Model Yachting Books, Nylet "how to" booklets, catalogues.
B06. R/C Racing Sailboats (2nd edition) by C.Jackson. 106 pages.
We highly recommend this book, there are clear line drawings and excellent
content accompanied by copious photos, the subjects being concisely
explained; it will aid both the beginner and those seeking more information.
The
“How To” range of Nylet information booklets (available in paper or as a pdf file).
B09 Restoring old timber yachts, 16 pages, colour illustrated, by Chris Hayward. New in 2009, an introduction for the beginner on restoring older timber built yachts, racing yachts, gaffers etc.
SAILMAKING (B20), by Frank Parsons. Nylet “how to” booklet on making model yacht sails - 20 pages in full colour. The art explained in a straightforward manner, sailmaking techniques with practical tips for the beginner intending to make his own model sails either in cotton or in synthetic sailcloth. Many colour photographs, with clear and helpful diagrams.
The BB3, by Frank Parsons. Now larger, 28 pages, this Nylet "how to" general booklet (last revised October 2011) and illustrated with colour photo pages, now has more drawings on rigging techniques, tips on calculating C of E, under-deck construction, more pages on sailwinch layouts, radio & battery instalation, mould & hull making in GRP, lead casting, etc. It includes the “secrets” of sail setting to get you ahead of the fleet and with pages on rigging and tuning. For the owner of timber yachts belonging to the first half of the 20th century there are pages reproduced from old books and with drawings of Briane and vane control and also rigging vane yachts; a page discusses classic Marbleheads.
Catalogues, paper; for those preferring a hard copy of our products, and for those not having access to the net.
B36 Now running to 36 pages, the larger Nylet full colour catalogue with info and illustration pages (see price list for cost), or send 12 x 1st class stamps (in UK), you may opt to pay via Pay Pal if you wish. The 20 page mini catalogue is free in the UK (only) and is essentially the price list with how to order page and includes illustrations of fittings.
A tip - looking for prices, then simply download the product & price list
Some customer comments:
Booklets B20 & BB3 make excellent reading, crammed full of useful info. Wales
Thanks for the books - they arrived yesterday and are top-class! Staffs
I've almost completed reading your booklet BB3. What a revelation and answers to all the questions I haven't even thought were questions yet. Tony from Hartlepool
Received the pdf files, they opened with no problems at all. Many thanks for the superb service. Bill from Elgin (June 2011)
How to booklet (BB3) and bowsies arrived safe and sound. The booklet is an absolute mine of information. Jim from Monmouthshire (October 2011)
Some suggested books for 'vintage' reading (out of print - try Abe books):
R.Griffin. Model Racing yacht construction. ISBN 0 85242 672 0. A MAP publication, although somewhat dated in parts (first published 1973) a lot still holds good and a useful source for those building a yacht from scratch; there is a chapter on vane control.
B.H.Priest & J.A.Lewis. Model Racing Yachts. A classic work, a MAP publication, has 9 folded line drawings of older Marbleheads, Ten Rater and A-class.
Edward W.Hobbs. Model Sailing Boats. First published Feb.1923. A classic work, has much of interest especially to those sailing or restoring older vane yachts, includes chapters on Ten Raters, The Metre Classes and 18 Footer class.
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