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Claudio: You know I'm no expert... but have some thoughs: 1. Yes, it's true thw hull is shielding the lower part of jib 2. Yes, the lower part...
It's plastic made to look & feel like wood. Interior it's like a foam to make it lighter, but finish is solid. They make it in different colors &...
Works advancing... http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=33141788&postcount=25
I like the fin to be removable. The bulb is so heavy compared to the hull that I fear it will break if I transport it in one piece in my car....
Go for what is sailed by the locals! Best advice ever. It will bore you to sail alone when you are looking at other's races!
To add to your confusion, I also like to build boats, so I'm into RG65 class because: -They are small and light (65cm lenght, 1200gr máx), so you...
If ClaudioD says that, I believe him, too! I'm also building a ClaudioD design: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2431902
I would say adjust the angle. Will need to take a slice of off the top of the rudder blade so that it stays near the hull. Also, why is your fin...
Dick: I think your bow should be just a solid balsa block. Easier to sand, no planking needed, and stronger result (think collisions!) Just my 2c.
Thanks for the photos Dick!! @Claudio: I like your solution as the board where the servo is mounted adds to the structure of the whole boat. The...
That looks fenomenal! Can you take some pictures from above, stern, bow, and birds-eye view (diagonal)? Just for our enjoyment... :-D
First build the whole boat, including rig and electronics... weight it and compare with the designed displacement. The difference is how much you...
Hi Claudio: Always a pleasure to read you down-to-earth and well analyzed thought. Thanks for sharing! I'm considering a shorter fin for light...
Thanks for the clarification Claudio. So you are on the same page as the DF65 designers. And yes, we already proved that in very light conditions...
Claudio: In the sail plan diagram, mast height is 1010mm. Why not 1100mm which is maximum by rule? Regards Me.
Dick: yes, but the server will delete the file after some months... look at older threads... What I do is that I upload photos on flickr, and...
Looks you need some pictures. Here are some of my swing-rigs. All my RG65 build photos here (how to build):...
Ok, just noticed I did not answer your question!! --->Are shrouds necessary? Shrouds are just some means to support the mast in upright position....
I will assume you use a sloop/traditional rig, where the mast stands on a mast step, and suported laterally by shrouds and longitudinally by the...
Dick, you are not planking with balsa? Will be hard to hit the target weight using other woods..