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Builders eBook

Dive into the world of boat building with our eBook. Discover the craft of hull planking, fibreglass strengthening, and lead keel ballast casting.

Master the art of electrics installation, spray painting, sail making, and tuning of sails.

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3D Printed Yacht

Want to 3D Print a RacingSparrow? Well now you can. We offer a set of STL files and instructions.

It is so easy to print and build and sails really well. We are really happy with how it turned out.

Read more about the 3D RacingSparrow

Racing Sparrow Model Yacht Plans

Check out these plans and resources, ranging from a 375mm boat to a 1500mm yacht. Pair these with our eBook guide for a fast, easy, and affordable home build RC yacht.

 Racing Sparrow model yachts, orange rg65 and a black 750 in the background

RS-RG65 - 650mm plans, measures to international RG65 rules

A full forward hull and a straight stern. This boat has proven to be a very fast and competitive racer.

Racing Sparrow model yacht, red hull sailing upwind with a 45 degree heel angle. looks fast

Racing Sparrow 750 plans

The plans that come with the eBook.

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Racing Sparrow 3D 760

A 3D printable version that is 760mm. STL files are available in the 3D printing section.

Racing Sparrow model yacht - 1 meter

Racing Sparrow 1000 plans

A one metre version, scaled up lines. Bulkhead only plans. Look at the 750 for full schematics.

 Racing Sparrow model yacht RS1500

Racing Sparrow 1500 plans - A scaled up Racing Sparrow

A larger size model yacht. I haven't seen many of these surface. It's a good challenge to build.

 Racing Sparrow model yacht being held by a woman who is about to launch the boat for a sail

Racing Sparrow 375 plans - The smallest sparrow

A miniature RacingSparrow. A great introduction to building with balsa.

racing sparrow footy model yacht, strip planked

RacingSparrow Footy plans

A double diagonal design footy from RacingSparrow.

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Logos & Sticker Sheet

Downloadable logos and an EPS file to be sent to a printer and printed out on navy blue cutout vinyl.

 Racing Sparrow model yacht tool set

Free Book Sample - PDF

A few pages from the eBook absolutely free

Print Your Own Radio Controlled Yacht

We have been hard at work designing the original Racing Sparrow to be 3D printable.

Read more about the model on the   3D Printing page.

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Common questions about the plans

What tools do i need to build a racingsparrow.

1. Chisel 2. Craft-knife 3. Drill Bit - 2mm (5/64in)bit 4. Drill Bit - 5mm (3/16in) bit 5. Electric Drill 6. Felt Marker 7. File 8. Hacksaw 9. Hammer 10. Hole Punch 11. Lighter 12. Pen 13. Pencil 14. Pins 15. Pliers 16. Ruler (steel) 17. Sanding Block 18. Scissors 19. Screwdriver 20. Spirit Level (optional) 21. Sponge Brush (several) 22. Vice Grips

Do I need the eBook to build this cool rc sailboat?

No you don't. The book is designed for the newcomer to model yacht building. The book does make it a much simpler process with every detail figured out and covered in the book. Seasoned builders can simply have a go with the free plans.

Are the plans really free?

Yes all the plans are free to download and use as you see fit. The most comprehensive plans are the RS750 A1 full size.

Are there CAD files or 3D files?

Yes there is a 3D printable version of the racing sparrow. Read the page about that model.

Master the art of electrics installation, spray painting, sail making, and tuning of sails. Download a sample today and embark on a rewarding journey of boat construction.

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What the builders and sailors say:

Being a complete novice, I purchased your book a couple of years ago and built two racing sparrows. Building on this experience I then went on to build, from scratch, an IOM (Triple Crown design). I've since joined a local club and sail virtually every weekend. I would just like to thank you for your endeavours which have allowed me to enter a world I never thought was in my reach.

John Sterland, Australia

Coming upon your book, "Build your own Radio Controlled Yacht" in the Napier Public Library, I am hugely impressed. The combination of your superb photos and illustrations with your easy writing style make it a standout publication and I hope it does well for you.

