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[FrankM]

Hi,back after many years absence with a question - BUT, first a little background.
I built this kit back in 2006 and decided at the time to leave the sails off.  Can't recall why.  Now, my wife has asked that I put the sails on.  I still have the original sail cloth that came with the kit and I also have the instruction book.  What I don't have are the measurements of the sails and I can't recall if there actually was a plan for them.
So, would anyone have these measurements or be able to point me to somewhere that I might be able to get them.  Any help would be appreciated.
As a side note, I thought at the time that this model would look great scaled up and radio controlled.  To cut a long story short, I scaled it from 1/50 to 1/20 and scratch built it over about 12 months with many headaches along the way.  We eventually went sailing and what a surprise.  With 12Kg ballast, a false keel (another 1.5Kg) and an extended rudder (it would hardly turn with the scale size), it performed way beyond expectations.  Even in a moderate breeze, all the sails set nicely and it is reasonably maneuverable.

[FrankM]

I don't seem able to attach any pics.

[FrankM]

Hmmm, It's not looking promising.  I was really hoping for some help perhaps from someone who has also built this model.

[Martin (Admin)]

I don't seem able to attach any pics.

Several methods here:      https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,61103.0.html
 

 

[FrankM]

I'll have another shot at including pics of the larger Clara May

[mrzippy]

Spotted a kit on Ebay Australia -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/197897306556?_skw=1%2F50+Artesania+Latina+Clara+May+English+Ketch+1891+Wooden+%2820405%29+1454g&itmmeta=01KBCGF65YJTABAH5YWAYA0ES2&hash=item2e139941bc:g:6dkAAeSwvZdo9gzC

[Big Ada]

 Hi FrankM,  Those Photos were well worth the wait, its a lovely build.

 Len.

[FrankM]

Hi Len, Thanks for your kind words.Here's a few more for you.
A couple of details about the boat.  It's 1500cm long, has 12Kg of lead ballast and another 1.5Kg on a false keel, just to get it low enough in the water.  It has a detachable extension to the rudder as it would hardly turn with the scale size.
Anyone who has built a working model of an old sailing ship will know the complexities of getting all the sails to work properly.  Designing a system to make the three flying jibs work correctly was a headache and took a lot of experimentation.  They are controlled by a separate servo.  The majority of deck structures and fittings are handmade.  I believe the only items I bought are the anchors, the wheel and some of the blocks and deadeyes.