Concept to Reality

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Design stages
Building the hull (3 of 4)
Deck details and masts
Rigging and Sails
Shipping
Maintenance

Building a Model Yacht Hull

Modern yachts are often plank-on-frame construction but can be build with a variety of methods, somewhat dependant on size and complexity.

A 1:20 scale Fairline Phantom 48' model under construction.

The picture above shows the all-hardwood super-structure of a Johnson 87' super yacht before painting and detailing. Below the freshly painted hull of a Canadian Sailcraft 36 Traditional sailboat.

The finished and base-coated half hull of a Blue Star 36.6 MKII is shown below.

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