Richard Spence, New Zealand

Thanks for an excellent design in your RG65. I trialled her again today in a solid 20 knots gusting higher. Even so in a steep chop and fingers off the rudder she drove upwind remarkably well, balanced perfectly. Very impressed that a model boat can handle that with a large rig. I found the book excellent. Ive built several big boats, plus a few skiffs and without that resource building such a good boat would have been impossible.

Mike Bennett

Build It Yourself - Racing Sparrow

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Look at all these cool boats folk have made at home

There is also a full gallery with a boat load of photos of Racing Sparrow's

80% RG65 , Auckland, New Zealand

Apr 25, 2015

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Matt - Fly Girl 750

Oct 1, 2014

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Sparkly , England

Apr 23, 2017

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Tools of the trade

Feb 2, 2019

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Jerome Declerck - 750

Dec 2, 2020

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Racing Sparrow 750 - Plumridge , Vienna, Austria

Oct 19, 2012

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Miss Sunshine, RS750 by Terry Plumridge from Vienna Austria. Built for his wife Gertraud. Terry writes "Firstly thanks for writing your book, it introduced me to building from plans, and plank on frame construction, both of which I enjoyed tremendously."

Kevins stunning RG65 , New Zealand

Aug 1, 2013

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Bryns first 3D printed RacingSparrow , Nelson, New Zealand

Jul 29, 2024

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The first official prototype 3D printed RacingSparrow.

Terry Raggett's - RS750 , Portsmouth, England

Jun 4, 2008

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Miss Sunshine, RS750 by Terry Plumridge from Vienna Austria. Built for his wife Gertraud. Terry writes " Firstly thanks for writing your book, it introduced me to building from plans, and plank on frame construction, both of which I enjoyed tremendously."

Julian Anthony , Kohuwala, Sri Lanka

Jun 4, 2021

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Model Boat Plans Store

Model boat plans for immediate download cad generated and lofted and/or large-scale scanned and electronically cleaned up. 30 day, 100% satisfaction guarantee. never folded, no shipping, no hassle.

Here is a list of my small, but growing collection of high-quality model boat plans. Please have a look!

RC Boat Plans - CAD Generated

Pt boat plans.

There are two "bundles" of these plans:

1. 1:32 and 1:24 in a single zip file. Each consist of two sheets in PDF format. Find out more here .

2. 1:16 ***NEW*** Giant scale on three 36" x 72" sheets. Read more here. For prospective buyers outside the USA: Make sure you have a printer who can handle the paper size!!

They are based on the RC PT boat that I was building, inspired by the old Lindberg kit I had as a teenager. All three are essentially the same design, only in three different sizes. Click the links above for more information.

. This is the first sheet with hull templates and GA.

scale in a single zip file.

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and scale in a single zip file.

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Easy RC Boat Plans

If you're new to model boat building from scratch or just want something easy, try this one. It shares a similar easy-to-build hull construction as the PT boat, but is actually even easier to build.

simple rc boat plan

The boat measures 15 inches long finished and weigh just over a pound (about half a kilo). The size was kept small to facilitate printing onto relatively common paper size.

The plan is laid out with all templates on five 11x17 size sheets and the bulkheads and other templates on two 8 1/2 x 11. The plan can also be printed on ISO-sized paper (A3 & A4). Click the heading or image above for more information . This is a real bargain.

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Civil War Ironclad Plans - CAD Generated

Css virginia plans.

Model ship plan of the first Confederate ironclad AKA Merrimack (or sometimes incorrectly Merrimac). I spent many months researching the vessel and this plan is the result.

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The plans show no model construction, but is rather a representation of the real ship as she would have appeared just before the battle at Hampton Roads.

