About “Claudio Gadget”, I like to repeat as told in the past, it is not my invention, just introduced it in this Forum after discovery from my Club in Milan. No name existed for this tool and some one since called : ‘Claudio Gadget’ !!!
My search work was to find the origins of this tool and, without the having the proof, it seams that similar method was invented many years ago to make real Fisher Boats Sails, probably in 1800’.
Similar principle tool was called “Gurkenzange” …
ClaudioD
Short update. I finally finished the 3D modelling of US40 Liberty. I have started the stern piece in the printer.
I have printed Australia II in scale 1:14. This is a boat that will weigh 8kg ready to sail, and is 1.37meters long. A nice size.
I will go ahead and print Liberty in this scale too, once the scale 1:10.6 is finished.
Just passing trough since very busy with other family affairs and noticed the weight around 8kg for 137cm length. I suppose the Hull Displacement is in relation with.
Comparing with a typical class M of 130cm the displacement is averaging 4.5kg and some even 4.3kg, thus with Sail Area/DSPL ratio of 0.16m²/kg. How is this ratio with your models ? Thanks
ClaudioD
Sorry for late reply. The weight is just calculated from the weight of the original boat.
I worked on the keels for US55 Stars and Stripes and Australia II today. I use sand casting to create these keels. Works really good.
I produce the plugs with my 3D printer.
Hi Lars,
apparently no many are visiting and participating to this Forum anymore. Similarly everywhere. No designers, no builders, only cheap plastics available … soon abandoned in the garage corners …
From 200 visitors a day, today are less then 30.
Do not worry carry on !!
Thanks a lot
Claudio
I’m sorry to make this enquiry in the middle of another topic. But I’m not sure how to send you an enquiry directly. I’ve been experimenting with my Claudios Gadget, making a few sails for the IOM class. The gadget works beautifully. However I’m not sure at what percentage draft I should be using? I’ve tried 5% and it looks good, but I’m not sure if its correct, and 6% seems way too much. What percentage draft would you recommend?
Hi Tony
most is function of wind strength.
With low wind speed it may be good to increase percentage toward 8%, but most is matter of experimental trials. Jib uses larger % than Main. Obviously, also the sail material thickness shall be in accordance.
Hi Lars,
sorry to hear about your wife.
It happen to me since February when my wife was falling on the floor and accusing several doubles fractures. She spent 6 months for recovery at the Clinic and now being at home is spending most of the time in the chair watching TV being afraid to fall again. Obviously shopping is kept as short as possible and modeling is also left in the corner.
Best wishes for recovery to your wife.
Claudio
I spent the entire day in the hospital with Patti today. She is home again, not feeling good, but we hope she will get better in the coming week.
She is off the cancer meds now, and the doctor will adjust the treatment for the next cycle.