SELWAY FISHER MODEL BOATS
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OUR MODEL SAILING YACHT PLANS

 This is a simple semi-scale Balsa model based on the Selway Fisher 4m Mini Yacht which can be seen on the Selway Fisher Design site.

 Simple sheet Balsa wood is used and all the necessary shapes are given on the drawing full-size. The Balsa centre girder is made up and the bulkheads slotted and glued in place followed by the chine stringers before the sheet balsa plank is glued to the framework.

 A quick and simple model with startling performance. The first boat used a low cost Futuba Attack 2 ER two channel radio control unit which was easily fitted and set up. The standard Futuba servos were used, one for the rudder and the other, with a simple extended arm, to control the sails - there is no need for a special sail winch.

Photos of the 4m Mini Model Yacht

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 This is a 1:10 scale model of one of Selway Fisher's most popular designs - originally designed for Paul Fisher himself, she has been built all over the world in both plywood and Cedar strip plank.

 She represents a true 'little ship' packing, as she does, an enormous amount into her 14 foot length. It is not until you see one full-size or build the model, that you realize just how much space she has. The model is for Balsa wood sheet construction but she could be made using ply.

 The 2 sheets of plans are for a static model but notes and guidance are given to ballast her and set the rigging up for a radio controlled working model using the same control systems used on the 4m Mini Yacht.

 Go to the Tideway 14 page in Selway Fisher Design site for details of the full-size boat. For those wanting to build the model as a starting point for building the full-size boat, you can purchase the model plans and study plans for the full-size boat, at a discounted price - go to the above link above to find out more.

Photos of the 14' Morning Tide Model Yacht

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 The 20' Skipjack is one of Selway Fisher's latest designs and is based on the small single chine 'V' bottomed fishing boats that developed around Martha's Vineyard and the Gulf of Mexico in the 1880's.

 For her length, she has an enormous volume making her ideal as a pocket cruiser.

 Go to the Skipjack page in Selway Fisher Design site for details of the full-size boat.

 The 2 sheets of plans are for a 1:12 scale static model but notes and guidance are given to ballast her and set the rigging up for a radio controlled working model using the same control systems used on the 4m Mini Yacht.

 The plans show sheet Balsa wood construction but she could be made using any sheet material.

Photos of the 20' Skipjack Model Yacht

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Ordering Model Boat Plans

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 For those wanting the plans printed and posted to them the postal charges are:

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