My first OD sailboat. A Footy, ofcourse

suirendoujin · May 05, 2007, 10:45 PM

Found out about the Footy class sailboats while sailing the net last week. Yesterday morning, I took out my drafting board from the closet, which was more or less of an archeological field work

, and started designing my first ever Footy. And this morning, when I woke up, I see this 3D reconstruction of a footy hull made of 2 and 0.4 mm ply right in front of me. This Footy class is amazing, fascinating. Didn't spend a single yen of cash while I designed, cut and built my first ever! own design Footy hull. Just rummaged through my shop and I got everything I needed for the build. This is a builder-sailor, flyer's dream class. You can design, build and have a ball running her. And my wife aint complaining, she thinks its cute!

larryg · May 05, 2007, 10:51 PM

looks awesome, l really like your framed up build method

MILLERTIME · May 05, 2007, 11:17 PM

Very nice!1

No Step · May 05, 2007, 11:31 PM

Where did you get the specs to draw your own plans? I used to "do" R/C sailboats too for awhile, about 5 years ago. I had a Victory (still have it) and a Soling (only sailed it once, sold it). It was fun and relaxing.

Good job.

Edit: Oh shoot,... I guess I can do a search for it, sorry, I was being lazy.

suirendoujin · May 06, 2007, 12:55 AM

No step,
This sight will get you started. http://footy.rcsailing.net/
I also registerd to Yahoo groups. Look at my pictures in "Suirendoujin's boats" album in Yahoo groups.
Now I am off to see my inlaws.

No building this afternoon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Step

Where did you get the specs to draw your own plans? I used to "do" R/C sailboats too for awhile, about 5 years ago. I had a Victory (still have it) and a Soling (only sailed it once, sold it). It was fun and relaxing.

Good job.

Edit: Oh shoot,... I guess I can do a search for it, sorry, I was being lazy.

suirendoujin · May 06, 2007, 10:30 AM

Well, mixed some laminating epoxy, added cabosil to it, and applied it around the seams using a syringe. Worked on the keel and the rudder. Good thing Footys' are small. I can work on her in the dining room on top of the dining table, provided I place some protective vinyl sheeting on top. That way, I can make my presence noticed by the family and join in on the conversation while I enjoy my hobby.

suirendoujin · May 07, 2007, 09:44 AM

Worked on the rudder and the keel tonight. Cannot imagine living without those metal sanding bars and CA. Makes a modeler's life so easy!!

Will pobably sand the keel tomorrow night.

larryg · May 07, 2007, 08:11 PM

you do nice work, i saw your kids pond yacht on the footy yahoo.grupe foto page,verry nice also

suirendoujin · May 08, 2007, 11:23 AM

One resolution I made when I had started on this project was to make it an in-house project. Use what is available NOW! in my house. Not spend a yen on it. I do have a lot of material accumulated in my house from my RC Sailplane addiction, so this should not cause much of a problem, I hope.

Tonight, I opened a can of water based polyurethane ( I think that's what it is), and painted the hull interior for water proofing, before installing radio gear. Also made some rough sketches of the deck, to provide myself some insight into what to do next. It looks like I have made too large an opening. Oh well, I'm a newbie, anyway. And one having fun enjoying every moment of it.

graham_mca · May 09, 2007, 12:39 AM

Very nice work suirendoujin! Another great example of what Footys are all about, whether working from scratch or kit or plan, just having fun for a small outlay (or none). Good to see some more old school craftsmanship too, footys can bring out the best in us

If you use tape down deck covers or stick on patches you could get away with the narrow deck edges perhaps?

