HI Jeremy
I use one servo for both main and jib sails on my yachts. I tried using a separate servo on my Cariad but in effect it sailed just as well with the jib allowed to set itself freely on a cross slide on the front deck. I found it difficult to effectively operate the jib servo especially at any distance as the wind can change so quickly.
You could use a Y lead which would make life easier.
Best not to have a spring on the control stick as you really need the stick to remain where placed.
Good luck with the setup and I hope you enjoy sailing at Black Park and receiving all the help you require
Dave

Do you want ( or need) to control the 2 sails differently?

if not you can use a "Y" lead and control 2 servos from 1 channel.

Personally I would use the ratchet throttle channel to control sails.

You can buy a ratchet setup for the planet so you could have 2 ratchet channels allowing 1 for each sail.

I suspect the 2 servo idea was developed for computer transmitter use and was intended to have 2 channel mixing with a trim function on each channel.

1st Hansajolle question. Boat is set up with servo for main and one for the fore sail? Am using a Planet T5 so which channels should I use. Also do I need to have ratchet or sprung TX controls for a sailing boat? Could I run both servos off a y lead to start with to make learning how to sail easier????? Am hoping to join Black Park Club in new year so if there are any members on this forum I'll be picking your brains soon%uD83E%uDD13

Have started building. SWMBO wanted her pressie early. Of course I agreed%uD83E%uDD14 if anybody decides to but one of these I have a tip. The instructions supplied are in German. You have to download the English ones, however there is also a set of tips which are updates of the original instructions. These are not on the website. Easy you would think send Aeronaut an email. Ha first find their email address!!!!!!!!!!! After much searching of German translation I found an address and went for it. Got a fantastic reply from Thorsten of Aeronaut with a 4 page translation of the tips. Only problem is they are 5 pages long!!!!! Back we went. Thorsten admitted they had not produced the 5th page, their mistake, so he did me a translation. Really good service. I will hold on to them or if allowed will post them on the Forum for future users? Very nice model to build. Laser cut wood is lovely, so even I should be able make it look good. Have few questions coming up so will continue with this thread as I'm not really going to do Abilene blog.

What's it like to be spoilt Jeremy ?! Knowing my luck I'll get a wallpaper pasting board !!!

Jeremy
that will keep you busy over the winter nights
good luck 👍

Big brown box just arrived from Austria 😊 . Final cost was 190GBP. Reckon I saved best part of 30GBP. Got it as quickly as via UK supplier!!!!!. Prob won't start building til after Xmas as technically it's my pressie from her indoors. Might do a blog but need to finish my speedline huntsman first. 😀 Watch this space

good luck enjoy 😎

Just ordered a Hansajolle from Modellsport Schweighofer . if ive worked out the conversion it should be around £190 including P&P. current best UK price is £219 £9.99 P&P. Fingers crossed 😯

Jeremy

Must admit had thought of the RTR route but to be honest I like the building bit

Jeremy
I bet your getting confused now 🔨

Just a thought Jeremy, I am a scale man myself and while I am building my 1/12 scale Cygnus Crabber I fancied taking up RC sailing and bought my self a almost RTG Surmount, it cost me £61 delivered from HobbyKing I have had loads of fun learning with this very forgiving and responsive little bit of kit !

Correction should read
I reckon should cost sub £70 plus radio.

Just to throw something else into the melting pot. Have just returned from sailing my Wee Nip yacht.
All details can be found on Abington Park web site. Unique parts plans & sail blanks available from the website links.
I recon sub £70 radio. I've built 3 to date all still running. Worth a look.
The original sail design has been modified to Bermuda Rig
Rex

I always try to deal with German suppliers when possible because of the prices in the UK you will find the postage is cheaper
cheers
Bob 👋

Yes, had a read through the other day. Am currently contacting some German suppliers who are selling at 249%u20AC which is about £170 so depending on shipping may be cheaper than UK. Best price in UK that I have found is £219 P&P. Awaiting to hear what that would be.

Jeremy

if you go on Aeronauts web site you can download & print the build instructions in English

Excellent, looks just what you are seeking. German not too good but instructions would indicate that kit is very complete. I would be very interested in a progress report on the build once you run the gauntlet of "she who should be obeyed" in the house.
Good Luck
Roger Fullsteamahead

P.S. would you please advise the name of the retailer your are to purchase the kit from.
II could be interested in one myself!

You would make a great Pirate 😯

Now Ive just got to raid the piggy bank and get it into the house unseen 🤐

Jeremy 💭

HI Jeremy
that's a good choice for a 1st build & you get everything in the kit no worries about buying sails etc enjoy the build 😎

This is what I think I might go for. it has plastic hull but wood internals and finishing. I like the look of it..
Aeronaut Hansajolie: Sailing Yacht

Hobby King do replacement sails for there yachts that could be adapted to fit your build I have used them on the Starlet & Duckling I still have the plans for both of them & also the Gosling

Hobby King Sailboat Surmount - Sail Set (2pcs) for GBP3.35 post

I make my own sails for all my yachts & sailing boats with material from PJ Wiles if you call him he will advise on what you need
P.J.SAILS Telephone 01202 744101

Thanks for that. I had seen Belairs website and did wonder about the starlet. I've just ordered some glue stands from them and saw the boat sets. Unfortunately won't be able to get to Warwick this year. Food for thought.

Jeremy

Belairdigital offer a set of laser cut parts for Vic Smeeds "Starlet" which you may find is what your looking for.
You can purchase the plans from My Hobby Store, you will also need to supply some strip wood and thin ply for the hull.
Nylet can supply a set of sails

Traplet offer a plan and wood pack for a smaller version of Starlet called "Star Baby" another design from Vic Smeed. Again Nylet can supply the sails.

Belairdigital and Traplet will have stands at the Warwick international Boat Show, so you could check out both models.

If you do consider the Starlet is the yacht for you, I do have a copy of Model Allied Publications booklet called "Simple Model Yachts" which covers the complete building instructions for Starlet. Which first appeared in Model Boats over several months in the Mid Seventys?
Bear in mind the sails provide the power, so a set of ready made sails from a professional sail maker is to be recommended.
I hope the above is of use
Roger - Fullsteamahead