  • Hull lines - full sections, buttocks and waterlines.
  • General Arrangement views showing:
  • Casemate details
  • Armor layout
  • Steering arrangements etc.
  • Details include:
  • 30-foot cutter with complete lines.
  • Three scales :
  • 1:48 (1/4"=1') scale, one sheet 36" X 108"
  • 1:72 (1/6"=1') scale, one sheet 36" X 60"
  • 1:96 (1/8"=1') scale, one sheet 27" X 36"

, and scale in a single zip file.

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USS Monitor Plans

It would seem weird to offer the CSS Virginia without the USS Monitor, so here it is. The plans come in the same scale as her nemesis, so why not get both?

  • Hull lines - full sections and waterlines.
  • Rivet details
  • Armor and deck layout
  • Turret with canvas canopy
  • Rudder and Propeller arrangements etc.
  • Turret cross section
  • 1:48 (1/4"=1') scale, one sheet 36" X 61"
  • 1:72 (1/6"=1') scale, one sheet 36" X 42"
  • 1:96 (1/8"=1') scale, one sheet 22" X 36"

Early US Warship Plans

Uss olympia, protected cruiser c-6.

Here is a plan set for building the protected cruiser USS Olympia of Spanish-American War fame. This plan can be used for either bread-and-butter model boat construction or plank on bulkhead.

Templates for each construction method is included in the plan set.

You can see Roger Kreiter's model built from these plans here.

about the USS Olympia Plans.
  • 1/96 scale - 50 X 36 inches
  • 1/144 scale - 36 X 23 inches
  • 1/96 scale - 46 X 36 inches
  • 1/144 scale - 36 X 40 inches
  • A separate pdf document (8 1/2 X 11 inch) with each Section Template laid out in full. This document can also be fitted on A4 format paper.
  • Midship Section of the ship at 1/4"=1'

scale in a single zip file.

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scale in a single zip file.

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USS Maine, Armored Cruiser ACR-1

General Arrangement Plan in pdf format.
46 1/2 X 33 1/2 inches.

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General Arrangement Plan in pdf format.
32 X 23 inches.

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USS Oregon, Battleship BB-3

General Arrangement Plan in pdf format.
48 X 33 inches.

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General Arrangement Plan in pdf format.
33 X 23 inches.

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USS Texas, launched 1892

General Arrangement Plan in pdf format.

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General Arrangement Plan in pdf format.

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USS Iowa, Battleship BB-4

For any questions or comments about these plans, please use the form on the Contact Page .

More About These Model Boat Plans

They fall into two categories:

CAD generated and computer lofted

The CAD generated plans are of exceptional quality, simply because they have never been printed, scanned or folded. These are the best print quality and accuracy I've ever seen in a set of model boat plans. The first time they are printed is when you take the files to your local print shop. To my knowledge, nobody else offers this service.

Scanned and electronically cleaned up

The down-side with CAD generated plans is that, for a one-man-show, it takes a long time to generate each one of them. I've concluded that it would benefit more people to simply offer scanned plans of these historic ships.

These plans are still excellent quality, and of high resolution. As the originals are over 100 years old, many hours have been spent cleaning them up to a my own high standard

All plans are in pdf format. If there are more than a single pdf-document in the download, it comes as a Zip-file. For those files you will need a zip/unzip program to access the plans. I use jZip because it's free and reliable.

Changing the scale when printing out is tricky with pdf files. I have therefore formatted each document for a single scale. Follow the link for more tips on printing pdf's further down on this page.

At one point I offered the CAD generated plans in several different scales, all individually. It drove me crazy trying to keep track of it all, and try and figure some sort of price structure. I gave up and decided to offer all different scales of the same subject in a single download. It has worked out well.

When you buy these model boat plans you receive a zip file containing multiple drawings at different scales. You get more flexibility in choice of scale, I get less files to track. A win-win.

For any questions, feel free to use the Q&A or the contact form (link below).

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Testimonials.

Hi There, I bought your PT Boat plans several weeks ago and I am building the 40" version.  I have built the Dumas PT 109 twice over the last 30 years and I have to say that your build is unique and easier!  Good Job!  Thanks for the great plans.

