Building a 1930 Classic J-Class

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'SHAMROCK V' was the first of the 'J' Class yachts and also the last remaining wooden J-Class yacht. Designed by Charles E. Nicholson for Sir Thomas Lipton (Lipton Tea) in 1930.

I managed to find a set of plans on the web to build an RC version. The plans are not in good condition, lacking in details such as weight, CG, mast location, waterline location etc etc..and there is also no sail plan. Fortunately, the patterns are usable.

J-Class Shamrock V display model:

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computer generated image of the hull.

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The plans were scale up to 1:1 for building a 36" (around 90cm) boat.

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Preparing the patterns.

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Patterns glued to 2.5mm balsa sheet for cutting.

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Lining up pattern on the plan.

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Creating outline of the hull.

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Planking the hull.

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Planking.

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Planking with 1.5mm balsa cut to 1cm wide strip and 0.6cm wide strip. Steeper curve of the hull is easier to plank with 0.6cm strip.

[Heli Friend]

where do u get all the balsa wood from

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Originally posted by Heli Friend
where do u get all the balsa wood from

Got them from NTC.

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Ready for sanding.

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[loyn]

Again very well build ...... then again scary building speed ..... wonder how you store all your staff...... just like mass production out of a production line.....

BTW what glue you are using CA ?