I hereby throw my hat - or more appropriatley , model - into the ring and attach a few shots of my pilot cutter, a yacht conversion based on 'Cariad'
'Sian is !:15 scale and with the exception of its' GRP hull (courtesy of Chris Brown, Cardiff) is entirely scratch built.
The model weighs 17lbs (including 9.7lbd internal ballast), has neutral helm ,and sails beautifully in all wind conditions bar hurricane force! The scale size rudder has been provided with a removable rudder extension which offers improved directional control.
Standing and running rigging (the latter is functional and utilises home made sheaved blocks) have been slightly modified, and the bowsprit and topmast are retractable. These features permit ease of transportation and setting up at the waterside.
If any reader is interested I'll post more fotos (including a few under sail) and will be happy to answer any questions should the need arise.
Popeye