RC instalation

Rough fit of winch and rudder servos, sturdy construction of pine laminated and skinned with glass cloth. I was advised to over-engineer this by My friend Howard, I think it will last a few years!

Mast & boom

The mast and main boom were covered in years of grime and paint spots, after a good rub down, varnish and new brass eyes there looking great.

Rudder

The rudder, shaft and tube were removed and cleaned a few years ago so just needing re fitted in the hull and glued into place.

Inside the hull looking at the brass rudder tube

All fixed in place

Monsoon Yacht.

I need to get more practised at model sailing and I'm getting a bit impatient with the restoration. Iv'e just bought a Monsoon RC yacht,MONSOON ready to sail so I can feed My need to sail,NOW!!

Drawing the line.

After saying I wouldn't have a painted water line, I've changed the old mind and will be painting the hull dark green below and white above , with a gold line. I have never drawn a waterline before, but with a bit of prep and a flat level solid oak dinning table, it went quite well.

Mast step/foot

I was looking at having the mast step/foot chromed , but at a cost of £65.00 and a six week delivery I decided to clean it up and have a go at painting it with chrome paint. Once the paint has dried fully I'll give it a couple of coats of lacquer, it won't be as good as chroming but it will be tidy and look fine with the silver deck fittings.

Before.

I think the chrome paint looks fine. 

This will be given a couple of coats of lacquer.

The Glory Days.

I hope to sail the yacht on the bottom pond at "Swannie Ponds", Stobsmuir Ponds soon. The bottom pond is currently closed for restoration.

The Glory Days.

Lined up before a big race!