Construction photographs, articles about the Star 45. How To Build A Wooden Star45 R/C Sailing Model! Browse http://woodstar45.blogspot.com/ Based on the International Star Boat this semi-scale Star45 can be scratch built by novice or seasoned skipper. Easily radio controlled and large enough to see out on the water this is a classic model model built by hobbyists for over thirty years! Dave Mainwaring's Knowledge Network Blog
Star 45
Thursday, June 29, 2006
MODEL YACHT BUILDERS GUIDE "TOOLS"
The average kit builder will need few special tools. When working on hardened fiberglass parts we recommend this model craftsman's' tool known by its trade name the DREMEL MOTOR TOOL. ' With this you can sand, carve, cut, trim, grand, and much more. It takes the cussing out of trimming fiberglass and cutting holes in hulls. Other than that, the usual assortment of clothe s pins of the spring variety, sharp modelers knives, Exacto tools, rubber bands, a few coarse Bastard Files and a couple of Mill Files, and a supply of 3M-ite wet or dry sand paper #220, #320 and #600 will be adequate.