“MOONBEAM”
Replica of a 1913 pond yacht.
This, our companies first full model yacht kit, is based around a fibreglass hull taken off a prototype yacht that we know to have been free sailing on the Round Pond in Kensington in early 1913. The model design probably dates from the late 1890’s. As well as taking a mould off the hull we also sketched the original rig, this we have faithfully reproduced. We have however taken the decision to make the model above decks of a more scale appearance, thus we hope making her more attractive to the modeller.
Remembering that in the early 20th century there was no R/C, models had to be free sailing, they therefore had to be stable and capable of holding a true course, these sailing features have transferred admirably to our model. The on the water sailing performance of the prototype is really superb, using just 2 channel R/C gear. (Full details of how to fit and set-up the sail winch is described in the instructions) With her deep draft she is very stable, quick and manoeuvrable. The hull is of full deep keel type that will require internal ballast (not supplied) On the prototype we used No.3 Lead shot (purchased from a local gunsmiths)
The rig can however be easily & quickly folded flat for transport & storage, this process being fully described in the instructions.
We have also here enclosed a couple of files off of a selection of some of our digital photo’s. One file is off the finished model, the other file off the model during construction. These files only show a small selection from the digital photo ‘CD’ that is available (please phone for availability) by return of post.
This comprehensive kit contains the following parts:
Beautifully moulded white 48”lg. deep keel GRP hull.
6mm plywood, CNC cut for all deck & support beams.
6mm plywood, CNC cut parts for sail winch, R/C & servo mounting.
Printed 1.5mm plywood sheets for main deck showing all planking.
Printed 1.5mm plywood sheet for cabin & skylights.
Over 100 cast white metal fittings.
All brass rod, wire, tube, screws, nuts, eyelets & bolts etc.
Ramin dowel for mast, jib, gaff & booms. Block & strip wood etc.
All sizes of rigging cords. Light, quality cloth for sail making.
Laser cut self adhesive gold names.
4 Full-size keyed and numbered comprehensive general arrangement drawings.
A comprehensively easy to follow fully illustrated construction manual
Manual & Drawings prepared by David Metcalf.
Digital photo construction CD available on request.
The drawing set consists of full-size drawings for deck plan and side elevation. Under deck plan showing location of all deck beams, position and setting up of sail winch & cable runs. All masts, booms etc. Sail template drawings with sewing instructions. Half-size ‘as rigged’ drawing.
To aid the model builder a digital photo CD is available showing sequential construction of prototype model. This CD has over 200 shots that will be an invaluable aid during construction
All the above we feel makes for a comprehensive easy to build kit, ideal for beginner or expert alike.
Price: £245.00p.+ P & P.
Post & packing to mainland UK + £10.00p, N.Ireland, Highland & Islands & Overseas @ cost.
SAIL SETS NOW AVAILABLE.
We are now pleased to announce that we can supply made-up sets of sails as per our sail pattern drawing. Material used is lightweight, pale cream linen (pre-shrunk) stitched with light brown thread. Sails are ready to rig straight to model.
We do try to hold sets of sails in stock, however please allow 28 days for delivery.
Price: £110.00 inc.UK P & P.
lease phone for our fully illustrated Catalogue.
1 Wentworth Cottages, Haultwick, Dane End, Ware, Herts. SG11 1JG.
Tel/Fax/24hr Ansaphone: 01920 438686.
www.metcalf-mouldings.com ‘e-mail’ metcalf.mouldings@virgin.net
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