DTFB Racing Sloop- Scratchbuilt Sailboat

[Matthewdupreez]

Just finished first coat of paint. Glossy White.

can anyone guess what name she's gonna have? (from here https://www.skisafe.com/blog/Entry/11/the-funniest-boat-names-)

 

[FoamyDM]

From the list:

• Nacho Boat
• B-Yacht’ch

my concoction:

• Yacht-to-be Flyin'
• My Other Boats Fly

 

[synjin]

Here is nice sail making information for Footys. You could scale it up and not have to worry about a jib and running lines for it: http://www.sailfootyuk.com/make-simple-mcrig-sails.html

 

[Tench745]

So they are the first shape-changing airfoil? Thank you all for the Detailed Sailing information. My closest experiences are with windsurfing.

They're the first shape-changing airfoil that I am aware of, yes. Hang-gliders use many of the same principles, letting the frame bend and change the sail shape as the wing panels load and unload.

 

[Matthewdupreez]

paint job done, rigging done,
to be finished; keel, ballast, electronics and rudder... oh yes and the cabin

the piece of foam underneath is merely a spacer to not make my mom mad, with wet paint on the floor

 

[Matthewdupreez]

gggrrreeeeaaattt.

can anyone give me suggestions as to what i can use for the approx 500gram/1lb ballast on the keel?

 

[Piotrsko]

Concrete, drywall patch, tile mortar, like that.

 

[synjin]

Most folks seem to be using fishing weights. You can get one in the teardrop shape and trim it, or you can build one up using sinkers and an acrylic patching material. There are tutorials out there on that.

 

[Matthewdupreez]

thanks guys. im gonna use 10mm steel rod welded together

 

[Matthewdupreez]

She (Usain Boat) is finished.
she looks absolutely magnificent.
I gave it to my brother, for his 14th birthday... my mom now really wants to build one too.
honestly this boat looks absolutely magnificent, probably better than any planes i know..... (I've gone under the under side)

things i still need to do....
Maiden Voyage.
Finish the keel, (i forgot the fin)

things i'll do differently next time:
-spray Paint the boat and not paint it with a brush...(brush was okay... but i'm after a silky smooth finish)
-Use acrylic as a base coat to fill in all the holes.
- Make slightly bigger sails..
_ put more wood under the deck for the eyelets.(they are ..okay.. but they feel just a little bit weak.)

 

[Matthewdupreez]

She (Usain Boat) is finished.
she looks absolutely magnificent.
I gave it to my brother, for his 14th birthday... my mom now really wants to build one too.
honestly this boat looks absolutely magnificent, probably better than any planes i know..... (I've gone under the under side)

things i still need to do....
Maiden Voyage.
Finish the keel, (i forgot the fin)

things i'll do differently next time:
-spray Paint the boat and not paint it with a brush...(brush was okay... but i'm after a silky smooth finish)
-Use acrylic as a base coat to fill in all the holes.
- Make slightly bigger sails..
_ put more wood under the deck for the eyelets.(they are ..okay.. but they feel just a little bit weak.)

As Promised

Absolutely magnificent

 

[Matthewdupreez]

As Promised


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Absolutely magnificent

what do you guys think of this?

 

[synjin]

Looks good! What did you do for the fin and ballast?

 

[BlockerAviation]

As Promised


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Absolutely magnificent

Are you planning on painting it?

 

[Matthewdupreez]

Looks good! What did you do for the fin and ballast?

Are you planning on painting it?

I used 10mm steel bar... hot glued together.... and then a piece of foam for the fin....

The fin works really well for catching crocodiles..... (will post pics later)

I am not thinking of painting it, it's my brothers now, i think he wants orange sails and an orange stripe around the boat....

 

[Matthewdupreez]

But i will certainly build another one... with better sails, and a light blue paint job