Schooner Irene - Galatea

[GuyOReilly]

The following topic as about a boat.
Yes, I am building a model Schooner, that is a 2 masted boat.
The sail will be gaff-rigged (square sails).
I decided to post the construction progress as some of TEMAC are also members of the Toogood Electric Model Aquatic Club, who float their creations at Toogood Pond from time to time, generally on Mondays weather permitting.
The plans are from Bearospace Industries, see http://www.bearospaceindustries.com/boats2.html
I have a set of full-sized plans (available at a very reasonable price) should anyone be interested in building their own.
The 11 pictures attached are self explanatory, all built with 1/8 door-skin plywood - cheap and easy to work with.

The ship wheel is controlled by a servo on a "Y" harness with the rudder. See a short video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFFt27iAOGA

Progress (however slow it is) will be posted here.  Completion is not expected until the spring, perhaps summer of 2025. 

[GuyOReilly]

A name for the boat has been decided upon.
After searching Greek mythology, the name Galatea was chosen.
Galatea is the name of a sea-nymph, one of the fifty Nereids (daughters of Nereus) mentioned by Hesiod and Homer.
She is the object of desire of the one-eyed giant Polyphemus.

For clarification: kindly note that « Schooner » is the type of boat, « Irene » is the model of the boat and « Galatea » is the name of this schooner.

[Andy Hoffer]

Guy,

Why are you doing this to me?  Did Frank put you up to this, because it has that "bait" look and feel.  I mean, just because I sent you the new Flying airplane listings.....

Andy 😇😅

[Frank v B]

Guy,

To explain to Andy in reply to his reply:
- a schooner is a two masted boat which has a rear mast taller than the fore mast.
- a 2 masted boat with the smaller mast at the back (stern) is either a Yawl (mast-step behind the rudder post) or a Ketch (mast-step ahead of the rudder post).

This knowledge and $1.65 will get you a small coffee at Tim's. 

Frank

[GuyOReilly]

A bit more progress.
Rudder post fitting started.
More sanding and trimming and yet more fitting prior to gluing/epoxy permanent application.
Similar to planes, yet different.  Weight is not an issue - rudder post is solid oak. 

[GuyOReilly]

Many blocks and double blocks will be required for sail control on Galatea.
Simple and effective, these will be coated with diluted wood glue then stained.
The nylon sheaves rotate and facilitate the smooth movements.
They are strong enough to hold 10 pounds    - I will test on one of my other boats. 

Plans and instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTX_mNjKHm0&t=844s