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Wooden Sailing Model Boat

'Building a model made simple.'

See how to build to Build a radio controlled Wooden Sailing Model Boat. Enjoy the pleasure of wooden boat building. 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.

Here are downloadable files for Star 45 shadows - frames. You can use your browser to download the files. Click on link or go to www.mainzone.com/star45frames/ select the files you want and they will download to your machine"

Jib Tweaker, adjusts lenght of jib sheet VS Jib Twitcher

Jib tweaker with swing arm sail control unit:

Adding a servo to the end of the jib sheet allows the jib to be "tweaked" by changing the effective length of the sheet while under sail. The challenge is to set the servo to mid point when setting the model up prior to sailing.

Tweaker with drum type sail control unit.


A jib twicher is a rig that pulls the jib boom to port or to starboard when sailing down wind.

These to devices are often confused with each other :)

Step by step model building instructions available

If you want to read step by step instructions please visit: http://woodstar45.blogspot.com/
Model Sail Boat Building, How To Build A Wooden Star45 R/C Sailing Model.

This radio controlled sailing model is based on the International Star Boat.

This semi-scale wooden sailing model can be scratch built by novice or seasoned skipper.

Plans are available from the AMYA, Downloadable drawings to make laser cut bulkheads are available.

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I sorted all the building posts out into the workflow for making a model and posted the steps on Model Sail Boat Building, How To Build A Wooden Star45 R/C Sailing Model

Dave Mainwaring