A Treatise on the Construction, Rigging and Handling of Model Yachts, Ships and Steamers: With Remarks on Cruising and Racing Yachts, and the ... Models and a Cutter Yacht (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Tyrrel E. Biddle

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331469561 ISBN 13: 9780331469561

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A Treatise on the Construction, Rigging and Handling of Model Yachts, Ships and Steamers offers a thorough, practical guide to building and sailing miniature vessels, including lines for various models and a cutter yacht.

This second edition, by Tyrrel E. Biddle, presents techniques for cruising and racing yachts and for managing open boats, with plans and plates to guide makers of all skill levels.

Originally published in the 1880s, the book blends design theory with hands-on instruction. It covers how to plan, draft, and construct scale models, as well as rigging, sail handling, and finishing touches. The guidance aims to make miniature yachting both a precise craft and an enjoyable pastime.

• Designing and drawing the lines, including how proportions affect speed and handling
• Construction, materials selection, and the easiest methods to build from scale drawings
• Mast, rigging, spars, sails, and how to prepare cloth for sailing
• Open boats, cruising yachting, and the designs for racing yachts with plates and diagrams

Ideal for model yacht enthusiasts, clubs, and readers seeking a comprehensive, illustrated foundation in miniature naval architecture.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331469561
• ISBN 13: 9780331469561
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 150