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Title: Becker rudder
Post by: madrob on July 21, 2022, 03:46:53 pm

Has anyone ever made there own becker style rudder?

Title: Re: Becker rudder
Post by: Umi_Ryuzuki on July 21, 2022, 05:45:25 pm

Only as a demonstrator, to show someone how to build a becker rudder.  ok2
He wanted to run one behind a kort nozzle with the actuation arm at the bottom.

Title: Re: Becker rudder
Post by: Shipmate60 on July 21, 2022, 07:51:49 pm

Rob, you can make a "fishtail rudder" which is almost as effective but much simpler.
Just glue 2 strips one each side of the rudder at about 45 degrees.
This increases the turn effect greatly.


Bob

Title: Re: Becker rudder
Post by: madrob on July 21, 2022, 10:24:54 pm

Thanks guys going to have to experiment a bit

Title: Re: Becker rudder
Post by: chipchase on July 22, 2022, 03:35:11 pm

Made this for my Maersk Leader Quite a few years back, the control is modelled the from Billing Boats Becker rudder,  I will be making another two when I get back onto my X-Bow build.