What mods are usually permitted by race clubs? For example I want to play around with the shape, length and thickness of the rudder. change the mast here and there. lengthen the keel as to reduce ballast and that sort of thing. I just got into the hobby and I'm messing around with a couple of 1M Hurricane's and would love your input.
Nice! Hey do you know which sailing model i should take? cause i really need a RC sailboat to sail with. you know wich is best for me? i was thinking a Triumph or a Century or possible a university club sailboat.
The video shows the model yacht "Victoria" which is very popular here.
It's also not too expensive to buy..
I haven't sailed a Triumph and Century, so can't suggest which is best for you.
If you like competing against others, why not find your local model yacht club and pay them a visit. They will help advise you, and probably let you try one of their yachts before you lay out any money.
Hi Livvidd.
The best thing to do is contact your local model yacht club and ask them what modifications they allow on the Victoria.
In our club virtually any modifications are accepted at a local level.
There are carbon fibre masts,rudders and fins - there is one yacht
I know of that has its mast moved. Many owners make there own sails.
Most boat owners will show off their modificatons, and even advise you on what works,
and what doesn't !
Eric
ericwardle 2 months ago
What mods are usually permitted by race clubs? For example I want to play around with the shape, length and thickness of the rudder. change the mast here and there. lengthen the keel as to reduce ballast and that sort of thing. I just got into the hobby and I'm messing around with a couple of 1M Hurricane's and would love your input.
livvidd 2 months ago
Thanks, much appreciated
Eric
ericwardle 5 months ago
Nice filming.
FourDollaRacing 5 months ago
i will try... thanks!
ChipMunkyou2 1 year ago
Where I live, there is no model yacht club... WHAT DO I DO?????
ChipMunkyou2 1 year ago
@ChipMunkyou2
ericwardle 1 year ago
@ChipMunkyou2 Hi,
Contact a club and explain that you would apreciate advice about building a large model yacht.
They can advise you -there are some very good kits available.
They may also know of others who sail model yachts and live near to you.
good luck !!
Eric
ericwardle 1 year ago
Nice! Hey do you know which sailing model i should take? cause i really need a RC sailboat to sail with. you know wich is best for me? i was thinking a Triumph or a Century or possible a university club sailboat.
Thanks for reading plz comment
Bob
MrTheBobMaster 1 year ago
@MrTheBobMaster
Hi Bob,
The video shows the model yacht "Victoria" which is very popular here.
It's also not too expensive to buy..
I haven't sailed a Triumph and Century, so can't suggest which is best for you.
If you like competing against others, why not find your local model yacht club and pay them a visit. They will help advise you, and probably let you try one of their yachts before you lay out any money.
Cheers
Eric
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ericwardle 1 year ago
Very nice!! What camera were you using for the "on the water" shots?
K1Models 3 years ago
Hi K1Modela,
Glad you like the videoes.
The camera used was a Casio EX Z600
set to the highest quality video mode (VGA)
I upgraded the firmware so that it
works with 8Gb of SD Ram.-
this means it can record for nearly 2 hours!!
best regards
Eric Wardle
ericwardle 3 years ago