The main boom of a model is linked to the mast by a swivel connector which allows the boom to swing from side to side.
Typically the boom on a model needs to kept from lifting when the sails are not trimmed in hard.
To keep the main boom from flying up a "boom vang" kicker a simple device is set between the boom and the foot of the mast. Vangs take a variety of forms from a trunbuckle, to a piece of fishing line to a line controlled by a servo to allow the boom to be pulled down or allowed to raise up.
Building a wooden model sailboat made simple. Enjoy the pleasure of wooden model boat building. Based on the International Star Boat this semi-scale Star45 can be scratch built by novice or seasoned skipper. Easily radio controlled and large enough to see out on the water this is a model built by hobbyists for over thirty years, Downloadable plans {drawings, prints} on-line. Laser cut bulkheads available from hobby suppliers.
This is a member blog of Dave Mainwaring's Knowledge-Network
Short video about building wooden Star45 radio controlled sailing model
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