Hi all,<br><br>I posted a couple pictures of my gooseneck replacement in the V-32 Modifications album. The standard double screw-eye gooseneck was always...
Matt, <br>Great idea! I've posted a picture of my three<br>screweye and bolt gooseneck. This came as a Tip<br>from the AMYA Model Yachting magazine and I've...
Three full days of sailing my new V32 on a large<br>pond adoining our home has convinced me that this<br>is a fabulous little boat. She has handled a ...
Three days of sailing this boat on a large pond<br>adjoining our home have established that the V32<br>is a real winner. She has handled a variety of breeze...
Welcome to the WONDERFUL world of V32's.<br>It is SO wonderful to know you don't have<br>to worry about what kind of rigging changes<br>or sail material makes...
When attempting to draw the sail numbers on with ink, I discovered that the sail material allows the ink to spread as a mini-blotter. Any suggestions for ink...
I use tranparent mailing label film in my laserjet printer. It holds a crisp black, is waterproof, and is much thinner than vinyl lettering.<br><br>It's funny...
Skyswabbie, <br>I use Sharpie Brand permanent marker with a <br>computer generated "template" underneath the<br>sail as I mark on top of the sail.<br><br>The...
Arthur,<br><br>I have found that strip styrene found in most hobby stores works well for battens. Evergreen Scale Models Strip Styrene is a common brand. I ...
Arthur, <br>I used the kind of packing tape that is corded, cut about .25 inch wide and appropriate length to meet the rules. Cords run parallel to the ...
One more and hopefully my last concerning packing tape battens. We had a club race day today. It was cold, high 30s--low 40's. The tape didn't "stay stuck" ...
Just a note to acknowledge a AMYA listed supplier. Minicraft rotary tools - Mike Mech has offered customer service above and beyond. Since receiving my tool ...
1. Remove keel and replace with two 24" runners of<br> carbon fiber secured to hull through keel<br> trunk.<br><br>2. Remove rudder and replace with 5" carbon...
What does a Florida guy know about ice? C'mon up here to PA and you can test your ice converted vessel on my LAKE X. I'm working on building projects while the...
I am pleased to announce that the Inaugural V-32 Regatta will be held on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2001 in Orange County, California. <br><br>This is a ...
Is it difficult to build a V32 kit?<br>Im intrested in getting into model sail boating.<br>I currently race RC Cars but would like to give this hobby a ...
If you went to the Victor site, the red hull V-32 pictured is Swifty jr. This was my first effort @ building an RC kit of any kind. It's a great value. The ...
I plan on buying another Rx for the boat and leaving it on the boat, and I plan on using a 5 cell Rx battery pack, isnt a 5 cell nicad the same as 4 cell ...
Your 5 cell idea is on target, weight might be a consideration. If you can't afford the sail servo, use any 1/4 scale servo. They are available from a variety...
what are the best time of the day to sail?<br>I want to see some sail boats in action, Ive seen people using sail boats at El Dorado park in Long Beach,CA and ...
