This is my near Scale model of the J Class yacht Endeavour. Camper and Nicholsons, of Gosport, UK, built the original boat in 1934, for the aeroplane magnate Mr Tom Sopwith.
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Author: John Dowd
Model of the Schooner Bluenose
Details of my Schooner, Bluenose. The Model is 1/20th Scale. Radio Gear:- 2,4 Gig, 2 Channels, Rudder Servo, 2 Sail Winches. Hull length 72 inches, Beam 14 inches, Depth 13 inches. The overall Length of the rigged Model is 7 Feet. The Main Mast height is 5 1/2 Feet, Fore Mast is 5 Feet high above the Deck. Total Sail Area 3,500 sq inches. Main Boom length of 40 inches. Displacement is 75lbs. Sailing Water depth 26 inches minimum. Keel weight 10.5 Kg, 23lbs In spite of the large size…
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