cleaning sails of old toy clipper

[Angela TurnerParticipant @angelaturner79347]

I have an old ( 1920’s?)toy /model sailing boat about 18 inches square but the sails are stained and dirty.

What is the best way to clean them without harming the rest of the wooden boat? Does anyone know of reputable restorers?

Thanks

Angela

[Tony HadleyParticipant @tonyhadley]

Hi Angela,

I don’t know of any myself, but the Vintage Model Yacht Group have an excellent website covering all aspects of yacht restoration.

http://www.vmyg.org.uk

Good luck

Tony

[Angela TurnerParticipant @angelaturner79347]

Thanks ,Tony—-looks just the job and I will follow it up!

Angela

[Tony HadleyParticipant @tonyhadley]

Angela

Forgot to mention in my previous reply, my current building project is a 1920’s replica yacht from the model boats mag free plan Nov 1988. I have just received the sails. Decided to have them made in modern material by Housemartin Sails. I did however find out that Nylet still make brand new one’s in cotton. Guess I didn’t fancy the hassle with cotton one’s, washing and ironing etc.

One again good luck and happy sailing.

Tony

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