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This is the list of all radio trimarans.
FireDragon 1000
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Ghost Train
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Nightmare X
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- Vanquish 65
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- Mini40 / F48 Class
- Nightmare X
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- MultiOne Class
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- DIY Sail Winch
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Free model boat plans: the MiniX, an easy-to-build radio-controlled sailboat
We set ourselves a challenge: to make a sailing model. In the end, after hours of reflection and work, we discovered that we took as much pleasure in designing and building as we did sailing our yachts. Here is the description of our project and the plans to download. Another article follows with the steps of the realization.
An easy-to-build, eye-catching, high-performance sailboat
Who hasn't dreamed of a little wooden sailboat with a beautiful canvas cover? The idea for this project is a child's dream.
Sailing on a regular basis in "scale 1", we had the idea of having fun by sailing two boats to race in our "spare time". The boats had to meet the following specifications:
- Easy to transport . Measuring just 50 cm, our MiniX doesn't take up much space in a trunk. However, the keel and mast can be dismantled. If need be, the MiniX can even be included in our vacation luggage.
- Able to be thrown into the water "out the back of the car" without complicated implementation.
- No investment that would jeopardize our homes. As this is not a one-off activity, we didn't want to invest in expensive radio controls (our boat's biggest expense). A basic radio control kit is powerful enough to handle "small" sail surfaces.
- Resembling a sailboat at best, hence the presence of the deckhouse and cockpit. These two elements give a sense of scale without resorting to model-building. Above all, a sailboat must be beautiful. Don't we also sail for the pleasure of our eyes?
Modern construction
To keep it light (ready to sail , the MiniX weighs just 800 g), the hull is an extruded polystyrene/epoxy resin sandwich (laminated Depron). While this process is not impact-resistant (though...), the structure and sandwich make it very rigid. Together with the deck, the whole thing forms a kind of egg whose strength is astonishing. It's impossible to apply the slightest twist to the hull, despite its lightness (the bare hull weighs just 260 g).
Our yacht has a chine hull. But this doesn't detract from the look, as the chines are largely rounded and, combined with the straight bow, give the illusion of a beautifully shaped hull. When sailing close-hauled, the stern of the MiniX lifts off, limiting drag in the water.
Technical data
- Overall length (with rudder): 56 cm
- Hull length: 51 cm
- Width: 17.6 cm
- Draft: 25 cm (but this may change...)
- Air draft: 92 cm (mast: 86 cm)
- Operating weight (with sails, servos, batteries and keel ): 800 g
- Bare hull weight (without servos and keel ): 260 g
- Weight of ballast: 240 g (but may vary according to draught...)
- Wing surfaces: Jib= 6 dm² GV= 15 dm²
MiniX drawings
You can download the plans. They're simple and precise. We made our two boats by printing them on a basic A4 printer. Then we simply assembled the sheets by superimposing them and gluing them (repositionable spray glue ) to Depron. A sharp cutter is all it takes to build the MiniX with precision.
Just one thing: we've put a lot of heart and soul into building this yacht. We'd be delighted if our experience could be put to good use. Don't hesitate, help yourself! But be so kind as to let us know with a little comment. We'd love to hear from you.
Here you can download the first part of the plan in A4 PDF format .
With this you already have the complete boat. Based on the construction photos, there's not much missing to build the whole MiniX. But since we're taking care of you, here are the sail plans too:
- Mainsail plan
Real sails with webs for their shape.
The construction budget
MiniX doesn't have to be expensive. We've always tried to find a way of "diverting" objects to make our project a reality. So it's hard to come up with an exact budget. It will be higher for someone who doesn't even own the basic tools , and much lower for someone who does it in the back of his already well-stocked workshop.
- 6 mm Depron sheet (2 sheets, 125 x 60 cm)
- Epoxy resin + fillers
- Glass fabric
- 4 mm plywood (a small piece for the keel , keel shaft and rudder)
- Carbon tubes (6 mm for the mast and 4 mm for the booms)
- GV carbon batten (1/10 mm in kite stores)
- Remote control servos kit ( first price: ?60)
- Florist paper for the sails (a good opportunity to give pleasure...)
- Blenderm (surgical tape), available from chemists, to join the sails. Cut the 20 mm roll in half to double its length.
In the end, we estimate a maximum budget of ?120 per boat (calculated in 2021).
Because a construction project like MiniX is above all a team project... And in a team it's good to be complementary.
The MiniX project went through a long phase of gestation - reflection - intellectualization - drawings - exchanges - helping hands to get to this stage. Today, it's sailing thanks to this pooling of skills. We hope you'll enjoy this project as much as we have. And we look forward to hearing from you in the comments or on the forum. Enjoy!
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