Steve J. San Diego, CA, USA

Just a note to let you know how much I enjoyed building your "Cabin Cruiser". I'm about 90% complete and look forward to 'ice-out' so that I can see how well she performs.

I have scratch built many airplanes but always lacked the knowledge to build a boat. Your excellent instructions provided that needed knowledge and I now look forward to building your PT boat. Thank you, very much.

John S.  Beloit, WI, USA

This has been a real heartwarming project for me to watch my 12 year old son work on this with me. The [PT-109] Plans are great and the parts thus far have all fit like a glove. Well worth the money... You should charge more!

Steve F. Fayetteville, NC, USA

Just writing to say that I bought and down-loaded your U.S.S. Monitor plans. They are beautifully done, the best I've ever seen of an ironclad and have inspired me to build a model of her.

Matt B. San Diego, CA, USA

Took my disc to The Copy Centre this afternoon and had them printed. I was most impressed with the quality of reproduction and it looks like the size would be perfect for an RC model.

Syd K. Vancouver, Canada

I wish to thank you once again for the down-loads on two ships that I'd ordered. The down-loading was most easy to accomplish. I'm NOT a computer whiz so I was indeed happy to see the process was easy.

The super-size Kinko's printout was/is great to have not only for really good, clear details but for a very nice, nearly over-whelming print to stare at.

The print-outs from my own printer are equally useful for "carry around" purposes. I can grub up copy after copy as I carve out the hulls, paint, or cut out some detail that is needed. They are also very handy for note-taking as I progress on the models.

I must say the cost of your down-loads was most reasonable as well. Thank you on this especially since I am retired on a fixed income.

So, thank you for your product that met all my needs in this area. I've nothing at all to find fault with or complain to you about. I am completely happy with the images you provided.

Steven W. Salem, MA, USA

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Footy Plans

Below are several sets of free Footy plans. Our latest addition is the BUG3, a highly successful design from Roger Stollery in the UK. There's also a new version of "Razor" from Bill Hagerup. He claims the "Razor3" is much better than the original "Razor", but I'm leaving the old plans on the website too. Then there's Angus Richardson's "Moonshadow", followed by Mario Stiller's "Papaya III", Bill Hagerup's "Cobra" and Brett McCormack's "Bob About". Some of these designs are relatively simple to build, others are rather complex! (For an even simpler boat, check out visit Wayne Russell's Bottle Yacht web pages (built with a plastic soda bottle!). See also the Articles page for more inspiration. The WoodenBoat store is also carrying Footy plans for two boats now, search for Brando and Presto .

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For those interested in building Ranger, the best source is my article in ModelYachting magazine (Spring 2011, No. 163). The six-page article includes a lot of build pics and very nice drawings done by Jim Linville from my rough originals. The magazine has been distributed to AMYA members, and is available for others from the Ship's Store at theamya.org. Given the difficulty of international mailing, etc., I am posting my originals as requested for those who can't get the magazine. They aren't as pretty, but they are what I build from. Designed displacement is 300 grams. I hope you enjoy the boat.

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Razor3 is a better-handling boat than the original (which is now rather old) and the plans are more complete. I also think the narrower beam makes it easier to build. Razor3 is the boat I sailed to second place in last month's Euro GP in the UK.

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"Since Razor is a few years old, I thought it was time to post a design that reflects my current thinking. This is a set of plans and a couple pics for my Cobra (the prototype for my entry in the Liverpool Challenge in July, 2008.) It's a bit more complex than Razor, but a better performer, too. The plans are to be printed on 8-1/2 by 14 inch paper. The boat is 300 mm long when built to the plan. The other 5 mm is left for you to make a bow piece to round off the nose as in the pics. I'm posting the same plan I used to build my boat, which means the interior layout, electronics, and rig are left to your preference. Interior bulkheads are not required. Please don't email me for more detailed info...there isn't any! You can refer to the many pics on this site for reference on how others have fitted out their boats. Scott Spacie has done extensive testing of this design, and he assures me that it floats. I hope you'll have fun with it."

