This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to building, rigging, and cruising model sailing yachts. Written in clear, simple language and full of helpful illustrations and detailed diagrams, this book is ideal for the novice model builder, and will be of considerable utility to those with a practical interest in building model boats. The chapters of this book include: The Rating of Model Yachts, Building a 36 In. Model Yacht by the Carved hull Method, Building a Model Rater, The Construction of built-up or Planked Yachts, Spars and Fittings, Steering Gears, Racing Schooners, etcetera....