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Title: J-Class Build
Post by: Cropduster on March 13, 2021, 10:12:44 am

Hi All,Just signed up and although I'm not new to modelling I've got a long way to go skill-wise.Anyway, I've ordered a Nottingham J-class from Alan Horne and look forward to its arrival, but the build process is cluttering my mind. For example, how on earth do you make sure the mast tube, whether round or oval, is vertical and true so the mast sits at the correct angle when on the water?? There are several guys I know building Js so it won't be long before one of them have the same issue.

Title: Re: J-Class Build
Post by: rnli12 on March 13, 2021, 05:37:37 pm

Hi,
Well it really can vary on the type of yacht, some do have a lean back  [not much] depending on the runing rigging, some have a bend forward in the top portion called mast bend, generally older yachts tend to be perdedicular to the deck, but also the cut of your sails can make a huge difference.

Perahps some old photos, plans might help.
Have a chat with Frank at Nylet, he will certainly help.
Rich

Title: Re: J-Class Build
Post by: slinger on March 13, 2021, 07:49:24 pm

We have several J class yachts which are sailed at the Bury club?  I am at present building a new gaff rig one and re rigging a bermuda rig one.  If you go on Alan Horne's web-site you can download the build instructions which will give you all the info that you need.  His web site is J Class Hulls and straight forward to navigate around?


Graham