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HISTORYEndeavour, a 130-foot J Class sloop, was commissioned by Sir T.O.M. Sopwith and built by Camper & Nicholson at Gosport England to challenge for the America's Cup in 1934. Having prepared his campaign in Shamrock V, Sopwith was keen to ensure that this yacht was the most advanced design possible. With his experience designing aircraft Sopwith applied aviation technology toEndeavour's rig and winches and spared nothing to make her the finest vessel of her day. From launching in 1934 shecontinued her preparation by competing against Shamrock V (then owned by Sir Richard Fairey) and the newly launched Velsheda (owned by W.L Stephenson). She swept through the British racing fleet and into the hearts of yachtsmen the world around, winning many races in her first season. Like many before her, Endeavour did not win the Cup but she came closer to doing so than any other challenger.

Endeavour pioneered the development of the Quadrilateral genoa, a two clewed headsail offering immense sail area and power, and still used on J Class yachts racing today. She also had a larger and better designed spinnaker but Sopwith was let down by poor crewing. Just prior to departure for the USA, his professional crew went on strike for more money and Sopwith was forced to round up keen amateur sailors, who had the enthusiasm but not the experience. Afterwards, she returned to England to dominate the British racing scene until 1938 when she was laid up prior to the war.

REBUILDIn 1984 American yachtswoman Elizabeth Meyer bought Endeavour and undertook a five year rebuild. Since the hull was too fragile to be moved and was miles away from any boatyard, Meyer had a building constructed over the boat and hired welders to restore the hull. Endeavour's missing keel and ballast were rebuilt, the steel frames and hull plating repaired and replaced where necessary, and a new rudder fabricated. The newly seaworthy hull was launched and towed to Holland where it was put on a barge and transported to the Royal Huisman Shipyard. There, the mast, boom and rigging were designed and built, the engine, generator and mechanical systems installed and the interior joinery completed. All told, an inconceivable amount of work, love and agony went into achieving Endeavour's present level of perfection. Endeavour sailed again, on June 22, 1989, for the first time in 52 years.

Ship modeling is a very rewarding hobby, but it can be extremely challenging. So Ages of Sail has put together a selection of model ship kits, books and accessories that are ideal for the beginning ship modeler. All of the kits here feature wooden hulls.

Some model ship kits include pre-carved hulls that require only painting to finish. For the more adventurous, we have also listed several kits that have plank-on-bulkhead style hulls. These kits begin with a wooden framework onto which you lay individual planks, much like real wooden ships.

We also highly recommend purchasing a subscription to the Ship Modeling for Dummies website. This site, put together by an accomplished ship modeler, contains an enormous amount of information that will help you whether you're just starting out or have been building for years.

This is a simple semi-scale Balsa model based on the Selway Fisher 4m Mini Yacht which can be seen on the Selway Fisher Design site. Simple sheet Balsa wood is used and all the necessary shapes are given on the drawing full-size. The Balsa centre girder is made up and the bulkheads slotted and glued in place followed by the chine stringers before the sheet balsa plank is glued to the framework. A quick and simple model with startling performance. The first boat used a low cost Futuba Attack 2 ER two channel radio control unit which was easily fitted and set up. The standard Futuba servos were used, one for the rudder and the other, with a simple extended arm, to control the sails - there is no need for a special sail winch. Photos of the 4m Mini Model Yacht

This is a 1:10 scale model of one of Selway Fisher's most popular designs - originally designed for Paul Fisher himself, she has been built all over the world in both plywood and Cedar strip plank. She represents a true 'little ship' packing, as she does, an enormous amount into her 14 foot length. It is not until you see one full-size or build the model, that you realize just how much space she has. The model is for Balsa wood sheet construction but she could be made using ply. The 2 sheets of plans are for a static model but notes and guidance are given to ballast her and set the rigging up for a radio controlled working model using the same control systems used on the 4m Mini Yacht. Go to the Tideway 14 page in Selway Fisher Design site for details of the full-size boat. For those wanting to build the model as a starting point for building the full-size boat, you can purchase the model plans and study plans for the full-size boat, at a discounted price - go to the above link above to find out more. Photos of the 14' Morning Tide Model Yacht

