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Forum: RC Sailboats
05-21-2020, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,225
Posted By GLX

I use a range of Tx - have spektrum, futaba and...

I use a range of Tx - have spektrum, futaba and flysky.
I find the flysky fx i6 or the x version are a really good option for beginners as it is cheap, it works their Rx have a good range and it is...
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-12-2020, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,904
Posted By GLX

Don't have the plans but cracked when one of them...

Don't have the plans but cracked when one of them went on sale in France a few years back.
Jet Service II was one of the most successful French transatlantic racing boat in my youth.
I restored it...
Forum: Speed - Electric
06-05-2019, 12:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,776
Posted By GLX

Getting the old girl back on the water (hydrospeed Graupner from the 80's)

Hi, this was the boat I had as a kid... she worked rather well back then on the original Graupner motor and prop system with the then modern vario.
Now as she has stood up to the time rather well I...
Forum: Speed - Electric
03-22-2018, 12:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,921
Posted By GLX

Thx for the link, went through but they're rather...

Thx for the link, went through but they're rather low draft boat plans for the offshore... nothing there.
Forum: Speed - Electric
03-21-2018, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,921
Posted By GLX

Question Deep-Vee offshore plans

Hi looking for some plan of a Deep-vee offshore boat with a length of about 1.3 to 1.8m long.
It won't be for any competition or pure speed but rather for fun and some experiments.
It will be to be...
Forum: RC Sailboats
05-14-2017, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,864
Posted By GLX

Brilliant to see another Trimaran on the water......

Brilliant to see another Trimaran on the water... I'm still sailing from time to time my old Cobra design which was inspired by the Orma60 of the time... great for shows but not for racing... will...
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-22-2015, 02:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,901
Posted By GLX

Hi, only coming back to this forum but if you do...

Hi, only coming back to this forum but if you do some search in this section you'll find build log with pictures.
Planking can be good but you want to know what you're doing there as the forms of...
Forum: RC Sailboats
08-26-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,539
Posted By GLX

Hey Pontus you can get it with SIRI at...

Hey Pontus you can get it with SIRI at http://rcsails.com/ enjoy
Forum: RC Sailboats
08-26-2013, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,086
Posted By GLX

look at the Micro Magic sites they'll have plenty...

look at the Micro Magic sites they'll have plenty of information re the setup - don't have a site at hand right now but google it and you'll find a few. MM class is quite active in the UK and they...
Forum: RC Sailboats
08-26-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,898
Posted By GLX

Nice visually - I know they could improve boat...

Nice visually - I know they could improve boat handling with a bigger rudder, a dipper and slightly heavier bulb which would improve the righting moment.
Forum: RC Sailboats
09-27-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,461
Posted By GLX

cutting a hull form from styrodur

Hi,

I've done a hull with that foam before and was happy with it but it was not very accurate in that I sanded both side of the hull and corrected by eye and touch to get a uniform shape on either...
Forum: RC Sailboats
09-11-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,048
Posted By GLX

RE: Gennaker?

well 2 key issues I can see first hand. One is around furling or unfurling the Gen as you can't really sail your RC boat with that sail up. A all or nothing switch could do that with a similar system...
Forum: RC Sailboats
06-21-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,040
Posted By GLX

fitting foils on a built Mini40

Hi,

Any of you out there ideas on how I can proceed to fit foils (going for simple here so the foils will be straight) to an already build Mini40. my trimaran is an old French design Cobra which...
Forum: RC Sailboats
03-10-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,597
Posted By GLX

RE: Plans for catamaran or trimaran

actually just found one on page 2 here http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5101037/tm.htm- sorry his name is Idealist not disabled.
Forum: RC Sailboats
03-10-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,597
Posted By GLX

RE: Plans for catamaran or trimaran

yes if you search this forum you should find something - didn't keep the links but I've seen them before and look for a guy with disabled as his login he's pretty good in designing and building...
Forum: RC Sailboats
12-26-2011, 05:05 PM
Replies: 497
Views: 122,319
Posted By GLX

RE: RC multihulls?

Idealist, with your experience in building tri would the original drawing of these simply magnificent boat work in model version. I know in France we tried this before quite a few years back at the...
Forum: RC Sailboats
08-09-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,642
Posted By GLX

RE: seawind sails

surely somebody must have these measurement -PLEASE !
Forum: RC Sailboats
08-08-2011, 01:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 35,268
Posted By GLX

RE: Volvo 70 line drawings?

yes those chines looks good - even in IOM a lots of the newer design have these chines too and skippers who sail these boats claim it gives them more power after a tack and more drive upwind...
Forum: RC Sailboats
08-08-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,335
Posted By GLX

RE: Two DM2 IOM's Launch

thanks quite impressive - they sure look well built. And I like the design too.

I personally find NZL and AUS design very good. I've had a TS2 from Craig, a Vapour from Carl and I was tempted by...
Forum: RC Sailboats
08-07-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,335
Posted By GLX

RE: Two DM2 IOM's Launch

they look good - well done on the design. They have some air of resemblance to the V6 I race the forward section is more like the old italico. Are you gonna produce them commercially ?

Did you get...
Forum: RC Sailboats
08-07-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,642
Posted By GLX

seawind sails

Hiya, would anyone have the various measurements of seawind sails main and jib. luff length & cord length at various hight position from the luff. foot length etc... Cheers.
Gilbert
Forum: RC Sailboats
08-07-2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 35,268
Posted By GLX

RE: Volvo 70 line drawings?

looked quite good actually - your own design ? Well done

it looks quite well balanced and able to to handle a bit of wind too. - what's the actual length of your boat ?
Forum: RC Sailboats
04-02-2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,446
Posted By GLX

RE: My IOM won't go straight

All good advices but have you also checked the fin keel and the rudder to see if they are absolutely aligned and with no twist. A fiend of mine who bought his IOM from a profesisonal boat builder had...
Forum: RC Sailboats
03-28-2011, 02:34 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 53,649
Posted By GLX

RE: Kiwi Mini40 Trimaran build log

I second Idealist view
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my favorite
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Forum: RC Sailboats
12-14-2010, 03:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,950
Posted By GLX

RE: Illbruck VO60 build

wow, great work... hadn't been on this forum for a while and to see the progress, well done
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