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I call it Razor. It's intended to be easy to build, so it's a chine design, but I don't think its performance will suffer. I expect it to be a stable boat that is stiff enough to carry more sail than my Halfpint. I built the hull you see in 3 hours. I spray glued the plans to some 1/32 balsa sheet and cut out the panels with a scissors. Then I taped the hull together and superglued the seams. It got a bit tricky at the bow when I glued my fingers to the hull.....but all worked out in the end.

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The "Salish" boat is fantastic. I have been looking into building a T-37 (which is how I found your blog), but it is hard to look beyond the bottom of the blue boat.

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Length overall                      1 meter   39.375 in

Length waterline:                 97.8 cm   38.5 in

Beam:                                  31 cm      12.25 in

Draft:                                    50.8 cm   20 in

Displacement:                      6.14 kg    13.5 lbs

Ballast fin / bulb:                  3.4 kg       7.5 lbs

Sail area:                       3393 sq cm   526 sq in

Height above water:          99 cm        39 in 

              

Thanks to all those who have kindly sent us photos of their model projects.

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Printed paper plans are now available for purchase, with direct shipping to your home or business, through a partnership with flying-models.com!   Simply click on the link below to find the Bearospace boat plans on their website: 

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​ My boat designs are “Fantasy Boats”. I want them to LOOK like REAL boats, GOOD boats, SIMPLE boats, the way boats looked years ago, “Vintage” some might say. They portray boats that might have been, or might one day come to be. I also want models that sail in a realistic manner. No “submarining” on a downwind run, or decks awash and booms dragging in the water while on a beam reach in fair weather. No failures to come about, or unwanted rounding up, out of control, in a moderate breeze. These designs stray from being truly “scale” because they include distortions and compromises which are necessary for the model to sail well.  The physical laws of mechanical similitude, the “square-cube thing”, come into play. And that folks, is why my boat designs are the way they are….Cheers, Gary     

We are pleased that respected model yacht sailmaker Rod Carr can provide finished sails made to order for:

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A semi-scale portrayal of a sprit-rigged cruising sloop from the mid 20th century, d esigned for RC sailing.

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​A Skiff and a Dory

​Sloop Emma

​ORIGINAL IRENE

This RC sailing Model "Irene" is a semi-scale portrayal of a small trading schooner from the early 20th century.

We made a TOPSAIL for Emma. Check out how to do it on your Emma, or other RC sailboat by clicking on this video:

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​Schooner Irene

Annie is a semi-scale portrayal of a modern cruising “cargo” schooner, designed for RC sailing.

​Annie is a Fast Schooner with traditional eye pleasing appearance, good manners, and easy build. We made her longer, leaner, and lighter than my earlier Schooner "Irene” design. More “modern” perhaps, without bowsprit or bumkin, and “racier”, minimizing scale like details, giving her a taller rig with lighter spars, and boom vangs.  Annie’s a beauty, She handles like a dream.

How fast is Annie? The fastest boat at the pond? Honestly, it depends on who shows up at the pond that day. She is, after all, a cargo schooner. Annie is a bit faster than “Irene”, a little bit, but only a little! If you are wanting to build a schooner, it could be tough to choose between the sleek “Annie” or schooner “Irene” with her traditional character. Both boats look great, and are a delight to sail.

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​A traditionally inspired R.C. sailboat for Bear, This stoutly built sailing vessel is stiff enough to hold up to a bear size gale, enabling her to venture far from the protected waters of the local pond, and out into the bay, or even ocean, for long range sailing in open water. Designed by Gary Webb, the renowned full size ocean cruising boat builder, this vessel is worthy of the Bearospace name.   Performance is as always, by design.  A lot more engineering, calculations, and experience have gone into "IRENE" than most other R.C. Sailboats!  Built from inexpensive materials such as doorskin plwood, and epoxy, all but a few parts are available at the local hardware store. This keeps costs at a minimum, and build time in days or weeks, not months or years like some boat models. An optional sail plan with a gaff main sail is included with the “Irene” plan set.  Also included are patterns for a skiff and a dory, either of which might serve as a dinghy for “Irene”.

