Jenny

[Tony HadleyParticipant @tonyhadley]

Took the model yacht Jenny for it's first sail in a long time this morning and took a couple of photographs.

Larry, you were asking about the sheeting system, hope these photographs help. Cabin/hatch removed for clarity.

Tony

[Kimosubby ShipyardsParticipant @kimosubbyshipyards]

Hi Tony,

what a grand yacht, very nice indeed.

I've just spent 20 minutes reading the thread from start to here. A very neat instalation under the deck too.

Now be carefull, Colin will have you labelled a "yottie" too. I like to use jackstays and luff hooks for sails on restorations of older yachts, it makes taking the sails off easier as they're cotton and can suffer if put away damp from mould etc.

The small eyelets I get by the 100 from SAILSetc and they also have the die, washers and brass threaded eyes too. The larger eyelets I use for the tack, clew and head. Some of the modern brass eyes are weak and twist off so take care.

Impressed I am, Kimosubby

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

A very strange and unusual setup, Tony……….But very neat and tidy, I hasten to add!

The removeable winch arm is very novel

You have the line from servo winch to the extreme end of the boom?…….This will drastically reduce the amount of swing……….Is that your intention?

A kicking strap would help restrict the lift of the boom

Apologies for giving unwanted advice, but I couldn`t control myself!………lol

Yottie Bob

[Tony HadleyParticipant @tonyhadley]

Thanks for the comments on this one, The installation is crammed in a very small space with not much room. It is always worth going the extra mile to make the installations neat and tidy and it is annoying when at the lakeside to see so many models with untidy electrical, mechanical and control equipment workmanship. I plan to make smaller rx holder (next Autumn/Winter) as the one in the photographs is sized on a 40mhz 7channel rx whereas the new Opima 2.4ghz rx is a much smaller physical size. Temporary packing was used for this sailing session.

Bob, your advice on modifying the sail boom and fitting a kicking strap should make an excellent improvement and it will be well worth trying different positions for the booms eyelet position. The installation was carried out as Douglas McGhee's plan and build item, which is always a good basic starting point. The point which was problematic was the main sail's sheeting line which has a tendency to snag on the corner of the cabin. Some kind of a fitting on the deck with a small eyelet to hold the cord above the cabin would be helpful. The only deviation from Douglas's design is the conection between the sail servo and winch arm. The plan recommends a square tube to fit in a larger square on the servo, as I didn't have any square tube in stock, I came up with the round tube and small bolt idea.

Th model had been in storage for a while and a small amount of green verdigree has appeared around the bowsprit's brass fittings. This can only be caused by storage in a cold damp shed in the North of England. Whilst at the club comments were made as to how stable the balsa hull has remained whilst in storage. The hull was wrapped in fine denier ladies tight so this method has certainly had a test. Comments were also made as to how well the model sails upwind.

Thanks again for the comments and Kim, very much enjoying watching your 36R take shape.

Tony

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

Hi Tony ,

thank you a picture is better than a thousend words ,

a very neat job,

back of holiday now, so must get back in the swing of things,

but have small problem , ticker is had a hic up so under observation again ,

next couple of weeks, is going to be no fun,

but will still follow postings …..cheers Larry…

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

All the best, Larry

Look after yourself and take it easy

Bob

[Tony HadleyParticipant @tonyhadley]

Larry,

Take care and keep in touch when the opportunity arises.

Best Wishes,

Tony.

[Rod smartParticipant @rodsmart62545]

Hi Larry, sorry to hear that.I hope your back on the the boats soon.. I have been of Jenny for to long and must make an eford but my car has needed my attention .. these latest posts on Jenny have pushed me into finishing her .love the pics Tony hope I can get the sails right as this is new to me.ps who are ,, sailsec. As I would like to get some gear of them please .Rod

[Ian GardnerParticipant @iangardner62867]

I, too, was sorry to hear of your health difficulties Larry. Look after yourself- hope all goes well for you.

Best wishes…Ian

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

Hi , Thank you all for nice replys,

I to will looking forward to finish JENNY , looking for a sail maker to make her sails.

d do sailsec make them..?… thank you larry…

[Kimosubby ShipyardsParticipant @kimosubbyshipyards]

Larry,

sent you a pm – let me know.

Kim.

