Model Boat Mayhem

The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Yachts and Sail => Topic started by: Howard Q on May 30, 2010, 11:35:24 pm

Title: Kyosho Northwind Yacht
Post by: Howard Q on May 30, 2010, 11:35:24 pm

I have been given a model of the Northwind Yacht, unfortunately the masts, sails and boom are missing, does anyone know where I can acquire these items, the rest of the fittings are with it including radio and receiver, it would be nice to sail it again. maybe someone has these items gathering dust.
Howard Q

Title: Re: Kyosho Northwind Yacht
Post by: Dueller on June 02, 2010, 07:36:44 pm

If you have no luck with the proper items, there are many photo's on the net and it may be possible to make your own. Many model shops have small diameter tube etc.

I have just bought some fishing tackle clips with swivels attached to make up some rigging for my new yacht.

http://www.pjsails.co.uk/rig_fittings.pdf

http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/index.html       (scroll down to model boat and ship fittings on the left hand menu)

Title: Re: Kyosho Northwind Yacht
Post by: Tombsy on June 03, 2010, 03:24:32 pm

Is it the 36 or the 28?
Do a search for Northwind on RCUniverse.com in the Sail forum, there are some good pictures and ideas for rigging, one person used rigging from a Victoria.

Title: Re: Kyosho Northwind Yacht
Post by: Howard Q on June 25, 2010, 08:54:42 pm

Thanks Guys for the information, I have just returned from holiday hence the delay in replying, will try both avenues.
Howard