Model Yachts and Model Sailing - How to Build, Rig, and Sail a Self-Acting Model Yacht

This vintage book is a complete guide to building, rigging, and sailing self-acting model yachts. With simple, step-by-step instructions and a wealth of useful tips, this profusely illustrated handbook constitutes a must-have for the novice enthusiast, and would make for a fantastic addition collections of allied literature. Contents include: "e;Principles of Self-Acting Model Yacht Building"e;, "e;How to make the Hull"e;, "e;How to Make the Deck Fittings, Rudders, &c."e;, "e;How to Make the Sails and Set"e;, "e;How to Sail and Steer a Model Yacht"e;, "e;Materials for Model Ships"e;, "e;Glossary, "e;Model Yacht Contests on the Sea"e;, "e;Tables of Model Yacht Regattas"e;, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on building models.