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Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 280, 26 November 1938, Page 3 (Supplement)

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A.8., Tauranga—Yes, the b«by kayak can be very conveniently covered with canvas. It" will be necessary to put In a couple of light stringers each side in the bottom. About lin by 4in will do nicely. Pull canvas on tightly and give several coats or paint. Aero dope would be best, or course, but it is more expensive.

Worried, Glen Eden—lt I* perhaps the most annoying thing there Is to have your model ready and wait Tor a fine day. But it Is worth it. Tor you will certainly smash a lightweight like that If you attempt in anything but a calm. Naturally a sturdier model will cost more to build, but tiie maintenance Is a whole lot less.

OJ., North Shore—T will think over the idea of publishing those full size drawings of various sections. The trouble is there are so many good ones and there are so many different sizes that we would require dozens of them in order to have a really good range. But, as I said, the idea is well worth thinking of.

T.0.W., Mount Albert, would like to get hold or the designs or a Z class yacht. Would any reader having these available or knowing where to get them please communicate with me?

A.J.C., of Glsborne, sends in a design or a "water bug,' which is a cross between a kayak and a "water ski." I thought it might be -interesting, and have kept a ropy of the plans, which I may publish later on.

C.M., Onehunga—The materials for the skeleton or the baby kayak (excluding all hardware and covering) are worth 15/.

N.C.T.D. writes in regarding a speedboat hull (full size). He wonders whether the drive could be transmitted by several "V" belts. There is no need for him to think his idea is a crazy one, for I have seen details of a 100 h.p. engine transmitting its power to the drive shart of a speedboat in exactly this manner. In this partii-ular case six belts were used. Incidentally he encloses 5/, which I have handed over to Peter Pan for the holiday fund.

K.R., of Hamilton, mentions that he saw a note in the Airmail recently regarding some kayak plans. Well, they have been published as promised, and ir you want the back copies you had better write in right away, as they are very popular and going quickly. The cost is merely the price or the papers plus postage, i.e., sd.

T.F.M., Olendowia, wants plans of a ' surf ski." Tliis is a thought, and I will look up my ri-rerrnrc.s and see i[ I can produce something for you.

Betty Rowlandeon—ir you forward your address, Betty, I will be able to return your little book to you. I put it on one side soon arter it was received, but I find that 1 bave mislaid it.

Marion Leigh—As you say, Marlon, it must have been encouraging to see your llrst efforts in print. I hope this will spur you on to Turther success. All my best wishes.

leobel Smith—Thank you Tor forwarding me those addresses of pen-friends, Isabel. I will be using: them some time in the near future, but in the meantime I want you to ki>ow that I appreciate your kind thought.

Batty Ackland—l'm arraid that you have grot the wrong end or the stick, Betty—book prizes aro only given when readers send in merit cards for that amount. You may belong to the club until you are 18, so you see. you still have another two years to participate in our activities. Glad that you enjoy our pases.

Tony Culav—Denghted to welcome yon as a member, Tony, and ir you send me your date or birth I will post you an enrolment certiJcate.

Margery Clarke—.No, Margery, we do not conduct such a session as you mention. The club badge costs 1/, post Tree. 1 am #iad that you enjoy our pages, and if you send me the birth date or your little friend I will post a certificate of membership to her. Barbara Baulcomb—ATraid that your little snap was «ot quite clear enough ror reproduction in these pages, Barbara. K you wish it returned to you, will you forward a stamped, addressed envelope? I am using your little poem. I thought it was quite good ror an eight-year-old. Beaaia Matthews—Yes, Bessie, I have a record or the story you mention. Did you receive the marfcs ror it? A threepoint certificate was posted to you some time ago.

Jo«n Oo*rtz—Thank you Tor returning' the certificate, Joan. I will be sending you another one shortly. Jack Conway—l was so pleased to Ret a little letter from you, Jack, and thought that the printing was very good Tor a little six-yenr-old. l hope that sister 1s tiulle well again now. Write me another little letter when you feel like it. won't you?

Lee Storey—Sorry that I could not gat you the book you wanted, Lee, but I hope you liked the ooe I chose in its place. Yes, I have recorded the extra point, and you may keep it towards your next book. It is no longer our custom to send out point certificates for birthdays, but we , record them at this office Instead. So sorry that you never received the other card. I will post it out right away, and you will probably receive it berore you read this.

Lorna Rowlandaon—Yes, Lorna. your friend may enter for the competitions, too. I liked your decorated notepaper. Merle Conway—What a nice little drawing you sent me. Merle. Soon you will be able to print as well as brother Jack, won't you?

Maurice Roycroft—Thanks for the Jokes, Maurice, but I have so many on hand at present that I will not be able to print them Tor some time.

C. A. Caatlake—All drawings Intended for publication in our pages should b® drawn on plain paper in Indian ink.

Veda Schmidt—We do not send out birthday points any longer, Veda, but they are recored at this office on each member's card. Three points, not Ave, Is the number given.

Mary Howell—Thank you for JnTormlng mc or your change or address, Mary. I used to own a little kitten called Smokey. Would you like that Tor your pet's name? Avia Barnett—Whit eh art ting sounds veTy exciting. Avis; perhaps you will have better luck next time. I have posted the paper to you in which your story appeared.

ftosie Franoevio—T will be very pleased to have you as a member or the club, Rosie. Will you please send me your date of birth.

June Spark*—Watch our pen-friends corner ror correspondents in the countries you mention, June. I have none ill Fiji at the moment.

Maurice Roy croft—When you have a total or 25 points you may choose a book ■reward, Maurice.

■ Shirley laabeth—"Entitled to all chill privileges," Shirley, means that you can participate hi all our activities, such as our northern holiday campaign, etc. You may also send in items and contributions, and these will be rewarded with point cards ir they are up to publication standard. If there i« still anything that you are not clear about, wiU you let me know and 1 will try and explain it to you? Margaret McDonald-—Yes, Indeed, Peter Pan and Wendy is a beautiful book and one that (rives hours of joy to many a child. I am glad you too like it. Tuara Kelly—We are all so glad to know you are well and strong ag&in, Tuara, and we hope you have the happiest birthday possible.

M. Read—l am so sorry, but at this lata stage it would be impossible to do as you suggest. The final arrangements, you see, have now been completed.