The 20' Skipjack is one of Selway Fisher's latest designs and is based on the small single chine 'V' bottomed fishing boats that developed around Martha's Vineyard and the Gulf of Mexico in the 1880's. For her length, she has an enormous volume making her ideal as a pocket cruiser. Go to the Skipjack page in Selway Fisher Design site for details of the full-size boat. The 2 sheets of plans are for a 1:12 scale static model but notes and guidance are given to ballast her and set the rigging up for a radio controlled working model using the same control systems used on the 4m Mini Yacht. The plans show sheet Balsa wood construction but she could be made using any sheet material. Photos of the 20' Skipjack Model Yacht Model Plans The model plans consist of two A1 sheets giving full-size shapes for the frames and fore and aft girder etc plus sail plan and notes on the fitting out of the 4m Mini Yacht to help fit the Skipjack out as a working model. Model Particulars Hull Length 21\" 532mm Hull Beam 8 7/8\" 226mm Approx. Hull Draft (static model) 1 7/16\" 43mm Approx. Hull Draft (working model) 4 1/2\" 108mm Approx. Weight 4.32 lbs 1.96 kg Order the 20' Skipjack Model Yacht Plans Use the upper Buy Plan Button if you want printed plans (postage will be added - see postage costs at bottom of page).

All boats are wind-powered (powered boats are not allowed) and remote-controlled using the trim of the sail and the direction of the rudder. You can see all types of masterpieces built by model boat enthusiasts. Carved wooden boats are some of the most eye catching on display.

For some, creating the model boats is a very serious hobby. Children are welcome and encouraged to participate, but for many adults this is more than just a diversion. A great deal of time gets put into into crafting a boat that is aerodynamically sound, and attention can also be focused on the sailing speed, the intricacies of the boat's radio controls, and the beauty of the finished product.

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The club has raced the Thunder Tiger Victoria and the ODOM yachts since its start, two boats that take some time to assemble. The club in 2018 added the Dragon Force 65 to their fleet, a more beginner-friendly option that can be put together in about two hours.

We have pursued our interest in building ready-made ship models and offer three levels of quality, with multiple workshops located over the globe that can meet a variety of requirements and budgets. The likes of our best quality can be seen in prestigious places including a variety of different museums and the offices of high profile shipping, yachting and cruise companies. Working with a portfolio of corporate customers from different industries has expanded our collection to include model tankers, container ships, technical vessels and modern yachts.

You also have to keep in mind that new model boats do come out during summer. For this reason, many dealerships are always willing to cut prices in the spring as an incentive to get more buyers and to clear out space in anticipation of new boat arrivals. So if you want to buy a new boat, you shouldn't wait until late June or July because chances are you might not be able to find the time of boat that you had planned to buy. That being said, you can buy a new boat in spring but do not wait until August when sales are booming as you may be priced out of a new boat.

Many boaters often believe that fall is the best time to buy a boat. This is because the boating season is over and many manufacturers and dealerships will start offering discounts in September and October as a way of clearing the previous year's models. In other words, the previous models, which are still new and available, need to be sold so the prices might be a little flexible, especially when compared to spring or summer.

Again, the demand for the previous models is declining during fall, so manufacturers and dealers will provide discounts and incentives while also lowering prices to attract buyers. As such, you can find some of the best boat deals if you plan on purchasing your ideal boat during fall. Better still, you can choose to buy a boat during fall and use the offseason to install the right equipment and accessories on the boat. By buying a boat in the fall, you get plenty of time to get it ready and to soup it up to your required standards before the next boating season.

A Buyer's market for boats - We have to note that fall might be the best time to buy a boat if you're less concerned with seasonality but more concerned with finding the ideal buyer's market for boats. This is the slowest-selling season for most dealers and manufacturers and they're generally looking to clear older models off their showrooms in anticipation of new models. As such, it's a more advantageous time for buyers and it's an excellent time to negotiate for a better deal. 59ce067264

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