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​Schooner Annie

​ ​Detailed step-by-step build instructions with pictures, on more than a dozen PDF documents make Emma easier to build for everyone!

* ​Full size patterns assure easy, accurate, creation of this model.  * Plywood over bulkhead construction requires no special building jig or forms. * Drawings and instructions detail hull assembly, radio control system, spars & rigging, keel bulb casting, and more!  

​     “Emma” has a moderate size rig and provides realistic sailing performance in breezes up to about 15 knots. Features include removable mast, rudder, and fin keel for easy transport. Building this boat exercises a variety of skills, making this a satisfying project for the experienced builder or a great learning project for the novice modeler. The finished model is attractive and robust, a real boat in every way! 

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Length overall:                 147.3 cm       58 in         Length on deck:               122 cm          48 in

Length Waterline:             101.6 cm      40 in

Beam:                               35.5 cm        14 in

Draft:                                 53.3 cm       21 in

Displacement:                   11.4 kg        25 lbs.       Sail area:                      5484 sq cm    850 sq. in.

Height above water:          127 cm       50 in.

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Total:                                                  1106

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​English Pilot cutters inspired the design  of this semi scale RC sailing model. 

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Here you have the boat plans in .dwg and .pdf format.

Download the .PDF plans if:

  • You don´t know how to use AutoCAD yet.
  • You don´t have a laser cutting or CNC machine.

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Step 2: Materials Needed

Materials Needed

Build the boat:

  • 3 and 5 mm plywood panels.
  • Coping saw.
  • Sand papers.
  • Polyester resin.
  • White glue.
  • Red, black and white paint.
  • Inkjet with white and decal sheets.

Electronics:

  • 15kg servo.
  • CNC Coupling.
  • 200A brushless ESC.
  • 115 mm Rudder Shaft.
  • HB 3650 Brushless motor.
  • 3 channel receiver.
  • FS-CT6B transmitter.

Step 3: Cutting the Pieces

Cutting the Pieces

  • Resize the .PDF as you wish for making a bigger or smaller boat. This model is 900mm long.

Tip: Under 550mm boats built with this plans tend to submerge when the lake is choppy. Be careful!

  • Print the pieces in white paper sheets and stick them on the 3mm panel.
  • Draw the contour of the pieces with a pencil into the plywood.
  • Dettach the papers and cut the panel following the lines you have done before.

Note: Don´t cut Half of Deck pieces until you have read Step 6.

Step 4: Hull Bottom

Hull Bottom

  • Glue the bottom pieces to the transom.

Tip: Sand down the inner parts of the bottom pieces before for creating a strong glued joint.

  • When the trasom glue has dried up, put the bow sections together.

Tip: Glue four semi-spheric wooden sticks as bilge keels. They will help the boat going straight at high speeds and rolling less.

Step 5: Hull Sides

Hull Sides

  • Repeat the Step 3 process with the side pieces.

Notice the extra lenght added to the rear pieces for hiding the rudder.

Step 6: Deck

Deck

  • Join the Half of Deck paper sheets together with cellophane tape or draw the contour of one piece and later the other one with the same sheet.
  • Decide the cockpit size and cut the deck squared gap with a cutter. It may vary depending on the motor and batteries you are going to use.

Tip: Don´t make a big gap. The deck is straight until it reaches the yellow line. Exceeding it may cause problems when fitting the cockpit.

Step 7: Waterproofing the Boat

Waterproofing the Boat

Polyester resin is a good sealer and adds extra strenght to the structure. Without it boats tend to dissasemble while crashing or after a few days touching the water.

