tomarack
Basic
Sub-Lieutenant · 1,421 pts
Roznov p.R., Czech Republic
Member since Dec 2013
Last online 8 hours ago
Signature
Main principle: if it is not broken - don't repair It!
tomarack’s harbour
5 boatsMIAOW
A friend gave me a thin(1 mm) plywood sheet measuring about 60x40 cm. I didn't know what to build with it, …
(Other) Gusty Cat
Gusty Cat is model of Thames sailing barge staysail class with auxiliary motor (no bowsprit) (Motor: 12V) (…
Piscataqua river gundalow
next article you can find here http://www.gundalow.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Wooden_Boat_Article.pdf p…
(Other) Capricorn
Capricorn is model of Thames sailing barge with auxiliary electric motor. (ESC: HK) (5/10)
(Tug Boat) Lulonga quarterwheeler
Scratchbuilt,plywood, balsa, PSH/two ESC,two el motors GM37 - 150 (snail instruments)two independent paddle…
tomarack’s build blogs
2 blogsPiscataqua river gundalow Some time ago I was preparing an article for modelers who used to sail with RC sailboat models .This article wa…
For more than two years I build model Thames barge "Champion class" according to the adapted Chapelle´s drawing (in the book by F.G.Carr)…
Followers
6 followersRecent uploads
Latest activity
Last posted 9 hours ago
♥ 5 likesRe: Confused in AlbanyI turned a model from linden wood based on the profile and embedded it halfway into plaster to create a mold for casting one half of the lead bulb.I use sodium silicate to strengthen the mold in a ratio of app…
♥ 5 likesRe: Confused in AlbanyHere are the profiles from Bulbcalc; you can select a suitable profile as needed and adjust it using the program's table. I chose the NACA 63AOXX profile.I turned a model from linden wood based on the profile …
PDF
♥ 5 likesRe: Confused in Albany@Ronald Hi, I had to modify the part that goes into the keel housing a bit (water was leaking into the model from the top).The model with the short keel sails well and is quite maneuverable. I use the longer k…
PDF
♥ 5 likesRe: Confused in AlbanyFor the calculations, I basically used this table. https://www.rajce.idnes.cz/tomarack/album/emma-mini/1678249730
♥ 5 likesRe: Confused in Albany@Ronald Hi,I used pattern for fin keel recommended by Gary Webb (your first picture),shorten to 14 cm,bulb weight about 960 grams. I calculated the shape of the lead bomb preliminarily using the Bulbcalc progr…
♥ 5 likesRe: Confused in Albany@Ronald I recommend that you check out Mr. Gary Webb's website. > http://www.bearospaceindustries.com/boats2.html < You will find a number of interesting plans there for simple construction—and, most important…
♥ 5 likesRe: Calling all 'river steamer' of the 1850's fans... please help.Some time ago, I tried building an "Australian-style" live-steam powered riverboat... In the end, due to various circumstances, I gave up on live-steam models. But I still absolutely love the steamboats from t…
♥ 2 likesRe: Calling all 'river steamer' of the 1850's fans... please help.@Avoca Also "river boat"... https://www.facebook.com/reel/985314963999135♥ 2 likesRe: Calling all 'river steamer' of the 1850's fans... please help.@Avoca MHM...you are from Mildura..I have an old acquaintance there with whom I correspond—Frank Tucker, a former teacher who became a captain. Given what you say, it might be worth taking a look at the town o…♥ 2 likes