I am attempting to make a set of sails for a "Nirvana" by Megatech. Any info as to materials that can be used will be greatly appreciated.

cheapest is probably the one you can get from a kite shop: icarex

a few others:
Mylar, Trispi aso...

wismerhell,
Thanks for the info, I'll give it a try. Does anyone use fabric material such as nylon or polyester?

marjin

Well, if you know a sailmaker you may get some polyester very light cloth. Look for something like a "drifter" material which is usually pretty light. They would also have some spinnaker cloth which is nylon and quite light but stretches a lot.

Does anyone know a sailmaker for models? I have an old sailboat I would like to find material or a set of sails for also so if anyone has any good ideas, let us both know.

3dbob

http://www.carrsails.com/

though there are many others...

http://www.magicksails.com/
http://www.rc-yachts.com/index.htm
http://www.beanbag.com/wjsails/classes.htm
http://www.visionsails.com/index.php

3dbob,
Thanks, I'll try some of the ideas suggested. I have a lady friend, a superb seamstress, that is willing to tackle the job using the original sails for the patterns.
marjin

Unless the sails are large (M-class, 10-Rater and beyond) sewing isn't the best way, usually only doublesided tape, as used by sailmakers, is sufficient.

I only zigzag the taped joints because I sail my boat in too much wind (or with too much sail) to keep the seams together.

The outside seams are just cut with a hot, sharpened soldering iron to stop it from fraying.

The more you sew, the more baggy your sails will end up...

Regards, Jan.