MODEL AEROPLANE NOTES and General Hobbicrafts

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 76, 30 March 1935, Page 3 (Supplement)

MODEL AEROPLANE NOTES and General Hobbicrafts

THE "STAR" GALLEON

PART VI. We have been getting on to the parts where the various dcck fittings can now be made and attached. The very last drawing, No. 11 was called "A Capstan" in error. The drawing was, of course, one of the bilge pumps, drawn very much oversize for your benefit. The drawing of a capstan appears herewith. In all these small parts it is necessary for the ship builder to use his own ingenuity a great deal. There are so many odds. and ends in the junk box that can be pressed into use, trifles of no value that just come in nicely for some part or other. For instance, take the drawing No. 12 of an anchor. The method of construction will depend largely on the ability of the builder. The easiest way, of eoursc, is to carve tho various parts out of balsa wood, but the more experienced worker will,

perhaps, make the flukes from iron; quite wonderful little anchors have been made from fairly stout nails, heated and knocked up to shape. The ship's boats, pin rails, capstans, buckets, companions, etc., can all be finished off and fitted. It is best to get all this done Jjefore gctting_ on with the standing and running rigging. Now the masts and yards should be made. Look at drawing No. 1. I think instead of giving yon all the details," 1 it is really easier and' more interesting for you to make up each part as you go, and assemble the masts in turn. To facilitate this lam giving you a scale of inches and fractions with which to measure drawing No. 1. The materials which you may use will depend greatly on the finish you desire. For instance, if you would like to have the galleon under full sail, and the sails "full," some fairly stiff material will bo used, such as stiff drawing paper. If the sails are to be furled, you will use thin e.ilico, silk or linen, as your purse will allow. Incidentally to get that aged effect the sails should be

dyed in cold tea. This gives them that real old brown colour. Thin cardboard is sometimes very successfully used as a material for sails. Another method is to make the sails from fine linen or silk, colour them to your satisfaction and then set them up before an electric fan so that they belly out realistically, and spray some clear dope or duco on to them. This dries almost immediately, and the sail will then stay put, and not hang down in a limp, bedraggled fashion as on a lot of models I have seen. Blocks for a small ship like this are usually made from small black beads. You can carve your own if you like, but I warn you that as the largest would be about l-Bin outside diameter if truly made to scale, the job is a fairly ticklish one. Tho shrouds (rope ladders up the various masts) may be ftiade by fitting in the shrouds and then threading the ratlines across them with a needle and thread when they are in place. An easier way is to lay the shrouds out on a piece of cardboard and then lay the ratline across them and touch each joint with a tiny wisp of cement. Note that the fighting top shown in No. 13 has the outside raised in order to show how the details are placed. It (its down on the disc (sec the bottom arrow). The fore and main_ tops (see No. 14) are simple and the illustration will show you how to make them without difficulty. As stated last week, I have prepared a kit set of the materials with which you can build this galleon. If you would like this outfit, send a postal note for 12/0, addressed to Propeller, c/o "Auckland Star." (To be concluded next week).

MODEL AEROPLANE CLUB ACTIVITIES. Easter damp. lis will lac holel throughout New Zealand by clubs, on their own grounds, and under theii* own officers from April 13 to April 27 inclusive. In running these competitions, I would like to remind judges and timekeepers that the whole system will break do thev " > not do their work properly. Remember that the longest flight of three flights is counted, not an average or an "'c such as some elubc appear to use. Remember that in R.O.G. the model is timed from the second it is released until the-flight is terminated.

Don't forget that in R.O.G. flights there is 110 pushing at all allowed. The hand mu t not - follow the forward movement of tlio 'plane. your machine go cleanly or you ay be "no flighted. Clubs will be wise to have accurate scales and rules ready for measuring. Measurements must be made before the competition in the fuselage class, for the model may "et away and fly out ol si<>ht, and then where would the P oo ' owner be? He couldn't very well submit his 'plane for cheeking up then, could he? Have the stop watches regulated and in good order. accurate in your timing, just and fair in your judging, and I predict that this contest will be a great success. It is the first truly national event held in New Zealand. Clubs must not forget that their entry fee of 5/- must be in the hands of tiie association not later tlian April 11, or their entries will not be accepted. If'you have not entered, get your form away to-day.

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