This is a kit from Clyde Model Dockyard of Swallow - from the stories of Swallows and Amazon
https://www.clydemodeldockyard.com/shop/p/clinker-boat-model-kit
It could be argued that this is the most famous dinghy in the world? The kit is very well designed and manufactured. However, there is minimal advice about making it into a RC sailing model which I want to do. The kit was featured in the April edition of Model Boats magazine here in the UK - although the model was well made in the article it was not a sailing model.
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It could be argued that this is the most famous dinghy in the world? The kit is very well designed and manufactured. However, there is minimal advice about making it into a RC sailing model which I want to do. The kit was featured in the April edition of Model Boats magazine here in the UK - although the model was well made in the article it was not a sailing model.
The planking is complete - used "superglue" but didn't rush and did it over a couple of days. Some observations :
You can never have enough clamps - a variety of sizes
Holding the planks down on the transom needs thinking about - I used a small "sash" type clamp
Getting the planks to hold in tight at the bow is also difficult found it best to do one side - let it dry - then the other.
Replaced the risers with one piece of spruce
Next job - use some West Epoxy in side the transom and bow to make a strong joint. Also create a small fillet on the out side where the planks come into the stem.
Although not local to myself - I have relatives near by - can recommend Al's Hobbies in Milton Keynes - a real model shop with a good range of materials, especially small section wood in 900mm lengths - plus lots of other "stuff"
https://alshobbies.co.uk/
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The planking is complete - used "superglue" but didn't rush and did it over a couple of days. Some observations :
You can never have enough clamps - a variety of sizes
Holding the planks down on the transom needs thinking about - I used a small "sash" type clamp
Getting the planks to hold in tight at the bow is also difficult found it best to do one side - let it dry - then the other.
Replaced the risers with one piece of spruce
Next job - use some West Epoxy in side the transom and bow to make a strong joint. Also create a small fillet on the out side where the planks come into the stem.
Although not local to myself - I have relatives near by - can recommend Al's Hobbies in Milton Keynes - a real model shop with a good range of materials, especially small section wood in 900mm lengths - plus lots of other "stuff"
@Willem
your model looks great - well done - the video of the rowing action is particularly impressive - not easy to achieve
The original Swallow was a sailing boat - so this model needs to be one as well.
The Swallow and Amazon books are a must read for anyone who enjoys having an adventurous childhood
The parts come out really easy. Held in by very small tabs. Nothing got broken.