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

Hello Kim,

thank you for the help on sails, search for template on nylet came up blank,

but have sail plan of Jenny ,

as for me scan showed up a malfuctioning implanted valve ,may be swirt of wd40 might cure it ……

staying optomistic thank you again cheers Larry..

[Kimosubby ShipyardsParticipant @kimosubbyshipyards]

Hi Larry,  WD40 will do the trick!

I've now got a nice black and white image of Jenny to use as a guide. From the MM2070 plan thats popped up below on this forum. It appears that in that image the sails are made from modernish type sail material.

Do you want cotton sails, or sail material sails? I can do either for you as I have enough in off cuts to make them from a dacron type material. I also have vintage cotton or nice white egyptian cotton.

Let me know and I'll set about them soon.

Aye, Kim.

PS and I've now a lovely large copy of your diagram as well on my desktop.

Edited By Kimosubby Shipyards on 21/05/2013 21:22:10

Edited By Kimosubby Shipyards on 21/05/2013 21:23:30

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

Hi Kim,

Again thank you, i will leave the joice with you and will cover any costs incured,

cheers Larry…….

[Kimosubby ShipyardsParticipant @kimosubbyshipyards]

Hello Larry,

sails are done – now I need an address to send them to – send a pm and they'll be in the post tomorrow!

Cheers, Kim

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

A very big THANK YOU that was quick, Kim you shuold work in A/E ……

thank you again sent PM …cheers Larry..

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

Hi all…

Nealy completed JENNY , compleated masts and rigging and the sails kindly made for me by

Kimo…. starting to look like a old pond yacht, rudder and R/C bits next,

when i get a new solder iron my trusty weller as give up.

thank you again KIM you realy pushed the build along …….cheers Larry….

[Rod smartParticipant @rodsmart62545]

Hi Larry she looks good, nice to have a pal to make a set of sails as for my Jenny I have just got bact on it after working on my car and put two coats of resin on the hull .Have to go to the doncaster show to sort out sails and mast.

Rod

[Kimosubby ShipyardsParticipant @kimosubbyshipyards]

Larry,

the sails fitted then? Looks like you may want to remove the wire stay I added in the luff – unless you've kidded me by not tightening the luff up.

Rod, you only have to ask, I only know Larry through this forum.

Oh, and Larry, Cloie pictures of her first outing on the 36R thread.

Cheers, Kim

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

Hi KIM ,

Luff on the just tempory , have fitted adjustable bowsies on all sails ,

will fine tune at pool side when ready,. thank you Larry..

[Rod smartParticipant @rodsmart62545]

Hi Kim , just pm you and thanks for  that very kind offer but I really would like to learn, but any advice and tec , that would help i.e. those bean this to set the sail out and the mast foot ajuster.Things I still haven't understood the reason for . Well that's just me.

Rod

 

 

Edited By Rod smart on 05/06/2013 21:21:16

[Gareth JonesParticipant @garethjones79649]

Hi Rod,

I can't guarantee to be able to answer all your yacht questions but if we can help we will try. We will be at the CADMA show in Doncaster on Saturday and Sunday on the Goole MBC stand. Ask for Gareth or Elizabeth Jones.

Gareth

[Rod smartParticipant @rodsmart62545]

Hi Gareth, Look forward to meeting up I will be there on Saturday. Thanks forthe offer of help.

Rod.

[Kimosubby ShipyardsParticipant @kimosubbyshipyards]

Larry,

was just checking and thanks for comments.

Gareth see you soon – my what busy bees you are, all I've got this weekend is a model boat pageant sunday afternoon expecting about 60 boats all to be on the water by 3pm – and I'm Pageant Master.

Rod – suggestions in pm just sent.

Q. how many "Jenny"s are there out there being built?

Kim

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

taking on bristol pilot

Good Morning all,

Put Jenny on the water, on Sunday ideal weather , so was eager to put through trial,

nice little breeze , sails filled nicley thank kim,

went down wind a bit serdate, so far so good time ti turn, but then nothing whent stastic.

need to add more ballest, so bring it in for addjustments,

but just sat there doing nothing then a gust of wind hit it when into flat on the water mode ,

to late now swamped with water brought to shore , receiver ok .in water proof balloon ,

resin coated in side so bailed out, so will have to make a few mods before next outing,
onward and uppward , so Ashley you are not the only one who as fun……

cheers Larry..

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