The Nordic Folkboat

By Ronald 7 entries 13 Mar 2020 — 25 Mar 2020
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The Nordic Folkboat

Scratch build is well underway. It began with seeing one in a cradle on the shore of Lake Geneva. I wish now more photos would have been taken, but Google is a big help as are magazines.
Currently, working on the mounting and alignment of the rudder.
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Rudder in place

The tiller fits in the square hole near the top of the rudder. The brass rod will be cut off at deck level.
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Working on Servo placement for Sail Control

Rudder servo and linkage works well. Next the sail servo will be installed. I was given a mast and main sail from an old Dragon Force 65 to try and I made the jib this morning.
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Sails working

Servos are in, and sheets are set-up. The sails work at least on the workbench with a fan blowing lightly. Close haul and running down wind.

Next to finish decking and the cabin.
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No fibreglass is available during Covid19 so came up with alternative

My wife had left over material from our daughters wedding dress. So I am using some light woven Tulle . It is stiffer than the fibreglass and does not take the 90 degree as easily, but on a flat section it may be just fine.
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Ready for the pond

It snowed here today! Ice is still on the lake and pond, so it may take awhile before I can post some pictures of the launch.
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Deck painted

Very pleased with the deck colour and painted surfaces. The deck is Model Master Blue FS35414 and the cabin sides n trim Model Master Acrylic Earth Red #4707 which gives a Mahogany appearance, then finished off with a clear coat on the wood surfaces.

The large sailboat in the horizontal stand is an M-12 designed for sailing in weedy ponds. It is a pleasure to sail!

The red hulled sailboat in the background is my 2018 project a Wianno Senior. My first scratch built sailboat. I learned from making it, and added improvements to the building of the Folkboat.
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