  • Mix it with two catalyst drops in a can. Pour it inside the boat and spread it over all surfaces and joints.

Step 8: Motor and Rudder Mount

Motor and Rudder Mount

  • Attach the rudder shaft to the transom with four screws.
  • Cut another 5mm piece. The servo support must have four drilled holes.
  • Cable ties are a simple way of making a servo keep its place. Pass them through the holes.

Tip: Install a rubber bellow enclosing the servo bar. Avoid water to seep in!

  • Make a 5mm plywood motor mount. We are using the HB 3650 Brushless Motor.
  • Align the motor with the 4mm propeller axis and glue the mount to the bottom pieces.

Tip: Seal the axis and bellow with lithium grease. Without it water could flow inside the hull easily.

Accessories as trim tabs and turn fins can be bought or made using aluminium plates.

Step 9: Cockpit Brackets

Cockpit Brackets

  • Make an U structure using thin plywood sheets and squared sticks, the cockpit must fit in the gap.
  • Glue four screws to it. Their nuts won´t let the cockpit fly off while moving.

Tip: An easier yet effective way of sealing it is making the last picture´s four corner sticks frame. When you have the cockpit in place and the boat ready to sail, paste electrical tape on the cockpit-hull junction.

(The last picture is another boat, its Instructable will be ready soon!)

Step 10: The Cockpit

The Cockpit

This model´s cockpit is made out of fiberglass.

  • Give shape to a polystyrene sheet using sand papers. This is going to be the mold.
  • Wrap it in plastic. This will help to separate the final pieces.
  • Add fiberglass strips soaked with resin all around the mold.
  • When dry, apply more soaked strips to put the upper and lower cockpit together.

(In the newest models I use another technique to make the cockpits, I will explain it soon)

Step 11: Add Some Extras

Add Some Extras

  • Add four squared sticks to the finished cockpit. Make sure they fit the lower U structure!
  • Drill four small holes to let the screws pass trought the cockpit.
  • Air intakes look nice and help to cool down the electronics and the motor. But be careful with the watertight!

Tip: For small models don`t make gaps for the intakes, just glue them to the wood panel.

Step 12: Closing the Hull

Closing the Hull

  • Glue the upper and lower hull together.
  • Sand down the projections of the upper hull.

Tip: If they are big, use a cutter first to help you.

Step 13: Decorative Spoiler

Decorative Spoiler

A non functional spoiler sounds weird.

These boats don´t run fast enough to make it work properly, so it is more like an extra accessory.

Step 14: The Boat´s Base

The Boat´s Base

To avoid paint scratches or rudder dents a 5mm plywood stand should be built.

Tip: Make it waterproof or fix the pieces together with another glue. White glued parts tend to separate while in contact with water.

Step 15: Base Painting

Base Painting

White paint is used as base. The spoiler looks great in red.

Step 16: Extra Painting

Extra Painting

The boat´s appearance will be better if we add extra colours as red or black.

Design your own scheme to make yours an unique boat in the world!

Step 17: Adding Decals

Adding Decals

  • Search on the Internet logos you like or create your own ones. Paste them in a Microsoft Word tab.
  • Print them on decal sheets. You may have to change the inkjet settings before printing.

Tip: For Epson inkjets you should change the paper type to Epson Photo Paper Glossy or Premium Glossy. Results may vary depending on the sheet quality, the ink type and the printer model.

  • Apply some varnish layers to the sheet. If the ink makes contact with water, decals will smudge. Be careful!
  • Inmerse the decals in a plate with water one by one. Paste them to the boat and dry them with paper.

Step 18: Varnish the Model

Varnish the Model

Apply 2 or 3 varnish layers to the boat.

You can add more to the decal areas to be sure they are not going to move or smudge. Safety first!

Step 19: Ready to Run

Ready to Run

  • Install the battery, the ESC controller and the receiver.
  • Put some cloths inside the boat to soak up water if cracks appear.

Our RC Boat is now finished!

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