It was suggested on RC Groups in the "Vintage Marblehead Resurrections" discussion page, that I ought to not extend the fin deeper than the original.
The other day I posted my updated Rip Tide HF (High Flyer) design with a 16" draft. Here is how it looks with the original 13" draft.
As a comparison, here is my Rip Tide HF version with the 16" draft fin.
If interested in building a modern version of the 1949 Rip Tide, please let me know. I'm close to completing the file to cut laser-cut frames. After a few months of work and tinkering, you'd end up with a beautiful wooden radio-control sailboat.
More later!
Peace!
The other day I posted my updated Rip Tide HF (High Flyer) design with a 16" draft. Here is how it looks with the original 13" draft.
As a comparison, here is my Rip Tide HF version with the 16" draft fin.
If interested in building a modern version of the 1949 Rip Tide, please let me know. I'm close to completing the file to cut laser-cut frames. After a few months of work and tinkering, you'd end up with a beautiful wooden radio-control sailboat.
More later!
Peace!
Hi
ReplyDeleteRiptide is a wonderful boat! Your site is great, I love your wooden boats. I'm a "woodbuilder" too, I build RG65 Yachts in red Zedar.
I am very interestet to build a Vintage Marblehead. Is it possible to build it with your "gif" file? Would it be possible to buy laser cutted Parts from Riptide? I live in Switzerland, I hope it would be possible...
Kind regards
Dominik SUI 47