Tall Ship Models & Pond Yachts by Richard Hughes

New Build - "A" Class Yacht

In between restoration projects I am building a 2 metre model of the A Class yacht I restored for Southport Model Boat Club. We had so much interest in this yacht from members that the Club decided to make a mould of the yacht and run off several fibre class hulls.

Below are some photos showing were I am up to with this

--- Deck has been individually planked and had an initial coat of clear varnish. Hole drilled for mast, Hull interior fitted ready for the rudder servo and drum sail winch

Sorry, the date is Tuesday 14th Julu 09 i got carried away with this - My "A Class" is completed, works fine in the garage but waiting for a suitable day to try her out, hopefully this weekend.I will take loads of pics and upload

15th Aug, Goes like the clappers really sails well, Delighted to have Won the "Best New Model of the Year" at the Woodvale Rally, Southport . Nice trophy to go in the cabinet, presented by the Mayor & Mayoress.

"A" Class Yacht Putting the deck supports in		"A" Class Yacht Deck supports in and showing access area for the sail winch and rudder servo

A Class deck planked Deck Planking and hull painted

Showing Deck planking		Deck planking and painted hull

"A Class" showing planked deck and mast fitting		"A Class" Showing planked deck and mast fitting 30th Nov

A Class Completed A Class for Woodvale Rally		A Class Yacht A Class at Woodvale Rally

A Class yacht A Class at Woodvale		A Class Yacht Won the top prize for best model of the year 2009 Note the Trophy

A class model yacht Winner for best model of the year at Woodvale Rally		A Class Model Yacht Winner at Woodvale Rally

A Class Model Yacht winning A Class model yacht at Woodvale		A Class Model Yacht Winning at Woodvale Rally Best model of the Year