Graham

suirendoujin · May 09, 2007, 08:05 AM

Graham, thank you for your input. Due to the size of this sailboat, I know I will probably end up using tape to secure the hatch in the stern region. But, I WANT A CONVEX DECK!!! Will make it look more like a real sailboat and not a true toy. Well, it is THE big boy's toy, I will admit that

rcminiman · May 09, 2007, 08:25 AM

Hi Suirendoujin,
Your footy looks really nice.Well done.
I am with you on the modelling in the house with the family, but I made a Marblehead class yacht, the "Monarch". It was entirely build on my living room table. The missus had a few complaints, but I just ignored her and kept building!!
Have fun,
Barry

graham_mca · May 09, 2007, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suirendoujin

Graham, thank you for your input. Due to the size of this sailboat, I know I will probably end up using tape to secure the hatch in the stern region. But, I WANT A CONVEX DECK!!! Will make it look more like a real sailboat and not a true toy. Well, it is THE big boy's toy, I will admit that

On one of my footys I have used a 3mm by 6mm balsa strip on edge as a coaming. This was glued to the deck top at the edge of the openning. Make cuts to ease the curve is needed. The cover sides were then from 0.8mm ply clamped to the outside of the coaming while under construction. Add front and back and roof to suit you. After varnishing the balsa etc. this has proved to be a dry seal just wood to wood, it's a good friction fit. Dry so long as the boat stays on the surface of course!

Graham

suirendoujin · May 10, 2007, 10:59 AM

Tonight, I worked on the mast post. Its a 8 mm OD, 6 mm ID aluminium tube. A slot was cut into one end to accept the keel. I used aluminum angles to align the tubing perpendicular to the deck. So much for tonight.

CaptainBit · May 10, 2007, 07:25 PM

Please ensure the bottom of your mast tube is watertight to prevent water entering your hull down the tube.
It will happen, trust me I know from experience, whatever mast system you use.
Are you aware of the McCormack Rig system for FOOTY`s.
This is a very simple, quickly built and efficient method to fit a sailplan to a FOOTY.
I can provide details if required.
Best wishes you are doing a fine job.

May 05, 2007, 10:45 PM	#1
suirendoujin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Far East Posts: 596	My first OD sailboat. A Footy, ofcourse Found out about the Footy class sailboats while sailing the net last week. Yesterday morning, I took out my drafting board from the closet, which was more or less of an archeological field work , and started designing my first ever Footy. And this morning, when I woke up, I see this 3D reconstruction of a footy hull made of 2 and 0.4 mm ply right in front of me. This Footy class is amazing, fascinating. Didn't spend a single yen of cash while I designed, cut and built my first ever! own design Footy hull. Just rummaged through my shop and I got everything I needed for the build. This is a builder-sailor, flyer's dream class. You can design, build and have a ball running her. And my wife aint complaining, she thinks its cute! Attached Thumbnails Designer at work. Look at that!! A Rotring drafting board. Old school? So what. I got the job done. BTW, I DO NOT! work for HiTec. 76.5 KB · Views: 481 Hull kit ready for the building board. 65.4 KB · Views: 324 Taking shape. 61.4 KB · Views: 423 Planked hull ready for radio and rigging. 44.5 KB · Views: 360 Not bad for a day's work, starting from ground zero. 81.5 KB · Views: 443 Last edited by suirendoujin; Jun 08, 2007 at 09:01 AM.

May 05, 2007, 11:31 PM	#4
No Step My hanger is full Join Date: May 2003 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 2,676	Where did you get the specs to draw your own plans? I used to "do" R/C sailboats too for awhile, about 5 years ago. I had a Victory (still have it) and a Soling (only sailed it once, sold it). It was fun and relaxing. Good job. Edit: Oh shoot,... I guess I can do a search for it, sorry, I was being lazy. Last edited by No Step; May 05, 2007 at 11:41 PM.

May 06, 2007, 10:30 AM	#6
suirendoujin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Far East Posts: 596	Little more work done. Well, mixed some laminating epoxy, added cabosil to it, and applied it around the seams using a syringe. Worked on the keel and the rudder. Good thing Footys' are small. I can work on her in the dining room on top of the dining table, provided I place some protective vinyl sheeting on top. That way, I can make my presence noticed by the family and join in on the conversation while I enjoy my hobby. Attached Thumbnails A mixture of epoxy and cabosil added to the seams. This will waterproof the hull nicely. 48.4 KB · Views: 285 Last edited by suirendoujin; May 07, 2007 at 09:45 AM.

