Model Boat Mayhem

The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Yachts and Sail => Topic started by: slug on May 31, 2011, 07:13:17 pm

Title: y2k
Post by: slug on May 31, 2011, 07:13:17 pm

i am building a y2k and the plan states a 3/4 inch diameter mast looks a little thick? is this ok also where can i get small screw eyes for the rudder pins which are 2mm brass wire does one control the mainsail and jib as in a micro magic hoping you gents can help   slug

Title: Re: y2k
Post by: tony23 on May 31, 2011, 08:47:24 pm

No, that cannot be right what's the size of the boat?

Title: Re: y2k
Post by: slug on May 31, 2011, 09:12:42 pm

sorry read plan wrong 5/8 is the sizex34" high i have some 1/2"which i think will do boat is 36x10"  gaff rig thank you for your help   slug

Title: Re: y2k
Post by: rmaddock on June 01, 2011, 11:53:22 am

Quote from: slug on May 31, 2011, 09:12:42 pm

sorry read plan wrong

 :-)) Sounds like my sort of mistake. My wife laughs at me. I spend hours carefully working out what I need for a job and then invariably come home from the shops with either twice what I needed or a half.  >>:-(

Title: Re: y2k
Post by: tigertiger on June 07, 2011, 01:10:11 pm

Screw eyes from the local hardware store or online. They often be brassed, as opposed to brass, which may prove stronger.

I also use cotter pins for small connections, just drill a hole and glue them in after trimming.