thought yet to the keel slide fitments?
For readers who don`t yet know, one...
Forum: RC Sailboats
02-19-2007, 07:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 112,756
Posted By IanHB

RE: Free balsa wood plans

Yes mate, it is a joke that is shared by many plesant and happy people.:)

I am not sure if you are being "funny, sarcastic, unplesent, supportive, derogitory, encouraging, or what, but if you...
Forum: RC Sailboats
09-11-2006, 09:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,019
Posted By IanHB

RE: Sailboat ideas

Crzybri, If your dad is already a sailor he may be just as happy to be gifted a complete boat ready to sail so that he may join in the fun right away instead of the frustration of building something...
Forum: RC Sailboats
06-28-2006, 11:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 915
Posted By IanHB

RE: attention nirvana owners- help!

Use a syringe fitted with a piece of rubber tubing.
Old larger syringes may be obtained from your local vet or smaller from your doctor.
You could also try your homeware type store for something...
Forum: RC Sailboats
06-23-2006, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,527
Posted By IanHB

RE: what tape to use for sale making?

Duck tape is only used for making ducks....[:-]

Duct tape is used in many industries ( the rock & roll world would not work without it)
Duct tape is a fabric tape and IMHO not suitable for the...
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-28-2006, 09:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,137
Posted By IanHB

RE: IOM measurements

Mate, are you just making one or are you "DESIGNING" and then making one?

If you are designing a IOM from scratch then the best of luck. [>:]
The measurements you ask for may be supplied by...
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-21-2006, 02:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,011
Posted By IanHB

RE: Maiden Voyage - Seawind 51

Hey there Andy and Bluesman.
You are of course correct about the Seawind.
A fine craft that handles well and responds to tuning.
I have sailed one and know of their popularity in areas of...
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-16-2006, 12:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,011
Posted By IanHB

RE: Maiden Voyage - Seawind 51

Hey full_circle, I see you are from Adelaide.
May I suggest that if you are interested in getting into Radio Yachts you approach your local club to find out what they sail in your area.
If you...
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-04-2006, 11:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 848
Posted By IanHB

RE: Custom Sails for Sanibel

Here is the link you are looking for to Blackmagic Sail in NZL [&:]

http://www.magicksails.com/
Forum: RC Sailboats
04-15-2006, 06:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,315
Posted By IanHB

RE: just curious

:eek:[>:]:):D What a cool looking kite.
Forum: RC Sailboats
04-13-2006, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,315
Posted By IanHB

RE: just curious

Sorry Guiri, can not find those words on that site. Help please for a dummy with only one language. Thanks mate.:eek:
Forum: RC Sailboats
04-12-2006, 11:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,204
Posted By IanHB

RE: Weather Helm

If you try to use your A rig in more than 10 knots of wind then your boat will sail like a pig. The IOM class has three suits of sails to cover wind strengths from light to heavy.
Different designs...
Forum: RC Sailboats
02-28-2006, 09:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,061
Posted By IanHB

RE: Looking for an aluminium mast with foil border of attack

Sir, with respect.
What on earth is [sm=drowning.gif]
Forum: RC Sailboats
02-28-2006, 09:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,315
Posted By IanHB

RE: just curious

Because the jib sheet attachment points on a model yacht are not out on the rail and as the sheeting winch arrangment for an overlapping jib is very difficult to engineer.
It is so much easier to...
Forum: RC Sailboats
02-28-2006, 09:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,300
Posted By IanHB

RE: ?Half Footy?!?!?!

The photo shows an attempt at a R/C "Balmain Bug."
Very difficult to make work since the true, free sailing skiffs have a keel that slides fore and aft to balance the rig depending on the heading...
Forum: RC Sailboats
02-26-2006, 11:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,339
Posted By IanHB

RE: Fittings

Stainless shroud material comes from any fishing tackle shop. Ask for Trace line. Comes with nylon outer in various grades, ( Breaking Strains)

Any turnbuckle can be made locking with the...
Forum: RC Sailboats
02-22-2006, 11:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,576
Posted By IanHB

RE: Sails

Beware of Racking. That is the hull twisting.
Without sufficent deck strength the hull will twist when the pressure goes on.
This is neither fast nor desirable.
If you must use a monokote type...
Forum: RC Sailboats
02-22-2006, 11:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,032
Posted By IanHB

RE: Water proofing servos, etc

Do not under any circumstance use WD 40 on your electronics.
CRC do make a product that I have used for many years called "66 Marine."
This is made for use on outboard motors and other boat...
Forum: RC Sailboats
01-28-2006, 10:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,187
Posted By IanHB

RE: Footys????

Bassman, The footy plan of BobAbout by Brett McCormack is built from flat sheets of balsa or ply or plastic or whatever you have in your scrap box.
If you send Brett US$8 he will post you a set of...
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