May 07, 2007, 09:44 AM	#7
suirendoujin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Far East Posts: 596	A bit more work done. Worked on the rudder and the keel tonight. Cannot imagine living without those metal sanding bars and CA. Makes a modeler's life so easy!! Will pobably sand the keel tomorrow night. Attached Thumbnails What can you make by mixing pieces of scrap 2 mm ply, 0.6 mm ply, 2 mm control rod, laminating epoxy and cabosil? Rudder for a Footy. 89.1 KB · Views: 259 These sanding bars are fantastic. BTW, 2 mm control rod is bent 90 degrees at the end inside the rudder, so it wont rotate later. 68.6 KB · Views: 303 Last edited by suirendoujin; May 07, 2007 at 09:58 AM.

May 08, 2007, 11:23 AM	#9
suirendoujin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Far East Posts: 596	Not visible, but some progress. One resolution I made when I had started on this project was to make it an in-house project. Use what is available NOW! in my house. Not spend a yen on it. I do have a lot of material accumulated in my house from my RC Sailplane addiction, so this should not cause much of a problem, I hope. Tonight, I opened a can of water based polyurethane ( I think that's what it is), and painted the hull interior for water proofing, before installing radio gear. Also made some rough sketches of the deck, to provide myself some insight into what to do next. It looks like I have made too large an opening. Oh well, I'm a newbie, anyway. And one having fun enjoying every moment of it.

May 05, 2007, 10:51 PM	#2
larryg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 145	looks awesome, l really like your framed up build method

May 05, 2007, 11:17 PM	#3
MILLERTIME DON'S BOAT WORKS Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sunny, CA. Posts: 2,010	Very nice!1

May 07, 2007, 08:11 PM	#8
larryg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 145	you do nice work, i saw your kids pond yacht on the footy yahoo.grupe foto page,verry nice also

May 09, 2007, 12:39 AM	#10
graham_mca Simplicate and add Fun! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sheboygan, WI Posts: 1,027	Very nice work suirendoujin! Another great example of what Footys are all about, whether working from scratch or kit or plan, just having fun for a small outlay (or none). Good to see some more old school craftsmanship too, footys can bring out the best in us If you use tape down deck covers or stick on patches you could get away with the narrow deck edges perhaps? Graham

May 09, 2007, 08:05 AM	#11
suirendoujin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Far East Posts: 596	I want a deck! Graham, thank you for your input. Due to the size of this sailboat, I know I will probably end up using tape to secure the hatch in the stern region. But, I WANT A CONVEX DECK!!! Will make it look more like a real sailboat and not a true toy. Well, it is THE big boy's toy, I will admit that

May 09, 2007, 08:25 AM	#12
rcminiman Edge of the World Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wick, Scotland Posts: 1,758	Hi Suirendoujin, Your footy looks really nice.Well done. I am with you on the modelling in the house with the family, but I made a Marblehead class yacht, the "Monarch". It was entirely build on my living room table. The missus had a few complaints, but I just ignored her and kept building!! Have fun, Barry

May 10, 2007, 10:59 AM	#14
suirendoujin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Far East Posts: 596	Slow but steady progress Tonight, I worked on the mast post. Its a 8 mm OD, 6 mm ID aluminium tube. A slot was cut into one end to accept the keel. I used aluminum angles to align the tubing perpendicular to the deck. So much for tonight. Attached Thumbnails This should align the mast post straight. 59.6 KB · Views: 375 The black strips came from here. My home brew fuse jig for RC sailplanes. 72.6 KB · Views: 407 This slot should secure the post nicely. 65.9 KB · Views: 262 57.2 KB · Views: 260 Last edited by suirendoujin; May 11, 2007 at 08:26 AM.

May 10, 2007, 07:25 PM	#15
CaptainBit Silly Old Fart Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wellington, New Zealand. Posts: 153	Please ensure the bottom of your mast tube is watertight to prevent water entering your hull down the tube. It will happen, trust me I know from experience, whatever mast system you use. Are you aware of the McCormack Rig system for FOOTY`s. This is a very simple, quickly built and efficient method to fit a sailplan to a FOOTY. I can provide details if required. Best wishes you are doing a fine job.

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